Coral Shores High School’s finest young females showcased their talents and unique abilities before three judges and a crowd of families and friends at the 70th annual Platinum Jubilee Miss Coral Shores Scholarship Contest on April 21 at the Performing Arts Center. With a number of former Miss Coral Shores winners in attendance – including the first winner in 1954 Miss Coral Shores Betty Waggle McInernery – senior Leyla Ochoa was chosen to be the 2023 Miss Coral Shores. First princess went to Lola Yong and second princess was awarded to Riley Cooper. The Miss Congeniality Award went to Yong and the Miss Judy Hoke Award went to Valerie Randall. Judges included Holly Merrill Raschein, Tiffany Williams and Joyce Bennett. The event was sponsored by the Chi Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and Coral Shores High School. Other contestants were Madison Vandiver, Olivia Hughes, Chrislyn Lowell, Noel Reyes and Makayla Hann. Eligible contestants needed an unweighted GPA of 3.0, had to write an essay and sit for a personal interview. The top 10 scorers went on to compete for the title. Contestants rehearsed for six weeks to learn the opening number and practice their personal showcases in preparation for the big night.
Contestant Noel Reyes watches her video presentation on stage. 
Leyla Ochoa reacts after being named 2023 Miss Coral Shores during the 70th Annual Miss Coral Shores Scholarship Contest presented by CSHS and the Chi Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at CSHS Friday, April 21, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Ellie Carroll the 2022 Miss Coral Shores recipient announces the winner of the 2023 Judy Hoke Award during the 70th Annual Miss Coral Shores Scholarship Contest presented by CSHS and the Chi Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at CSHS Friday, April 21, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Ellie Carroll the 2022 Miss Coral Shores recipient is recognized by Mistress of Ceremonies Julie Eaken during the 70th Annual Miss Coral Shores Scholarship Contest presented by CSHS and the Chi Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at CSHS Friday, April 21, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Miss Coral Shores 1954 recipient and first ever winner Betty Waggle is recognized during the 70th Annual Miss Coral Shores Scholarship Contest presented by CSHS and the Chi Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at CSHS Friday, April 21, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Miss Coral Shores 1954 recipient and first ever winner Betty Waggle is recognized during the 70th Annual Miss Coral Shores Scholarship Contest presented by CSHS and the Chi Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at CSHS Friday, April 21, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Contestant Leyla Ochoa gives her presentation during the 70th Annual Miss Coral Shores Scholarship Contest presented by CSHS and the Chi Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at CSHS Friday, April 21, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Contestant Lola Yong performs during the 70th Annual Miss Coral Shores Scholarship Contest presented by CSHS and the Chi Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at CSHS Friday, April 21, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Betty Waggle McInerney, Miss Coral Shores 1954 recipient and first-ever winner, is recognized during the ceremony. 
Julie Eakin, pictured right, mistress of ceremonies and 1981 Miss Coral Shores winner, with 1979 Miss Coral Shores Julie Moeller Bradley. 
Miss Coral Shores recipients from 1954 to 2022 take the stage. 
The 2023 Miss Coral Shores court, their families and event participants. 
Leyla Ochoa reacts after being named 2023 Miss Coral Shores during the 70th Annual Miss Coral Shores Scholarship Contest.
