Camille Vernava, left, was crowned Miss Effingham County Middle School 2011 during the “Candy Land” themed pageant held March 5. Vernava, a sixth grader, also won formal wear and casual wear awards.
Anna Snooks, right a sixth grader, was selected first runner-up and seventh grader Kirria Williams was awarded second runner-up.
Eighth grader Jamia Johnson placed third and sixth grader Kassidy Oswald placed fourth. Oswald also received The Spirit of ECMS Award.
The award for Highest GPA went to seventh grader Shelby Wilson. Denisha Brickhouse, a seventh grader, was voted Miss Photogenic.