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The pageant honored former Miss OBU title holders and crowned Tiffany Lee as the 2017 Miss Ouachita Baptist University. Ouachita Baptist University hosted the 50 th anniversary of Miss Ouachita Baptist University on Saturday, Feb. Interview will be a three minute panel interview counting one third of the score. Tiffany Lee crowned Miss OBU 2017 at 50th anniversary pageant. A transgender woman has been crowned Miss Nevada USA for the first time in the pageant’s history. This decision reflects an important cultural shift we’re all celebrating that empowers women who lead active, purposeful lives and encourage those in their communities to do the same. EVENING GOWN COMPETITION Beauty, poise, personality, charm. This week, she became the first black to capture both the swimsuit and talent events in. (The swimsuit contest was dropped after the first season.) Bowers, 64. Miss Universe Organization President Paula Shugart announced the news in a letter to state directors today, stating that "this year has brought many positive changes and opportunities for The Miss Universe Organization.and we are committed to continuing to evolve in ways that celebrate women’s strength, confidence and beauty for years to come." She went on to add that "we've decided to introduce athletic wear in place of swimsuits in our Miss Teen USA competitions moving forward. Miss Williams, 20, of Millwood, N.Y., is a Syracuse University junior, majoring in musical theater. All twelve contestants in the Miss Florida Seminole Princess Pageant and Junior Miss Florida Seminole Princess Pageant. Instead, the swimsuit competition at this year's telecast-broadcast Saturday, July 30, live from Las Vegas-will be replaced with an athletic-wear segment. Change is a comin', indeed! Gone are the days of bikinis at the Miss Teen USA competition, effective immediately.