h nt e S e c t h e o n l u a J r s ship 2018 s i M
JUNETEENTH FESTIVITIES
The 2018 Miss Juneteenth Scholarship pageant, empowered by Huston-Tillotson University, benefiting the Greater East Austin Youth Association
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ttendees celebrated with a special three-part ceremony. Beginning with the Miss Juneteenth Pageant, the audience witnessed a fun filled production presenting the 2018 Miss Juneteenth Scholarship pageant contestants. Centered around the theme, “Year of Formation". The show focused on accepting inner strength, welcoming the power of sisterhood, unity, and embracing the pride of Greater East Austin as participants celebrated their true royalty together. Immediately following the pageant, participants enjoyed the Queen’s Mixer where everyone was officially introduced to the 2018 Royal Court. This was the time for the Queen and her court to unwind while meeting and mingling with guests. Participants enjoyed food, great music, photo opps and more. For the Royal Finale, the GEAYA Juneteenth Parade was a way to support the girls as they celebrated with the entire community for one of the oldest Juneteenth celebrations.
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