How many locals do we have left? There are a couple of girls that I still want to see crowned. I know DE always tries to follow the rules but I wish we could just break them! It's so hard to find contestants and it just seems unfair that directors have to have 3 contestants per title. -- Miss Delaware Forum

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Subject	Author	Date
I feel the state should go to open auditions or limit the locals to 12. I feel quality is better than quantity, but realize Dover DOwns expects 2 nights of prelims so the board really has to stretch to get at least 15 or more contestants. Some of the last winners have competed in every prelim. It just seems silly. (NT)	Just my opinion	09:12:47 03/15/11 Tue
While I get what you're saying, sometimes it's an advantage to compete in many locals throughout the season. I remember Melanie Truett in 2003 had been 1st runner up to almost every local titleholder that year. She eventually won a local towards the end. She did a great job at states, cracked the top ten and performed a song that I believe should have sealed her a prelim talent award. Quality v quantity can't really apply when local judges can often go WAY off the mark with their chosen girl. (NT) -- former, 09:44:48 03/18/11 Fri I just think being in a small state the recycling of judges and contestants gets old, causes a conflict of interest (local judges) and is predictable every year until someone ages out or quits competing. I understand to newbies FINALLY winning a prelim after 10 times is a thrill but where's the glory of going to states and re-competing against all of the girls that newbie lost to in the previous prelims? . -- CLICK IN, 09:50:46 03/19/11 Sat
I would rather see less locals - between 10 and 12 and a one night state pageant held at a new location like maybe University of De or De State. THere are so many lovely "local" theaters in towns that would be a great venue for the state pageant. (NT)	**	15:31:53 03/24/11 Thu

The only problem is that less contestants means that you don't have a Top 10. If I'm not mistaken there are Miss America rules that say you can only have a Top 10 if you have 16 girls. I love having a Top 10 because more girls are able to get recognition and kudos for their hard work. (NT)	my two cents	10:49:51 03/25/11 Fri

Subject: How many locals do we have left? There are a couple of girls that I still want to see crowned. I know DE always tries to follow the rules but I wish we could just break them! It's so hard to find contestants and it just seems unfair that directors have to have 3 contestants per title.
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