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Show THE THUNDERBIRD -i- HYPNOTIST LEE LASATER ENTRANCED STUDENTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT. SEE PAGE 2. llL. Princess pageant is claimed by Sharon Dickson BY LYNN HOLT Sharon Dickson was selected as queen in the Miss Inter-TribPrincess Pageant, which was more of a cultural experience than a beauty pageant The pageant's mam focus was on the rich Indian heritage of which each contestant appeared to be so proud. Members of the audience, regardless of race, were view of Indian culture. given an Five contestants participated in the pageant, now in its 1 1 th year. The young women performed both modern and traditional talents and answered essay questions during the competition, held Friday in the Thorley Recital Hall. Can Browning set the tone for the evening by expressing the importance of communication regardless of the language used. "If you have one idea and stand together maybe it can be accomplished." She then version of "I Want To Live." performed her Browning also performed the number in the Miss SUSC Club. Pageant, where she represented the Inter-TribMasters of Ceremonies Cheryl Singer and Anna Yazzie presented the contestants and judges to the crowd, and Inter-TribClub President Keith Bitsuie introduced the club officers. The contestants then performed their modern talents, which included musical numbers, humorous readings, and an aerobic dance. Sherry Williams gave a humorous demonstration of bow and arrow techniques with the help of a break dancing gorilla. Dickson cut her little brother's hair onstage. Although she appeared skilled and confident, she admitted that "I don't trust myself to cut would never do that." my own hair The traditional talent segment was presented with the great love and respect each contestant has for their tribute to her heritage. Sherry Williams gave a teary-eye- d Navajo culture. "When we view our memories, we feel love," she said. Other contestants performed songs m Navajo, demonstrated corn grinding methods, and explained the great seal of the Navajo tribe. Most of the contestants followed their main performance with a joke, which is Navajo tradition. Following the essay question segment, a tribute was given to last year's princess Lucinda Benally. Due to an emergency, Benally was unable to attend the pageant. In a taped message she thanked the audience for attending, the pageant for putting the pageant together, and the contestants for competing. First runner up in last year's pageant, Juanda Williams, thanked the local Paiute community for attending the pageant. "We feel these types of events help bridge the gaps and help us understand each other," she said. Nathele Poyer, a entry in the pageant, was named Miss Congeniality. Freshman Patricia Benally was named second attendant. Alberta Sullivan of Kayenta, Ariz., was named first attendant. Dickson, a freshman from Montezuma Creek, will reign as Miss SUSC Inter-TribPrincess. Dickson thanked her family for the support they have given her. "The very best friend that have who knows me inside out is my mom," she said during the pageant. The Inter-TribPrincess and her court will present assemblies at nearby elementary and high schools and are considered ambassadors for both the club and the local Indian tribes. SUSC al eye-openi- sign-langua- al al I &r4 4 'PRIVATE LIVES' IS NOT PRIVATE YET AS IT RETURNS TONIGHT. SEE PAGE 8 FOR REVIEW. last-minu- te al I al EDGE KINGSMEN 34-3- 1 D IN WIN IN HOME FINALE. SEE PAGE 9. Sharon Dickson was crowned SUSC's Miss Princess in a gala ceremony Friday night. Inter-Trib- al i EL |