Veronica Duvall is crowned Miss Gay Arkansas America 2012.

  • Marcus Rachard
  • Veronica Duvall is crowned Miss Gay Arkansas America 2012.

“Winning Miss Gay Arkansas was a moment in my life that I will remember forever. To be a part of such a rich history and amazing legacy is beyond words. I am truly humbled to represent the state of Arkansas as your Miss Gay Arkansas America,” Veronica Duvall of Pleasant Plains, Ark., told the packed house at Argenta Community Theater.

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Duvall was crowned as the Miss Gay Arkansas America 2012 on Saturday night.

Taking First Alternate was Chloe Jacobs and Second Alternate was Jazmyn Turrelle. It was a night of pageantry, tears and jubilation. With songs ranging from “Mary Poppins” to “Grease” to “Sweet Georgia Brown,” the audience was entertained from beginning to end. It was a very close contest with only a few points separating the top five contestants.

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Diamond Rose won Male Interview portion of the contest, while Turelle won Solo Talent and Long Talent. Jacobs won the On-Stage Question, and Duvall won the Evening Gown competition and the overall point total, to take the crown.

Miss Gay Arkansas America 2011, Zia D’Yor, gave a stunning, tearful final performance, receiving flowers and hugs from audience members along with a standing ovation. In October, both Duvall and Jacobs will travel to Columbus, Ohio to participate in the Miss Gay America pageant.

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