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 The contemporary skills and talent competition brought out laughter and applause for the four young ladies running for Miss Navajo Nation 2008-2009 on Tuesday evening at the Navajo Nation Museum auditorium.
The auditorium was standing-room only and packed to capacity with spectators who came out to watch the competition, which included the four contestants competing in contemporary skills, public speaking, contemporary talent, evening gown and impromptu questions. Each portion of the competition was timed and watched by five judges. The contestants this year are Latasha Tom from Blue Canyon, Ariz., Rikki Jane Watchman from Yahtahey, Danielle Coralynn Goldtooth from Farmington and Yolanda Jane Charley from Chichiltah. “What contemporary skills are is actually something you learn that can help you make a living ... because a skill is knowledge that’s acquired, that you have to work at and practice and learn,” said mistress of ceremony former Miss Navajo Nation Jocelyn Billy.
For that portion of the contemporary pageant, Tom showcased her line dancing skills to the tune of “Stars on the Water” by Rodney Crowell. Wearing a blue-and-white shirt and blue jeans, Tom made a pitch for the country and western dances and the Sugarland concert coming up at the fair. Watchman showed how she makes pottery and displayed the supplies necessary to make pottery. /gallupindependent.com
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