Angela Estill Crowned Before Capacity Crowd

By Steve Rushing, Campus News Editor

Angela Estill, TCC freshman, was crowned Miss TCC before a capacity crowd Tuesday, Nov. 4 in the Little Theater of the Stilwell Humanities Center. Crowned by former Miss TCC, Patti Smith, the former Texas High student will hold the title for one year.

First runner-up was Debbie McRae with Toni Nelson receiving second runner-up honors. Six other girls competed in the pageant consisting of casual and evening wear events.

Others vying for the title were Joaquina Fleming, Laura Thomas, Lisa McClurely, Chantina Carr, Holday Hempen and Michele Tooze.

Judges for the event were Christal Philips, Gail Patterson and Debbie Dunne Freedman, each of whom was a former Miss TCC.

Mistress of Ceremonies and director was Miss Paula Black a native Texarkana and runner-up for the Miss TCC crown.

“The pageant went off well according to Bill Hughes, dean of students. “It’s my hope that the pageant will continue so that we can possibly feature swimsuit competition next year.”