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2009 National American Miss Oregon Princess Gabriella Torkornoo – Farewell

Wow! Thank you National American Miss, this had been an exciting year!  Being Miss Oregon Princess Queen 2009/2010 gave me so many great memories and changed my life.  Here are just some of my memories: My sister Queens and I served lunch at the Ronald McDonald house.  I was a Greeter for the Oregon State Fair on opening day and in the evening I had the honor of giving out blue ribbons at a horse show.  I also served food to the homeless in Eugene during an event called “Under the Bridge”.  Going to the Nike Campus was a true honor.  I even got to meet Mr. Phil Knight the president and co-founder of Nike, and do my personal introduction for him!  These are just a handful of wonderful experiences I had while representing National American Miss and my great State of Oregon.

 

To all of the Girls at this years pageant, I am so looking forward to meeting you all!  National American Miss is so fun and exciting and the experience is one that can change your life.  Last year I learned a lot through my experience including how to present myself on stage, how to be interviewed, and so many more life skills that have already come in handy even at age 5.  I hope all of the best for you, please remember to have fun, and most importantly be your true self because everyone is made to be unique.

 

Sincerely,

Gabriella Torkornoo

Miss Oregon Princess 2009/2010

2009 National American Miss Oregon Jr. Teen Queen-Summer Pilcher-Farewell

2009 National American Miss Oregon Jr. Teen Queen-Summer Pilcher-Farewell

Hey Girls!

            Get ready for one of the most exciting experiences of your life!  This weekend opens new doors that hold great opportunities for you.  You will make best friends, have fun, and shine like the beautiful person you are.  I hope this weekend will be all that you dreamed of.  It’s been such an amazing privilege to be Miss Jr Teen Oregon 2009- 2010.  This past year I have had the opportunity to be a positive role model for my younger peers.  One of the highlights of my year was going to Nationals in California.  I met so many new girls and became good friends with many of them.  A day in Disneyland, a tour of Hollywood, and shopping at Rodeo Drive. 

            Representing as Miss Oregon this summer I was able to do tons of community service. I worked with my chamber of commerce and Hands on Portland to clean up local parks and forest. I also feed the less fortunate every other Sunday.  But none of this would have been possible without the support of my family! To my NAM Family, Matt, thanks so much for being an awesome director!  My fellow Queen Sisters thanks for being there for me and always making me feel great.  I love you girls! Finally, to all the contestants: enjoy every part of this weekend, it goes by in a flash.  Be yourself and try new things because this is one weekend you don’t want to miss out on.  Thank you for making me the luckiest girl to have the opportunity to have had this title, to have tried new thingsm and to represent NAM was truly an amazing gift.

Sincerely,

 Summer Pilcher

2009 National American Miss Oregon Jr. Teen Queen

Janet Ivey-National American Miss Emcess Wins Emmy!

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And the winner is…Janet Ivey! 

Last night the Mid-South Emmy’s awards ceremony took place in Nashville, TN.  Our pageant friend and emcee Janey Ivey was nominated for 2 Emmys, Informational/Instructional Program and Informational/Instructional Series.  Janet is the founder, creator and host of a show the airs on Nashville Public Television called Janet’s Planet.  A dynamic and fast-paced series of one-to-two minute spots are created for kids ages seven to ten.  They focus on scientific and historical facts and events. You can also catch her on her website for Janet’s Planet. 

This was not Janet’s first Emmy.  She was honored with her first Emmy 1997 for her roles as co-writer and on-camera talent for The Opryland Kid’s Club Video.  She also won an Emmy in the Best Children’s Video Category.  In 2003, Janet won another Emmy in the Children’s Educational Category for her Janet’s Planet productions.

Janet has been an emcee for National American Miss for the last 3 years in the states of South Carolina, Tennessee, Oregon, and Kentucky.  We are all so proud of her and all of her work to improve the lives of kids!

~Matt