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Subject: 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? .

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[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 09:50:46 03/19/11 Sat In reply to: former 's message, "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." on 09:44:48 03/18/11 Fri I guess I think differently than others, but it's a little silly and waste of time, especially the last handful of prelims where organizers are scrambling to find enough contestants. And all because Dover Downs needs numbers and more nights of competition? [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]