Your 2010 National American Miss North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen,Chelsey S. Bennett, says Thank you and good luck!

Through this truly phenomenal program, I have met many friends and have made memories that will last a lifetime. This year as the 2010 NAM NC Jr. Teen has been life changing; I wouldn’t alter one second of it.

Dear contestants, Get ready for one of the best weekends in your entire life. You will never forget this weekend- so take lots pictures, exchange phone numbers, add your new friends on Facebook and take every chance to also thank the ones that brought you here today. Where would we be without our family and friends? Through this truly phenomenal program, I have met many friends and have made memories that will last a lifetime. This year as the 2010 NAM NC Jr. Teen has been life changing; I wouldn’t alter one second of it. From riding in parades and volunteering with various organizations, to going to HOLLYWOOD and wearing tons of heels, I have truly been marked part of the “NAMily”. And so will you after meeting Matt and his amazing staff at the state pageant. As you embark on this journey remember that this weekend is to have fun, make friends, learn how to be poise, talk in front of other people and learn how to do an interview in a way that will make you competitive in the job-industry today. Throughout my reign I have personally learned the life lesson of “cherishing every moment” and being truly grateful for every little thing that I have-even my annoying 10-year old brother. Because of National American Miss, I have gained the confidence to work for and with other people through volunteering. So far, I have calculated around 130 hours of volunteer service. I have also learned that giving to and helping other people is much more rewarding than buying a new pair of shoes, and as the quote says “although I may not be able to do everything, I can do something.” I would like to thank all of my friends and family for being the best support system a girl could ever dream of having, Matt and the rest of my NAMily, for helping me stay organized. To all of my NAM sister queens and friends, I’m sure each and every one of you will achieve anything you dream of and I will always remember those late-night talks when we talked about how “livers are like the shape of jelly beans”, ha-ha. Those were some of my most memorable moments thus far. But most importantly, I’d like to thank my Lord and Savior for helping me fight nerves, and for allowing me the opportunity to win this amazing title, and now hand it over to a new queen. To the new 2011 NAM NC Jr. Teen, remember although you may have the crown, its how you make it sparkle and shine that truly matters.

I am, and will always be, your 2010 National American Miss North Carolina Jr. Teen,Chelsey S. Bennett Thank you and good luck!

Author: Matt Leverton

Hello, my name is Matt Leverton. I am the state director for the North Carolina, Georgia, South Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky and Oregon pageants for National American Miss.

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