The nation’s top female performers vied for the 2002-2003 Miss Continental crown in Chicago Labor Day Weekend. Yoshiko Oshiro, Miss Metropolitan Chicago, was awarded top honors. She’s pictured above Left with her crown, and right with other finalists. Finalists: Barbara Herr, Miss First Lady DC first runner up; Stasha Sanchez, Miss Georgia Alternate, fourth runner up; Yoshiko Oshiro, Miss Metropolitan, Miss Continental 2003; Armani, Miss Emerald Coast, second runner up; Raquell Lord, Miss Georgia, third runner up. Below are some of the contestants in entertainment, gown and swimsuit portions of the annual event, plus special guest performers. Pics by Israel Wright.