MISS NEPHI ROYALTY • Hannah Robins, middle, was crowned Miss Nephi 2017. Her attendants are Hannah Petersen, left, 1st attendant, and Megan Davis, 2nd attendant.

 

By Rebecca Dopp
Times-News Correspondent

It was a night full of stars at the Miss Nephi Scholarship Pageant on April 18 with eight lovely, young ladies vying for the crown. Hannah Robins, daughter of Dr. Rick and Heidi Robins, walked away with the title of Miss Nephi. She performed a piano solo entitled ÒDragon FlyÓ by Melody Bober, and her platform is Possibilities for Disabilities. She received a $1,000 scholarship from Nephi City, and a $250 scholarship from Snow College. Hannah Petersen, daughter of Dr. Doug and Fran Petersen, was crowned 1st attendant. She performed a Broadway-style vocal solo entitled ÒYou Make Me Feel So YoungÓ. Her platform is Oral Health Equals Overall Health. She received a $700 scholarship from Nephi City, and was the recipient of the Academic Scholarship for $300. This scholarship was sponsored by Nephi Chamber of Commerce, Central Valley Medical Center, and Azomite. Megan Davis, daughter of Brent and Linda Davis, was crowned 2nd attendant. She performed a vocal solo entitled ÒThe Girl in 14GÓ. Her platform is Supporting Youth in the Arts. She received a $600 scholarship from Nephi City, and was the recipient of the Talent Scholarship for $300. This scholarship was sponsored by various dance and music teachers throughout the area and also includes several private lessons. Anna Luker won Spirit of the Pageant award and $100. This award was sponsored by Nephi City. Ryhlee Steed won Miss Photogenic Award and $100. This award was sponsored by Livingston Photography and Print Shop. Pat Greenwood was presented with the Woman of the Year Award, surrounded by members of her family. The pageant was co-emceed by Miss Utah 2016 Lauren Wilson and Miss Nephi 2016 Brynn Jones.