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.

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.

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.

Tulsa State Fair

One of my favorite times of the year is when the Tulsa State Fair comes to town. Now that I am a part of the Miss Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen family, I love even more the opportunity to go to the Miss Tulsa State Fair and Miss Tulsa State Fair's Outstanding Teen Pageant. This year I was able to see my sisterhood of Grand Lake titleholders. I also had the opportunity to make an appearance at the Re-Bath booth and signed many autographs. I met so many great people, I absolutely love the opportunities that I have been given by the MOOT system. 

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. 

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!