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Eight engineers strutted their stuff for a panel of judges Monday (Feb. 9) night in the Mr. Engineer 2009 contest. The annual mock beauty pageant, which is sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers, benefits the Penn State Dance Marathon. This year's event brought in $892.94 for the kids. here, contestants in the Mr. Engineer 2009 pageant wait for a decision from the judges. From left to right: Camilo Arenas, Steve Bates, Steve Brown, Kevin Cherry, Michael Ducker, Alex Giovanelli, Luke Hagen and Chris Justin. For additional information on the pageant go to live.psu.edu/story/37532
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Michael Ducker performs a sign language version of the love song "I'll Be" by Edwin McCain at the Mr. Engineer pageant. Ducker dedicated the performance to his girlfriend.
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Luke Hagen launches into "the worm" during his dance routine at the Mr. Engineer pageant.
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In an attempt to win the title of Mr. Engineer 2009, Kevin Cherry performs a karate routine during the talent portion of the contest.
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None of the Above, Penn State's oldest co-ed a capella group, performs during intermission at the Mr. Engineer pageant.
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Chris Justin models the finest in geek chic for the "engineering wear" portion of the Mr. Engineer contest.
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Steve Brown performs an Irish jig during the talent portion of the Mr. Engineer pageant.
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"And the winner is ..." Steve Bates, shown performing his dance routine during the talent portion of the annual male beauty pageant, was named Mr. Engineer 2009.
When asked how it feels to be Mr. Engineer 2009, Bates, who won by just a single point, beamed. "It feels so good. I guess F = ma [force = mass times acceleration] does really work," he said, referring to his response in the question-and-answer round when the judges asked Bates what his favorite equation was.
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