National American Miss Pageants (NAM)
February 1st, 2012
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January 27th, 2012
Shivali’s first goal was to support MHC’s 1K for 1Kid program by raising money to support a child in care for one year. She started her project in July and hit the ground running! She not only surpassed her goal but helped raise nearly $2,000 to support two children in MHC’s care. Her commitment to get out in the community and ask for donations and gifts is amazing! Shivali has put in more than 120 hours, going door to door, business to business asking for support to reach her goal. She didn’t take no for an answer and received gifts from $1.00 to $100.00. They, MHC, were most impressed when she even got the Mayor in Raleigh, NC to support her efforts!
In addition to raising money for their ministry, she asked fellow contestants to collect stuffed animals for our underserved children at their preschool. Shivali delivered big garbage bags full of stuffed animals to the kids at the center one day. She also used extra funds raised to purchase hygiene items and school supplies for our older kids – something she felt passionate about since teens in foster care are often forgotten about.
Shivali has an incredible philanthropic spirit! Her enthusiasm for volunteering and follow through on her commitment is admirable! MHC is proud of her efforts and of the positive way she approached her service to MHC. There are few youth in the community who truly stand out like Shivali. Her determination and drive will serve her well in the future. Her outstanding volunteer service to Methodist Home for Children is greatly appreciated.
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January 20th, 2012
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YOU Could Be the Next National American Miss &Be a Part of Our NAM Family!!!
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Want to be a part of National American Miss, but you thought you were too old for all the fun? National American Miss is now accepting applications for girls ages 19-20!!! Do you live in a state that we do not currently hold a state event, but you are between the ages of 4 and 20? This is your chance to represent and serve your state all year long as State Royalty!
National American Miss is the largest pageant in the nation for young women. We are so excited to extend an invitation to you to be a part of our program! At this time, we are not offering a program in your state for your age group. However, we hope you will be a part of our Appointed Representative Program. The girl that is selected as the State Representative will be given the opportunity to compete at the National Pageant, in Hollywood California for the National Title of NATIONAL AMERICAN MISS.
It’s your chance to make memories that last a lifetime!
Newly Crowned…2011-2012 NAM National Queens
Deadline: Friday, April 20th
For more information you can also call our National Office at 281-496-9000
Here’s How It Works…Once we receive your filled out resume, completed essays, and you have included your registration fee with your photograph, then we will call you to set up a phone interview. When the phone interview has been completed, then your entire entry will be placed in the hands of the selections committee. The selections committee will review the elements of your completed application and score each portion of the competition. Then, the new state queen will be awarded along with the four runner-ups.
The winner will be appointed the title of National American Miss for your state and will attend the National Pageant during Thanksgiving week in Anaheim, California at Disneyland to compete for the National American Miss Queen’s Title. The 4 Runners-Up will be given the opportunity to represent their state as a city queen and to attend the National Pageant to compete for the National All-American Miss Queen’s Title.
Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of the largest pageant system for young girls and women. You could be driving home from California in your brand new Ford Mustang Convertible. Check out all the details at www.namiss.com/car.
***APPLY NOW ***
Click on your age division to download an Official Application:
MISS
ages 19 & 20
(as of January 1st this year) PRE-TEEN
ages 10, 11 & 12
(as of January 1st this year)
TEEN
ages 16, 17 & 18
(as of January 1st this year) JR. PRE-TEEN
ages 7, 8 & 9
(as of January 1st this year)
JR. TEEN
ages 13, 14 & 15
(as of January 1st this year) PRINCESS
ages 4, 5 & 6
(as of January 1st this year)
Deadline: Friday, April 20th
For more information you can also call our National Office at
281-496-9000
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January 16th, 2012
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January 14th, 2012
Deja Fitzwater, 2011 Miss Oregon Princess, donated 10 coats to the Burlington Coat Factory and Good Morning America Coat Drive…. hoping to give those comfort and warmth who would not otherwise have it.
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January 10th, 2012
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January 4th, 2012
Cailee made her trip to give to the Troops to drop off the DVDs and puzzle books that she collected. She also visited the Warrior Transition Battalion where she distributed some DVDs to put in their movie room. Cailee has donated and collected over 1200 DVDs and 300 puzzle books since she started her own organization 3 years ago. Cailee was also proud to have met General Carpenter on our way to California who was just coming home from Afghanistan who took his picture with her and commended Cailee on her organization because he
appreciated the DVDs he received while stationed there. She also made a visit to Wesley Pines nursing center where Cailee called bingo for the residents. Cailee also adopted a military family for Christmas again this year.
“Movies for Military” is well its under way in that she has already collected 30 DVDs for our troops. Cailee is very proud to in her words “to give a gift back for protecting us.”
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December 31st, 2011
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December 29th, 2011
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December 24th, 2011
The Center also provides consultation to other community childcare programs throughout the state, and training to those who work most closely with children: parents, childcare providers, educators, and administrators.
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December 21st, 2011
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December 10th, 2011
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December 3rd, 2011
National American Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen Queen Alina Galvan presented a check to the wounded warriors along with a representative from Chic Fil A. Alina teamed up with Chic Fil A to do a Spirit Day to raise money to benefit the wounded warriors. Alina and Caliee Calabrese(Miss N.C.Junior Preteen) did the spirit day together to show the troops that they are appreciated. Alina is the founder of “Letters Of Thanks”. Alina’s father is in the Army and she is also the grandaughter of a Vietnam Veteran!The military life has been a big inspiration to her work as an avid volunteer for our troops. She says she is thankful for their sacrifices for our freedom!
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November 22nd, 2011
Christina Rubio, the 2011 Miss Kentucky Pre-Teen, has been working hard since she was crowned in July of 2011.
Christina has been busy distributing the stuffed animals and books donated by herself and other fellow 2011 NAM KY contestants to places such as Fire and Police Departments, Libraries, and the Louisville, KY Ronald McDonald House. Because of the critical conditions of a lot of the patients at the Ronald McDonalds House, they are not able to accept stuffed animals. So, Christina invested in some new puzzles for the children and families to go along with the books donated to RMHC in Louisville. Christina is continuing her Volunteer work, along with being the State Vice President of Star Events for Future Career and Community Leaders of American in Kentucky.
Christina has met with Congressman Brett Guthrie, Kentucky State Senate Presindent David Williams, as well as Major General Donald Storm. She has also visited Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace in honor of a great President.
She has also volunteered at the Elizabethtown’s Target’s National Night Out helping the children play games, answering questions, and giving out prizes. She ran the Advocacy and Support Center for Victims of Sexual Assault and Abuse booth. Christina also visited The Grayson Manor Nursing Facility, where she deliverd fruit baskets and cookie trays to the residents. She enjoyed her time volunteering at the nursing home. She helped the residents with activities as well as visiting all the patients rooms and delivering fruits and cookies to the residents and fixing them drinks. Chrisitina spent time talking and socializing with the residents and staff.
She is making the most of her time as the 2011 National American Miss, Miss Kentucky Pre-Teen and loving every minute of it!
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November 16th, 2011
Sabrina Lercara, National American Miss South Carolina Teen Queen, was asked to be a character princess by Crystal Garret former Miss South Carolina 2007 in her program called “Princess Workshop” which helps needy girls feel like princesses for a day. Sabrina appeared as “Belle” from Walt Disney’s “Beauty & The Beast” and the little girl Sabrina sponsored was the same character princess. Sabrina fixed her hair, painted her nails, played games, read books, and had a dinner party.
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November 12th, 2011
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November 9th, 2011
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November 8th, 2011
Hey everybody, we are starting to plan the 2012 pageants and we are looking for party theme ideas for the Get Acquainted party. Here are some party themes that we have done in the past:
50’s Sock Hop
70’s Disco
80’s Retro
Hawaiian Luau
Decades
Do you have any good ideas? Please share…
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November 5th, 2011
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November 2nd, 2011
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October 24th, 2011
Dawn Lymberopoulos was a bit surprised when her daughter said she wanted to be in a pageant.
“I was a little apprehensive at first,” Dawn says of the day Emily got an invitation to apply to the National American Miss Pageant. “But I had participated in a Miss Teen USA pageant at 16. So I couldn’t deny her.”
Last year, Emily participated and had so much fun she decided to do it again this year. This time, she won Miss Illinois for her age division. She goes on to compete in the national competition in November.
What did you say (and what did you think) when she first proposed the idea?
I thought the experience would help her to grow in a positive way.
National American Miss is very age-appropriate. They discourage makeup, jewelry and polished nails. They focus more on their natural beauty and who they are. This pageant is more about inner beauty, poise, self-confidence and their ability to communicate.
Did you worry that pageants may somehow change her, make her too concerned with appearances?
I guess there is always a concern that with all the attention a young person gets in a situation like this, it could cause her to become more caught up with her appearance, but in this case it actually taught my daughter that she is beautiful even without all the makeup and things.
That natural beauty comes from within a person.
How is she different from the girls she competes against?
Emily is a typical 13-year-old in many ways. She does however, possess an inner beauty and confidence that I cannot easily explain. The most important things to her are God and friends and family.
What advice did you give her?I told her to do her best. Just before leaving for the pageant, I heard a thought for the day on my favorite radio station. The thought for the day was “Be the change you want to see in the world.” This is a famous quote by Gandhi. I personally had never heard it before that morning. I told Emily, and she took this thought with her to the pageant. On our drive up to Chicago, we stopped at her aunt’s house, who we had not seen for a while. Emily walked in the house and went over to admire some pottery that her aunt had made, and as she stared down at the pottery, to her disbelief, etched in the pottery were the words, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Emily’s shocked and surprised look prompted her aunt to give her the piece of pottery to take with her to the pageant.
Is it hard to watch her lose or to think about the fact that she may lose?
Every experience in life shapes us and molds us into who we become. Even if she had lost the pageant, I believe she would have become a stronger and better person for the experience.
What do you like about the pageants?
I like that they encourage the girls to become leaders, and to serve others by getting involved in their community. They also put more emphasis on inner beauty instead of outward appearance, helping them to like themselves for who they are.
Is there anything you don’t like?
Our experience was a good one. I do have to admit, it can be stressful at times. If you are trying to do everything with excellence and encouraging your child to do her best, this is what can create stress. The demands of family, school and extracurricular activities would create stress in any situation. This is where faith helps.
Dawn Lymberopoulos
Age • 45
Home • Maryville, IL
Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/article_9869e13a-16e0-5cab-b4ef-44a7163ddcc8.html#ixzz1bjjecyA1
Article By: Amy Bertrand for STLToday.com
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October 24th, 2011
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October 20th, 2011
A veteran of Tennessee pageantry earned the ultimate state crown Saturday night.
Jessica Hibler now wears the title of Miss Tennessee USA 2012, according to Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella.
Hibler will represent Tennessee at the Miss USA 2012 pageant in Las Vegas. The final night of the pageant will be broadcast live on the NBC television network.
In 2005, Hibler was named Most Promising Model and was first runner-up in the Casual Wear category at Tennessee’s National American Miss Competition in the junior teen division.
She represented Middle Tennessee State University at the 2008 Miss Tennessee pageant.
In 2009, she was second runner-up at the Miss Tennessee USA pageant.
In 2010, she was fourth runner-up at the Miss Tennessee USA pageant.
In addition to her 2012 crown, Hibler received scholarship money and will benefit from training and wardrobe for the Miss USA pageant.
Continue reading on Examiner.com Jessica Hibler crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2012 – National pageant | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/pageant-in-national/jessica-hibler-crowned-miss-tennessee-usa-2012#ixzz1bK8vHRpC
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October 15th, 2011
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October 12th, 2011
At age 11, Madeline Monlux who won her title in May has been working diligently to raise money for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, an organization close to Madeline’s heart, as she would like to become a primatologist and follow in the footsteps of her idol, the late Dian Fossey.
No stranger to volunteering, Madeline has given her time every weekend since June to a variety of charitable events and organizations. As Miss Oregon Pre Teen, Madeline has traveled throughout the state as an ambassador for Oregon, as well as speaking about her passion, the mountain gorillas.
Madeline came up with an idea to sell stuffed gorillas complete with special certificates, with all of the proceeds benefiting the Fossey fund. She partnered with the Fossey fund and TY (the beanie baby company) and the results were astonishing. Madeline named each gorilla individually after African namesakes meaning love, peace and other positive messages. She then tied a special bow on each gorilla and then it was time to get to work selling the gorillas.
“People wanted to buy the gorillas before they were even available”, says Monlux referring to an announcement made on social media site, Facebook.
“My friends and family, pageant people and people from all over supported this project. I have sold almost 100 gorillas and raised over $1000 for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund,” exclaims a proud Monlux.
In early October, Madeline was invited as a special guest to the Dian Fossey Circle Luncheon in New York, where she had the opportunity to meet with her favorite actress, Sigourney Weaver, who portrayed Dian Fossey in the film, “Gorillas in the Mist”, talk with primatologists from Africa who work with the mountain gorillas and present a check to the organization’s CEO. A dream come true for a young woman who simply wants to help protect her gorilla friends.
Madeline had the most amazing time and has been offered so many wonderful opportunities from people she met there. They all loved her and she was even asked to be an honorary board member of the foundation. She has been invited to speak at an upcoming event at Pebble Beach, California and was also invited for a private tour of the gorilla habitat at the Atlanta Zoo.
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October 8th, 2011
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October 5th, 2011
Attached is a picture of Cailee, North Carolina Jr. Pre-Teen Queen meeting with U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre for her Presidential Volunteer Award.
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September 22nd, 2011
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September 14th, 2011
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September 9th, 2011
Marissa volunteered to help with the pet food drive to continue her dedication to helping animals and their families in need, benefiting the Humane Society. Ever since she held her first pet at one year old, Marissa fell in love with animals. Each of her 12 pets she has had in her life has been a rescue animal. She would have never met them if they were not saved by continued perseverance of the Humane Society. Marissa organized a pet food drive in the past and it was such a success and helped so many people and animals that it was an obvious choice when choosing her service project. The pet food she collected will be distributed within the Humane Society where they need it most and among families who are in need. Marissa plans to continue the drive into next year and the future. Her donation of over 100 pounds of food is just a small way to say thank you to the Humane Society for speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.
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August 31st, 2011
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August 26th, 2011
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August 17th, 2011
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August 12th, 2011
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August 9th, 2011
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August 5th, 2011
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July 26th, 2011
Thank you for the memories!!!
Madison Forsythe
2010 National American Miss
Kentucky Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Girl
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July 25th, 2011
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July 22nd, 2011
I am Caitlyn Hooks, your 2010 Miss Kentucky Princess. Wow! I have had a great year representing NAM. I have made so many new friends along the way. When I am not running around the farm or hitting the dance floor you can find me volunteering with my Sunday school class and my Girl Scout Daisy troop.
Last year I traveled all the way to California to compete at National American Miss. First stop Disneyland, I loved meeting all of my favorite characters although Minnie Mouse was my favorite. The 1970’s party was so much fun, I even brought Elvis to the party. Rehearsals were alot of hard work but they sure were fun, I made so many friends that week from all over the United States even Alaska. I also attended my very first formal dinner for Thanksgiving. National American Miss did an awesome job helping us celebrate Thanksgiving so far away from all my family.
Competing was my favorite!!!! I was crowned the NAM National Photogenic Queen. I placed in all of my events and even walked the Red Carpet with my Top 5 Casual Wear. When my name was called out in the Top 10 I was ecstatic, what a huge accomplishment after all I was only 5. I know the magic of this year will stay with me forever.
Thank you Mr. Matt for a wonderful and fun State pageant and for your time and support. A big Thank You to everyone behind the scene that makes it possible for such a wonderful program to continue every year. My favorite quote is ” ARE YOU READY?” Ready to have fun, Ready to help others, Ready to have the time of your life!!! I’m Ready, and I can’t wait to crown the next Miss Kentucky Princess.
Hugs and Kisses,
Caitlyn
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July 22nd, 2011
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July 20th, 2011
To all of the Junior Teen contestants, take a deep breath and enjoy every moment of this pageant experience! The fact that each of you has made it to this level is phenomenal! You are all beautiful and have much to be proud of. To my successor, enjoy your time as Miss Kentucky Junior Teen 2011! It will go by quickly; Remember that all eyes will be on you everywhere you go! You are a role model, so do your best and you will gain so much from this amazing year of your life! Congratulations and enjoy!
One year has come and gone very quickly, I never imagined myself winning the Kentucky Junior Teen title and it has truly been a dream come true. When I look back over the past year, what I realize is that it is not the crown that is important, it’s what you do with it on your head in efforts to make a difference and make a positive impact in the lives of others.
I will always cherish the memories and be grateful for my year spent as NAM royalty!
Sincerely,
Lydia Blaise Allen
National American Miss Kentucky Junior Teen 2010
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July 15th, 2011
COVINGTON – Lydia Allen never expects to win, but the 16-year-old has no shortage of achievements.
Last August she was crowned National American Miss Kentucky Junior Teen 2010. On July 31 in Louisville, the Covington teen will relinquish her crown to her successor and while she admits it is bittersweet, she has only fond memories of a year that has been a whirlwind.
“This year was so awesome and it was such a good opportunity, but I’m really excited that someone else gets to have that opportunity, too,” said Lydia, who will be a junior at Beechwood High School in the fall.
Lydia competed in the NAM, the largest pageant system in the nation, against over 100 girls in her age group to win her title and earn a trip to the national competition in California, where she was one of 42 girls to compete from a pool of thousands. She won a $1,500 cash scholarship, got a day at Disneyland, a tour of Hollywood, and a photo shoot, something her mother, Ria Allen, admits was a truly unique experience.
“It was just the neatest stuff that we would have never gotten to do otherwise,” Allen said. “It’s such a great experience for her and it makes the girls really feel accomplished to purse their dreams.”
Allen said Lydia competed in her first pageant at age 7, but has done less than 15 her entire life. She also has requirements about the pageants in which her daughter competes.
“It’s so different from what people think about pageantry and what they’ve seen on television,” Allen said.
When Lydia was younger she did not compete in pageants where they used makeup and she does not participate in swimsuit competitions. The winners are selected based on several aspects, not just physical beauty.
Lydia, whose GPA is 4.167, also won the category for academic achievement and was the volunteer service winner for her community service projects, which is one of her proudest accomplishments.
Lydia held a hat drive for Hats off for Cancer, a non-profit group which donates new hats to children with cancer. She also went to the Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville, Ky., a non-profit, therapeutic camp for children with chronic diseases, allowing them to experience camping for a week for free.
“That was kind of close to me because my grandfather fought cancer for seven years and I was proud because I knew it would be something he would be proud of,” Lydia said.
One of Lydia’s goals is to be a role model. She was the guest speaker last September at the New Hope Center where she addressed 75 girls and their fathers about being their best, holding onto dreams and finding and using their talents.
“My family has been there every step of the way, but if it wasn’t for my faith in God, I wouldn’t have been as successful as I’ve been,” Lydia said. “I really do give him all the credit and all the glory because he is the one using me in all of these ways I could have never dreamed of.”
Lydia has won awards for writing, speech and debate, acting, French, color guard and ballet.
She was named the Miss Commonwealth’s Outstanding Teen 2011, a precursor to the Miss America pageant. She was selected for the University of Kentucky’s 2011 Class of Kentucky, which recognizes community-oriented and academically talented sophomores, and was selected for the Regional Youth Leadership Class of 2012 in which one or two students are selected from each area high school by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
Josh Bates, who teaches Lydia math at Beechwood and serves as her youth pastor at Community Family Church in Independence, said Lydia’s attitude is what makes her successful.
“She has a spirit of excellence about her,” Bates said. “Everything she does, she does with a joyful attitude. She always has a smile.”
Although Lydia’s NAM reign is almost over, her mother says she plans on keeping busy with school, color guard and her community service projects. She wants to work with elementary school children on pursuing a passion for the arts.
“I am proud of her for having such strong character and never compromising that,” Allen said. “I’m really proud of her for having the courage to get out there and try all these things she does and to keep at them to be successful. She has so many trophies and certificates and those are all nice, but what’s on the inside has made all the difference in her.”
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July 13th, 2011
I am, and will always be, your 2010 National American Miss North Carolina Jr. Teen,Chelsey S. Bennett Thank you and good luck!
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June 30th, 2011
“Dance Escape” allows Kelsey to give abused, neglected, and abandoned children the opportunity to express themselves through the art of dance. She is teaching them social cultural dances and hopes to further develop into other forms of dance. Kelsey is also spending time with my students in order to build a relationship with them and impact their lives in as many ways as she is able to. As of now she is mainly working with two children’s homes in South Carolina: Epworth Children’s Home in Columbia S.C. and The Children’s Attention Home in Rock Hill, S.C. She has spent two hours at Epworth Children’s Home volunteering at their Halloween Carnival and hope to begin teaching them about dance as soon as her project is approved by the activity coordinator. Kelsey has also spent two hours at The Children’s Attention Home; teaching the girls the electric slide, cubic shuffle, the cha cha slide, and Yankedi (an African dance). She is also planning on attending a Bible Study with the girls and hope to learn more about their lives by spending time with them. Kelsey is a dance education major studying how to educate children about dance, therefore she is very passionate about dance and enjoy being around children. Her heart also belongs with orphans and children who have been abused because my family just adopted an 11 year old Ukrainian boy from an orphanage in Ukraine.Her new Ukrainian brother, Sasha, inspired her to begin this organization which allows children to ESCAPE from their troubled life and find confidence in who they are by expressing themselves through dance. She hopes that “Dance Escape” will grow and allow her to teach and impact other lives in more homes across the state.
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June 27th, 2011
Hello State Finalists,
I can’t believe this year has gone by this fast! It seems like just yesterday I was crowned your 2010 National American Miss Jr. Pre-Teen North Carolina. I was so excited when I heard my name called out I think I was in shock. This was only my third pageant ever and I won!
Just think, you have already made a big accomplishment and that was being selected as a state finalist. That is exactly what my mom told me last year before when arrived in Charlotte, NC. You are going to have such a blast this 4th of July weekend. The rehearsals and the themed party were awesome. Last year I dressed like a cowgirl with my brown cowgirl hat and my matching boots and we sang and danced and had a great time. My favorite part of the pageant weekend was meeting so many great girls from my home state and from South Carolina as well. You will have the opportunity to meet so many different girls and make so many great friendships that could be shared for a lifetime. I have kept in contact with several girls from last year’s pageant. These are memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
As a state queen I helped raise money for breast cancer awareness. I set up along with my family at my different festivals and raised money to help fight to cure breast cancer. I walked along side many women that have had breast cancer and it made me feel good about myself to know that I was there to help fight this disease that kills so many women in the world. I kind of stood out in the crowd because my mom bought me a hot pink wig to wear while I was walking; this was so much fun and rewarding. I was also a part of the crop walk in my home town and handed out apples to dozens of people in Shallotte, NC. I also visited the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Greenville, SC and donated gift bags and get well cards to all the kids that had surgery. This really touches close to home for me because I am a patient at the Shriner’s Hospital, I have Cerebral Palsy and one day that patient could even be me.
I want to thank my Mom, Dad and Brothers for all of their love and support. I also want to thank my Nana, Papa and my Aunt Bobbie for the support as well, I Love You. To Jada Orr, my sister queen, we have made such a great friendship I hope it lasts forever, You Rock Jambalaya.
Jr. Pre-Teen girls I hope that you go to this pageant and have a blast and that you meet many new friends. I wish you the best of luck this pageant weekend and just remember to smile big and be yourself. Dreams really do come true! Good Luck! I can’t wait to meet you at the pageant.
Sincerely,
Morgan Skylar Strahley
2010 NAM Jr. Pre-Teen North Carolina
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June 24th, 2011
2010 NAMiss South Carolina Jr Teen
Megan Goodson
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June 24th, 2011
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June 24th, 2011
National American Miss Georgia
Karli Barnett
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June 22nd, 2011
Recently, my family adopted a 12 year old boy from Ukraine. I soon felt compelled to reach out to orphans. Teaching dance to abandoned kids in Children’s Homes in South Carolina has been a huge blessing in my life. I have seen these children given the opportunity to escape their challenges and find a hope in expressing themselves through dance. I have also had the privilege of working with many nursing homes. My life has been blessed as I have spent time building friendships with these elders and children this year.
The National pageant in Anaheim California was an experience that I will never forget. I soon realized that NAM girls are women whose beauty is reflected from their heart rather than just their appearance. I met some amazing girls at nationals whom I respect and know will make a huge difference in this world.
As for my sister queens, you are all amazing and beautiful girls who inspire me everyday. Thank you for partnering with me to help represent South Carolina. Megan and Marissa, Nationals was a blast and I’m so thankful for our friendship. Astoria, thank you for being my other half in this journey and helping me represent the Carolinas. You make me want to be a better queen. Matt, I couldn’t have asked for a better director. You always add so much joy and life to this organization and we are lucky to have you guide us along our amazing journey as queens. To my supportive family, thank you for being my biggest fan club and always cheering me on, especially making the extra trip to California. Lastly I thank my Lord and Savior for giving me the opportunity to bring him glory through NAM.
To my successor, I already know that you will be an incredible queen who will make both NAM and myself very proud. Remember to take every opportunity that comes your way because it will be gone in a flash. Know where your true beauty lies and seek to share that with others. I’m so excited for your new journey!
National American Miss has given me the opportunity of a lifetime and I feel extremely blessed to have been a part of such an incredible organization. Thank you for allowing me to represent NAM and serve you this year as your Miss South Carolina Teen Queen.
Always Your NAM South Carolina Teen Queen 2010-2011,
Kelsey Nyman
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June 21st, 2011
Love, Staci Alden
2010 National American Miss North Carolina
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