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The other contestants who competed were Kelsie Lott, Lacey Jones, Alexandra Dunn, Kendra Freelove, Hay-ley Hay-ley Hill, and Cailey Haynie. The pageant began with Junior Vocal Elite singing the National Anthem. Dressed in pirate attire, the contestants, along with Miss Pleasant Grove 2012 Aly Johnson, performed per-formed a number called "Berried "Ber-ried Treasure." The stage had quite the effects with rotating crowns on top of columns, fog, and colored lights. The contestants contes-tants introduced themselves to the audience. Aly Johnson was the Mistress Mis-tress of Ceremonies and the emcee was Matthew March-banks, March-banks, who had the crowd laughing with a lot of jokes throughout the night. Comic relief was provided provid-ed by Utah Captain Jack who stated we were all there for him, little rum candies, and the smell of treasure that was in the air. Then he learned we were not there for him or little rum candies, which was "hard to believe," but we would have a treasure hunt. As he left the stage, leaving leav-ing the audience in laughter, the impressive panel of judges and auditors were introduced. Following their introduction, the contestants showed off their Physical Fitness in Swim-wear, Swim-wear, which accounted for 15 of their total score. Alyson Johnson spoke of her platform "Positively Beautiful" which helps youth increase their self-worth and self-esteem. The contestants On Stage Interview followed this, which was worth 5. They were asked questions concerning their platforms. Their Private Interview, worth 25 of their total score, had been done earlier in the day. Terry Marchbanks introduced intro-duced the four girls, all past contestants of Miss Pleasant Grove, who would compete at Miss Utah this June. They are Chelsi Richards, Miss UVU; Chelsi Lukan, Miss Rocky Mountain; Kylee Anderson, Miss Utah Valley; and Aly Johnson, Miss Pleasant Grove. Terry said, "Pleasant Grove has such a strong caliber of women." "PGHS" continued on Page 4 "PGHS" continued from Page 1 Pleasant Grove's Little Misses did a special number, entitled, "A Pirates Life for Me." They were entertaining and captured the audience as they were like scattered chickens chick-ens trying to be organized. One little girl made everyone smile as she pretended to look through binoculars to find her family as the other girls all left the stage. Artistic Expression was next, accounting for 35 of their total score. The audience witnessed vocal performances, dance numbers, piano pieces, a marimba piece, a violin song, and a guitar piece. The contestants con-testants were judged on a lot of criteria such as stage presence, technical skills, and entertainment entertain-ment quality. After this section was over, all the girls got to show "PGHS" continued on Page 6 "PGHS" continued from Page 4 off their Presence and Poise in Evening Wear, worth 20 of their total score. Aly Johnson then took her last walk as reigning reign-ing Miss Pleasant Grove. Before announcing the winners, Matthew Marchbanks sang the wonderful song, "Bring Him Home," from Les Miserables. Although called two days before the pageant to emcee, Matt pulled the song off beautifully, leaving audience audi-ence members in awe. The contestants were brought back, on stage where the winners were announced. "PGHS" continued on Page 9 "PGHS" continued from Page 6 Cailey Haynie won the award for "Most Photogenic," receiving receiv-ing $100. Lauren Wilson won $100 for the "Ticket Award" for selling the most tickets. The "Platform Award" then went to Melissa Cook, who raised $ 1 0,000 for her platform "Ending Poverty Through Self Reliance." The "Spirit of the Pageant Award," winner of $100, was decided to be given to two girls this year; the first, Kendra Freelove, and the second, Hayley Hill. A $250 scholarship was then awarded to Kelise Lott who raised the most money to win the "Miracle "Mira-cle Maker Award." The other non-finalist awards went to Hayley Hill, Evening Gown; Lacey Jones, Physical Fitness; Kelsie Lott, Interview; and Cailey Haynie, Artistic Expression. The royalty- was announced an-nounced by Mayor Bruce Call. The fourth attendant received a $300 scholarship; third attendant, $500; second attendant, $900; first attendant, atten-dant, $1,500; and the new Miss Pleasant Grove was awarded a $3,000 scholarship. scholar-ship. The pageant was a great way to kick off our own Strawberry Days. |