Lauren Holt, Miss Fiesta San Antonio 2011
Lauren is a 20 year old San Antonio native. She is currently a junior at the University of Texas at San Antonio majoring in early childhood education. She loves working with children and believes that every child has the potential to be great at anything they set their mind to. She uses her philosophy to propel young gymnasts to follow their dreams as a coach at Gymnastics of San Antonio.
In addition to coaching Lauren enjoys using her helping hands around the community. She volunteers at the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio, the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital, The Humane Society of San Antonio, and mentoring young children through the Communities in Schools program. In her spare time Lauren enjoys spending time with her family and friends, doing gymnastics, playing the flute and writing. Lauren dreams that one day she will be a successful children’s books writer to share important life lessons with children.
Krystal Diaz, Miss Fiesta First Princess 2011
Krystal is an 18 year old freshman attending Northeast Lakeview College majoring in Broadcast Journalism. Her career goal is to host her own television show and to interview individuals throughout the world.
Krystal is an active volunteer and mentor for the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas along with the Special Olympics of Texas. Krystal is the Artistic Director and owner of DANZAVIDA De San Antonio Dance Company, which opened its doors in 2008. She began her dance training at the early age of 2 and later joined Flamenco Fuego De San Antonio Dance Company and has shared the stage with international Flamenco legend Charo. Krystal proudly represented the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department as the 49th Miss Recreation. She has also held the titles of Miss Teen San Antonio America and Miss San Antonio America and was a contestant at the 75th Miss Texas Pageant.
She is the proud founder of the Krystal for Kids Organization; which was established in 2007, with a mission of Reaching out through the Performing Arts. She hosts annual productions at the historic Arneson River Theater that benefits the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital and has raised thousands of dollars for the children of CHRISTUS. As an entertainer, Krystal has performed throughout Mexico and the United States. Because of her love for Fiesta San Antonio, she has been an entertainer at many Fiesta events for the past 16 years along with participating in the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau Parades.
Samantha Vasquez, Miss Fiesta Second Princess 2011
Samantha Vasquez is a 20 year old sophomore at Northwest Vista College. She is majoring in Pre-Med Biology to become a Veterinarian. She also aspires to become a professional singer in the hopes of becoming a positive famous role model for girls everywhere.
Samantha has helped her community by helping her mother raise foster children for many years, being involved in her local food drives, and rescuing three animals from the ASPCA. Samantha has also been involved with the MS-150 for the past three years through her company. In her spare time, she loves to sing, dance, read, and act in plays. If chosen for Miss Fiesta, Samantha plans to become a positive role model for children and adults by representing San Antonio in a courteous and respectful manner.
Former Miss Fiesta Queens
2010 Virginia Eliott
2009 Jessica Nicole Ramirez
2008 Ashley Mayle
2007 Samantha Garcia
2006 Abigail Garcia
2005 Erica Gonzaba
2004 Lindsey Cowey
2003 Bonita Saucedo
2002 Kristal Garcia
2001 Katie Rodriguez
2000 Jackie Rodriguez
1999 Valerie Perez
1998 Claudia Castillo
1997 Rhiana Bustos
1996 Monique Madero
1995 Chelsee Jones
1994 Nicole Miller Ramirez
1993 Pamela Ornsteen Meyer
1992 Veronica Garza
1991 Tania Eichberg
1990 Monica Jasso Hack
1989 Patricia Potyka
1988 Annette Rodriguez
1987 Cara Jean Cooper-Farnsworth
1986 Danette Morin Hernandez
1985 Cynthia Fears Schilling
1984 Trish DeBerry
1983 Debra Casanova
1982 Mary Aranda Galan
1981 Rebecca Weich
1980 Boni Gail Neal Noftsger
1979 Linda Cadena Ruiz
1978 Donna Dugosh Schuchart
1977 Karen Randol Deiph
1976 Sandra Beizung Nolan
1975 Andrea Bukowski
1974 Sandra Ojeda Medina
1973 Janet Troutman Allen
1972 Pony Traugok Karam
1971 Susan Sparkman
1970 Gloria Garza Rodriguez
1969 Gail Waneck DuFresne
1968 Amabel Hart Poynter
1968 Amalea Hart Wallis
1967 Monika Lutz
1966 Peggy Nester Allen
1965 Diane Thiel Bozorgi
1964 Lillian White Van de False
1963 Diane Frederick
1962 Norma Martin Hall
1961 Janelle Mayeux Ellis
1960 Sharon Garner Clark
1959 Alice Rachal
1958 Helen Schuman Nelson
1957 Barbara Burns Allen
1956 Nancy Kight Hundley
1955 Loranel Markgraf Norris
1954 Petesie Guerra Lee
1953 Texas Nowotny Myers
1953 Mary Cisi Canales Jary
1952 Aleen Smith Freeman
1951 Ann Moursund Atherton
1950 Jane Milliken
1949 Nancy Cicchese
