Junior Miss Pageant Contest 2001 -

The first cut came after the physical fitness segment—a brisk walk in matching tank tops and bike shorts. Five girls were eliminated. They cried into their mothers’ blouses. Lily stayed calm. She had the posture of a soldier.

The audience was quiet. Then someone started clapping. junior miss pageant contest 2001

Lily’s answer was Amelia Earhart. It had been memorized for three weeks. The first cut came after the physical fitness

“You look like you’re going to a funeral,” Chloe said, catching Lily’s eye in the mirror. ” Chloe said

Brittany said her freckles. Savannah said her imagination. Mary Beth said her pet iguana, which got a laugh.