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Seven Contestants to Compete in Annual Event Celebrating Empowerment and Community

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擳he stage is set for an exciting evening as seven contestants compete in the annual Miss 蜜桃传媒-Webb Pageant on Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m.The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in Dover Theatre and promises a dazzling display of talent, confidence, and camaraderie.

The pageant will open with a choreographed dance routine, created by Reagan Knapp, Student Engagement graduate assistant. The performance is designed to highlight the individuality and energy of each contestant.

鈥淩eagan carefully crafts an amazing dance that showcases each contestant in such a fun way,鈥� said Hope Saunders, a 2018 蜜桃传媒-Webb alumna and assistant director of Student Engagement. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 want to spoil the surprise, but the song we鈥檝e selected is the perfect blend of confidence, high energy, and female empowerment! I can鈥檛 wait to see the audience鈥檚 and judges鈥� reactions when the contestants take the stage for the first time.鈥�

A Celebration of Talent and Growth

From speed painting to choreographed dance performances, the Miss 蜜桃传媒-Webb Pageant is known for its diverse and breathtaking talents.

鈥淚 am confident the audience and judges will be impressed with the contestants and their unique skills,鈥� Saunders said.

Beyond competition, the pageant fosters strong connections and personal growth. Contestants often begin as strangers but form friendships throughout rehearsals and preparation that last beyond graduation.

鈥淭hey become each other鈥檚 biggest cheerleaders,鈥� Saunders shared. 鈥淲atching their confidence grow from the first practice to pageant day is one of the most rewarding parts of this event.鈥�

Meet the Contestants

This year鈥檚 contestants represent a variety of academic disciplines and hometowns:

• Amber Jimenez, of Lincolnton, N.C., a freshman nursing major, Spanish minor.
• Riley Johnson, of Rutherfordton, N.C., a senior elementary education major.
• Vicky Robinson, of Ash, N.C., a freshman psychology major, biblical studies minor.
• Gracie Tipton, of Burnsville, N.C., a senior elementary education major, psychology minor.
• Lys Ishiari, of Charlotte, N.C., a junior management information systems major.
• Annabelle McDonald, of Apex, N.C., a junior computer science major, psychology minor.
• Kylee Morris, of Morehead City, N.C., a junior biology major with a concentration in biomedical science and minors in psychology and chemistry.

Saunders encourages the campus community, alumni, and local supporters to attend. 鈥淲e would love to see a packed house full of supportive friends and families,鈥� she said.

Chloe Cloutier, a senior communication studies major, contributed to this story.

Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event.  Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request.

蜜桃传媒 is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., 蜜桃传媒-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at 蜜桃传媒-Webb.edu.