JHS Most Beautiful Pageant has long history

The Jena High FBLA Most Beautiful Pageantâs 2022 winners were: (left to right) third runner-up Emma Justiss (Gold Dusters), first runner-up Alex McGuffee (JHS Student Body), Most Beautiful Winner Kealie Brown (FBLA), second runner-up Victoria Shirley (Cheerleaders) and fourth runner- up Peyton Todd (Softball). This yearâs pageant will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 6 p.m. in the JHS Auditorium. (Photo courtesy of Pam Dean Photography)

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January 17, 2023

The annual Jena High School Most Beautiful Pageant is on the calendar this year for Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the JHS Auditorium at 6 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person and doors will be opened at 5:30 p.m.

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