|
The MRS. AMERICA PAGEANT focuses the attention of the nation
and the contemporary married woman. What begins each year as
a quest for beauty becomes an discovery of the attributes that
make the total woman truly beautiful---her sensitivity, her
boundless spirit, her unwavering determination and resourcefulness.
In 1976 David Marmel noted that all pageants had one thing
in common: they discriminated against the married women. In
effect, once a woman took her marriage vows, she was no longer
eligible for beauty contests. Marmel rejected that philosophy.
He believed instead that the American married woman was emerging
out of kitchen and into every facet of the contemporary scene.
Since then, his vision has become a reality. Today's, MRS.
AMERICA'S popularity, both here and abroad, has earned it
the distinction of being the largest pageant system in the
world and the fastest-growing pageant in the United States.
Now in its 31st year, the tradition celebrates the vitality
and the virtuosity of all married woman. MRS. AMERICA, as
wife and mother, stands as the symbol and the inspiration
of the family unit. She is defined by her strength of character,
her pursuit of personal and professional fulfillment, and her
implicit beauty.
As its following continues to grow every year, MRS. AMERICA
attracts increasing numbers of woman of all ages, vocations,
and backgrounds. The MRS. AMERICA PAGEANT receives over 100,000
entry forms each year from virtually every corner of the United
States. Applicants display a board spectrum of education,
occupation and lifestyle. A record number of candidates participate
annually in the local and state competitions leading to the
MRS. AMERICA finals.
MRS. AMERICA is uniquely qualified to maintain the responsibility
to this position, as well as uphold the dignity and honor that
her crown embodies. She stands as a national testament to
the accomplishments of the contemporary married woman in all
sectors of our society. Her inspiration to her family and
the community, her pursuit of excellence, and her indomitable
spirit---all these qualities comprise the essence of MRS.
AMERICA.
|
