Hi everyone!
I feel so blessed to be coming back to the state of Maine after the hard work I put into competing for Miss America in January. My friends, family, and the entire state of Maine were so supportive and encouraging. For that I am so very appreciative. I was proud and honored to represent you all.
The weeks in Vegas were a thrill ride. I have so many fond memories and experiences that I will always look back on. Planet Hollywood was very good to all of the contestants and welcomed us with fantastic rooms and daily gifts. The appearances were incredible! We rode in the gondolas at the Venetian, attended a Children’s Miracle Network gala and concert, flipped pancakes for IHOP, participated in a fantastic fashion show at the Fashion Show Mall, saw a STOMP performance and met each of the performers after the show, and attended the red carpet RAMBO premiere. Aside from all of these great opportunities, we rehearsed intensely and practiced for each night of preliminaries and the final night of competition. The time spent laughing on the rehearsal floor with all of my Miss America sisters and keeping each other encouraged is the part that I will hold most dear. I will never forget any of them.
The competition itself seemed to go by so quickly. I felt very comfortable and confident in my interview, and my talent felt like one of my best performances ever. I answered my onstage question comfortably and had a blast while strutting my stuff in swimsuit and evening wear. My hard work paid off, and though I was not named in the top 15, I knew that I had done my absolute best. I was proud to stand among the countries’ most beautiful, talented, intelligent, and community-oriented women and to feel as if I truly belonged with them. Kirsten Haglund, our new Miss America, is an outstanding woman. I know she will do a fantastic job.
After this wonderful experience it has been great to get back to “normalcy,” whatever that may be. I am back and enrolled at Colby College for my final semester, graduating in May with my degree in biology. Already in February I was able to visit with the veterans at Togus on Valentine’s Day and have continued my school tour. I also appeared on television on Maine’s 207 which was a blast and hopefully has helped to promote the pageant.
In my days ahead I will be completing my school tour throughout Maine and doing many other appearances for such organizations as the Maine Fur Trappers Association and Gifford’s Ice Cream who have been such wonderful sponsors of our program. I am also excited to continue my work with Habitat for Humanity in Maine and raising awareness of homelessness.
So, thank you again for all of your kind words, support, and encouragement I received in January. It was truly an experience I will never forget. I could not be more proud to come home and continue to represent the wonderful state of Maine.
The weeks in Vegas were a thrill ride. I have so many fond memories and experiences that I will always look back on. Planet Hollywood was very good to all of the contestants and welcomed us with fantastic rooms and daily gifts. The appearances were incredible! We rode in the gondolas at the Venetian, attended a Children’s Miracle Network gala and concert, flipped pancakes for IHOP, participated in a fantastic fashion show at the Fashion Show Mall, saw a STOMP performance and met each of the performers after the show, and attended the red carpet RAMBO premiere. Aside from all of these great opportunities, we rehearsed intensely and practiced for each night of preliminaries and the final night of competition. The time spent laughing on the rehearsal floor with all of my Miss America sisters and keeping each other encouraged is the part that I will hold most dear. I will never forget any of them.
The competition itself seemed to go by so quickly. I felt very comfortable and confident in my interview, and my talent felt like one of my best performances ever. I answered my onstage question comfortably and had a blast while strutting my stuff in swimsuit and evening wear. My hard work paid off, and though I was not named in the top 15, I knew that I had done my absolute best. I was proud to stand among the countries’ most beautiful, talented, intelligent, and community-oriented women and to feel as if I truly belonged with them. Kirsten Haglund, our new Miss America, is an outstanding woman. I know she will do a fantastic job.
After this wonderful experience it has been great to get back to “normalcy,” whatever that may be. I am back and enrolled at Colby College for my final semester, graduating in May with my degree in biology. Already in February I was able to visit with the veterans at Togus on Valentine’s Day and have continued my school tour. I also appeared on television on Maine’s 207 which was a blast and hopefully has helped to promote the pageant.
In my days ahead I will be completing my school tour throughout Maine and doing many other appearances for such organizations as the Maine Fur Trappers Association and Gifford’s Ice Cream who have been such wonderful sponsors of our program. I am also excited to continue my work with Habitat for Humanity in Maine and raising awareness of homelessness.
So, thank you again for all of your kind words, support, and encouragement I received in January. It was truly an experience I will never forget. I could not be more proud to come home and continue to represent the wonderful state of Maine.
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