Gilroy's reigning Garlic Queen will crown the successor who proves herself worthy at the 30th Garlic Queen Pageant.
Nine of the area's best and brightest will gather to showcase their charm, composure and wit while demonstrating their love for the aromatic bulb in a competition for the throne and numerous scholarships, said Alannah Radtke, co-chair of the Garlic Queen committee. Not just a pretty face, the winner will represent her town when traveling to Gilroy's garlicky sister city - Takko-Machi, Japan - and at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Her court will also attend the festival as ambassadors of Gilroy.
Contestants this year include Carissa Heath - GHS, Alyx Martinez - Gavilan, Jessica Brewka - University of San Francisco, Anneliese Zelina - GHS, Toni Eves - West Valley Junior College, Evelyn Rocha - Bryman College, Ariele Combs - graduate of the University of Arizona, Alissa Eves - Gavilan and Alejandra Delatorre - Gavilan. Brewka and Martinez are from Morgan Hill.
Contestants must be between the ages of 18 and 24, be single and have no children. Garlic Queen 2007 Cherise Gowan will hand off her crown to the girl that garners the most points. That lucky lady will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Garlic Festival Association. Runners up will receive scholarships of $500 and $250.
Sara Suddes Sara Suddes is the education reporter for South Valley Newspapers. Send her an email or (408) 847-7158.
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