There he is, Mr. Miss America

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The bronze statue of Bert Parks - Mr. Miss America - in front of the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. He was the pageant's host from 1955 to 1979, singing the traditional “There she is .
” every year after placing the crown on her head. Scene Through the Lens," features staff photographer Tom Gralish’s visual exploration of our region. The same photo runs in both zones every Monday on B-2. Caption includes header and short URL link to his blog: inquirer.com/sceneontheroad — The bronze statue of Bert Parks - Mr. Miss America - in front of the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. He was the pageant's host from 1955 to 1979, singing the traditional “There she is . ” every year after placing the crown on her head. Scene Through the Lens," features staff photographer Tom Gralish’s visual exploration of our region. The same photo runs in both zones every Monday on B-2. Caption includes header and short URL link to his blog: inquirer.com/sceneontheroadRead moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer

Published July 25, 2020, 9:00 a.m. ET

This bronze statue of Bert Parks - long-time host of the annual Miss America Pageant - stands in front of the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, the Jersey shore venue where the pageant played out annually for decades. Parks host the event from 1955 to 1979, singing the extravaganza’s traditional theme song, “There she is...”.