24 to vie to be Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding Teen

Published 11:59 pm Friday, May 27, 2011

Contestants in the seventh annual Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding Teen pageant will be in downtown Vicksburg this week for a chance at taking the 2011 crown Saturday night at the Vicksburg Auditorium.

This year’s competition, sponsored by the Miss Mississippi Corporation, will feature 24 girls, down from 32 girls last year. Preliminary competitions will be Thursday and Friday.

Contestants 13 to 17 will be judged in five categories: private interview, talent, lifestyle and fitness, evening gown with onstage questions and scholastic achievement. The top 10 will compete Saturday night in all categories except private interview and scholastic achievement.

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