Maple Grove Elementary

Yesterday, I visited Maple Grove Elementary. The room was full of girls (and some boys) and their parents anxious to meet "the princess". The librarian had chosen three books for me to read. After reading the stories, there was a question and answer session in which the children could ask me questions. I was asked anything from what my favorite color was to if I was given a carriage for my own personal transportation. Perhaps my favorite question was "Do you have a Prince Charming?" Well...I do. He just doesn't know it yet:) I love being around kids! They are the best!

The woman who, through the PTA, arranged this appearance later mentioned to me that never had they had a larger turnout for a PTA sponsored event. It is events like that that help me to further realize how fabulous of an opportunity being Miss Idaho's Outstanding Teen 2009 is. Because of this position, the avenues for making a difference are expanded in ways that could not have been otherwise. Thank you Maple Grove PTA and the Miss Idaho Outstanding Teen Organization!!

The Pioneer Read Night

On Friday, May 7, I recieved the honor of being able to participate in the Pioneer Elementary's Read Night. I was Sarah from the book Sarah, Plain and Tall. It was so much fun and the kids and parents really enjoyed seeing a book character come to life! I am so grateful for the efforts of the Pioneer Elementary's PTA. They put the entire program together. Not only did it include a book character coming to life, but a puppet show, a used book sale (everything, 25 cents!), a special presentation, and lots of other activities! To the PTA- Thank you so much for your devotion to literacy!

Mr. Rocky!

Mr. Rocky, Josh Hasquet, Me, and Mr. Rocky Jr., Kevin Belnap

In the fall, I got to crown the winners of my high school's Mr. Rocky Pageant. Last year, I created and founded the Mr. Rocky Pageant, and also got to be one of two co-directors. I am so excited to have seen the pageant become a fun school tradition and I cannot wait to see where the program leads in years to come!

Local Pageants!

Over the course of my reign, I have had the fabulous opportunity to see some local pageants. The new local titleholders are all remarkable young women and I cannot wait to see them compete in June at Miss Idaho! The Miss Idaho/Miss Idaho Outstanding Teen Pageant will be held June 10-12, 2010 at the Morrison Center. There are so many awesome young women competing for both titles and I hope many people come and cheer them on!

Miss Ada County 2010, Rylee McClellan and I

Miss Meridian 2010, Genevieve Nutting and I

Miss Western Idaho, Jessica Richardson and I

Miss West River Valley 2010, Carly Campo and I