By Paige Gurgainers

The Young Women’s Service Club (YWSC) is excited to see who will be crowned as the 2025 Miss Outstanding Teen and Miss Minden on Saturday, January 18. The scholarship competition will begin at 7 p.m. at the Minden High School Auditorium.  

Participants from across the parish and surrounding area will participate in hopes of earning scholarship money that can be used to further their education, but also for an opportunity to move on to compete in Miss Louisiana later this year.  

The YWSC is ecstatic to provide these young women with a platform to share their community service initiatives (which is what the YWSC is all about)!

The Webster Parish Journal is also happy to highlight each of the women who will be competing for a 2025 title, starting with the Miss Minden division.  

First up…

Nilah Lear Pollard. She is the daughter of Craig and Alyea Pollard and is a junior at Northwestern State University, majoring in social work. She serves as a dedicated Resident Assistant, fostering community and support on her campus.  

As a devoted Christian, Nilah is passionate about making Jesus Christ the center of her life and the driving force behind all her actions. Her faith and commitment to serving God inspire her passionate love for others, compelling her to embody kindness, compassion, and selflessness.

Please continue to follow the Webster Parish Journal Facebook page or subscribe at websterparishjournal.com, to read about other contestants throughout the rest of the week leading up to the big night.