Chapman University student Keenan Pasztor tap dances her way to becoming Miss Tustin 2019
By Orange County on February 26, 2019
Keenan Pasztor tapped her way into judges’ hearts Saturday, Feb. 23, to become Miss Tustin 2019.
After a variety show performed by the 11 contestants – their talents ranging from Polynesian dance to singing to rapping to poetry reading – Miss Tustin 2018 Raena Ramirez crowned her successor, then bid her reign good-bye.
Pasztor, 20, of Tustin, is majoring in sociology and dance at Chapman University.
Eleven contestants give an opening dance performance for the judges and audience during the Miss Tustin Scholarship Competition, held at the Beckman High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo by Frank DAmato, Contributing Photographer)
Jocelyn Garcia attending California State University, Fullerton gives a lively rap performance before the judges and audience during the Talent portion of the Miss Tustin Scholarship Competition, held at the Beckman High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo by Frank DAmato, Contributing Photographer)
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Wendy Rincon attending the University of California, Riverside gives a self-written poetry recital before the judges and audience during the Talent portion of the Miss Tustin Scholarship Competition, held at the Beckman High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo by Frank DAmato, Contributing Photographer)
Keenan Pasztor attending Chapman University gives a tap dance performance before the judges and audience during the Talent portion of the Miss Tustin Scholarship Competition, held at the Beckman High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo by Frank DAmato, Contributing Photographer)
Veronica Chapman attending California State University, Fullerton gives a vocal performance before the judges and audience during the Talent portion of the Miss Tustin Scholarship Competition, held at the Beckman High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo by Frank DAmato, Contributing Photographer)
Jennifer Obando attending Irvine Valley College gives a flowing fan veil performance before the judges and audience during the Talent portion of the Miss Tustin Scholarship Competition, held at the Beckman High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo by Frank DAmato, Contributing Photographer)
Tiffany Huerta attending Santa Rosa Junior College on stage before the judges and audience during the Evening Wear portion of the Miss Tustin Scholarship Competition, held at the Beckman High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo by Frank DAmato, Contributing Photographer)
Miss Tustin 2018, Raena Ramirez, gives her farewell performance during the 2019 Miss Tustin Scholarship Competition, held at the Beckman High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
Keenan Pasztor is crowned Miss Tustin 2019 during the Miss Tustin Scholarship Competition, held at the Beckman High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo by Frank DAmato, Contributing Photographer)
Newly crowned Miss Tustin 2019, Keenan Pasztor waves to family, friends, and supporters during the Miss Tustin Scholarship Competition, held at the Beckman High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
Newly crowned Miss Tustin 2019, Keenan Pasztor at the Beckman High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
Miss Tustin 2019, Keenan Pasztor, center right, with her court, left, the third runner-up Karina Cardenas, second runner-up Anyssa Nunez and first runner-up Gabrielle Getz at the Beckman High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019. (Photo by Frank DAmato, Contributing Photographer)
This marked the first year in the pageant’s history that young women from other cities in Orange County could participate. Miss Tustin leads to the Miss California and then Miss America contests, so organizers invited contestants from cities that don’t offer competitions on that track.
First runner-up is Gabrielle Getz, 18, of Mission Viejo, who honored her Samoan heritage in dance. Getz is majoring in nursing at Saddleback Community College.
Anyssa Nunez,19, of Tustin, was named second runner up after her impressive demonstration of baton twirling. She is majoring in forensic science at Pasadena College.
And Karin Cardenas, 22, of Cypress, garnered third runner up for her monologue, inspired by Ted Talks. She is majoring in journalism at Chapman University with the goal of working as a television producer.
During her year of service, Pasztor said she plans to spread awareness of “To Write Love on Her Arms,” a nonprofit dedicated to helping people struggling with depression, addiction and self-injury.
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