Erin O'Flaherty was crowned Miss Missouri in June. She is the first openly gay Miss America contestant in the pageant's 95-year history. http://cnn.it/296RIir | CNN

Drums roll. Steps speak. Culture take the stage. At the RSS Beauty Pageant, our contestants dance in with confidence and flair, wrapped in rich traditional attire that tells stories of heritage, pride, and identity. This isn’t just an entrance. It’s a cultural statement. Tradition in motion. Beauty with roots. #rssat80 | Remo Secondary School OLD Student Association - RssOsa