Miss UA Competition to be Held at Bama Theatre
February 11, 2010 - Filed under: Awards & Honors, Events, Students
TUSCALOOSA Ala. – The 2010 Miss University of Alabama competition will take place Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.
2010 Miss UA contestants
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With the reputation of being one of the most competitive Miss Alabama preliminary programs in the state, the Miss UA Program will have 14 contestants competing in categories of private interview, swimsuit/physical fitness, talent, evening wear and on-stage question.
The winner will go on to represent UA at the Miss Alabama Pageant in Birmingham in June. Additionally, she will receive a full-tuition scholarship for her year of service.
Tickets may be purchased from any contestant or at the Bama Theatre the night of the pageant. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and $5 for children under the age of 12.
The 2010 Miss UA contestants and their hometowns include:
Martinique Gideon, Huntsville
Kristi Kelly, Cincinnati, Ohio
Brittany Powers, Cullman
Hannah Muncher, Jasper
Shellie Street, Mobile
Carly Evans, Prattville
Brooke Johnson, Northport
Shawntae Johnson, Demopolis
Lisa Ledbetter, Decatur
Ashley Wieronski, Southaven, Miss.
Melissa Lilly, Pinson
Hilary Rubin-Holloway, Panama City, Fla.
Lori Kerr, Clay
Mallory Meissner, Tuscaloosa
The Miss UA Program is an official preliminary pageant for the Miss Alabama and Miss America Organizations. For more information, contact Carol Wright, director, at 205/752-3774 or cwwright4@comcast.net.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Cara Cramer or Linda Hill, media relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu
SOURCE: Carol Wright, 205/752-3774 or cwwright4@comcast.net