Saturday, July 8, a Barbie Party & the annual Miss Fort Stockton & Junior Miss Mock Interview was hosted at the generous Pecos County State Bank’s lovely 5th Street House by Kelli Burns & Angela Harral.

The beautiful contestants engaged in a fun Barbie ice-breaker game. Bethany Kincaid was recognized as the “early bird” & first to arrive. Priscilla Trevino won the most fashionable award due to her gorgeous shoes. Ashlyn Foster & Ysabella Sanchez were recognized for being involved in Water Carnival since age 3. All contestants received a Barbie, Barbie cookie, made by Maggie Hinostrosa, a make-up bag, Barbie sunglasses & a pink lemonade bottle from Dollar Tree.

A delicious salad, watermelon & chicken dinner was served, followed by Barbie cakes, cupcakes & sherbet for dessert.

Then the ladies began their mock interviews covering broad topics of community, school, volunteering, future plans & personal goals. All the ladies are well spoken, accomplished, &, intelligent with great communication skills.

Laughter, comraderie & Water Carnival memories were on display.

Serving as Mock Interview judges were Mark & Jessica Harral & Miranda Acosta. All took their duty seriously and gave great interview advice to the ladies.

Come to Water Carnival to find out which of these young contestants takes home the Miss Fort Stockton & Junior Miss crowns.