Troy University - Palladium Yearbook (Troy, AL)

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Miss TSU 1983 Pat Griffin 26 Miss TSU

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Flexability Called For In Mis s TSU Pageant Some years a pageant will go smoothly. Then there are those times when things seem to take their own direction. Flexability was called for when one coped with illness, bad weather, and the emcee calling at the last moment from his sick-bed. Becky Redd and Phil Kel- ley stepped right in and co- emceed the final night show without any warning and saved the life of the show. On the other hand, the opening number just fell together with the direction of Natalie Baldwin, Tonia Kirkland, and the contestants. Pat Griffin was chosen among the 32 contestants to reign as Miss Troy State Uni- versity 1983. Lisa Phelps was presented the talent award and Dena Dubberly captured the swimsuit competition. Ms. Jacqueline Smith, pag- eant co-ordinator had these comments following the 1983 Pageant. The pageant world takes so much preparation — not just the people who do the back stage work. The contes- tants have to prepare their talent, their walk, their hair, and on and on. With the prep- aration of all concerned, a pageant is pulled, pushed, folded, refolded, petted, and jolted into being by all who have any part in the show — and wow — when the show is over, everybody is tired, but, oh, so pleased and proud! Top: Tammy Burdick captures the feeling of Wings of Love during the talent competition. Bottom: Contestants and Juaneysa Wilkins, Miss TSU 1982, are honored with a tea at the President ' s home prior to the pageant. 28 Miss TSU Pageant