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

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

Charisma Tran, Miss South Florida Princess, featured on her local news.

Charisma Tran, Miss South Florida Princess, was featured on her local news showing the work she has done with Children’s Miracle Network.

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

Miss 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!

Jalynn Sims, Miss Tennessee Princess, walked the runway!

Jalynn Sims, Miss Tennessee Princess, walked the runway! Jalynn walked in her first fashion show. She was a double booked model for Chattanooga Fashion Week. This organization raises awareness for Autism Speaks. Jalynn had a blast showing off her style as she walked the runway! Jalynn has also been asked to attend Miami Fashion Week as well as New York!

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

Ella 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!

Miss Kentucky Princess, Irelyn Jean Potts, was featured in her local paper.

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

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.

Anna Grace Reep, Miss South Carolina Princess, has been busy volunteering around town.

Anna Grace Reep, Miss South Carolina Princess, has been busy volunteering around town. Anna-Grace was in the Little Mountain Reunion parade in August representing NAM as Miss South Carolina Princess. It is South Carolina’s Oldest Folk Festival and part of her hometown of Newberry County. Even in a light rain, Anna-Grace rode in the parade & afterwards visited with some of the crowd talking about NAM and how it promotes confidence in their girls.

She then met with the Head of School at her school to donate school supplies that were collected at her South Carolina state pageant. Brian Fitzgerald, Head of Newberry Academy thanked her for such a generous donation to go toward the student body. He is so proud of his second grader who is South Carolina Princess for National American Miss. Anna Grace participates in Eaglette Cheerleading and is on the High Honor Roll for the school.

Anna-Grace also met with the Mayors of the towns in Newberry County South Carolina last night. She met with the Mayor Lisha Senn of Silverstreet, SC; Mayor Darryl Hentz of Pomaria, SC; Mayor Derek Underwood of Prosperity, SC ; and Mayor Foster Senn of Newberry. They all wanted to meet with her and wish her luck as she will represent our community & state at Nationals.

Also she met with Mayor Derek Underwood privately as he welcomed her nonprofit thrift store Angels of Grace to the town of Prosperity. She had appeared in an advertisement with her sister in the Newberry Magazine where the Thrift Store had moved to Prosperity. It was featured on page 24 in the September/October edition. Anna-Grace is the ambassador and a volunteer in the non-profit store. She helped it moved and works in the store setting up displays, sorting clothes, and also helping children shop in the store.

After a busy day with school, cheerleading practice & appearances, she stopped by one of her proud sponsors Zesto’s of Newberry to get supper. Mr. Jack the owner knows that their Fried Chicken is her favorite food. They always have their NAM Queen a chicken leg & a milkshake ready.

Baylee Smith SC Pre-Teen Queen and Anna-Grace SC Princess together at Toni Buskers Workshop in Greenville. Anna-Grace attended last year’s MCI event in Nashville and is part of the MCI family.

Jalynn Sims, Miss Tennessee Princess met with Governor Bill Haslam.

 Jalynn Sims, Miss Tennessee Princess met with
Governor Bill Haslam. She was very excited to share this experience
with everyone. She met with him about school and sign language.
It was amazing experience for Jalynn .

Jalynn Sims, Miss Tennessee Princess, helped support Autism Speaks!

      Jalynn Sims,Miss Tennessee Princess, helped support
Autism Speaks! Jalynn walked on the Chattanooga Fashion Week Runway! 
Jalynn had a great time and was happy to help with such a good cause!