The Shrimp Queen contestants for the 2006 Blessing of the inlet events in Biloxi are chosen from local high instructs for their family connections to the shrimping industry.

The Shrimp Queen contestants for the 2006 Blessing of the inlet events in Biloxi are chosen from local high instructs for their family connections to the shrimping industry. united of the 10 contestants will be diademed Saturday night.

The young women are traditionally judg for in what way well they do in interviews, their knowledge of the seafood industry and onward their appearance at the coronation ball.

Here are this year's candidates, as listed from the Biloxi Shrimp Festival Committee:

Kristina Dorcik, 19 MGCCC-Jeff Davis campus; parents, Donald and Ronika Dorcik; sponsor, Smoothie King; among favorite activities are Junior Leadership Alumni and National Honor Society.

Olivia Boney 17 providential favor Cross High; parents, Joe and Nancy Boney; sponsor, temper Gift Shop and Boutiques; among favorite activities is the 2006 mission trip to Saltillo, Mexico.

Tamara Doyle, 17 mildness Cross High School; parents, Kathy Doyle and Don Doyle; sponsor, Lighthouse Marble Works;