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Macy Moyer, National American Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen Queen, helps volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of Franklin.

Through her title as, National American Miss Tennessee Preteen Queen, Macy has volunteered with my community’s Boys and Girls Club. When she goes to volunteer, she donated over two hundred books to the kids. She really enjoys her visits. It gives Macy the opportunity to share her love of books and reading.
When she volunteers at the Boys and Girls club, she donated books through her charity, Macy’s Books for Friends. Macy collects gently used books in her community from friends and others who donate them. Each visit she takes over two hundred books so that each child can get at least 2. All of the kids get so excited about reading and search for the books they’re interested in. By the looks on their faces, you can tell they enjoy reading. They understand the importance reading, which is what Macy’s Books for Friends is all about!
Macy loves going after school and seeing their smiling faces! She also likes talking to the kids about school and their other interests. It is important to Macy for the kids to know she cares! It is so fun for Macy to feel like she is making a positive impact on their lives. She has made 3 visits so far and plans to continue her visits by going twice a month. The kids are so grateful for everything they’re given. It’s amazing how wonderful each and every kid is!

National American Miss Kentucky Jr. Teen Queen Lydia Allen on Cincinnati’s Fox 19 News Morning Xtra Show.

National American Miss Kentucky Jr. Teen queen, Lydia Allen had an interview with Laura Grant, owner of Beneath the Crown Salon & Boutique and Tracey Johnson, host of Cincinnati’s Fox 19 News Morning Xtra Show.

National American Miss Oregon Teen 2010 Brittany Thomas shaves her head for the St. Baldricks fundraiser.

Brittany Thomas, the National American Miss Oregon Teen 2010 shaves her head as a fundraiser for St. Baldricks.

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Brittany Thomas, the National American Miss Oregon Teen 2010 shaves her head as a fundraiser for St. Baldricks.

National American Miss Oregon Teen Queen Brittany Thomas helps raise money for local organizations!

Turkey Rama is McMinnville Oregon’s longest tradition, a time for not only the city to come together but a time to raise money for our cities organizations.

Turkey Rama is McMinnville, Oregon’s longest tradition, a time for not only the city to come together but a time to raise money for our citiy’s organizations. To go along with Turkey Rama, the McMinnville Downtown Association puts on The Biggest Turkey! A competition where a person can raise money for a local organization. This year there were three competitors, they each chose a organization to represent , they were to raise money at events put on by the MDA, and also on their own as well. They also competed in a lipsinging contest to win points toward the crown, which is televised. This year Brittany Thomas, assisted with the first event, the Trash N 2 Fashion, as a judge and award presenter. The weekend of Turkey Rama, she also called bingo, passed out prizes donated by all the local businesses in McMinnville, assisted with kids competitions like cupcake walk and a hula hoop contest, sold raffle tickets to raise money for the MDA, painted kids faces, started and emceed the Turkey Trot, judged the Lipsync Contest, and was even honored to crown this year’s Biggst Turkey! A title her grandma, and great uncle had at one time. Not only is Turkey Rama about giving back to the community but about helping our local organizations. This year we raised 28,000 dollars for The Willamete Cancer Foundation, Homeward Bound Pets, and The Henderson House. McMinniville is a small town with only 32,000 people, but are a tight community and everyone looks forward to this annual event. For Brittany, being able to be a part of the 50th anniversary was both an honor and a blessing!

National American Miss North Carolina Pre-Teen Queen Kristen Johnson particiaptes in the 9/11 National Day of Service and works with H.A.L.O.

Kristen participated in the 9/11 National Day of Service. She baked and delivered homemade chocolate chip cookies to some local fire departments in Charlotte.

Kristen participated in the 9/11 National Day of Service. She baked and delivered homemade chocolate chip cookies to some local fire departments in Charlotte. She volunteered through the Bank of America Community Volunteers which provided the contact information. She called several fire departments to arrange delivery of their cookie trays. She picked stations in four different parts of town in order to cover a wide area. The project gave her an opportunity to share one of her favorite things to do and bring a smile to someone else. She was able to meet firefighters at each station and thank them for all their hard work and dedication to keeping the community safe. She was able to sit in one of the trucks which was she thought was really cool. Kristen said it was good to see their smiles when delivering the cookies to them. Kristen said it was great to show our local heroes how much they are appreciated.

Kristen’s second activity was as a rescue dog handler for Project H.A.L.O ( Helping Animals Live On). Her duties included event set up, handling rescue dogs during the event and providing for its needs, speaking with potential adoptive parties, and encourage support of the organization to event visitors.

2009 National American Miss Jr. Pre-Teen Queen Kirsten Verble Year In Review

Hello everyone! From Tennessee I am Kirsten Verble your 2009-2010 National American Miss Junior Pre-Teen Queen. Get ready to have lots of fun at the pageant this year. There will be an awesome “get aquainted” party where you will get to meet all the staff and make new friends. Just remember through the busy weekend to stop and enjoy the moment. Becoming a state finalist is such a great accomplishment and that not everyone who applied made it to this level.

As you can see from my pictures it has been a very busy year. I got to meet governor Bredesen and volunteer time with a special education class at a school near my home. I also spent time visiting the elderly at the nursing home and met Stephanie Wittler, Miss Tennessee 2009. Even if you do not win the title of junior pre-teen 2010 you can still take time out of your life to volunteer and change another person’s life.

I would like to wish each and every one of you good luck for the upcoming pageant. I know you must be nervous but remember to be yourself and everything will be fine. Encourage each other, be friends and support one another. Only one girl will win the title this weekend but everyone can gain life-long friendships and skills. You will learn confidence, poise and grace and you will never forget this experience.

I couldn’t believe it when they called my name last year and I feel very fortunate to have had this experience in my life. What a wonderful event to add to my journey. If you do not win don’t be discouraged or give up, there is always next year. Keep the lessons you learned and the friendships dear to your heart, God has put you here for a reason. Good luck to everyone and God bless you and your family, I can’t wait to meet you!

2009 National American Miss Tennessee Jr. Teen Queen Savannah Ivey Farewell

Dear Contestants.

I would first like to congratulate you for making it this far! You have already accomplished so much by simply deciding to attend this year’s pageant! This shows bravery, strength, and a desire for greatness. I would like you to know that I understand all the feelings you may be experiencing. I can fully remember all of the butterflies, excitement, and anticipation. I have stood in your shoes five times before.

National American Miss is such a wonderful pageant! I have made many life-long friends and memories through this organization. I cannot wait for you to experience all of the fun of pageant weekend!

As I said before, I have competed in this pageant five times, and trust me, every year I walked away with an important life lesson. When I began my journey at NAM, I was an eleven year-old girl with panic attacks. I had no idea what to expect, I just wanted to do something that would get me outside of my comfort zone. I left that year with a newfound confidence and amazing friends! I continued coming back four years. Although I didn’t always win, I always had a blast!

Girls, this experience is so amazing. Please take advantage of every opportunity. I encourage you to introduce yourself to other contestants! Make it your goal to meet a new friend, who can go through this journey with you. Friends make this pageant so much fun! I met my best friend at the pageant in 2005, and now we see each other every summer!

My advice to you is to have fun! Don’t get caught up in the stress and miss all of the fun! Be yourself and relax! God has brought you to this point for a reason! Remember that God’s plans are perfect! Good luck and have fun! God bless!

You 2009 Miss Tennessee Junior Teen,

Savannah Ivey

2009 National American Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen Queen Alexandra Wallace Farewell

Dear Contestants,

First off, congratulations on being a state finalist. What an honor! This weekend has a lot in store, from rehearsals to competitions and even a party. Get to know the other contestants and make new friends. I can’t wait to meet each and every one of you this weekend!

Nationals were amazing. While I was honored to be second runner up, one of the funnest things we did was tour Hollywood. And what fun we had at crazy themed rehearsals!

As you compete this weekend, never forget to have a smile on your face and your shoulders held back. No matter what the outcome this weekend I know God has a plan for each and every one of you. While at times it might be hard to know this, it’s very true. We must be patient and wait. Remember this weekend is but one step along the path God has chosen for you.

My sincere wish for each of you is that you will make memories that you can share all your life. I hope you know you are a winner simply for being here, so hold your head high and take with you experiences that will help shape you into the person you can be.

In God’s love,

Alexandra Wallace

2010 Tennessee Preteen

Mary Katherine Kunz 2009 National American Miss South Carolina Teen Queen Farewell

I can’t believe that only one year ago that I was being crowned your

2009 Miss South Carolina Teen. Words can not even begin to describe what an honor it has been. This year I got to work with the Children’s Chance organization and help raise money for pediatric cancer. I got to have a photo shoot with all of my sister queens. But of all the things I did this year, nationals was definitely the highlight.

Weather it was roaming the streets of Hollywood, meeting princesses at Disney, or just those crazy late night dance rehearsals with the girls, nationals was a blast. I got to have fun catching up with old friends and make so many new ones with girls from across our nation. I want to thank everybody who has been here for me this year. Mom, none of this would have even been possible without you. Thank you for loving me, supporting me, and just plain putting up with me. I love you! Stephanie Hall,you are the best big sister queen I could have ever asked for. You are such a beautiful girl inside and out and I hope you never change! Staci Alden, I am so glad I got to share this year with you. I had a blast running around disney with you for the second year in a row! Sabrina, you are just absolutely gorgeous and so much fun to be around. Never lose touch of the beautiful person you are! Monika, Catherine, Riley, and Erin, you girls are the best sister queens. You all are absolutely adorable and I treasure each of you.

Matt Leverton, you are such a fun state director. Thank you for all that you’ve done and for making my National American Miss experience truly unforgettable. Girls, I am so proud of each you. If you do not take home the crown, take home the friendships and the skills you have gained here this weekend. To my successor, know that this crown is not just a title, but an honorable responsibility. Use this crown not for your own benefit, but for every other person who needs it. As my reign comes to an end I am sad, but I can not wait to see what the future has in store for me. So for the last time, I am your 2009 Miss South Carolina Teen, Mary Katherine Kunz.

2009 National American Miss North Carolina Teen Queen Staci Alden Farewell Letter

Hello 2010 Contestants & Families!

It is hard to believe that a year has gone by already! Being crowned the 2009 NAMiss North Carolina Teen was thrilling! After the pageant, I did not take my crown or banner off until maybe midnight…yes, I was ecstatic! That night was so surreal, and though it is sad to see my reign come to an end, I know that the memories of this past year will stay with me forever.

During my reign, I was able to volunteer with many charity organizations like the Great Dane Rescue of the Carolinas, Bray’s Love, and the American Cancer Society. I also received the opportunity to appear in several parades, including the Azalea Festival parade in Wilmington.

Making an appearance at the Expressions Dance “Wishes Come True” summer camp for young girls was an amazing experience. I signed t-shirts and even got to dance with the girls during their final recital!

I threw out the first pitch at a Charlotte Knights game and I am ashamed to say that the ball did not make it to the catcher…even though I was standing in front of the pitcher’s mound.

The National Pageant in California was easily one of the highlights of my reign. Representing North Carolina was brilliant! I met so many girls and made friends to last a lifetime. Disneyland was a blast! Riding roller coasters with my sister queens and beating my parents in Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin was all too wonderful. I will never forget the memories or the friendships from that week.

My year could not have been possible without the support of many people. A big thanks goes out to all my family and friends for their love and support. They have always been my number one fans and I am lucky to have them in my life! To Matt Leverton, you are awesome! Thanks so much for all your support and for being such a great director! To the NAM Staff, I am so appreciative of everything you have ever done for me…you rock! To my sister queens, this year has been wonderful getting to know all of you. I love you girls!

To all the 2010 North Carolina contestants, I hope you have the weekend of your life! Nothing is impossible. I truly believe that any dream is attainable once you set your mind to it. Like my hero Walt Disney once said, “All dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” National American Miss will be one of the best experiences of your life so enjoy every moment!

Sincerely,

Your 2009 National American Miss North Carolina Teen

Staci Alden