< PreviousFeaturesDamien and anna mcDonalD, their twins sons Jack and archer, 5, and son Byron, 2, are Galveston locals. Two of the five family members — Anna and Byron — can claim the title BOI, which means Born on the Island.They love the island life and enjoy everything Galveston’s beaches and waterways have to offer. “We love this time of year when the water is warming up and the weather is perfect to hit the beach,” Damien McDonald said. “A typical Saturday for us is to load the truck up with surfboards, paddleboards and boogie boards and head to the beach to catch a few waves with the kids. The McDonald Family owns two surf shops in Galveston — Southern Spears Surf Shop and Texas Surf Co. MODEL: Anna McDonald.SWIMWEAR: Volcom beach shorts, a black Billabong cover, a Billa-bong fedora, all available at Southern Spears Surf Shop.MODEL: Damien McDonald SWIMWEAR: Slice X board shorts by Billa-bong in haze, available at Southern Spears Surf Shop.MODELS: Twins Jack and Archer McDonald.SWIMWEAR: Billabong kids board shorts and Billabong rashguards, available at Southern Spears Surf Shop. Bucket hats are by Quicksilver, available at Southern Spears Surf Shop.MODEL: Byron McDonald.SWIMWEAR: Rip Curl rashguard, available at Southern Spears Surf Shop and Texas Surf Co.AnnaDamienByronJackArcher20 coaSTmonThly.com / MAY 2015MAKE YOUR RESERVATION FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEA The Tremont House • June 14, 3pm • Advance reservations requiredJOIN US:2300 SHIP’S MECHANIC ROW, GALVESTON ISLAND, TX 409.763.0300 | TheTremontHouse.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . There’s something special about enjoying a cocktail outdoors as the balmy ocean breeze creates magic in the air. The Rooftop Bar at The Tremont House, Galveston’s only open-air rooftop venue, is a chic, stylish lounge perfect for enjoying the sunset over the harbor, or for simply relaxing after work or before dinner. Open evenings, weather permitting.Complimentary valet available for bar and restaurant patrons.refreshingly sophisticated2024 SEAWALL BLVD, GALVESTON ISLAND, TXFOR RESERVATIONS CALL 409.765.7721 OR VISIT HotelGalvez.comDine afternoon and eve, as you savor our menu that includes fresh local seafood, steaks, and more. Or, enjoy a cocktail after work at our distinctive bar that features wines by the glass, signature spirits, and delicious bar bites. Open daily, with live piano Wednesday and Thursday and jazz duo Friday and Saturday evening.Complimentary valet and parking in north lot when dining.where swizzle meets sizzlefriday social club • $3 off cocktails • $2 off beer & wine • 5-7pm • Only available at The Rooftop BarJOIN US: GALVEZ WEDDING VOW RENEWAL CEREMONY JUNE 13, 10AM • NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS22 COASTMONTHLY.COM / MAY 2015TrAviS DHONAu is a Texas A&M University at Galveston graduate, avid paddler and co-owner of Latitude Home Services, which offers concierge services for owners of second homes on the island. The concierge service prepares homes before owners arrive, and provides cleaning, maintenance and weekly checkups after they leave. Dhonau said he loves the community feel on this island.“The fact that bankers, lawyers, dentists and high school dropouts can all feel like a family on the water; and the enthusiasm shown at any local event,” Dhonau said. “If you can’t enjoy a morning commute along the beach, you’re living life all wrong.”Travis COASTMONTHLY.COM / MAY 2015 23BriTTANY HuLSeY is a student at Galveston College and is obtaining an undergradu-ate from Texas A&M University at Galveston in marine biology and hopes to continue on to earn a doctorate. She’s a volunteer with Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and loves to skate, surf, read and be in the sun. A former Beach Patrol lifeguard and emergency medical technician with the city of Galveston, she loves being here on this island, she said.MiCHeLLY ViLLALpANdO has been married for 10 years to her high school sweetheart. She is the mother of three children and works at Tangles Salon in Texas City as a makeup artist and hairdresser. (She styled her own hair and applied her own makeup for this photo shoot.) She also teaches a Knockout Fitness class for women at Texas City Boxing.BrittanyMichellyFeaturesMike Pelonero lives in Galveston with fiancee, leslie ThoMPson. The two are recent historic homeowners with plans to exchange vows this October on Galveston Island. Pelonero and Thompson are jet setters who passionately explore new countries, where they can enjoy new culture, cuisine and miles of beautiful coastlines.Pelonero is a business professional who works from home for the nation’s largest insurance property service and software provider, Enservio. He began working in the industry after Hurricane Ike devastated Galveston Island; he saw the need to help people get their personal belongings back. Pelonero moved to Galveston in 2007 from Houston to truly embrace all that the island and the Gulf have to offer. From surf to sailing, he enjoys anything in the water and spends most of his free time at the beach with Thompson and their two dogs, Waylon and Merrick.Thompson is a writing teacher and cheerleading coach at Austin Magnet Middle School in Galveston. After graduating from Texas A&M University, she was eager to make her way from her hometown of Carrollton, Texas, to Galveston, where she could revel in the beach life. She enjoys Galves-ton for its unique culture and history, and finds great happiness with her fiancee and her wonderful friends in Galveston. When she’s not spending time at the beach, surfing or stand-up-paddling, she finds fulfillment in her passion for photography, interior design, writing and music, she said.MODEL: Mike Pelonero SWIMWEAR: Charcoal and green Jordy Freak boardshorts by O’Neill, available at Ohana Surf & Skate.MODEL: Leslie ThompsonSWIMWEAR: Marina Revo (reversible) Triangle top and multi-tab black floral bottom, both by O’Neill and available at Ohana Surf & Skate.MikeLeslieS’well Bottles at the picnic available at The Kitchen Chick, 528 23rd St. in the island’s downtown.24 CoAsTMonThlY.CoM / MAY 2015Start Your Vacation Today.ISLANDFAMOUS.COMAngelA SAnderS713.882.9821KAthy McAndrewS409.789.5256ShAne McderMott409.771.6270dee richMond409.370.4572terry ruggleS409.939.3375rAMonA BoeKer281.687.8125tereSe Butler409.771.0222KAree cAMpo713.291.4300dAvid herrin409.457.3936diAnA Stegner409.692.2913SAMMy tAMBorello713.829.1798cynthiA wAnder409.789.7613lynn winget409.795.7230J roy hallgAlveSton office MAnAgerreAltor®409.737.520013450 fM 3005, gAlveSton, tx 77554www.gArygreene.coMTime to sell real estate!Need to help to prepare your home to sell?Ready to list?teAM dAnny And denniS409.789.2773ruthi StAyton 409.771.4130pAtti ZAJAcK 409.789.3199 It’s THAT time of year!SuSAn cAhill409.457.6995Contact one our Galveston Agents to assist you with all your real estate needs.FeaturesBy Cathy C. BertrandImagine you’re standing near the beach in Galveston. World War I has just ended, and Americans are ready for rest, recre-ation and healing. That’s just what Galveston gives them as the Roaring ’20s begins. Women gain the right to vote, and beauty pageants are all the rage. The International Pageant of Pulchritude, organized by C.E. Barfield, has come to Galveston, and it attracts women competitors from all across the United States and Europe. Coast Monthly travels back in time to explore the present revival of the bathing beauty pageant tradition.A stroll down memory lAneBathing beauty pageants have long island traditionThe Galveston Beach Association formed early in the 20th century to promote tourism and soon organized the first Bathing Girl Revue in 1916 as a special event. Courtesy Photo/rosenberg librAryPul·Chri·tude[puhl-kri-tood]noun1. beauty.Callie Mulkey, of Rock-wall, took fifth place in the 2013 Galveston Island Beach Revue.Photo by Kevin m. 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