By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
WHEN Mariah Sherman reluctantly entered the Miss St George’s High Pageant in Grand Bahama, she did not take part with the intention of winning the title. But that is exactly what she did.
Miss Sherman - a tomboy who was not into wearing dresses, heels and make-up - walked away with the crown and pageant title as Miss St George’s High 2017 last Saturday.
“I can’t believe that I made it. I am Miss St George’s High 2017,” said the teen. “In my mind I wasn’t there to win, I was just there to get better, to find myself and that might have been the formula to success.”
Miss Sherman was one of six pupils who had to choose a Family Island to represent in the contest. She chose Cat Island while the others represented were Andros, Exuma, San Salvador, Great Inagua and Long Island.
In addition to the title, she also won other awards including the preliminary speech competition and judges interview.
The pageant is in its sixth year and Pageant Chairman Lenor Woodside said the purpose is “to groom young ladies into becoming strong, independent” young women. It is open to 10th and 11th grade students.
Ms Woodside said it was amazing to see how Miss Sherman, who initially had issues walking in heels, was able to grow and transform from a tomboy to become pageant queen.
The first-time pageant contestant was not sure about her decision to enter. “At first I was sceptical because I was not interested in wearing dresses and makeup, but with the support and encouragement that I received I was able to follow through,” she said.
She said that he enjoyed pre-pageant events and sessions, including sleepover and fun day. She especially enjoyed the makeup and etiquette sessions.
The new queen wants young girls considering pageants to know that its takes a lot of preparation, determination and work to make it to the final night.
The pageant was held under the theme ‘Gems of the Bahamas’ and was held at the St George’s Gymnasium.
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