Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Contestants Vying for Honors Miss Anita Knight makes her debut as Miss Memphis State. 12 MISS MEMPHIS STATE

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Photo by A. Grider When all was said and done, the judges had decided, undoubt- edly with great difficulty, on two finalists and the new Miss Mem- phis State. Special recognition goes to Miss Congeniality for 1982, Miss Sarah Carrol, representing Alpha Gamma Delta. Miss Con- geniality is an exceptional award in that it is bestowed on the winner by her fellow contestants in recognition of her warmth and graciousness before and during the competition. Second alternate was Miss Gail Brown, representing the Pan- Hellenic Council. Gail let her flowing movements on the dance floor sway the judges opinions to her favor. The easy, graceful gait of a person with many years of dance instruction revealed itself during the important evening gown competition. The first alternate selection went to Miss Lisa Dodds, a senior Chemistry major sponsored by Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-medical Honor Society. Lisa ' s virtuosity on the piano and the stirring ren- dition of the Third Concerto by Cabalevsky, as well as her stun- ningly sanguine beauty made her an excellent choice of candi- dates for first alternate. The crown of Miss Memphis State sat proudly upon the head of the lovely Miss Anita Knight at the end of the event. Anita ' s dancing accompanied by her powerful version of hit single Out There On My Own was clearly the hit of the show. Miss Knight represented Memphis State honorably for the whole of 1982 in her travels around campus and around the community. Miss Dodds interprets Cablevsky ' s piano concerto. l ' st Alternate, Lisa Dodds, Miss Memphis State, Anita Knight, and 2 ' nd Alternate, Gail Brown. Photos hv A Grider MISS MEMPHIS STATE U

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The Miss Memphis State Pageant, to select a reigning belle for 1982, proved to attract a superior field of talented young women. From a field of eighteen, the judges chose the three most talented women to represent MSU in campus and civic events. From singing and dancing to classical piano and dramatic interpre- tation, the contestants ran the gamut of artistic skill. With timely entertainment provided by Andy Childs and emcee Linda Moore, 1978-79 Miss Tennessee, the enthusiastic crowd was witness to a vast array of fine arts. Each contestant was judged on her beauty in a swimsuit, and her grace and carriage while in formal evening attire, as well as the quality of the talent dis- played. In keeping with the theme of the pageant, the upbeat tone truly gave the impression of a celebration. Photos by T. Lillard JmSMHboHHC Ann Williams intrigues the audience with her vocal talents. Gail Brown shows that she has what it takes. MISS MEMPHIS STATE 13