Wow! What a crazy summer this has been! I started off my summer with Miss Missouri week. :) I also went to Missouri Girls State, UDA Dance Camp, the Misses of Missouri Pageant, & St. Louis for a weekend of adventure! I feel that it is only right for me to begin by telling you all about my experience at the Miss Missouri's Outstanding Teen pageant this June.
I couldn't have been more excited about the pageant this year! After 8 monthes of preparations, it was finally time to show everyone what I had been working on. I started the week on a very high note at our first meeting on Tuesday morning. I was named Miss Photogenic 2011!! Being Miss Photogenic was a huge honor because my headshot was on the back of all the Outstanding Teen program books. :)
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| Thank you Lance Tilford for a great shot! |
The week continued to get better. I was able to have a blast, make even more pageant friends, & do my very best. I enjoyed the Princess Luncheon, the after parties, & we even managed to make rehearsals fun. :) But the icing on top of the cake was being named a top 10 finalist on Friday night! I was extatic!
Doing my talent on the Miss Missouri stage was an amazing experience that I will never forget. I'm so glad I was able to "put on my my my my my boogie shoes" on that stage in front of such a large crowd!
I would like to thank my EXTRAORDINARY sister queens, Amanda, Jillian, & Charlee. They were so supportive all week, especially on Friday night. Everytime I got off-stage they were there with open arms. Their support meant so much to me. From Jillian's pep talk before the pageant to Charlee's prayer right before on-stage question, these girls were there for me 100%.
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| Amanda & I at rehearsal! |
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| Jillian & I at the parade! |
I would also like to thank all of those who sponsored me on my journey to Miss Missouri & the Gateway Board & Krewe. Without you all, none of this would be possible.
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| Mary, Kerri, & I!! |
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| Gary, Charlee, & I!! |
Lastly, I'd like to congratulate McKensie Garber for being crowned Miss Missouri's Outstanding Teen 2011!! She was phenomenal & more than deserving of the honor. So happy for you Kensie! :)
**Here are some extra pictures from the week...We have a lot of fun :)
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| ready for opening number!! |
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| princess luncheon! |
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| Meri Lyn, Charlee's mom, & I after the show one night |
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| my family & I at the teen's pizza party |
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| After the parade, it was nap time! |
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| Miss America 2008, Kirsten Haglund!! |
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the majority of us teens <3
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With Love,
Morgan
