Ella Osborne, 2014 Miss Oregon Princess Queen, looks back on her year!

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Just one year ago I was on the NAM stage for my very first time in my very first pageant. I couldn’t believe it when they called my name! Over the past year I have been VERY busy. Being in parades is one of my favorite memories because I got to see so many smiling faces. My glasses are a big part of who I am and it’s important to me that other kids with glasses know that they’re special and can do anything. I worked a lot with the See to Read campaign which provides vision screenings throughout the state. My family and I did the SOLVE beach clean-up, too. That was super fun and beautiful day! My sister queens and I donated items to the Ronald McDonald House and volunteered at Race for Cure. I love serving with my sister queens! Another favorite was working with Toys for Tots during the holidays and filming a commercial for them! And of course, there was Nationals! What a blast!

To me, being a queen means helping others and having fun wherever you go. It means being nice and doing your best. It’s about being brave and working hard. Being a NAM queen is a big responsibility and I have loved every bit of it!

To the contestants competing this year the most important things to remember are to be yourself and have fun! Be sure to practice, smile at the judges, be confident and ROCK THAT STAGE! Good luck!

 

2014 Oregon Princess Ella Osborne

Miss Oregon Princess, Ella Osborne co-hosted The Portland Women’s Expo.

EllaMiss Oregon Princess, Ella Osborne co-hosted The Portland Women’s Expo.This expo was a one day event with over 400 exhibitors.  She assisted in a live auction that raised money for The Portland Women’s Expo Foundation, which is dedicated to building stronger communities by providing women with the essential resources to face domestic abuse, substance abuse, and unemployment. Their goal is to build a facility that will strengthen communities by providing services that will connect women and families with livability resources and  employment training programs. The day was a great success and she was proud to represent National American Miss!

Ella Osborne, Miss Oregon Princess, volunteers to help with vision screenings.

Ella Ella2Ella Osborne, Miss Oregon Princess, volunteers to help with vision screenings.  In just 2 days, she assisted with 100 screenings, 16% of which resulted in a referral, which means they have an undiagnosed visual impairment. She is really seeing the results of her participation and how it impacts those around her. Ella and her family feel so blessed to be representing National American Miss at these events and have such love for what Ella is doing!

Ella Osborne, Princess Queen and the Oregon Queens have been busy representing National American Miss!

Beaverton Days Parade Formal Dress Drive - Abby's Closet Race for the Cure Race for the Cure_Survivor Ronald McDonald House Supply Drive Oregon queens have been busy representing National American Miss and their state with pride. They’ve had some amazing outings and the girls have had a wonderful time getting to know each other. They have truly become sisters and love to support one another.

Ella Osborne, Oregon Princess Queen hosted a school supply drive for Friends of the Children, her local Fred Meyer store allowed her to set up. She had fantastic results, collecting more than $2600 worth of supplies. Pretty incredible! Her sister queens, Sophia and Jeanneil also showed up with their own supplies to support the cause and Ella!

The Oregon Queens her Cover Girl attended Race for the Cure. They were the only group placed just after the finish line as the survivors finished the race. This was really special time and showcased exactly what the girls did and how the smiles on their faces really share that feeling.  They cheered and congratulated and this particular racer stopped to get a photograph.

They’ve had a few really good group adventures as well, they attended the Beaverton Days Parade, made donations and delivered them to their local Ronald McDonald House,and  took place in a formal dress drive for Abby’s closet, which was hosted by Brandi Urban, Oregon Teen Cover Girl.

Ella Osborne, Miss Oregon Princess, filmed a commercial for Toys for Tots!

Ella Osborne, Miss Oregon Princess, filmed a commercial for Toys for Tots!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKFnV45bSeQ

Ella Osborne, Miss Oregon Princess, featured in an article from See to Read!

Early Detection Leading to Success: Ella Osborne Crowned Miss Oregon. Check out her article!

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http://www.seetoread.net/early-detection-leading-to-success-ella-osborne-crowned-miss-oregon/

Miss Oregon Jr. Pre-Teen and Princess at the Gladstone Cultural Parade.

Oregon QueensMiss Oregon Jr. Pre-Teen and Princess at the Gladstone Cultural Parade. Jeaneil Rogerson, Oregon Jr. Pre-Teen and Ella Osborn, Oregon Princess had a great time representing National American Miss at the Gladstone Cultural Parade.

Ella Osborne, 2014 Miss Oregon Princess, donated books to two amazing local organizations!

Ella Osborne, 2014 National American Miss Oregon Princess Queen, donated books to two amazing local organizations!

Childrens Book Bank

Friends of the ChildrenElla Osborne, 2014 Miss Oregon Princess, donated books to two amazing local organizations! Ella toured The Children’s Book Bank and loved learning about the center and how they helped out the community. Ella also went to the Friends of Children center. She enjoyed touring the facility and learning about all of the amazing things they do in the community. She really like the mentoring program. She was able to donate her time and some resources to both of these amazing organizations.