On Friday, the 2012 Miss West Central Ohio Scholarship Pageant will be held at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. co-hosted by the 2012 Miss Ohio, Elissa McCracken and 2009 Miss America, Katie Stam, This pageant crowns two young women who advance to the Miss Ohio 2013 Pageant. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Hailing from Ada, McCracken, 20, was the 2011 Miss West Central Ohio winner. Moments after being selected Miss Ohio, McCracken shared her excitement about winning the title “I am really looking forward to my duties this year, traveling, meeting new people and getting the word out about my platform which is ‘Stop Cyber Bullying!’ I am excited to spread my message and represent this program to the best of my ability.”