Nevada High School Male Handsome Pageant

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

James R. Campbell

Eight contestants sought the crown of "Mr. NHS" that junior Tucker Wingert won April 20. Others were sophomores Bryant Wilson and Alex Payne, juniors Cole Dawn and Dalton Hendren and finalists Cameron Byergo, Ben Walker and Connor Harbit.

Tucker Wingert is crowned "Mr. NHS 2012" at Nevada High School's Male Handsome Pageant. At left is fellow contestant Connor Harbit.
Senior Cameron Byergo's dance troupe highlights the Male Handsome Pageant, where the senior joined junior Ben Walker, sophomore Connor Harbit and eventual winner Tucker Wingert as a finalist.
Barely recognizable from his everyday self, Ben Walker dances his way into selection as "Mr. Congeniality."
Humor is a consistent element in the pageant's talent segment, as is in evidence during finalist Connor Harbit's routine.,

The Renaissance Ladies' dance routine proves a highlight of the Male Handsome Pageant, in which dancing was the crux of the hour-long show.
Connor may seem somewhat in awe of his audience, but the sophomore was in fact confident of his performance, which led to his appearance as a finalist.
Congratulated by fellow junior Cole Dawn, left, Mr. NHS 2012 Tucker Wingert acknowledges the cheers of a near-full house in the school auditorium.
Tucker Wingert is named Mr. Nevada High School. From left are fellow contestants Connor Harbit, Ben Walker, Cole Dawn, Cameron Byergo and Dalton Hendren.
Tucker shows his talent as a magician, eventually reducing the deck to a royal flush, during the April 20 Male Handsome Pageant.
Flanked by Cole Dawn, left, and Dalton Hendren, Ben Walker accepts his award as "Mr. Congeniality."
There was a method, that of entertainment, in the mad swirl of dancers in Cameron's dance routine.