Jr. Miss

My daughter, Briana, was in the Jr. Miss Program this past weekend.  Jr. Miss is not a beauty contest, but is based on Judges Interview, scholastic, talent, physical fitness, and poise.  It was a great experience for her.  She did say, though, that she had a lot more fun at the practices than she did at the actual program.  It was a small group, none of them close friends, but they spent a lot of time together last week, and had a great time.  And, even though she was not "the winner", she did great.  I was so proud of her, for many reasons, but for her on-stage question, especially.  The theme of this year's program was "being a star".  When asked if she was one of Hollywood's leading ladies, what her advice to young girls would be, she responded that she would advise them to guard their hearts, minds, and bodies.  To not feel like they have to date every boy that comes along, and especially not to date so young.  To wait until they were more mature and could make wiser decisions.  Ashley saw the mouth of a young girl in front of us literally drop open, incredulous that someone could say such a thing.  Briana also made bold statements in her judges interview concerning Intelligent Design, and evolution not being taught as fact in the schools.  I am proud of her and her strong stand for purity and what is right in every area.  Here are a few pictures from the program. 

This is their opening number.  Briana is contestant #3.  Hey, Maria. That's her "clubbing" shirt!  : )

Don't you wish you could do that??!!  This is the physical fitness routine.  Briana is in center.

The physical fitness routine is a grueling 5 1/2 minutes of continuous jogging, kicks, jumps, push ups, sit ups, jumping jacks, etc.  No stops.  The girl in front is doing a different part. 

    

Marissa introduced her big sister's talent.

 

Briana sang and kind of dramatized the song " I Could Have Danced All Night" from "My Fair Lady". 

Poise