Three Utahns were crowned queens at the inaugural Utah's Mrs., Miss and Miss Teen of the Year Pageant.
Ruby Johnston, 32, Rachelle Clements, 19, and Amy Carlson, 13, each received their titles at the pageant held Sept. 22-23 in Churchill Junior High.A mother of three, Johnston said that as 1989 Mrs. of the Year she wants to promote marriage and family.
"I would like to let women know they can accomplish all that they desire if they continue to put their families first," the Holladay resident said.
Sharon Shamy, a 30-year-old mother of four was first runner-up, and Allyson Tenney, a 24-year-old mother of two, was second runner-up.
Julie Dansie, a 27-year-old mother of two received the congeniality award.
A theater arts and music major at the University of Utah, the new Miss of the Year said the key to success is staying confident and keeping a positive attitude about goals.
"Dreams can become a reality if you just tenaciously do it!" Clements said.
The West Point resident is the daughter of Robert and Sheryl Clements.
Virginia Martin, 18, was named first runner-up. Janalyn Harris, 24, received second runner-up honors and received the congeniality award as well.
Miss Teen of the Year received her crown in familiar territory. Carlson is a student at Churchill Junior High where the pageant was held. The daughter of Betty and Steve Carlson, the new Miss Teen Utah enjoys modeling, piano, scholastics and participates in track, gymnastics and debate.
A 15-year-old student at Cottonwood High, Sarah Jolley, was named first runner-up, and Chantel Baker, a 16-year-old student at Skyline High, received second runner-up. Diane McIntosh, 17, of Highland High received the congeniality award.
The pageant gives a $1,000 donation from ticket sales proceeds to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Utah's poster child, 10-year-old Mindy Bradley, sang at the pageant and was given an honorary crown.
All three queens will represent Utah in the national pageant where more than $40,000 in prizes will be awarded.
Those interested in participating in next year's pageant can contact Intermountain Pageants at 943-1241 or write 2530 Catalina Drive, Salt Lake City 84121.