NORTH CAROLINA STATE FINALISTS, DRESSED IN BUSINESS ATTIRE, FIND THE INTERVIEWS ARE FUN... Sunday morning the girls are interviewed by three judges on a one-on-one basis. Most of the cheerleaders walk away from the interview room with a smile on their faces saying "That was easy...That was fun...The judges were nice."

The State Finalists have the option of wearing most any type of business attire for the morning interview. They are required to wear the sash they receive at check-in and the tiara they receive at the Banquet. Most of the cheerleaders wear suits with skirts or slacks, as the West Virginia State Finalists pictured here show. The judges are trained to look for the all-American girl, who normally would not even think about being in a pageant. The pride that each girl feels after her state pageant proves to be priceless, regardless of where she places!

Megan Ellington of North Carolina poses in her business attire, with a big smile, after her morning interview.

Krystal Mizeur and Aimee Ernst get ready for their interview as they model their business suits.

During the pageant portion of the scholarship selection process, the Cheerleader -- after receiving runway training the night before -- model their evening gowns.