2016 New Me

Since I am now a Miss contestant, in college, and a growing woman, I have decided to make some new healthy decisions. I realize that being healthy and physically fit is not just beneficial for your body, but for your mind as well. I encourage everyone to find a local gym, or online program to help you reach your goals of being physically fit and active. I am thankful that my community college has a gym that students can use. I also love training with Swole Sisters here in Tulsa. Swole Sisters is a gym located on 71st and Riverside and is run by Allie Meehan. She strives to teach woman how to lift correctly so that we can go into any other gym and workout with confidence. I wouldn't be where I am today without Allie. Thanks Girl ;)

Go after your dreams! If your dream is to be fit, then go sign up at that gym and work on meal prepping and eating healthy! If your dream is to get a degree, go and enroll at your local college! Anything is possible is you try hard enough!

BodyTrends Christmas Party

This Christmas season I was asked to appear at the BodyTrends Christmas open house. I met so many people and had a lot of fun! I talked with one lady in particular that was very interested in my title. She was from Broken Arrow and had no idea we even had a pageant. I love meeting people who don't know about this system because I get to tell them all about it! I tell them the amazing things it has done for me and others as well. I thank BodyTrends for inviting me to this event and greatly appreciate that people are so interested in the Miss Oklahoma pageant system

 

 



Miss Broken Arrows Outstanding Teen 2014

On November 23rd I was honored to be crowned Miss Broken Arrows Outstanding Teen! I am so excited to be representing Broken Arrow for a second year! I love everything about the Miss Broken Arrow board and am so happy to be under Dani Delso! Dani was Miss Broken Arrow when I was Miss BA Outstanding Teen 2012! Dani is now the teen director! I have much planned for my year as Miss BA's Outstanding Teen and am excited to speak about my platform, H.E.L.P..

Being crowned Miss Broken Arrows Outstandig Teen 2014

Dani and myself after the pageant! So excited!

Amber Lenington, Miss Grand Lake's Outstanding Teen 2014!

Saturday night was a blast! I had so much fun spending the last day as MGLOT. I arrived and saw Bailey and my directors, then I got to meet the judges and have a mock interview. After we all had lunch and the girls had interviews, I went to Ms Chenos house for an afternoon dinner with the judges and Miss Oklahoma. That was so fun! The show started at 6:30, it went by really fast. As the night went on, I performed my Mr. Monotony Musical Theater dance I did at MOOT, and I also performed my Mellow Saxophone Tap dance I won MGLOT with last year. At the end of the night Amber Lenington was crowned the new Miss Grand Lake's Outstanding Teen and Clare Holloway was crowned the new Miss Grand Lake! It was a bittersweet moment. During the pageant, we said goodbye to one of the directors, Jeanne Whitely. She's moving to Tulsa. Jeanne has been with the Grand Lake board of directors for 36 years and she's now leaving us.. That was a sad moment but she went out in style. We love her to pieces and she will always have a special place in all of the former titleholders hearts. I'm excited that I have been so blessed with amazing people. I just thank the Lord for everyone He has placed in my life, and for a wonderful year as Miss Grand Lake's Outstanding Teen 2013.

Last of my Reign...

I cannot believe that my year as Miss Grand Lake's Outstanding Teen 2013 is almost over. It has gone by so fast and I have loved every minute of it. I want to say a special thanks to Elizabeth Whitehead. She is my pageant coach, and I would not know what to do without her. She is an amazing woman and has taught me so much. Being a former contestant, she really knows the "ropes". Elizabeth owns a fabulous boutique, Amaranth Collection. Everyone should visit her store, because it is that amazing. I also want to thank my director, Cheno Kennedy. She also is a HUGE blessing. She has guided and giving me so much support. Even telling me the little things like, I looked great or reminding me to be myself, really did brighten up my day. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable year I will cherish forever. :)

MOOT Re-cap

Miss Oklahoma was a blast! I always  love going, and getting to know more people that come from all over the state of Oklahoma. Everyone there is extremely supportive of everything you do. I have no words to say how wonderful this pageant system is. Its Amazing and definitely a blessing. The First prelim was on Thursday, and I did my talent. I danced a Musical Theater called Mr. Monotony. Then Friday morning, I competed in active wear and evening gown with onstage Q&A. Active wear is my favorite. Friday night was  finals night, and I was so excited when Ashten Vincent was crowned the new MOOT! She is a wonderful Teen and has such a sweet and kind heart. I did not make the top 11, but I was fortunate enough to receive a Non Finalist Talent Award. I love the opportunities you have as a title holder to reach many lives through your talent and platform. The Miss GrandLake pageant is coming up very soon, and I'm excited to pass on my title to a young woman who will continue to impact communities such the Grove and GrandLake area.

MIss Oklahoma KickOff!

Saturday, June 1st was the first event for Miss Oklahoma. It was the Masquerade on the Red Carpet! This event was sponsored my BodyTrends, and every contestant had to make their own mask. I was so impressed with all of the creative masks everyone had! This was such a fun event. Starting with a runway show, with a runway that lights up when you walk on it! Then pictures with Miss Oklahoma, Alicia Clifton, and Miss Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen, Julianne Thomison! Then the night ends with a photoboth and mingling with others. So fun getting to see my pageant sisters again! I cannot wait to hangout with them, I am ready for hours and hours of fun rehearsals. I am open and ready to see what God has in store for me this year.

 With My Grand Lake director, Cheno Kennedy

 With Miss Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen, Julianne Thomison

The mask I made

Cherokee Yacht Club Fashion Show

Memorial day weekend, I had the opportunity to model in a swimsuit fashion show for a boutique in the Cherokee Yacht Club in Grand Lake. Many pageant contestants were asked to participate, including the reigning Miss Oklahoma, Alicia Clifton! There were about twenty of us along with some of the club members. This fashion show is a great event right before Miss Oklahoma that many of the contestants can have some practice modeling in swimsuits and heels infront of an audience. Most of the time it is very nerve-racking standing infront of about one hundred people modeling a bikini, and telling them a little bit about yourself, BUT it was FUN! Its just a week before our big pageant, and this event honestly helped my confidence level. I have been working so hard on preparing and being as ready as possible, and now I can just relax and get stuff together for MOOT! I hope to see many people at Miss Oklahoma supporting the Grand Lake Girls and all the others competing as well. Its going to be a fun week.

Miss Chick 2013!

Miss Chick is a part of the Rooster Days Festival here in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. It is a historical event that promotes involvement in her community. I had the honor of going back a second year and make an appearance with Bailey, Miss Grand Lake. I had a opportunity to speak during the pageant about what is going on in my life as a titleholder and share experiences I have had though my journey towards MOOT. I got to meet and spend time with the girls before the pageant and everyone was so sweet. Shelby Dickerson was the winner this year, and will spend most of it speaking at businesses. She will talk about how the younger generation will benefit from their service, and promote the importance of community service involvement in her area. If you have never been to a Rooster Days event, I srognly encourage you to participate in this fun historic event.

MOOT 2013

Its getting closer and closer to the week of the pageant! I do believe there are only 25 more days until the week starts. Very exciting! This year has gone my so fast and I can hardly believe its almost time to compete. The part that I am looking forward to the most, is seeing all my pageant sisters. A big part of this program is that we are so close. During the week it doesn't even cross my mind that we are competing against each other, because everyone is so supportive. At this time I'm tweaking the last of my talent, finding the last bit of my wardrobe, and finding every opportunity I can to get as much interview practice as possible. I want to thank everyone who is helping me to be as prepared as possible for this week that is to come.

Hemophilia Walk 2013

April 20th was the third annual Hemophilia Walk! I was the team leader for TEAM H.E.L.P. We raised a total of $3,045 and came in 5th place for the overall top fundraisers on the day of the walk. I had a blast at this event and it was fun for the kids especially, with blowups, face painters, bouncy houses and a dunk tank to name a few. This is a really easy way to get involved and help impact the hemophilia community. In order to come closer to finding a longer lasting treatment or even a cure will not be possible without the community's help. I want to say a special thanks to HPC. This is a pharmaceutical and home-help company and they were my main sponsor for this event. I strongly encourage everyone  to be a part of this event for the upcoming yearbecause knowing you can make a difference is something you can treasure forever.

Contestants Day!

Today was Contestants Day! It is a day that all contestants competing for Miss Oklahoma, and Miss Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen get together and show their talent and find out the last bit of details we need to know about the pageant. You get to meet new friends and see old friends you made last year. This is one of my friends, Summer Stolz, and she is Miss Green Country's Outstanding Teen 2013. I met her last year at the pageant, and I had a blast being her Secret Sister(an assigned gift giver)! I believe that this pageant system is about building relationships, and growing up to be the BEST young woman you can be. Being in this system you experience so many things that people my age would not normally do. I know that I learn and grow every day from being a part of this pageant system, and it has shaped me into the person I am today. I LOVE being a part of  MOOT. 

Hemophilia Walk 2013

Make sure you clear your calender for April 20th for the Hemophilia walk for the year of 2013! This is held in Oklahoma Ciry every year. This is my second time to be a Team Leader, and so far we have raised over $4,OOO. But I need your help to reach my goal of $6,000! All funds go to Hemophilia families in need and also the research to find cure. All you need to do is click on the tab "Join our Team!" and donate. Its really simple and will only take a few minutes. Your donations will greatly help impact the Oklahoma Hemophilia community.
Team H.E.L.P. page:
http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?EventID=106980&LangPref=en-CA&TeamID=355695

My Hero

My brother Kyle getting infused after a hip injury. Every time he gets hurt he has to do this. They are injecting Factor into his body, so his blood will clot and heal the injury. My brother is the one who inspired me to come up with my platform H.E.L.P.(Hemophilia Education Leadership Program), and so far I have raised over $4,000 for research and development at a  local and national level. And the funny thing is, I am terrified of needles. Thats why he is my hero.

Veteran's Day Event

This was such a great event hosted by one of the Broken Arrow sponsors. At this event we greeted and thanked veteran's for their service while they were treated to a free lunch at Applebee's. This is just one of the many opportunities that I have had as Miss Broken Arrow's Outstanding Teen and I look forward to sharing all of the opportunities that I have with the Miss Grand Lake's Outstanding Teen Pageant. Here are some pictures from that day.

Miss Grand Lake

First of all, I just want to say how beyond excited I am to have won Miss Grand Lake's Outstanding Teen and have the opportunity to go back to Miss Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen. Having this title will allow me to continue to have more opportunities that will allow me to spread the word of Hemophilia. I am looking forward to attending a health fair in September and a few more appearances that will inform people about my community. As this pageant year goes on I am excited that I gradually get to welcome teens to the MOOT family of 2013.

Thank You Sponsors! - Hemophilia Preferred Care

I want to give a special thank you to Hemophilia Preferred Care group for helping support me through salute page ads, sponsoring my team for the Oklahoma Hemophilia Walk 2012, and providing me with extremely valuable information to further the Hemophilia Education and Leadership Project. Because of you, I am helping to help educate students around the state on this disease, the risks, and how they can get involved to raise awareness for those who are suffering. 

Official Appearance at the School of the Arts

As this is my first year holding a teen title, I have been so excited to get to do official appearances. Recently, I was asked to speak at my former vocal coach's School of The Arts. I was honored to speak to two different groups on two separate nights. I talked to them about my platform Hemophilia Education and Leadership Program and the significance that the Miss Oklahoma's organization holds in my life. This was extremely special to me since I have always dreamed of being a part of this organization and now I am finally beginning to live my dream of competing at the state level. 

Hemophilia Walk and attending more pageants!

On the January 26, I met with the Oklahoma Hemophilia President and the Oklahoma Hemophilia Event Director. This meeting was to inform my family and I about the upcoming Hemophilia Run. This run is to raise money, not only for the Hemophiliacs and their families that live in the Oklahoma area, but also for the National Foundation for reasearch and development. I am now a new team leader for this run and I working to gather donations and runners to participate. Contact me for more information, or visit www.okhemophilia.org.

In January, I also the went to watch the Miss Route 66 and Miss Sooner State pageant. There I got to spend some time with my MOOT 2012 sisters. The girls did a Wonderful job! I also loved seeing Gentry Johnson up there as the emcee. I was her Oklahoma Star for Miss Oklahoma when she was competing and we had so much fun together. She was a great inspiration for me when I decided to start pursuing a pageant title in the Miss Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen System.

Glamour Gowns Fashion Show

In January, I was asked model for the Glamour Gowns and More Charity fashion show. I was so honored and excited to be apart of this fashion show along with many other contestants competing in the Miss Oklahoma and Miss Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen Organization.

 I have enjoyed growing my skills in modeling through holding the title of Miss Broken Arrow's Outstanding Teen 2012. This was my first time to be modeling on stage outside of pageants. They assigned me four dresses, I loved them all and was sad I couldnt keep every single one of them! :)

I had so much fun modeling for a good cause, Children's Miracle Network,  and spending time with some Miss Oklahoma friends. I would definetly do it again next year! 

Check out some photos from the event!