I am referring to the contestants in the Miss Teen USA contest - about to unveil their talents, special skills, and intellgence - amid a lot of pomp and - um - pageantry a few scant hours from now.
The current Ms. Teen USA - Stormi Bree Henley - will be on hand to pass the Diamond-studded Tiara on to this year's lucky winner.
Miss Teen USA started up in 1952 under the guise of a local "bathing beauty" competition.
Catalina Swimwear (based in Long Beach, CA) transformed the little-Engine-that-could into an International annual tradition.
But, the contest has evolved into more than just a fluffy piece of girlish promotion orchestrated to sell swimsuits, make-up, and an all-American teen image around the globe.
Indeed, the International Organization - comprised of contestants and players - has evolved into a powerful, year-round endeavour that advances and supports opportunities for young women.
The Miss Teen USA celebration takes place at Atlantis in Paradise Island ( Bahamas) tonight
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NBC Universal will broadcasts the Miss Teen USA competitions live during prime time in the United States.
NBC, through another arm, also distributes the much-anticipated show to International markets (approximately 170 countries).
The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® pageants are produced by Miss Universe Organization, Donald J. Trump, and NBC in a Universal joint venture
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