THE DIRECTOR
A Barstow native, Kris Watson has been in the pageant industry for 25 years. It’s been under her direction that the Barstow Pageant has won National acclaim as the “Best Local Pageant” for 5 consecutive years. This award was presented by the International Pageant Association, where she has also served on their ethics committee. Kris has established a working relationship with fellow directors operating within the State of California and Internationally and it is through her connections that Barstow girls have had the opportunity to represent the United States for International competitions throughout the world. Miss Barstow’s have gone on to win California State titles, National titles and International titles in Turkey, Japan and for 2 consecutive years in Mazatlan, Mexico. Kris produces & directs two additional pageants as well, “Miss Citrus Valley” for young ladies residing in Riverside & San Bernardino Counties who want to go on to a major state pageant of their choice and “Miss Route 66” for anyone who has ever traveled along Route 66. Proceeds from this pageant help support the local Route 66 Mother Road Museum.
Kris has been acknowledged locally as Barstow’s Woman of the year in 1986, and a special Ambassador of Goodwill award was presented to the Pageant in 1998. On the State level, she held the title of Ms. California Achievement 1998, at the same time being awarded the National Humanitarian award. She then went on to win the National title of MS. U.S. Achievement Ambassador 1999. Her most recent California State title with “Beauties of America” was won in 2002. Internationally, Kris has been recognized by being published in the year 2000, International Who’s Who of Professional & Business Woman’s, Seventh Edition, and was appointed to their Advisory Board.
Kris is a graduate of Long Beach City College with a degree in Dance and Performing Arts. Besides running her own business, she is employed as a Para educator for Silver Valley Unified School District and also serves as the High School’s Peer Counseling Advisor, working with teens on campus. |
