National American Miss Georgia Karli Barnett’s farewell letter.

This past year has been such an amazing one of firsts for me. I graduated as my class Valedictorian. I went through my first year of college at the University of Georgia, where I was named a Collegiate Scholar. I had a wonderful time at Nationals in California. It was great getting to spend Thanksgiving with my family and all of my new friends! I was fortunate enough to have made it to the Top Ten nationally among all of the great delegates. I have been involved with volunteering for a number of noteworthy causes included the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and ugaMiracle. I did my best to promote confidence and encourage young people to be themselves and pursue their dreams. I personally fulfilled one of my dreams by receiving my first role in a major film and get to act with Robert Duvall! National American Miss is the kind of pageant that promotes being a young woman with ambition and big goals. I know that my successor is destined for an incredible year. Make the most out of it and always reach for the stars!

National American Miss Georgia
Karli Barnett