The countdown to one of the most anticipated events on the youth calendar has begun, as the 2025 ECAB Mr. and Miss Teenage Pageant was officially launched this week, setting the stage for a night of school spirit and youthful excellence.
Under the theme _“Rep Your School,”_ this year’s competition features 13 contestants representing a cross-section of Antigua and Barbuda’s secondary schools. The event will culminate on **Saturday, July 19 at 7:00 PM** at **Carnival City** , promising a vibrant showcase of talent, personality, and academic pride.
The line-up includes:
- **Mr. St. Joseph’s Academy**
- **Miss Ottos Comprehensive School**
- **Miss Jennings Secondary School**
- **Mr. Ottos Comprehensive School**
- **Miss Clarehall Secondary School**
- **Miss Sir Novelle Richards Academy**
- **Mr. Antigua Grammar School**
- **Miss Princess Margaret School**
- **Mr. All Saints Secondary School**
- **Mr. Clarehall Secondary School**
- **Miss Island Academy International**
- **Miss All Saints Secondary School**
- **Miss Antigua Girls’ High School**
Organisers say this year’s pageant is more than a competition — it’s a celebration of “youth, pride, and potential.” Each participant will take the stage to represent not only themselves but the values and aspirations of their school communities.
The Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB) is the event’s title sponsor, supporting what they describe as an “incredible journey of empowerment for the nation’s youth.”
With the tagline **#RepYourSchool** dominating social media, the public has been encouraged to show support by dropping contestant numbers or school names in the comment sections across platforms.
The event committee says preparations are well underway to deliver a show of high energy, creativity, and community pride.