2010-08-05 / Front Page
Evening’s crowns and awards
Crowned at the Miss Staples Motley Pageant held July 31 were, front row: Macy Jo Yungbauer, third little miss princess; Zoe Greig, Little Miss Staples Motley 2010; Emma Erickson, second little miss princess. Middle row: Kaila Erbe, third little miss princess; Carly Swenson, Miss Teen Staples Motley 2010. Back row: Kylee Helling, third miss teen princess; Alexus Jordan, second miss teen princess; Alyssa Johnson, third princess; Tayah Smith, second princess; Katie Stone, Miss Staples Motley 2010; Seanay Miner, first princess. Not pictured: Jacynda Rodeman, People’s Choice Princess award. (Staples World photo by Janice Winter) 
Opening number Participants in the Staples Motley Pageant performed “Hoedown, Throwdown Dance” on the Staples Centennial Auditorium stage Saturday, July 31. The opening dance was choreographed by the 17 Miss Staples Motley Pageant contestants. After about a three year absence the pageant was brought back by a core of volunteers with sponsorship provided by the Staples Motley Area Chamber, the communities, area businesses and other supporters. The pageant exemplifi ed “Today’s Girls Becoming Tomorrow’s Leaders” and had a patriotic theme. There were nine participants for LIttle Miss (ages five-nine); five for Miss Teen (ages 10-14); and four for Miss Staples Motley (ages 15-19). The girls participated in the dance; presented patriotic wear; formal wear and answered an on-stage question. Melony Butler, Mrs. Minnesota International, gave the welcome and was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening’s show. The National Anthem was sung by Alyssa Johnson accompanied by Elizabeth Juergens. Lights and sound were provided by Hallie Olsen. (Staples World photo by Janice Winter) 
