by MIKE CHAIKEN
CTFashionMag.com
Miss America is in full swing with two nights of preliminary competitions completed on Dec. 12 and 13 at the Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center in Uncasville. The final night of competition is Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.
During the first two nights, Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez competed on stage in the red carpet, social impact statement and talent categories. She also had the opportunity to present herself to a national audience for the first time.
This has been Gonzalez’s week so far.
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez during the opening moments on the first night of preliminaries on Dec. 12 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez during the opening moments on the first night of preliminaries on Dec. 12 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez during the red carpet competition on the first night of preliminaries on Dec. 12 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez during the red carpet competition on the first night of preliminaries on Dec. 12 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez during the red carpet competition on the first night of preliminaries on Dec. 12 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez during the red carpet competition on the first night of preliminaries on Dec. 12 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez during the red carpet competition on the first night of preliminaries on Dec. 12 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez during the red carpet competition on the first night of preliminaries on Dec. 12 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez during the social impact competition on the first night of preliminaries on Dec. 12 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez during the social impact competition on the first night of preliminaries on Dec. 12 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez during the social impact competition on the first night of preliminaries on Dec. 12 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez performs her talent for the judges at the second night of preliminary competitions on Dec. 13 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez performs her talent for the judges at the second night of preliminary competitions on Dec. 13 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez performs her talent for the judges at the second night of preliminary competitions on Dec. 13 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez performs her talent for the judges at the second night of preliminary competitions on Dec. 13 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez performs her talent for the judges at the second night of preliminary competitions on Dec. 13 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez performs her talent for the judges at the second night of preliminary competitions on Dec. 13 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez performs her talent for the judges at the second night of preliminary competitions on Dec. 13 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez introduces herself at the second night of preliminary competitions on Dec. 13 at Miss America, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun. MICHAEL CHAIKEN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN