Mauriceville Heritage Association Presents the 43rd Annual Pageant and 2024 Crawfish Bash
The Mauriceville Heritage Association proudly announces the successful hosting of the 43rd annual pageant, in conjunction with the highly anticipated 2024 Crawfish Bash, scheduled to take place from May 3rd to May 4th. For over four decades, our association has curated an unforgettable experience not just as a pageant, but as a cherished tradition that resonates in the hearts and minds of local young women, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.
The Miss Orange County Pageant, a highlight of our community’s calendar, unfolded with grace and elegance on Saturday, April 7th at the esteemed Julie Rogers Theatre. This year’s event was made possible by the generous support of our esteemed sponsors: Top Deck Flooring Company, Mooney Boys Ju Jitsu, Merle Norman- Orange & Bridge City, InsureLife Insurance Agency, Catt Lawfirm, Petite n Pretty, and Crowned Prisstique.
Under the exceptional guidance of Director Jamey MacFarlane, alongside Assistant Directors Mandy Simon and Theresa Hardin, the pageant showcased the exceptional talents and grace of our local young women. Director MacFarlane expressed excitement over the crowning of Evei as this year’s Miss Orange County Queen, highlighting her potential to be a stellar representative of our program across the county. MacFarlane also extended gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and volunteers, emphasizing the remarkable support that enabled last year’s successful fundraising efforts, resulting in a $5,000 award for our Senior Miss Division.
The Mauriceville Heritage Association extends its heartfelt appreciation to all participants, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who contributed to the success of this year’s pageant. As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming 2024 Crawfish Bash, we look forward to fostering community spirit and celebrating our cherished traditions together.
Evei Juneann Shipley was Crowned as Miss Orange County on April 7th at the Julie Rogers Theatre, where she won a $2,500 scholarship. Evei is the daughter of Jolei and Terry Shipley. She is a senior at Nederland Highschool and plans to attend Stephen F. Austin University for a business degree, attend Law School and become a family law attorney helping children in the CPS system.
Miss Orange County Division (16-18 yrs old)
Miss Orange County – $2,500 Scholarship Evei Juneann Shipley 1st Runner Up – $1,500 Scholarship Brynli Felps 2nd Runner Up – $1,000 Scholarship Kinley Faith Shillings Miss Photogenic Alesandria Marie Cardenas Miss Personality Evei Juneann Shipley
Junior Miss Queen Orange County Division (13-15 yrs old)
Jr Miss Orange County Brelyn Nicole Venable 1st Runner Up Reese Renee Peltier 2nd Runner Up Brylee Ann Walker Miss Photogenic Brylee Ann Walker Miss Personality Reese Renee Peltier
Pre-Teen Miss Queen Orange County Division (11-12 yrs old)
Pre-Teen Miss Orange County Charlie Larue Cutchins 1st Runner Up Kourtlyn Michelle Clark 2nd Runner Up Chandler Sophia Scott Miss Photogenic Victoria Nicole Carter Miss Personality Kourtlyn Michelle Clark
Young Miss Queen Orange County Division (9-10 yrs old)
Young Teen Miss Orange County Bostyn Gray Pardue 1st Runner Up Linley Kathleen Yarbrough 2nd Runner Up Kerstin Layne Wright Miss Photogenic Kerstin Layne Wright Miss Personality Bostyn Gray Pardue
Little Miss Queen Orange County Division (7-8 yrs old)
Little Miss Orange County Kynzlee Elizabeth Bevil 1st Runner Up Anslee Reina Guy 2nd Runner Up Melanie Anne DeBlanc Miss Photogenic Keira Ann Escareno
Petite Miss Queen Orange County Division (5-6 yrs old)
Petite Miss Orange County Millie Jean Melancon 1st Runner Up Brynn Reese Blackshear 2nd Runner Up Penelope Kate Netterville Miss Photogenic Brynn Reese Blackshear
Mini Miss Queen Orange County Division (3-4 yrs old)
Mini Miss Orange County Aria Brielle Hancock 1st Runner Up Braye Morgan Blackshear 2nd Runner Up Oaklynn Nicole Powell Miss Photogenic Aria Brielle Hancock
Tiny Miss Queen Orange County Division (2 yr old)
Tiny Miss Orange County Maelie Kayte Sutton 1st Runner Up Elzie Raye Menard 2nd Runner Up Tynslee Brooke Conner Miss Photogenic Tynslee Brooke Conner
Baby Miss Queen Orange County Division (12-23 mo old)
Baby Miss Orange County Ava Arleen Young 1st Runner Up Truett Kate Rogers 2nd Runner Up Demi Marie Vandevender Miss Photogenic Ava Arleen Young 
Infant Miss Queen Orange County Division (0-11 mo old)
Infant Miss Orange County Imberleigh Rae McGaha 1st Runner Up Ginny Lynn Sleeman 2nd Runner Up Willow Rayne Ludlow Miss Photogenic Essie Sloane Dallas
People’s Choice
EllaMae Copeland
About Mauriceville Heritage Association
The Mauriceville Heritage Association works to promote the common good and general welfare of the Community of Mauriceville and neighbouring areas through locally raised revenue and the provision of property needed for cultural, academic, athletic and agricultural activities; and further positive outcomes for the youth, senior citizens, and families in the Community of Mauriceville and neighbouring areas by providing material support to smaller community organizations including our volunteer emergency services organization and family-centred associations, developing strong community connections through our annual Bash and other annual events.
Below is our 2019 / 2020 Funding Achievements:
North Orange County Emergency Preparedness / Supplies, Scholarship Funds (6 Scholarships), 44th Annual Senior Citizen Banquet, Mauriceville Community Christmas Lighting, MVE Memorial Butterfly Garden, MMS Band equipment, LCM Project Safe Graduation Funds, First Baptist Church Mauriceville Youth, North Orange County Beautification, and Mauriceville Area Associations assistance: Youth Football Association, Orange Youth Baseball, Mauriceville Chapters of Boy / Girl Scouts, & Orange County Livestock Association, 13 week Farmer’s Market free to patrons and vendors (early spring / summer)
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