Miss Fox Creek Crowned

ALL THAT JAZZ at Merriwether Elementary School Saturday night was, indeed, a night to remember for 33 young ladies in the Miss Fox Creek High School Pageant.  Opening the show with a snappy dance number, the contestants awed the audience with beauty and energy; an invitation was extended to enjoy the rest of the program.

The girls, who had a brunch/interview with the judges that morning, began the on-stage competition modeling sportswear followed by evening wear.  After the evening gown competition, the top twelve contestants endured the on-stage interview.  According to the judges, choosing a winner was difficult with so many girls who seemed to be close to each other, who seemed to be of high character, and who are genuinely beautiful on the inside as well as the outside.

Winners were announced beginning with “Most Ad Sales” won by Hannah Jacobs.  Amber Bryan was named Miss Photogenic with first runner-up, Megan Folland, and second runner-up, Victoria Oliver.  Miss Congeniality, voted on by the contestants, was awarded to Sarah Cartrett who has won this coveted position two consecutive years.

Miss Freshman was presented to Jade Bryan and the runner-up was Mary Kate Turner.  Casey Mathis won Miss Sophomore and the runner-ups were Catherine Sack (first) and Devin Lacey (second).  Miss Junior was awarded to Courtney Turner; runner-ups were Victoria Oliver (first) and Courtney Carter (second).  Megan Bryant was named Miss Senior.  The senior runner-ups were Hollynd Dyches (first) and Anna Wade (second).  Christy Mayson was crowned Miss Fox Creek High School 2007.

Tears of joy, excitement, and some of disappointment followed the announcements; all the girls agreed that the months of preparation and practice were worth every minute.