We had excellent seats, right at the end of the promenade. So I was able to get some decent shots with my digital. The contest was divided into three parts - a.) A quick, prepared inspirational speech and a walk down the promenade by each contestant. b.) The talent show (lots of singing), after which the field was narrowed down to the five semi-finalists. c.) An impromptu interview question, followed by the final vote.
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This is Ms. Senior Arizona 2009 taking her final walk. Since I didn't attend this even last ywar, I can't tell you anything about her. She did give a truly moving speech after her walk.
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And this is the newly-crowned Ms. Senior Arizona 2010, Maddy Paschal. Liz had worked with her helping to set up the (previously-posted about) 6th Annual Cameo Ball, and said she is just the sweetest person in real life. Congratulations, Maddy!.
After the pageant was done, anyone and everyone could go up onstage to congratulate and chat with the contestants.. Which allowed me to snap this pic of the five semi-finalists.
After the pageant was done, anyone and everyone could go up onstage to congratulate and chat with the contestants.. Which allowed me to snap this pic of the five semi-finalists..
All in all, it was a cool event. There were some truly inspiring contestants, including one lady who is dealing with Parkinson's and has to walk with a cane, but who nevertheless did a great big-band song-&-dance number in the talent competition. Another lady's talent was a clown routine, which was very good. The oldest contestant was 82 years old, which is fantastic in itself.
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The whole pageant went off without a hitch, thanks in no small part to the efforts Jasel's mom, Marilyn. She also organized the Cameo Ball, and that went smoothly as well. It's funny. You never appreciate the work that goes into events such as these, because everything just runs perfectly. You only notice the poorly-organized ones when things go awry.
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