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We stopped in at the practice where we spoke to the contestants who range in age from mid-20's to early 50's. They looked energetic as they strutted across the stage, and after practice, they told us what drove them to be a part of the contest.

Pamela Baird, Auditor BNTU Belize Executive Branch
"We have six contestants entering the pageant and the theme for the pageant this year is "Women of strength." These six contestants will be portraying different women from Belize that have displayed strength thought out the year."

"I like to invite the general public to come out and see the teachers strut their stuffs and have fun. Come on out and support a worthy cause."

Tara Terry Castillo, Gwen Liz. High School
"After being many years working behind the scenes for our pageant at our school had in past years, so I had to come in front of the camera now."

Kelleen Staine, St. John's Anglican School
"I am here because the national queen is from my school, so I have a lot of pressure on my shoulder to bring it back to St. John's Anglican School."

Sophia Gillett Trapp, Sadie Vernon Technical School
"This was on my bucket list. I wanted to go into that pageant since I was young and so I want to have fun and to have the experience and to show women of strength."

Robin Schaffer
"Do you think you are going to win?"

Jacklyn Sanchez, St. Martin de Porres
"I will not say yes but I will not say no either. I will just try my best."

Edilma Leal, St. Joseph RC
"It's to support my union and I think it will also be a fun activity and very interesting."

Nora Arana, St. John's High School
"I never thought of myself as a pageant girl and I felt that this would be a perfect opportunity to step out of the box and do something that is not typically Nora."

The pageant will be held on Saturday night at 7:30 at the Holy Redeemer Parish Hall. The admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children.