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Behind the Tiara

I covered three events leading up to the Miss Kyle pageant.  The first was a summer mingle open house, the second was the pageant dress rehearsal and finally, the pageant itself.

The summer mingle was sort of get to know you type event where contestants could come and ask questions of the reigning Miss Kyle, Jennifer Hamzy, and Miss Kyle Teen, Christina Nunez.

Sarah Hunter, 13, (center) talks to Miss Kyle, Jennifer Hamzy, (right) while Casey Williams, 14, looks on during the Summer Mingle information session at Kyle Fire Station No. 2.

Haley Hunter, 15, (right) talks to Miss Kyle Teen Christina Nunez, 17, about participating in the Miss Kyle Teen pageant on Saturday during the Summer Mingle information session at Kyle Fire Station No. 2.

The dress rehearsal was a few months later at the Plum Creek Golf Course.  The stage wasn’t completed and the girls were having trouble with their choreography.

Miss Kyle 2010 Jennifer Hamzy (left) and Miss Kyle Teen 2010 Christina Nuñez lead 2011 Miss Kyle contestants in the opening number at a dress rehearsal on Sunday at Plum Creek Golf Course.

Miss Kyle 2011 contestant Karen Fowler practices her introduction during a dress rehearsal on Sunday at Plum Creek Golf Course.

Miss Kyle 2011 contestants enjoy a break during a dress rehearsal on Sunday at Plum Creek Golf Course.

Then came the final performance where Jessica Cantu was crowned Miss Kyle 2011 and Michaela Castillo was crowned Miss Kyle Teen 2011.  I spent a lot of time back stage and in the back of the ballroom to try and get a different view.  Also, there were several mini beauty queens running around that made for some great images.

Jordan Kadjar competes in the evening gown competition during the Miss Kyle Teen pageant on Saturday at Plum Creek Golf Course.

A judge looks over the profile of Michaela Castillo, who would win the title of Miss Kyle Teen 2011 at the end of the night.

Miss Kyle Tiny Tot 2011 Kelsey Ruth Barlett (right) gets a hug from Miss Kyle Mini Miss 2011 Aubrey Faith McLaughlin during the Miss Kyle Pageant on Saturday at Plum Creek Golf Course.

Miss Kyle Little Miss Laura Hickman applauds for Miss Kyle and Miss Kyle Teen contestants during the pageant on Saturday night at Plum Creek Golf Course.

Miss Kyle Mini Miss Aubrey Faith McLaughlin walks down the aisle with a disapproving look during the swim suit competition at the Miss Kyle/Miss Kyle Teen pageant on Saturday at Plum Creek Golf Course.


Miss Kyle Tiny Tot 2011 Kelsey Ruth Barlett (left) and Miss Kyle Mini Miss Aubrey Faith McLaughlin admire the attire of other children during the Miss Kyle/Miss Kyle Teen pageant on Saturday at the Plum Creek Golf Course.

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