Miss Mt. Pleasant 2019 chosen

The 2019 Miss Mt. Pleasant pageant was held Saturday evening, and Kylena Akauola was chosen to represent the city for the coming year. Her platform is “Art heals: the importance of art.” Kylena is the daughter of Vern and Michelle Akauola. Joining Kylena will be Mayshaylie Burnside, 1st runner up; and Isabelle Hightower, 2nd runner up. Eneli Silva was voted Miss Congeniality, and Isabelle Hightower was voted Miss Photogenic.