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Jasmine Salazar,17,Duchess of Star Ruby, Gianelle Fernandez, 17, Duchess of Palms look at the program before the start of the 82nd Queen Citrianna Ceremony at the Neuhaus Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])

Contestants in the 82nd Queen Citrianna practice their curtsy backstage at Neuhaus Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan.24, 2019 in Mission. Photo by Delcia Lopez/The Monitor [email protected]

Helen Callier adjusts her daughter, Madison,18 Duchess of Green Pastures before the start of the 82nd Queen Citrianna ceremonies at Neuhaus Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan.24, 2019 in Mission. Photo by Delcia Lopez/The Monitor [email protected]

Dianey Hernandez, Princess Anna, takes a peek at the audience before the start of the 82nd Queen Citrianna ceremonies at the Neuhaus Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan.24, 2019 in Mission. Photo by Delcia Lopez/The Monitor [email protected]

ALexandria Canchola blows a kiss to the sudience during her walk at the 82nd Queen Citrianna ceremonies at the Neuhaus Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan.24, 2019 in Mission. Photo by Delcia Lopez/The Monitor [email protected]

Valeria Alonzo,17, Duchess of Ruby Red gets her dress adjusted as Sofia Rodriguez, Duchess of Pink Grapefruit checks her phone before the start of the 82nd Queen Citrianna ceremonies at the Neuhaus Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan.24, 2019 in Mission. Photo by Delcia Lopez/The Monitor [email protected]

Viridiana Saenz and Libby Chapa help fluff the dress to Iridian Reyes,18, Duchess of Royal Palms at the Neuhaus Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan.24, 2019 in Mission. Photo by Delcia Lopez/The Monitor [email protected]

Sylvia Rivera, Princess of Red Grapefruit Blossom, Valerie Nola Lentz, Princess of Tangerine Blossom and Emma Garcia, Princess of Lime Blossom play around while in line before the start of the 82nd Queen Citrianna ceremonies at the Neuhaus Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan.24, 2019 in Mission. Photo by Delcia Lopez/The Monitor [email protected]