Miss International (USA)
Miss International is a pageant created by Mary and Mel Richardson to showcase the accomplishments of outstanding single women, ages 19-29 and serves as a training ground for many women like Catherine Warren and Kimberly Krueger and others who go on to win titles in larger systems.
Phases of competition
During the pageant week contestants compete
Preliminaries
Evening Gown - 20%
Fitness Wear - 20%
Fun Fashion - 20%
One on One Interview - 40%
::Unlike the Miss America systems, interview is not conducted by a pannel. Contestants spend an equal amount of time with each of the five judges for one on one InterViews.
Finals Night
Evening Gown - 20%
Fitness Wear - 20%
Fun Fashion - 20%
On Stage Interview - 40%
::Contestants receive a predetermined question on their platform that they must answer within the time limit.
History
The first Miss International pageant was held in 2005. Following is a list of International Winners and their top Ten.
2005 Miss International - Sarah Wall - Minnesota
1st Runner Up - Whitney Kraus - Indiana
2nd Runner Up - Rachelle McCray - Arizona
3rd Runner Up - Renee Lawrence - Midwest States
4th Runner Up - Elizabeth Roberts - Virginia
Remaining Finalists - Catherine Warren, Celeste Alexander, Jennifer Burch, Shana Rae Thompson, Brittany Capps
2006 Miss Teen International - Brittany Frick - California
1st Runner Up -
2nd Runner Up -
3rd Runner Up -
4th Runner Up -
Remaining Finalists -
2007 The 2007 Miss and Miss Teen International pageants will be held in July 2007.
Trivia
The pageant's sister pageant Miss Teen International (USA) was featured in the TV program ASBO Teen to Beauty Queen for England's Channel Five.
The Mrs/Miss International system was featured on an episode of the A&E television program AbOUT air travelers and their stories.