Ten finalists competed for the title of Miss Coral Shores 2025, with the winner crowned on April 26.
Chi Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and Coral Shores High School hosted the 72nd Miss Coral Shores scholarship contest.
Contestants were first selected for their academic excellence. Next they had to write a spontaneous essay and then give a personal interview with judges Julia Waterman, Jeffrey Evans and Meghan Miller.
Rehearsals led these finalists to showcase their talents and academic achievements for an audience filled with friends, family, students and staff at the Coral Shores Performing Arts Center on April 26.
The 10 contestants kicked off the show to a ’70s song, “Good Times,” with their opening number choreographed by Sara Beeler. Each girl performed a personal talent showcase, followed by an evening gown competition and a final question asked of the top five finalists.
Violet Matthews was crowned Miss Coral Shores 2025. The First Princess was Karalynn Vaughn and Second Princess was Sophia Jackson. Niveah Howard was voted Miss Congeniality by her fellow contestants. Jackson also won the Miss Judy Hoke, selected by the members of Chi Sigma in memory of a sorority member who gave generously of her time and talents to the Miss Coral Shores Contest for over 25 years.
The sorority thanked the school, parents, supporters and Shell World of Key Largo, the largest contributor.
