good company
Celebs like Debra Messing, Diane Sawyer
and Deborah Norville were all Junior Miss
winners. Sarah Palin placed third in the
Miss Alaska pageant. Halle Berry was Miss
Ohio, and Delta Burke was Miss Florida.
Perfectlyimperfect
Things don’t always go as planned in pageants,
but sometimes the bloopers make really fun memories.
“I fell and ripped my dress right before I walked on
stage. I already had a slit in my dress, but when I stood
up from falling I realized the slit was definitely a bit
higher than before! Somehow, I still made it on stage
and pulled it off, but I definitely was in a panic.”
-Lindsey Sexton
Miss Alabama United States, 2012
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Dear
MOMS & DAUGHTERS
If you are considering DYW or a pageant,
consider these thoughts from those who’ve been there.
“If competing has ever even crossed your mind, do it!
You never know what you may gain, or what you may learn
about yourself.” - Paula Miles,
Executive Director Miss Alabama USA and Miss Teen Alabama USA
“I can say, without a doubt, competing in Miss Alabama is one
of the best things I’ve ever done. It grows strong women,
develops leaders, you make amazing friends and can get scholarship money. I still have some of my best friends from my
pageant days.” - Amie Beth Shaver, Miss Alabama 1994
“Overall, I think pageants and scholarship programs are an
excellent opportunity to build confidence and gain valuable experience with interviews and the ability to ‘think on your feet.’
There are several reputable programs that celebrate academic
achievement, leadership, poise and personal health: all qualities we should strive to have!” - Kate Bartlett, AUM Scholarship
Manager, past pageant participant and DYW scholarship judge.
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