This Wednesday night in the grandstands, at the Lassen County Fair’s Miss Lassen County Scholarship Pageant, Susanville standout Chalise Robbins will end her reign as Miss Lassen as she and her court, Hayley Trevizu and Sofia Bennett, crown new royalty for 2024.
Here is Chalise’s goodbye to Lassen County.
“Miss Lassen County is something that twelve-year-old Chalise dreamed of becoming. She saw the many young women who held the title before her and would get starry eyed watching the crown being passed down each pageant. In 2023 seventeen-year-old Chalise saw this dream become a reality, as she was crowned the next Miss Lassen County.
“It all began when I started practicing “Pirates of the Caribbean” on the piano, and I knew that someday I would play that piece on the Miss Lassen stage. My parents constantly encouraged me to pursue my dreams and taught me the importance of volunteering in the community and serving others.
“I am so thankful for my family; they mean the world to me, and I would not be who I am today without their constant support. The many adventures I had with them while volunteering pushed me to earn the Congressional award and gave me a heart for Lassen County. I was able to take this passion and put it towards my journey as a contestant in last year’s pageant.
“Each of the contestants I shared this experience with were encouraging and supportive, and we had so many exciting adventures together. The people who made the pageant possible were amazing to work with and they all have a special place in my heart. Jen Wood, you were a fantastic pageant director and made my experience so sweet. Jamie Stocks at Edward Jones and Michelle Hunter from Farmers Insurance, I would not have been able to complete this journey without your sponsorships.
“Holding this title has been so impactful to me. My most memorable experience was assisting the Salvation Army with their back-to-school shopping day. My role was taking kids into Walmart and helping them buy whatever they needed. Having the opportunity to be one on one with different young girls in the community was so sweet. Watching their eyes light up when they found out they were going to be shopping with a princess is something I will never forget. The joy that came over the kids during that shopping day impacted me profoundly. I was reminded that serving others sometimes impacts me more than it impacts the person I am serving.
“My Ambassadress Hayley Trevizu, and Princess Sofia Bennett have both been faithfully by my side for this incredible journey. I have known these girls since we were in baby ballet classes together at Joan’s Studio of Dance and it has been so magical to embark on this journey with them. I will always cherish the memories we share and the special bond that we will forever carry.
“This year could not have gone by any faster. It feels as if it was just yesterday, I was putting on my crown for the first time. I am so excited for the next Miss Lassen County and court to begin their journey and I feel honored to pass down my crown to one of these deserving young ladies. In the fall, I will be attending Biola University with a double major in film and music, along with a minor in Bible.
“I cannot wait to see what the future holds, and I will always look forward to coming home to my beautiful Lassen County. Always and forever, Chalise.”
This year, before the pageant, Robbins is organizing a special talent pre-show that will feature the current court, J&J dancers, Audrey McClure, Autumn Robbins, a duet danced by Renee Delgado, Luke Trevizu and others!
Ten acts are already confirmed for the show that will begin at 7:00 in the grandstand. The scholarship pageant begins at 8:00 on Wednesday and you can click here to buy tickets online.
