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Tim and Ms. Galaxy Stephanie Daughenbaugh, new director of Illinois Galaxy Pageants

Saturday night in Dixon, IL, new Galaxy queens from Illinois and the new Miss Wisconsin U.S. International were crowned. It was held, as this pageant has for nearly a decade now, in the Historic Dixon Theater just a mile away from the boyhood home of President Ronald Reagan. (I’ve gone to this pageant for years and finally had the opportunity to clomp around over there and take some pictures.) I’d like to thank Britt Harrison and Harrison Productions for generously having me out to cover the event.

In the heart of downtown Dixon, they put together a pageant to blow the doors of this historic pageant.
It was great to see some friends of the show like Jennifer Laystrom-Naida, Sarah Bertrand, Debbie Permoda, and Britta Thostrup.
In the opening number, the ladies came out in all white and did a wonderful choreographed number. That was followed by introductions of each of the delegates.
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Tim with Autumn Brown, Miss Wisconsin U.S. International 2010

They introduced the hostesses for the evening, Britten Traughber and Jo-El Lacy. They began with Britten leading the contestants through “On-Stage Questions.” The questions were by other contestants, which is why some of the questions weren’t particularly good. (What can you do with “Who is your favorite actor?” There were a few questions that begged a one word or two word response…not good for on-stage. Contestants: you only get as good of questions as you provide. Make sure to have some good questions prepared before coming.)

Britt Harrison announced that it would be her last year as the director of the Illinois Galaxy Pageant. She recognized a number of people that have helped her over the past years. She also introduced publicly that Stephanie Daughenbaugh will be the new director of Illinois Galaxy Pageant.
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Tim with Abbie Luther, Miss Teen Illinois Galaxy

Swimsuit competition followed and it is obvious these ladies had been taking this seriously. A great group of competitors.

Fun fashion wear was the next phase of competition. A number of interviews with outgoing titleholders followed.
After judge introductions, local singing sensation Ashley took the stage for a musical number. This was followed immediately by Evening  Gown.
15 minute intermission followed. You’ll see the photographic aftermath at http://photos.pageantcast.com/
Farewells commenced for Teen, Samantha Simmons; Miss, Nikki Kaapke; Ms., Stephanie Daughenbaugh; and Mrs., Emily Sill.
Time for the results. Disclaimer: I don’t have the program here, so there may be a few misspellings. Please advise and I will adjust the posting.
Special Awards:
Swimwear: Abbie Luther, Teen
Fashion Wear: Casey Patton, Teen
Evening Gown: Saryna Ritter, Miss
Miss Wisconsin U.S. International:
RU: Sherry Valentino
Miss Wisconsin U.S. international 2010: Autumn Brown

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Tim with Torrie Roberts, Miss Illinois Galaxy

Mrs. Illinois Galaxy: Stephanie Sylvester

Miss division results:
1st Runner Up: Saryna Ritter
Miss Illinois Galaxy 2010: Torrie Roberts
Teen division:
2RU: Despina Ades
1RU: Casey Patton
Miss Illinois Teen Galaxy 2010: Abbie Luther
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