PARRY TALES COME TRUE
Junior Sophia Parry crowned Miss Bishop Kenny 2021-2022 Grace Jennings | Staff Reporter
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even junior ladies competed in the pageant on March 3 for the title of Miss Bishop Kenny 2021-2022, and judges awarded the honor to Sophia Parry. “As a second generation BK student, I have been hearing about Miss BK my whole life,” Parry said. “Being given this opportunity to be Miss BK fulfills a lifelong dream of mine.” Each contestant performed a talent and participated in casual and formal wear segments. Parry performed an acrobatic
routine, incorporating both dance and tumbling. Contestants Stephanie Frakes, Ari Nakamichi and Izabelle Young sang and Jessica Golden, Rose Montana and Kalia Smith danced. “Sharing this opportunity with six other eligible contestants is a memory that I will forever cherish,” Parry said. “They are such a beautiful, talented group.” Kalia Smith was awarded second runner-up and Rose Montana placed as third runner-up. Montana also won the Miss Congeniality award,
Scholastic Award and the Service Award. In her second year as the pageant director, Jennifer Richardson explained how the pageant was different this year from years prior. “In years past, [contestants] always had an on-stage question to answer in front of the judges,” Richardson said.“This year we pre-recorded those responses [and played them] during the show to give a little more transition time for the girls to get ready.” Another change this
year was the interview process, which previously was conducted a week before the show. This year, interviews with the judges took place just hours before the pageant began. Each contestant had seven minutes with the judges to introduce herself and give insight into her personal life. “I loved seeing all the girls on stage looking confident and proud of what they’ve done,” Richardson said. “The best part [is] seeing all their hard work pay off in the end.”
CLOCKWISE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss BK 2020-2021 Ansley Gibson presents junior Sophia Parry with the title of Miss BK; Junior Rose Montana performs a jazz solo for her talent; Junior Stephanie Frakes presents her casual wear; Second runner-up Rose Montana, Miss BK Sophia Parry and first runner-up Kalia Smith pose with their awards. ISSUE 3 • NEWS 5
