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The 2008 NPC Michigan was held at Detroit ’s long time home of Bodybuilding the historic Redford Theater on May 10^th.  This event is the highlight of the summer bodybuilding season, with many of the competitors returning year after year in search of that coveted state championship.  The NPC Michigan has a long history of champions moving on to bigger titles.  The likes of which are Melissa Frabbiele, Ron Love, Tom Platz, Linda Murray and Samir Bannout.

The Figure and fitness show was head judged by IFBB Pro Melissa Frabbiele.   Melissa did double duty as the show’s mistress of ceremonies.   The bodybuilding contest was head judged by IFBB Pro John Simmons. 

The promoter of the show is NPC Michigan District Chairman and Powerhouse Gym owner Will Dabish.

The Fitness Class featured three competitors and was won by Stephanie Yu

In the open figure class with had three outstanding class winners with Ali Swanson winning the short, April Harrison winning the medium, and Jennifer Gulosha winning the tall.  Ali Swanson captured the Master's as well as the open title.

The women’s bodybuilding division was won by LaDawn McDay.

The highlight of the men’s event was the nine competitors in the heavyweight class, where Jemichael Pratt won a split decision over Justin Fargo.   The overall pose down of class winners was won by  middleweight Earskin Presley, (third from the right in the picture below) who will now become part of Michigan Bodybuilding History.

Stephanie Yu 

 Ali Swanson

 April Harrison

Jennifer Gulosha

Pictures sent by Stacie Domhoff

Ladawn McDay

 Jermichael Pratt