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and the contestant explained that
though she had not won, she still
received calls from talent agents and
modeling companies around the
country.
A lightbulb lit up in Aronoff's
mind. She was in search of new ways
to jump-start her acting career, and
thought the pageant might be an
interesting option. Aronoff began to
research the business of beauty
pageants.
She started with the Internet. After
learning about the Miss America
pageant, she made numerous phone
calls and learned as much as she could
about the Miss Michigan USA con-
test. Six months later, Aronoff was
interviewed as a potential contestant.
"My parents were completely
shocked, and even my brother
expressed his concern. I was so
embarrassed at first that I was afraid
to even tell my friends. I'm not a die-
hard feminist, but I certainly believe
in many feminist points of view.
"Everyone thinks these beauty
pageants exploit women," but
Aronoff found out otherwise.
Her research concluded that over
the past five years, those making the
final cut were not the prettiest or the
tallest, nor the ones with the best fig-
ures. They were the women with the
most personality, those who had
accomplished the most in their lives.
Aronoff found the pageant qualifi-
cations to be strict. Potential contes-
tants must be in college or college-
educated. The questions she was
asked during her interview also sur-
prised her: The pageant officials were
more concerned about Aronoff's
knowledge of current events, her
charitable involvements and her edu-
cation than they were with her physi-
cal "stars."
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Aronoff viewed past videos of
pageants and saw first-hand that the
contestants were judged on their per-
sonality first and looks second.
Pageant directors explained that par-
ticipants can earn college scholar-
ships, gain experience and exposure in
the entertainment industry, and
develop confidence and self-awareness
while making friends from around the
state. While the thought of the
bathing suit competition makes
Aronoff squirm, she has accepted the
fact that it is a part of the contest.
"Ratings," she grumbles.
Contestants must be between the
age 18 and 26. Some women enter
the contest year after year. In fact, last
year's Miss Michigan USA had been a
contestant for the past six years.
At 24, Aronoff can enter the con-
test two more times if she is unsuc-
cessful this year.
The winner will go on to compete
in the National Miss USA pageant.
This is the first year that the Miss
Michigan USA pageant will be tele-
vised. The contest will take place from
Wednesday, May 19, through Saturday
May 22, and televised locally on UPN
50 on Sunday, May 23. The pageant is
at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt.
Pleasant, hosted by actor Alan Thicke.
Aronoff will participate in the pre-
liminary and final competitions. All
contestants must have a sponsor to
help cover the costs of the pageant,
including a four-night stay at the
Soaring Eagle. Aronoff's sponsor is
her family's art gallery. Contestants
must also pay separately for their
swimsuit and gown.
"I am excited to have this opportu-
nity," says Aronoff. "It has been a
great learning experience for me. I've
been preparing for my interview ques-
tions by evaluating what is important
to me, and thinking about my per-
sonal values.
"I've learned that the best way to
succeed is to say what I think, and to
be myself." El]