On Friday, Feb. 25, under the direction of Rebecca Greenway and Jodie Kahler, North Central Middle School held its annual Miss Patriot Pageant. This year’s theme was Under the Sea. Each contestant was judged and scored in three areas: 1. a research project based on an endangered sea creature with a display and presentation; 2. the creation of a costume-style outfit to divulge the pageants theme; and 3. formal wear The Miss Patriot Contestants also competed for the title of Miss Stars and Stripes by collecting “good luck” signatures as well as voting for Miss Congeniality and Best Ocean Wear.