ent competitions were held on the first night of competition. On the second night, the remaining divisions competed. It was a historic evening, as not only was there the first ever double crown winner, but two double crown winners.
The title of Miss American Renaissance 2009 was awarded to Amanda Mazzie. Following her, the honor of Ms. American Renaissance 2009 was be-
stowed upon Charissa Payer. Next up, Mrs. American Renaissance 2009 was announced as Sheila Klein. The title of Ms. Classic/Ms. Civic American Renaissance 2009 was announced for Carol Lynn Pieper. Taylor Powell was next to hear her name distinguished as the newest Ms. Woman/Ms. Talent American Renaissance 2009. The next title awarded was
IT’S REIGNING QUEENS: (L-R) Miss American Renaissance Amanda Mazzie, Ms.
Spirit American Renaissance Ryan Elizabeth Connolly, Ms. American Renaissance
Charissa Payer, Mrs. American Renaissance Sheila Klein, Ms. Classic/Ms. Civic American
Renaissance Carol Lynn Pieper, Ms. Woman/Ms. Talent American Renaissance Taylor
Powell and Ms. Royal Lifetime Queens Stefanie Remington and Tara Jenkins.
Ms. Spirit American Renaissance 2009 and it will forever be associated with Ryan Elizabeth Connolly. Ms. Royal Lifetime Queen was awarded to two lucky women. Sharing this honor are Stefanie Remington and Tara Jenkins.
The ARNP is a nationally known, platform-based pageant that rewards women who are active in their communities, families, and careers. Platforms may be a nationally recognized organization that a contestant is involved with or anything a contestant may be devoted to or have a passion for: such as family, career, education, personal improvement and development and your future goals. □
The 2009 American Renaissance Na- tional Pageant was held at the Doubletree Castle Hotel in Orlando, Florida. There were three new divisions of competition this year that proved to make it a very exciting weekend. The weekend started with orientation where each of the reigning 2008 Queens gave a speech about their year of service. Ms. Civic and the first Ms. Tal-
Miss _______________________Amanda Mazzie Ms. ________________________Charissa Payer Mrs. __________________________Sheila Klein Ms. Classic/Ms. Civic ________Carol Lynn Pieper Ms. Woman/Ms. Talent __________Taylor Powell Ms. Spirit _____________Ryan Elizabeth Connolly Ms. Royal Lifetime Queen ____Stefanie Remington Ms. Royal Lifetime Queen _________Tara Jenkins
World pageant, which will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, in December.
A large crowd came out to witness the pageant, to see which of the “Earth Angels” would emerge victorious. In a tightly contested competition, Joanna did not disappoint her fans, as she appeared confident, calm and regal during the competition. She now begins intense preparations for the Miss World competition at the hands of international and local beauty experts, led by renown fashion designer and pageant coach Bobby Ackbarali.
Finishing second in this year’s pageant was the lovely Llatetra Laing, Miss Bahamas Experience. Llatetra captured the Miss Bahamas Tourism Queen title, as well as five special awards: Lady of Elegance; Miss Photogenic; Most Beautiful Com-plextion; Best in Evening Gown; Miss Popularity; and Sexy and Sophisticated Cover Girl award for most Swimsuit poster sales. Third place went to Dashanique Poitier, Miss Davis Trucking. Rounding out the top five were Miss Sposabella Bridal, Formal and Evening Wear Devera Pinder
GRAND STAND: Miss Grand Bahama World Joanna Brown stands at an impressive 6 feet tall, but made an even bigger impression with her charm and grace, thus earning the title of Miss World Bahamas 2009. PHOTOS BY VAUGHN SCRIVEN
At 17, she was the youngest in the pag- eant, but Miss Grand Bahama World Joanna Brown won over the judges with her maturity, grace, intelligence and charm to capture the 2009 Miss Bahamas World title. The six-foot tall high school graduate now begins preparations for the Miss
and Miss Red Hot Gabrielle Major. Kendra Wilkinson, Miss D. S.
Lifestyles Inc., won the Top Model of the Bahamas title while also capturing the Best in Swimsuit award. Other special award winners were: Miss Bahamas World Sportswoman Michaela Ferguson (Miss Bella Donna); People’s Choice Swanique Sawyer (Miss Harbour Island); Most Talented and Beauty with a Purpose Devera Pinder (Miss Sposabella Bridal, Formal & Evening Wear); Miss Bahamas World Spirit Award to McChenier Johnson (Miss Colors Entertainment); and Miss Congeniality Danielle Morley (Miss Exuma).
Held under the theme “Earth Angels,” the pageant was a dramatic affair that paid tribute to the work of the Bahamas National Trust, while encouraging its audience to conserve and preserve our natural resources. □
Miss Bahamas World ___________Joanna Brown
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