The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation held its first Miss Mashantucket pageant on Wednesday night.
Ten girls and young women, ages 5 to 22, competed in the event. They were judged on presentation, confidence and knowledge of tribal dance..
Morningstar Figueroa, 20, was crowned Miss Mashantucket 2005. Preonna Boyd-Cannon, 5, was crowned Miss Tiny Tot.
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Morningstar Figueroa crowned Miss Mashantucket 2005
(The Norwich Bulletin 7/7)
Tribe holds first Miss Mashantucket pageant
Thursday, July 7, 2005
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