Mrs. Nevada United States

Mrs Nevada United States

On March 25, 2012 a new Mrs Nevada United States was crowned in the Crown Theatre at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Kari Deike won the title of Mrs Nevada United States, which is the premier pageant for married women throughout the 50 States and U.S. Territories. http://www.mrsnevadapageant.com/

Jen Coop & John

Malia Civetz singing the National Anthem

Six Delegates were judged on their personality, intelligence and overall beauty. The beautiful women scored high on their personal interviews, swimsuit competition and elegance in the evening gown portion.

Kari Deike

Melissa Arias

Tanice Smith

Kari Deike as the new Mrs. Nevada United States will go on to Nationals in July to vie for the title of Mrs. United States that will be held in Planet Hollywood, and then on to the World Pageant. Kari is a Librarian at the Desert Oasis High School and she loves to work with teens and encourage them to go out and do volunteer work.

The other delegates were Tanice Smith (Mrs. Las Vegas), Melissa Arias (Mrs. Clark County) Byrnne Sifuentes (Mrs. Tropicana) Kristy Hummon (Mrs. Summerlin) Tracy Taylor (Mrs. North Las Vegas)

Kari & Bob Deike

Deborah Ashton-Cooke, Mrs. Nevada United States 2011 took her final walk before handing over the crown to Kari Deike. Deborah shared that her year reign went beyond her expectations and grateful to serve the states charities.

Deborah Ashton-Cooke

Jen Coop is the State Director of the Mrs. Nevada United States and her goal was to have these women share their commitment and passion for their charities and causes and to showcase their beauty. Jen surely accomplished that goal and the friendships she made will last a lifetime. Working closely with Jen was the host of the event, Joey Gallon, who was quiet charming and a perfect host.

Deborah Aston-Cooke, Kari Deike, Jen Coop & Joey Gallon

Second runner up was Melissa Arias, who also won the Peoples Choice and the marketing award, first runner up was Tanice Smith and she also won the Congeniality Award

Melissa Arias, Kari Deike & Tanice Smith

There were a lot of crowns and sashes from other Pageant holders and one of my favorites was Amanda Kouretas, the former Mrs. Nevada-America 2011 and the present Mrs. Nevada-America 2012. Amanda represents the beauty, charm and elegance of a beauty queen.

Amanda Kouretas

Kari Deike’s daughter Kami has won the title of Miss Nevada Junior Teen United States and she will go to Washington D.C. in July for Nationals. Her charity work is with the Cancer Society. It is thrilling to see mother and daughter involved and working together and each sharing their very special titles, crowns and sashes.

Kari & Kami Deike