SPHS Beauty Walk contestants tackle tough questions in stride

The Spain Park Beauty Walk, held Feb. 1, provided student contestants an opportunity to show off their connections both to the community and the outside world.

Before senior participants came together on stage, they were asked the question, “What is your greatest concern for your generation?” 

During the event, contestants were required to respond to other societal questions from the list below. How would you answer some of these questions?

• With the threat of terrorism at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, should Americans attend the games? Why or why not?

• Should women serving on the front lines of the military be expected to meet the same physical strength requirements as men?

• What do you hope future generations admire about your generation?

• If you had an hour to sit down and talk with Governor Bentley, what would you discuss with him?

• If your life were a novel, what would the title be? Explain.

• What makes Alabama a great place to live?

• If you could make one change to Spain Park High School, what would it be?

• Do you believe social media has more of a positive or a negative impact on society?

• What makes a modern-day hero?

• Alabama ranks as the fifth most obese state in the nation. Given the many health issues that result from obesity, what ideas do you have to make our state healthier?

• How would you define Southern Hospitality?

Hannah Floyd took home first place among the senior contestants. Ana-Cecilia Rush was the junior winner, Caitlin Lott was the sophomore winner and Brennen Cooke was the freshman winner. Other recognition went to:

Seniors

Winner: Hannah Floyd

First runner up: Carlie Nall

Second runner up: Anna Shepherd

Third runner up: Bailey Pereira

Photogenic: Anna Shepherd

Congeniality: Rebekah Richardson

Juniors

Winner: Ana-Cecilia Rush

First runner up: Grayson Parker

Second runner up: Victoria Philips

Photogenic: Caroline Wells

Congeniality: Victoria Philips

Sophomores

Winner: Caitlin Lott

First runner up: Chase Burton

Photogenic: Chase Burton

Congeniality: Chase Burton

Freshmen

Winner: Brennen Cooke

First runner up: Taylor Ann Brent

Second runner up: Julia Sbrissa

Third runner up: Elise Lapinski

Fourth runner up: Lauren Lovell

Photogenic: Brennen Cooke

Congeniality: Lauren Lovell