14 will compete for title of Miss Italian Youngstown

July 14, 2012 at 10:34a.m.

YOUNGSTOWN

This year’s Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is scheduled for Aug. 3, 4 and 5 in downtown Youngstown.

Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. Aug. 3 with the opening ceremonies followed by the Miss Italian Youngstown Pageant at 7.

This year, these 14 young women will compete for the title:

• Jessie Bolen

• Joellin Chance

• Stephanie Davis

• Lucna Maria DeChurch

• Jenna Alexandra DePiezzo

• Gabriella Maria Forde

• Caprie Klacik

• Victoria Manenti

• Marah Roberts

• Michelle Rucci

• Monica Scarsella

• Marisa Ann Sergi

• Michelle Srigi

• Arianna J. Toth

Eva Mastromatteo, a TV news anchor for WSEE-TV in Erie and a former Miss Italian Youngstown, will serve as mistress of ceremonies.

The beauty and talent pageant has become a tradition at the annual fest.

Since 1985 Anthony C. Julian has organized the pageant, which combines the elements of modeling, speaking about one’s Italian heritage and displaying a talent.

The Italian Heritage Foundation of Youngstown Inc. hosts the three-day fest each year to promote all aspects of Italian heritage and culture and contributes money to raise funds for charitable foundations.

For more information contact Julian at 2602 McCollum Road, Youngstown, OH 44509, 330-799-8184 or 330-207-0515.