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MISS KENOSHA 2026

Miss Kenosha scholarship pageant set to mark 100 years, draws largest-ever contestant field

Terry Flores
Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026 Updated Feb 13, 2026

MISS KENOSHA 2025 — Miss Kenosha 2025 Nellyka Dennis, left, smiles as former Miss Kenosha Grace Chapa pins the crown to her head during last year's scholarship competition. This year's pageant will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. Joseph Catholic Academy upper campus auditorium.
JILLIAN CRAIG photos, KENOSHA NEWS

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A Kenosha pageant will mark two major milestones on Valentines Day when contestants take the stage at the St. Joseph Catholic Academy auditorium.

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