Julie Price
Miss Congeniality
The Interview (conducted during Finals Week of December 2001)
Whitt Weekly: Well, Julie, we must start by saying that we haven’t really seen much of you this semester-much to our dismay. Where have you been?
Julie Price: At my apartment. I don’t live on campus this semester. And when I’m on campus, I usually spend my time right here in Lowry Hall.
WW: That’s right; it is finals week. Speaking of classes, can you explain some of your views concerning the relationship between Lysander and Hermia in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream?
JP: Sorry, I only know about children’s literature.
WW: Fair enough. How about telling us about your experience on the new cheerleading squad this semester.
JP: Oh, it’s going great! I’ve made a lot of new friends, and it’s allowed me to see a totally new aspect of campus life.
WW: Well, anything that keeps you off the roads, right? We heard about a recent car accident...
JP: NOOOO! I’M A GOOD DRIVER!
WW: Of course you are. Have you driven home to Crystal Springs lately to see your cows?
JP: Actually, I haven’t. But I’ve done a little bit of traveling around the state.
WW: Ah, yes. Tell our readers about your latest honors concerning the pageants.
JP: Earlier this year, I was crowned Miss Copiah County. I then competed in the Miss Magnolia State Pageant and won the title “Miss Congeniality.”
WW: You’re kidding. That’s a real award?
JP: Yes.
WW: Whatever. Moving on...we were in Hallmark the other day, and since you’re an employee there, maybe you can clear up something for us. There was a wide selection of chocolate gift boxes; is the Whitman’s Sampler really as good as popular opinion indicates?
JP: First of all, I don’t go for the boxed chocolates. For the best quality, I suggest the Pecan Delights-they come in a green package.
WW: We also noticed the extremely overpriced Hallmark Keepsake Christmas ornaments (and then proceeded to Wal-Mart). Just out of curiosity, what’s your best-selling ornament?
JP: I would say the one called “America for Me.” It’s a basic flag ornament. By the way, if anyone’s looking for me over the holidays, you can probably find me in Hallmark at Northpark. I’ll be working throughout much of the break.
WW: “Break” indeed. Now, don’t take this next question too personally, but just to satisfy our male tendencies for such discussion, how’s your dating life?
JP: Non-existent.
WW: Oh, stop it! Girls are always talking like that! Sounds so pessimistic. We guys never get any credit. Who was your best date ever to a Shawreth Formal?
JP: Oh, Tim Krason! We had a lot of fun sneaking up and scaring people on the U.S.S. Alabama-like Mark Metcalf and Lindsey Fortenberry.
WW: And what about your best date ever to a school-wide function?
JP: Brian McCollister! That was despite the SGA’s strange silent auction that was being held in the next room.
WW: See, it sounds like you’re having a good time. Besides going to school functions with fun guys, do you have any other hobbies?
JP: No, I don’t really have time for any hobbies between school and work. But, being from CrystalSprings, I’m a true country girl. Name any kind of farm chore, and I’ve done it. Anything.
WW: Have you ever milked a cow?
JP: Well, no. I don’t like milk.
WW: Don’t like milk? Have you ever tried eggnog during the holidays?
JP: No.
WW: Ok. Well, what have you been doing to get into the Christmas spirit?
JP: Just normal stuff-putting up Christmas decorations, listening to Christmas music.
WW: Have you noticed the school’s Christmas decorations, like the red holiday bows all over the lamp-posts?
JP: Yeah, they’re really pretty.
WW: Yep.
JP: Well, what else do you want me to say? That wasn’t a good question.
WW: You’re right. This interview’s pretty much over. Why don’t you end by telling us some favorites? What’s your favorite movie?
JP: A Knight’s Tale-I love Heath Ledger. He is extremely hot...a hot knight. Hot.
WW: Alright, that’s enough. What’s your favorite vertebrate?
JP: I like amphibians, because they’re really cute. I guess I’m still looking for that one frog that will turn into a prince.
WW: Yeah, yeah, yeah-romantic stuff. And what’s your favorite website?
JP: The Whittington Weekly! I check it everyday!
WW: Everyday?! Wow, guess you’ve been quite disappointed this semester.
JP: Well, not really. Then, I always go and check my second favorite website - Days of Our Lives.
WW: Well, that’s not exactly a parallel we were looking to draw, but so be it. Thanks for your time Julie, and good luck with school and work.
JP: No, thank you.
WW: We’ll be seeing you later, hopefully. Lowry Hall. How the heck do we get out of this building...
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