Photos: Miss Delaware 2017 pageant

the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

The 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Chelsea Bruce, Miss Newark, reacts as her name is announced as Miss Delaware 2017.

Chelsea Bruce, Miss Newark, is crowned Miss Delaware 2017.

Chelsea Bruce, Miss Newark, is crowned Miss Delaware 2017.

Chelsea Bruce, a University of Delaware student, was named Miss Delaware for 2017.

Chelsea Bruce, Miss Newark, walks the stage after being crowned Miss Delaware 2017.

Left to right are Donata Leckie, Miss Dover; Michelle Ley, Miss Christiana; Chelsea Bruce, Miss Newark and now Miss Delaware; Emily Beale, Miss New Castle County; and Cierra Major-Colazzo, Miss Tri-County

Miss Wilmington, Rebecca Gasperetti, in the evening wear as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Chelsea Bruce, a University of Delaware student, was named Miss Delaware for 2017.

Chelsea Bruce, a University of Delaware student, was named Miss Delaware for 2017.

Miss Dewey Beach Sophie Phillips in the evening wear as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Rachel Buckler, Miss Diamond State, answers a question as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Miss Hockessin, Kaylynn Pride, competes in the evening wear as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Chelsea Bruce, Miss Newark, competes in the evening wear as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Miss New Castle County, Emily Beale, in the evening wear competition.

Miss Delaware 1937, Nickey Harriett Thompson is honored in the 80th anniversary spotlight as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Miss Delaware 1937, Nickey Harriett Thompson, is honored in the 80th anniversary spotlight as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Miss Wilmington, Rebecca Gasperetti, sings opera in the talent as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Miss Delaware 2016, Amanda Debus, waves goodbye to the crowd as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Miss Brandywine, Jenna Hitchens, does a jazz dance for her talent as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Miss Newark, Chelsea Bruce, does a contemporary dance for her talent as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Donata Leckie, Miss Dover, competes in the talent show as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Miss New Castle County, Emily Beale, tap dances for her talent as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Miss Dewey Beach, Sophie Phillips plays the piano in the talent show as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Miss Dewey Beach, Sophie Phillips, is introduced as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Jenna Hitchens, Miss Brandywine, waves to the crowd as she is introduced as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Chelsea Bruce, a University of Delaware student, was named Miss Delaware for 2017.

Chelsea Bruce, Miss Newark, competes in the swimsuit as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.

Miss Dewey Beach, Sophie Phillips competes in the swimsuit as the 2017 Miss Delaware Pageant is held at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes on Friday, June 16.