End

After a lot of hard work and a great week at nationals, Debra poses one last time in front of the host hotel which sports a giant banner announcing  the international pageants.

Formal dinner night is a great way to get to know contestants from around the world.  L-R: OR, MT, WA, OH (front), India, FL, MI & HI

Debra with fellow contestants just before interview. L-R: NC, OR, PA, Virgin Islands & IN

Gorgeous women in gorgeous gowns: Canada, OR, MT & WI

One of Debra’s favorite people she met is Ashley, Mrs. Florida Int’l

One of the perks of pageants is getting to know dynamic, accomplished women.  L-R: Midwest, DC, OR, MT & FL

Mr. & Mrs. Oregon International—Deb & Cam with Oregon Director, Lesley

The Royal Couple

Debra and Campbell

Our new tradition—eating fantastic Italian food at Maggiano’s in Skokie.  A great reward after months of dieting for Nationals.

TOP 5: 4th RU-Sasha Townsend (OK); 2nd RU-Patti Mercer (SC); Mrs. Int’l ‘08-Laine Berry (SE); 1st RU-Meredith Boyd (GA); 3rd RU-Deanna Linz (DC)

Debra is proud to promote the “Go Red for Women” program along with her official platform.

Debra and Lesley pose by the contestant poster in the lobby of the host hotel.