Kathy Keauhelani Schaumkel (20) Miss Loumaile Lodge, has registered for Tonga's 2009-10 Miss Heilala Pageant to be held in Nuku'alofa on July 20 to August 1.

She is the second contestant to enter. The first to register was Miss Tonga Visitors Bureau Jean Marie Tupou, and it is hoped that a total of 10 contestants will enter this year.

The pageant begins with an Orientation on July 20, with the Miss Heilala Pre-Pageant Interview, the first judging event on July 27 followed by the Miss Tau'olunga on Tuesday, July 28.

A Miss Heilala Dress Rehearsal will follow on July 29 with the Finale night on Thursday, July 30 featuring the final judging events of the Miss Heilala Sarong, Talent and the Contemporary Island Creation. The new Miss Heilala will be also crowned the same night.

A Heilala Festival Island Ball will follow on July 31 before the festival will conclude on August 1 with a Float Parade from Teufaiva Stadium to Tu'imatamoana.

The month Heilala Festival begins next week on July 8 with a three-day glitter in the Miss Galaxy Queen Pageant to be followed by other events.