2012-2013 Chickasaw Princess, Junior Princess and Little Miss Chickasaw Selected
ADA, Okla. – Three young Chickasaw ladies were chosen to serve as the ambassadors of the Chickasaw Nation during the 2012-2013 Chickasaw Princess Pageant.
Autumn Michelle Underwood, Ada, Chelsea Wedlow, Allen, and Payton Robertson, Ada, were crowned Chickasaw Princess, Chickasaw Junior Princess and Little Miss Chickasaw, respectively Monday, Oct. 1 at the Ada High School Cougar Activity Center.
"These extraordinary young ladies will serve as excellent ambassadors and culture bearers for the Chickasaw Nation during the upcoming year," said Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby. "We hope the experience will enhance their lives and enable them to become positive role models to young Chickasaws and other Native American youth. We are proud of these three young ladies and all of our Chickasaw Princess Pageant participants."
The winners received a crown, traditional dress, shawl, sash, trophy, gifts and cash prizes.
The new royalty will have the honor and privilege of representing the Chickasaw Nation at various events nationwide during their one-year reign.
Contestants were judged on the basis of traditional dress, poise and random questions.
There was also a talent portion of the competition. Singing, instrumental performances, storytelling and dance were just a few of the talents displayed.
Chickasaw Princess Autumn Underwood, 18, is the daughter of Michael Underwood and Loraine Weems. She is a senior at Latta High School, Ada.
