2007 Miss Rain Day Erica Bristor

Erica Bristor

Erica is the 15 year old daughter of John and Debbie Bristor of Waynesburg. Erica is a sophomore this fall at Waynesburg Central High School. Erica was also selected for Miss Photogenic, the Rain Maker award for bringing in the most sponsors. She tied with two other contestants for the evening gown competition. Erica won the John O'Hara award for writing the best essay, the Kelly Smotzer Memorial award and the Remo Burtugli Memorial award. She was also selected for the top interview award, which comes with a $2500 tuition scholarship from the West Virginia Junior Career College in Morgantown, WV.

The pageant which celebrated its 29th anniversary in 2007 is being sponsored by the newly created non-profit entity - Rain Day Scholarship, Inc. The new entity was formed by the Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce who sponsored the event for 25 years.

The pageant is the crowning event of a three month schedule for the contestants who range in age from 14 to 18 years old. The contestants take part in community events and volunteer opportunities . They competed, not only for the crown, but for 8300.00 in scholarship savings bonds contributed by many generous local sponsors.