Miss Rain Day Pageant 2011

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2012 Miss Rain Day Applications
Joanna Allen - Miss Rain Day 2011 (photo courtesy of Bruno & Bruno)

2013 Miss Rain Day Application now available

McCracken a Greene success - 1/20/2013

As seen in Pageantry Magazine - Winter 2012

McCracken to participate in tree lighting - 11/27/12

Miss Rain Day chooses community service project - 11/19/12
Miss Rain Day organizing Holiday toy drive- 11/21/12
Celebrating Rain Day at Golden Living - 7/25/12
All about Rain Day - 7/24/12

Eleven young ladies to compete for Rain Day royalty - 7/20/12
11 compete for Miss Rain Day title - 7/17/12
Miss Rain Day Joanna Allen to bid farewell - 7/11/12
New Miss Ohio Crowned - 6/24/12

Elissa McCracken crowned Miss Ohio 2012 - 6/23/12

Miss Rain Day at Greene County Humane Society

Miss Rain Day at Greene County Humane Society

Joanna Allen, Miss Rain Day 2011 held a car wash at Advanced Auto Parts on Friday, July 6th to raise money for the Greene County Humane Society. The Humane Society was Joanna’s Community Service Project. On Saturday July 7th Joanna and several of the contestants visited the Humane Society to present their donation to Jane Gapen, Executive Director and to spend some quality time with the animals all waiting for adoption. It is puppy and kitten season at the shelter and they are in need of foster homes for animals; if you can help please call them directly at 724.627.9988 or visit www.greenepet.org for more information.

Joanna - Miss Rain Day 2011
Joanna - Miss Rain Day 2011 lends a hand at the Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful Summer Open House held Friday evening, June 8, 2012 in downtown Waynesburg!

Joanna - Miss Rain Day 2011
Joanna participates in the Hoola Hoop Contest held in front of the courthouse during the Summer Open House!

2012 Miss Rain Day Applications
Joanna Allen - Miss Rain Day 2011 mails the 2012 Miss Rain Day Pageant applications - look for your today or download from this site! The date of the 2012 Miss Rain Day Pageant is Sunday, July 22nd at 4:00 PM, WCHS.

Waynesburg Rotary

Waynesburg Rotary

Miss Rain Day 2012 - Joanna Allen attended the Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the newly remodeled offices of the Greene County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Joanna is pictured with Dave Jones, Executive Director of GCMHF and Alan Laick - Laick Design.

Waynesburg Rotary

Waynesburg Rotary

Miss Rain Day - Joanna Allen is the guest speaker at Waynesburg Rotary Club Luncheon on Monday, March 5, 2012.

“I wouldn’t trade this adventure for anything, because I am sure I would not be as confident as I am if I hadn’t begun this journey. I walked away with more than savings bonds, a trophy, crown and sash. I left with life-long friends and a future plan as a public speaker and I owe the Rain Day Organization a world of gratitude.” Joanna Allen – Miss Rain Day 2011

Miss Rain Day
Miss Rain Day - Joanna Allen attends the 2012 Miss Greene County Pageant

Miss Rain Day

Miss Rain Day

Miss Rain Day
Joanna among many familiar faces!
 

Rain Day Race 2011

Miss Rain Day Joanna Allen and John Mariner 2011 DSA Winner - Waynesburg Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Grand Marshals
 

Rain Day Race 2011

Miss Rain Day - Joanna participates in the Waynesburg Veteran's Day Parade held on November 11, 2011

Miss Rain Day - Joann Allen participates in the 10th Annual 50's Fest & Car Cruise
Miss Rain Day - Joann Allen participates in the 10th Annual 50's Fest & Car Cruise in downtown Waynesburg sponsored by Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful on Saturday, September 10, 2011.

Miss Rain Day - Joann Allen participates in the 10th Annual 50's Fest & Car Cruise in downtown Waynesburg sponsored by Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful on Saturday, September 10, 2011

Miss Rain Day - Joann Allen participates in the 10th Annual 50's Fest & Car Cruise in downtown Waynesburg sponsored by Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful on Saturday, September 10, 2011

Miss Rain Day - Joann Allen participates in the 10th Annual 50's Fest & Car Cruise in downtown Waynesburg sponsored by Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful on Saturday, September 10, 2011

Miss Rain Day - Joann Allen participates in the 10th Annual 50's Fest & Car Cruise in downtown Waynesburg sponsored by Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful on Saturday, September 10, 2011

Miss Rain Day Joanna Allen was a participant in the King Coal Show Parade in Carmichaels

Miss Rain Day Joanna Allen was a participant in the King Coal Show Parade in Carmichaels

Miss Rain Day Joanna Allen was a participant in the King Coal Show Parade in Carmichaels

Miss Rain Day Joanna Allen was a participant in the King Coal Show Parade in Carmichaels

On Saturday, August 27th, 2011, Miss Rain Day Joanna Allen was a participant in the King Coal Show Parade in Carmichaels.

Robi and Chelsea receive copies of Pretty Smart – Lessons From Our Miss Americas by Penny Pearlman, provided by Dr. Helen McCracken
On Thursday, July 28th Joanna Allen, Miss Rain Day 2011 crowned Senior Miss Rain Day at Golden Living Retirement Home.

Spirit Award Winner
Miss Rain Day Joanna Allen with her Pageantry Spirit Award

Rain Day 2011
Miss Rain Day 2011 - Joanna Allen, Rain Maker Award, Miss Personality, Kelly Smotzer Memorial Award, Top Sportswear and Tied for Top Talent

Miss Rain Day 2011 Crowing

Kendall Lewis
Kendall Lewis, 1st Runner-Up, Miss Photogenic and Top Interview Award

Bertugli Memorial Award
Christa Ziefel, 2nd Runner-Up, Remo C. Bertugli Memorial Award and Tied for Top Talent

Alexa Ponick - Top Evening Gown Winner
Alexa Ponick - Top Evening Gown Winner

John O'Hara Award
Christina Lahew - John O'Hara Essay Award

Miss Rain Day 2010
L-R Miss Rain Day 2010 - Kelcee Headlee, Miss Rain Day 2011 - Joanna Allen; Front: Taylor Shriver - Crown Bearer

2011 Miss Rain Day

2011 Pageant Slideshow courtesy of Erica Bristor

Rain Day Race 2011
The Rain Day Girls along with Kelcee Headlee, Miss Rain Day 2010 assisted with the Rain Day Races to benefit Greene County Habit for Humanity.  Despite a torrential downpour Saturday morning which delayed the start of the 33rd annual Rain Day Race by more than a half-hour, it did not seem to dampen their spirits or the racers!

To view more photos from the Rain Day Race please click here.

2011 Pageant

Taylor Shriver - 2011 Crown Bearer, 2010 Miss Rain Day – Kelcee Headlee, Alexa Ponick, Chelsea Coder, Joanna Allen, Christa Ziefel, Kendall Lewis, Christina Lahew and Robi Arbogast

Seven young women from throughout Greene County gathered recently at the Glass Room in the Benedum Hall on the Waynesburg University campus to officially kick off their quest for the Miss Rain Day title.

The young ladies and their guests were treated to a dinner, courtesy of McCracken's Pharmacy. Distinguished guests for the evening were Miss Kelcee Headlee, 2010 Miss Rain Day, Miss Taylor Shriver, 2011 Crown Bearer, and Ms. Ronnie Weaver, Pageant Stylist and Image Consultant. Gift bags for the contestants were provided by Deb Bristor and Erica Bristor, Miss Rain Day 2007.

The 33rd annual Miss Rain Day Scholarship Pageant, sponsored by Rain Day Scholarship, Inc, will be held Sunday, July 24, at 4:00 p.m. in the Waynesburg Central High School auditorium.

The contestants will be judged on the basis of personal interview, sportswear, talent, and evening gown competitions.

Awards will be presented to those with top scores in these areas as well as Miss Personality, Miss Photogenic, the Kelly Smotzer Memorial Award, and The Remo C. Bertugli Memorial Award. Participation awards will be given to all contestants.

A Rain Maker Award will be presented to the contestant who collects the most scholarships, and the John O'Hara Award will be given to the contestant who composes the best essay on what Rain Day means to them.

In the next few weeks, the contestants will have their portrait taken courtesy of Bruno and Bruno photography, hold interviews with WANB Radio and "Crazy Dougie Wilson".

They will attend special dinner and performance of "Cats" in Morgantown, WV, and transportation provided by Lewis Limousine.

After the pageant, Miss Rain Day 2011, her court and the contestants will participate in the Rain Day Festival on July 29th, and the winners will perform for the festival goers.

Kelcee Headlee

Miss Rain Day 2010 Kelcee Headlee, the 17-year old daughter of Amy and Derek Broadwater of Waynesburg is guiding the 2011 contestants through their quest for the title and will relinquish the crown to one of this year's contestant.

Those competing for the title and the schools they attend are as follows:

Joanna Allen
Joanna Allen, the 16 year old daughter of George and Georgeanna Allen of Waynesburg; Waynesburg Central High School

Chelsea Coder
Chelsea Coder, the 17 year old daughter of Dave and Cindy Coder of Waynesburg; Waynesburg Central High School

Christina Lahew
Christina Lahew, the 17 year old daughter of Robert and Janice Lahew of Waynesburg; Waynesburg Central High School

Kendall Lewis
Kendall Lewis, the 15 year old daughter of Mark and Jeanette Lewis of Carmichaels; Carmichaels Area High School

Alexa Ponick
Alexa Ponick, the 16 year old daughter of Rich and Jan Ponick of Carmichaels; Carmichaels Area High School

Christina Ziefel
Christa Ziefel, the 16 year old daughter of David and Cathy Ziefel of Nineveh; West Greene High School

Professional portraits courtesy of Bruno & Bruno

Press Releases

"What Rain Day Means to Me" - by Christina Lahew
Headlee reflects on year of Rain Day royalty
Waynesburg teen crowned 2011 Miss Rain Day
33rd Miss Rain Day crowned
Miss Rain Day ready to pass title
Six Contestants to Compete for the 2011 Miss Rain Day Title