Brawns over Brains

Just saw 'Miss Teen USA 2006' (rerun). Rather disappointed. Of the 5 finalists, I was rooting for Miss Virginia --- nothing personal, she gave the best answer to her final question. As it turned out, Miss Montana won.

Okay, let's try and be objective.

Here's Miss Montana's (winner) key achievements to date*:
- National Junior Honor Society Secretary 2002-2004
- Best/Most Original Fashion Designer 2005 (competition at her high school)
- FCCLA President 2005 (Future Community and Career Leaders of America)
- Prom Queen 2006 (nominated and chosen by peers)
- "Most Likely to Star in a Sitcom" out of the Class of 2006 at Billings West High School

And here's Miss Virginia's (3rd runner-up) key achievements*:
- 2006 Brooke Umbel Citizenship Award
- Graduated High Honors (3.8+)
- National Honor Society (3.7+)
- Academic Excellence Award – AP Environmental Science
- Academic Excellence Award – Algebra III
- Academic Excellence Award – Statistics
- Academic Excellence Award – Chemistry
- Academic Excellence Award – Calculus
- Highland School Community Service Award
- Presidential Youth Achievement Awards – Gold, Silver And Bronze

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Guess that's why it's called a beauty pageant.


*Source: http://www.missteenusa.com/