FANTASTIC FOUR: (L-R) Miss United States 2008 Brittany Williams, Miss Jr. Teen U.S. 2008 Camille Sims, Miss Teen U.S. 2008 Stephanie Rozier and Ms. United States 2008 Graziella Baratta are showered with confetti and praise as their crownings.
The lights of the Vegas strip were not the only things burning brightly this past July. Lovely delegates from around the country wowed the town as they arrived for the 2008 Miss Junior Teen, Miss Teen, Miss and Ms. United States National Pageant.
As the delegates arrived at the beautiful Orleans Hotel and Casino, they were greeted by a five-story illuminated hotel marquee, featuring photos of the reigning 2007 queens—Cathy Hagman, Javante Ingram, Lauren Wanger and Sophia Hall.
The national 2008 pageant kicked off on Sunday, July 13, with the traditional registration and orientation, as each delegate received her pageant tote, filled with sponsor goodies. Following some free time to settle in, the ladies returned for a fun human Scrabble game, quickly allowing
them to get to know each other and start forming bonds of friendship. Rehearsals began with these talented young beauties perfecting their on-stage dance and chic walk patterns.
And to keep the pace exciting, later in the evening, the delegates were escorted in royal coach style down the bustling Vegas strip to the famed Freemont Experience in downtown Las Vegas. Supporting the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Campaign, all delegates wore red. Crowds gathered around the group of beauties, requesting auto-
graphs and photographs with their home state favorites. It was a busy evening for all, and the delegates returned to the Orleans Hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Monday kicked off a full day of rehearsals on stage and a free night to see the town with family and friends. Tuesday, the delegates were treated to a dinner and fashion show hosted by the pageant’s national directors. Guests were seated exclusively, as they were on hand to
support their favorite delegates in the Fashion Show and Contest.
Accompanied by upbeat music and
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