MISS DC AND DELAWARE UNITED STATES PAGEANTS TO BE HELD MAY 5 IN
WASHINGTON, DC
Washington, DC, Apr.
1, 2013 - On Sun., May 5, the Miss United States Organization will name new
titleholders to represent Delaware and the District of Columbia. Prizes include cash, skin care, attire, swimwear, makeup, styling, photography, fitness
training and entry to the 2013 national pageant.
The pageant includes
divisions of Miss age 20-29, Teen age 16-19, Junior Teen age 13-15, and Ms. age
25-55. Contestants may reside, attend school or work within 120 miles of the
District. Doors will open to the public at 5:00pm at the Sphinx Club inside the
historic Almas Shriner’s Temple, 1315 K Street NW, Washington, DC. Show time is
5:30pm.
The pageant has
recently restructured, naming a new national director Chris Wilmer and state director Laura (Eilers) Clark. Clark was 2011 Ms. United States, a 2-team NFL
cheerleader and also directs the Miss Maryland United States Organization.
“As a national
titleholder, I know firsthand that the Miss United States Organization offers an
enjoyable and worthwhile experience,” remarks Clark. "We welcome each contestant
into our sisterhood, whether or not she leaves with the crown. While it's
important to choose the best queens, we aim to advance each young woman
personally and professionally."
Clark indicated that
the ideal titleholder will be glamorous, physically fit, well spoken, gracious,
community-oriented and driven. The contest includes interview, evening gown,
swimwear and impromptu on-stage question.
Judges include
professionals in fitness, pageantry, modeling, photography, and public
speaking. Emcees include popular DC-based deejay Chris Styles and Prita Kohli
of the Pageant Professors, an established online resource within the pageantry
industry. Providing final remarks during the pageant will include outgoing 2012 titleholders, Miss Delaware Lauren Jaeger, Miss Teen Delaware Meghan Babb, Ms.
DC Tina Montgomery, Miss DC Jahaira Bratton, Miss Teen DC Vishaka Ravishankar
and Miss Junior Teen DC Trilby Brown. Babb, Montgomery and Bratton ranked as
finalists in the 2012 national contest.
Contestants may
contact the director. Previous pageant experience is not
required. Attendees may purchase tickets at www.missdelawaredc.eventbrite.com for $35.00 per
person online through May 4, then tickets may be purchased at the door. Contestants
interested in divisions for ages 8-12 may also inquire.
Recently recognized
as the fastest growing pageant in the nation, the Miss United States Organization provides an avenue of achievement for women and girls ages 8-55.
At the local, state, and national level, the program promotes each
titleholder's platform for community service while acting as a national partner
with Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. The pageant process
provides a positive and memorable environment, with focus on encouragement and
community. The national Miss United States contest includes the divisions of
Miss, Ms., Teen, Junior Teen, Pre Teen and Little Miss, taking place in
Washington, DC during Independence Day activities.