One teen wants to help prevent discrimination. One teen wants community dialogue on the issue of cyberbullying. Another teen wants to call attention to the plight of homeless animals. Another wants to help empower young women in leadership roles and service. Another wants to promote music education in public schools.

They are among 21 contestants in the Miss Poulsbo Miss Kitsap Miss Silverdale Scholarship Pageant on Jan. 10, 5 p.m., at Bremerton High School. They will vie for more than $21,500 in scholarship funds — and an opportunity to cast the community spotlight on their cause.

And they will enter the local history books as the 62nd Miss Poulsbo, the 36th Miss Kitsap and the sixth Miss Silverdale. The new title holders will succeed 2014 Miss Poulsbo Emily Ward, 2014 Miss Kitsap Charlyn Garcia, and 2014 Miss Silverdale Ryleigh Hazen.

According to executive director Michele Wasson, the scholarship organization will have awarded $426,500 since 2000.

“We are pleased to continue our longtime partnership with Olympic College, who will be offering $3,000 in scholarships to our contestants. Our total to date with them is $33,950.00 since 2005,” Wasson reported. “Our current titleholders will have made 216 appearances by pageant night and have given over 500 hours of community service.”

The theme for the pageant is #Who WillWearTheCrowns.

To purchase tickets, contact Wasson at 360-689-3553 or at misspoulsbo@yahoo.com. Contestants are also selling tickets; the one that sells the most will receive a $200 scholarship. Tickets are $15 for children 12 and younger and seniors 65 and older. All other tickets are $20.

MISS POULSBO CONTESTANTS

Keyera Gaulden

Keyera is an 18-year-old senior at Central Kitsap High School, and is the daughter of Kim and Neal Gaulden.

Her platform: Prevent-ing Discrimination.

Madison Phelps

Madison is a 17-year-old senior at North Kitsap High School, and is the daughter of Michelle and Jon Phelps.

Her platform: The Trevor Project.

Sarah Widen

Sarah is an 18-year-old senior at North Kitsap High School, and is the daughter of Tina and Steve Widen.

Her platform: Cyberbullying.

Nicole Lacey

Nicole is a 17-year-old senior at Olympic High School, and is the daughter of Judi Boss.

Her platform: Anti-Bullying.

MISS KITSAP CONTESTANTS

Tiffany Luu

Tiffany is a 17-year-old senior at South Kitsap High School, and is the daughter of Sophia Luong and Richard Tran.

Her platform: Empowering Young Women in Leadership Roles and Service.

Caylain Dandridge

Caylain is a 17-year-old senior at South Kitsap High School, and is the daughter of Patricia and Alonzo Dandridge.

Her platform: Helping Homeless Animals.

Catherine Ebuen

Catherine is a 19-year-old sophomore at Olympic College, and is the daughter of Lina and Romeo Ebuen.

Her platform: Happy and Healthy Lifestyles.

Maria Sherry Obando

Maria is a 17-year-old senior at Bremerton High School, and is the daughter of Sheila and Gerry Obando.

Her platform: Serving With Love.

Abigail Shedd

Abigail is a 16-year-old junior at Bremerton High School and is a Running Start student at Olympic College.

She is the daughter of April Stroud and Jon Shedd.

Her platform: Give a Note — Promoting Music Education Appreciation in Public Schools.

Sabrina Tucker

Sabrina is an 18-year-old freshman at Olympic College, and is the daughter of Amy McNiel and Marcus Tucker.

Her platform: Boys and Girls — Great Futures Start Here.

Emily Dixon

Emily is a 16-year-old junior at Bremerton High School, and is the daughter of Heidi and Christian Dixon.

Her platform: Coffee Oasis — At Risk Youth.

MISS SILVERDALE CONTESTANTS

Marshea Middleton

Marshea is an 18-year-old senior at Olympic High School, and is the daughter of Kristy and Willie McCord.

Her platform: Teens Against Bullying.

Lucy Winters

Lucy is a 17-year-old senior at Olympic High School, and is the daughter of Rhonda and Jeff Winters.

Her platform: Ending Hunger.

Chantelle Lamb

Chantelle is a 17-year-old senior at Olympic High School, and is the daughter of Aida and the late Anthony Lamb.

Her platform: STEM — Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics for Women.

Laura Schaser

Laura is a 17-year-old senior at Olympic High School, and is the daughter of Lynette and Matthew Schaser.

Her platform: Stand Up For Kids.

Asia Tatum

Asia is a 17-year-old senior at Central Kitsap High School, and is the daughter of Geneva and Mario Archer.

Her platform: Youth Participation in Sports — Getting Kids Active.

Mercedes Harris

Mercedes is an 18-year-old senior at Olympic High School, and is the daughter of Carrie and Jason Walls.

Her platform: Mentoring in Schools.

Alanna Spicer

Alanna is a 17-year-old senior at Klahowya Secondary School, and is the daughter of Indrany and Alan Spicer.

Her platform: Reaching the Younger Generation — One World One Future.

Madison Gilmore

Madison is a 17-year-old senior at Central Kitsap High School, and is the daughter of Amee Graham.

Her platform: Mentoring Youth.

Sydney Holcomb

Sydney is an 18-year-old senior at Olympic High School and is a Running Start student at Olympic College.

She is the daughter of LaRee and Errol Holcomb.

Her platform: Suicide Prevention — Brighter Days.

Ella Hazzard

Ella is a 16-year-old junior at Olympic High School, and is the daughter of Eden and Stephen Hazzard.

Her platform: Extra-Curricular Activities.