{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"Miss Nibroc makes top 11 in the Miss Kentucky Pageant &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dcistCREhk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/miss-nibroc-reached-top-11-miss-kentucky-pageant\/\">Miss Nibroc makes top 11 in the Miss Kentucky Pageant<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/miss-nibroc-reached-top-11-miss-kentucky-pageant\/embed\/#?secret=dcistCREhk\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Miss Nibroc makes top 11 in the Miss Kentucky Pageant&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"dcistCREhk\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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Following preliminary competition Thursday and Friday during which each of the 30 contestants participated in swimsuit, evening gown, talent and interview, the 11 semi-finalists were named at the beginning of the competition Saturday night. \u201cI was just absolutely proud that my family and friends, Bruce (Carpenter) and chamber members and my painting teacher from Louisville were in the audience to see me compete in each of the four categories,\u201d Thibodeaux said when asked what went through her mind when her named was called. Thibodeaux was a pageant newcomer in August when she entered the Miss Nibroc Pageant. Being a relative newcomer among multiple pageant veterans, Thibodeaux said it would be easy to believe that the other contestants would quickly dismiss her. \u201cThey were just so welcoming, sweet and uplifting,\u201d Thibodeaux said of the other Miss Kentucky contestants. \u201cSomething we heard during the week really rang true, \u2018Only one girl will walk away with the crown, but we can still all walk away with our character,\u2019\u201d Thibodeaux said, explaining that there were few, if any harsh words between the contestants and instead, they were very encouraging to one another. In addition to preparing for the preliminary events, learning the opening dance number for Saturday, the contestants were doing community outreach to places such as children\u2019s hospital and the VA Hospital. \u201cIt was so enjoyable,\u201d Thibodeaux said of the week. It was during her interview that Thibodeaux really became comfortable with the idea that she was competing in the Miss Kentucky Pageant. \u201cWhen I walked in for my interview, one of the judges remarked, \u2018Miss Nibroc is your title. That is Corbin spelled backwards,\u2019\u201d Thibodeaux explained. \u201cThe judges were very nice and sweet and made me feel comfortable. It just gave me confidence going into the preliminaries.\u201d While talent is not part of Miss Nibroc competition, it is part of Miss Kentucky. Thibodeaux elected to display her ability to speed paint timed to music. Not only did it serve her well, but Thibodeaux said she was able to sell the pieces from the preliminary and the one she created Saturday. Thibodeaux offered a bit of advice to Miss Nibroc 2017 and beyond concerning the talent competition. Thibodeaux explained that she didn\u2019t know what she would be doing for the talent competition, but because there is almost a year between Miss Nibroc and Miss Kentucky, whoever is crowned in August should be patient because there is plenty of time to work on it \u201cBe true to who you are,\u201d Thibodeaux said when asked what she would tell Miss Nibroc 2017. Thibodeaux will be returning to the University of Louisville as she continues work toward earning a degree in Biology with a goal of going onto dental school. As to whether she will enter any more pageants, Thibodeaux would not rule it out. \u201cI was even asked about it during the interview competition,\u201d Thibodeaux said. \u201cMy major is really demanding. It is something to think and pray about.\u201d Thibodeaux said in addition to the large number of supporters in the audience, she was buoyed by the support from so many members of the Corbin community. \u201cAll of the encouragement was very much used and appreciated,\u201d Thibodeaux said of the text messages and Facebook posts she received throughout the week. \u201cI honestly think I was one of the most supported contestants. The support and knowing that people were praying, encouraging, and there with open hands saying \u2018What can I do,\u2019 gave me more confidence.\u201d Thibodeaux was joined at Miss Kentucky by fellow Corbinite Brooke Danielle Way, who earned her place in the pageant by winning Miss Richmond. While Way did not make it to the semifinals, she was named Miss Congeniality in a vote by all of the contestants. \u201cWords cannot express how amazing and fun Miss Kentucky Week has been. I&#8217;m so thankful for all the friends I&#8217;ve made this week, and for all the fun we have had,\u201d Way wrote on her Facebook page. &nbsp; &nbsp;"}