And in Virginia, it’s also a full-time job.
“You have to put everything on hold, whether it’s job or school,” Kang said.
Kang heard of Redd’s victory in Martinsville and invited her for tea to give her a veteran’s perspective on the competition. She described Redd as a “spectacular young woman.”
Excitement around the pageant is running high, according to Redd.
“I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to represent my state,” she said. “I never thought I could do it.”
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—Staff writer Laura L. Krug can be reached at krug@fas.harvard.edu.