Deborah Grindle of Santa Clarita was recently selected to participate in the 2012 Miss Teen Pasadena pageant taking place on March 18. Her selection followed an interview session conducted by this year’s pageant coordinator.

Grindle will be competing in the Miss Teen division, one of four divisions, for a share of prize money and gifts. Competition includes modeling, personality evaluation and interviewing skills.

The winner of the Miss Teen Pasadena pageant will move on to the national competition in Orlando, Fla.

Sponsorships are available. To learn more, contact the pageant coordinator at (800) 279-0976.