Why I'm here
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Community First. Crown Second.
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[Your answer to “What does ‘Community First. Crown Second.’ mean to you?” will appear here. Most contestants write two or three sentences.]
[Your answer to “If you became a titleholder, what cause or community would you champion this year?” will appear here. Pick one cause — depth beats breadth.]
Phone photos are scored the same as professional photos. Wardrobe is capped at $50 per outfit, $100 per gown.
Jane is participating in the Closet Challenge — collecting donated clothing for Goodwill and tracking impact in pounds.
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