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Miss Georgia Princess Samantha Wethel volunteers at local nursing home.

Samantha Wethel, National American Miss Georgia Princess Queen, went to Hammond House Assisted Living Home in North Augusta, to talk about Heart Health and Blood Pressure.

Samantha Wethel, Miss Georgia Princess, went to Hammond House Assisted Living Home in North Augusta, to talk about Heart Health and Blood Pressure. Samantha was there along with a pharmacist from Walgreens talk to the residence. Samantha ended the talk  with what she learned in school about having a healthy heart and gave each one the the residences Valentine Cards she hand made and bears. On Valentines Day she went to Westwood Nursing home and gave all the residences Valentine Cards and bears. She really enjoyed visiting with the residents.

Jennifer Mullins National American Miss Georgia 2011 Shops with a Cop!

Jennifer Mullins, National American Miss Georgia 2011 was able to particpate in a terrific opportunity over the holiday season to help out with Shop with a Cop and the Gwinnett County Police department.

Jennifer Mullins, National American Miss Georgia 2011 was able to particpate in a terrific opportunity over the holiday season to help out with Shop with a Cop and the Gwinnett County Police department. Every Christmas the Gwinnett County Police Department raises money to host their Shop with a Cop event. Shop with a Cop gives underprivileged families who may not have money for christmas a chance to buy toys for their children. It is held at Walmart and each child receives a gift card and an officer to take them throughout the store and pick out toys. Jennifer was in charge of welcoming the families and even got to help the children pick out toys and fill their carts. She felt truly honored to be invited and will continue to support this wonderful cause.

National American Miss Georgia Jennifer Mullins volunteers at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Jennifer Mullins, Georgia Miss Queen went to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to host an “Art Party and Toy Give-Away” for some of the patients.

Jennifer Mullins, Georgia Miss Queen went to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to host an “Art Party and Toy Give-Away” for some of the patients. She brought with her different craft supplies to do with the children and an assortment of stuffed animals to give out. Jennifer had a blast making puppets and decorating visors with the children anywhere from ages 4 to 14. Then before they all left the party she gave them each the opportunity to pick out a stuffed animal to take with them. One of the coolest parts of the day was that she even got a few of her friends involved with her because she needed a few extra hands to help. It was such a rewarding experience and she really enjoyed spending her time with the kids and they had a great time too!

National American Miss Georgia Jennifer Mullins around town.

She really enjoyed interacting with the community and helping to spread the positive message of National American Miss.


Miss Georgia particpiated in a parade in Suwanee. She really enjoyed interacting with the community and helping to spread the positive message of National American Miss. Jennifer also participated in the 5K for Breast Cancer with the American Cancer Association. It was in Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park at 8am and it was soo cold!! But it was also soo much fun! It was wonderful to be involved in such a great cause.

2011 National American Miss Georgia Princess Queen, Samantha Wethal, volunteers around town.

Samantha has gone to the Ronald McDonald House and delivered stuffed animals as well as did a yard clean up with them.

Samantha has gone to the Ronald McDonald House and delivered stuffed animals as well as did a yard clean up with them. Samantha had a wonderful visit with our Mayor Deke. She will be going to a benefit for a little girl Emma who has cancer and will be raising money to help with her medical expenses and with any other expenses she has.

2011 National American Miss Jr. Pre-Teen Queen, Jenna Gerner is active and out in the community!

Since being crowned on July 9th, Jenna is enjoying being an active part of her community and enjoying all of her new experiences.

Jenna Gerner, Georgia Jr. Pre-Teen Queen, met the Governor of Georgia. Jenna had a great experience getting to see the govenor and see how government works. It was an awesome experience, and Jenna feels so blessed to have been able to take part in this experience. She also met the Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. First Class Leroy Petry. It was such a great experince, he even let her hold his medal of honor. It was a really neat and an amazing experience. Jenna was also able to meet the local rock DJ, Chris Chaos from 106.9. Since being crowned on July 9th, Jenna is enjoying being an active part of her community and enjoying all of her new experiences.

National American Miss Georgia Karli Barnett’s farewell letter.

This past year has been such an amazing one of firsts for me.

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

Farewell from our 2010 National American Miss Georgia Teen Queen, Amanda Moreno.

To this day, I vividly remember having my name called as the new National American Miss Georgia Teen. After years of hard work, it all payed off and I knew all eyes were now on me. Being Queen was my dream and I was ready to work hard to be the best teen representative I could be.

To this day, I vividly remember having my name called as the new National American Miss Georgia Teen. After years of hard work, it all payed off and I knew all eyes were now on me. Being Queen was my dream and I was ready to work hard to be the best teen representative I could be.

Nationals was one of the best weeks of my life. Meeting all my sister queens, touring Hollywood and meeting my future boss, Mickey Mouse, were just a few of the highlights. There I was, standing in front of the Disney castle… yet I was the one being honored as a Princess. From the late night girl talks, to the early morning dance rehearsals… our Teen Queen representatives from across the nation are the best! On finals night, I was honored as 1st Runner Up to the National Queen’s title! I was so excited for my ranking, and ready for a nap!

The title of Miss Georgia opened up so many doors for me. Whether being featured in Champions Magazine, or being the emcee/host for the annual Boys & Girls Club Super Saturday Night… my year was dedicated to inspiring others. My favorite volunteer opportunity came from creating the True Beauty Movement (www.facebook.com/TrueBeautyMovement). The movement was created in order to help girls find their inner beauty and understand that “beautiful” is who you are… not what you look like. I was so honored and shocked to see that within one week of creation, we had over 200 girls post their picture to our page with the “no make-up, white t-shirt, jeans” look and many made videos to inspire others.

My year would not have been possible without the love and support of many. Mr. Matt and NAM staff, you all produce a life changing experience for girls all over the country. From helping me fix my hair back stage, to spending hours perfecting my intro… you all were always there with open arms and just the right final touches. Miss Meredith Boyd, you always knew just how to make me look like a Princess and make me feel like one, too. Don Baker, my accomplishments at state and nationals would not have been possible without your coaching. You have always believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself – and for that I am forever grateful. To all my sister queens, what a year we have had! You all are so beautiful and I know that you will always have a special place in my heart. Sarah, my big sister – my journey would not have been as memorable without you! Whether we were celebrating your “birthday” at the Hard Rock, or planning for your wedding…. you always stood as my role model and hero. Momma and Daddy, can you believe that this year has gone by so fast? I am so blessed to have such a supportive team like you two. Not only are you always the biggest fans on Team Amanda, but y’all always know the right thing to say, and are always there helping me be the best Amanda I can be. I will always be your little girl. Most of all, I would like to give my thanks to God – for without Him, none of this would have been possible. I have been taken on an amazing journey, and with God’s guidance I have grown into the young lady I am today.

Contestants, get ready! It is your time to shine, and I know you can do this. Spend the next few days enjoying the journey – and focused on the blessings ahead of you. National American Miss is like no other and I am so glad to welcome you to our family. The crown will only last for a year, but the friendships you make will be forever. I challenge you to always strive for your best and remember that with hard work and in due time… all our dreams can become reality. To my successor, I can tell you that there are simply not enough days in a year. Throughout your year, you will be referenced to as a “princess,” and a true princess comes from within. It’s not the bend of your hair, the size of your dress, or the color of your eye shadow that you will be remembered for…. you will be remembered for the memories you make and the influences you make on other’s life. It is a hard job, but it is worth it each and every day. You now represent every girl in your state – a big responsibility, but an even bigger blessing. Work hard, stay humble, always smile, and inspire many. Now… all eyes are on you.

God’s Love,
Amanda Moreno

2009 National American Miss Princess Kelsey Artman Farewell

Dear Contestants & Families,

Wow!  It is hard to believe that it has been one year since I was crowned your National

American Miss Georgia Princess! I had such a great time at last year’s pageant and

made many new friends. I had the opportunity to travel to other NAM pageants as a

visiting queen and learned to smile and wave very quickly!

Before I knew it, it was time to go to California for Nationals! I met all of my sister

queens and had an amazing time. I toured Hollywood and the Walk of Fame, went

shopping in LA and visited the Santa Monica Pier, but I can’t forget the highlight of the

 trip – Disneyland! My family and I had such a great time! I made friends with girls from

all over the country and it was the experience of a lifetime!

Being a NAM queen also gave me the opportunity to serve in my community at many events including Relay for Life, March for Babies, benefit pageants and even a fashion show! This year has been amazing and although I am sad that it is coming to an end, I am excited to crown your new Princess!

I have many people I would like to thank for making this year so special. To my sister queens, thank you for always looking out for me and supporting me as your little sister. To Mr. Matt, the best director a girl could have!  To Miss Roxanne and Kaleigh for encouraging me to do my first pageant which helped to prepare me for NAM!  To Miss Sharon, for all of the love and support you gave me this year. To Miss Tracy at Girli Girl for always keeping me dressed my best! To my mom and dad for all of your support and the unlimited use of your American Express card. To my big brother, Dylan, for always cheering me on and being my biggest fan.

I want to wish all of you the very best at the pageant so go out there, do your best and remember that while only one girl can be crowned, you have already won by participating  and this weekend will be an amazing experience! Finally to the new National American Miss Georgia Princess, enjoy every moment and take lots of pictures. This will be one of the best times of your life.

For the last time, I am your 2009/2010, National American Miss Georgia Princess,

Kelsey Artman

2009 National American Miss Georgia Teen Amber Lee Farewell

2009 Naitonal American Miss Georgia Teen Amber Lee Farewell

Dear National American Miss Family and Friends,

God has truly blessed my life. Last year I had no idea that on July 5, 2009 I would compete with over 120 of the most incredible girls in Georgia and be crowned the National American Miss Georgia Teen queen.  Holding this prestigious title led me to many unforgettable adventures.  Some highlights from my reign included when I presented the awards to the new members of the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Induction in Dawsonville, rode in festival parades, volunteered in my city’s annual Mountain Moonshine Festival which raises money for the Kare for Kids charity to provide for underprivileged children, traveled to Tennessee as visiting royalty, met Georgia’s governor Sonny Purdue, and made an appearance at Alma, GA’s annual Blueberry Festival.  In November, my family and I traveled to Anaheim, California where I represented our state at the National pageant.  Here I met many remarkable fellow queens from all across the USA.  During this week my family and I toured through Hollywood, shopped on Rodeo drive, went to Venice and Laguna Beach, and since I am a current Walt Disney World cast member of course my favorite part of the week was going to Disneyland 3 times! It truly was one of my family’s favorite vacations ever and I am so thankful for the lessons I learned and the experiences I gained during Nationals.

I want to say thank you to all of my wonderful family and friends, every cast member at Disney, and all who are a part of National American Miss not only for your unconditional love and for making this year so spectacular, but for inspiring me to go after all the things I want most in my life and for making me a better, more well-rounded person.  I truly hope that I will be able to inspire many people and that I am someone everyone can look up to, just as I look up to all of you. Being your queen has meant the world to me, and I have tried my best to live and represent you all the way a true princess would. Now that my royal duties and responsibilities as Miss Georgia Teen are coming to an end, I hope I have been able to uplift, encourage, and have been a role model you all can be proud of!

To my successor, really make the most of your time this year, and know that being a queen is really about what you have to offer the world, and how you can make a difference in it.  To all the other contestants, just know that you do not need a crown to be a true princess, because being a respected role model, having morals and treating the world with kindness is what being a princess is all about! Look at Cinderella and Snow White, they do not even have crowns! To every one else, always remain true to yourself and never compromise who you are for anyone or anything. Know that dreams do come true, but only if they are meant to be, and someday you will look back on all the ones that did not come true and be thankful that they did not because they could have hindered you from reaching a dream even bigger that you did not even know existed yet! So continue to believe in yourself and seize every opportunity that comes your way. Instead of wondering about all the great things you will receive in your future, begin to look at the magic that is already gliding through your life at this very moment. Remember life is not always about making every single dream come true, but rather it is about celebrating the dreams that already have come true! Have fun in life and in everything you do celebrate you! It truly has been such an honor to serve you all this year.  This is definitely not my happy ending, it is just my “once upon a time’’ beginning!

Forever your 2009/2010 National American Miss Georgia Teen,

Amber Paige Lee