Next Friday, a few of the brave men at North will strut their stuff in front of fellow classmates to prove to all that beauty pageants are not just for women. StuCo is hosting FHN’s annual Mr. FHN competition in the auditorium at 6 p.m. on April 16. Tickets are being sold by the competitors and during all lunches for $5.

“I’m excited for kicking butt and taking names,” Mr. FHN veteran senior Dylan Henry said.

In addition to the traditional categories, this year there is a new twist for scoring points with the judges. During a planning meeting, StuCo sponsor Jani Wilkens brought up a concept that other schools have been implementing.

Contestants were given a list of charities to choose from (like DARE, the Humane Society and Red Cross). Each man picked a charity to campaign for, and a female student representative.

Together, they were responsible for raising money for their charity of choice and in the end, the total amount that each pair raises is added to their end score.

“It’s a good addition,” junior Cat Pherigo said. “It lets more people get involved and raises money for good causes. [It’s] healthy competition.”

Besides charity fund raising, the guys will gain points based on the scores given by the panel of female student and teacher judges. They will be looking for the men’s own spin on formal wear, asking them questions which the contestants must answer as best they can, and a talent.

Not judged, but a favorite of many will be the group dance they will perform as choreographed by senior Deidre Meyer. The gentlemen had after school practice yesterday and again on the sixteenth to practice their dance. Dress rehearsal on the fifteenth will give them a chance to see the other competitors and practice their moves.

“It’s just fun and entertaining,” StuCo sponsor Shelly Grimshaw said. “It’s hysterical to see guys compete.”