Why the persistence?

: During this period, the program emphasized scholarship and character, moving away from traditional "beauty pageant" labels, though it continued to feature talent, fitness, and interview categories.

If you are looking for modern records of these historical events, note the following changes:

You cannot love the outdoors without wanting to protect it. A nature-centric lifestyle naturally breeds environmental awareness. The more time we spend in fragile ecosystems, the more we realize our impact on them.