What qualities do you think Miss Kansas should have?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on December 17, 2006
“She should be socially conscious. She should be an empowered woman and she should be worldly.”
— Emelia LaFortune, Kansas University senior, Lawrence
“She should have unique talents, brains, brawn and beauty. It's Kansas; we need a hearty farm girl.”
— Mike Payne, KU law student, Lawrence
“Someone who is genuine, honest and good-hearted. I think those are good qualities for anyone to have.”
— Betsy Kenny, T-shirt printer, Lawrence
“I would look for an outgoing, warm personality. She should have a good sense of humor and the ability to laugh at herself. Beauty comes from the inside.”
— Bob Derby, retired, Lawrence