Jillian Rine practices her violin backstage before performing in the talent portion of the Miss Washtenaw County pageant in Chelsea on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.

Miss Washtenaw County is a Miss America Pageant. Miss America was founded on the basis that it would invest in the careers and lives of women. Miss America has taken steps in recent years to emphasize their mission, including doing away with the swimsuit portion of the competition.

The organization stated it will no longer judge contestants based on their outward physical appearance. Instead, the contestants are asked to highlight their achievements and goals in life.