"Congratulations Joyce! You made it to the next round of the beauty contest! Am happy for you!" Shouted Anabel Joyce best friend and class mate as she ran into Joyce room.
The beauty contest has been the talk of the town since it was announced and eligible and interested ladies were asked to join up in the contest. It was actually the first of it kind although the final selection of the top three and grand finale would not be held in the town, it would be held at the states capital. Afterwards, the three selected will move onward to represent the state at the national level.
The contest at the first stage does not require the participants to appear in person. All they had to do was go to the studio, make up themselves as best as they can and get a good photography shot, this they will present to the selection board and it will be subsequently published so the public can vote.
Joyce picture had been a low key one. It was actually taken dark, no fill light was added and in line with her glowing ebony skin, she looked like a native Princess.