tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64783709843096814432024-02-20T02:40:12.873-08:00Second Chances!Kristen Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845227842569429831noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478370984309681443.post-32753962082583203502013-04-09T14:50:00.000-07:002013-04-10T13:31:24.252-07:002013 New Beginnings Scholarship<b style="background-color: white; color: #73665e; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #00cccc;">For the third consecutive year, we will be awarding the New Beginning Scholarship to a first generation college student graduating from Stuttgart High School! </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"> If one or both parents attended college but did not complete a degree, then you are still eligible for the scholarship. </span>This scholarship's purpose is to offer a unique opportunity to invest in the future of our students.</span><br />
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Once applications are completed, a non-biased committee will review each scholarship application and select the recipients before May. We will hand out one $500 scholarship to assist with college tuition in the first semester of freshman year.</div>
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The scholarship application is an online survey and can be accessed at the link below. The answers to your survey will be sent directly to my email and kept completely confidential.<span style="color: #73665e;"> </span><b style="color: #73665e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #00cccc;">The final day to complete the scholarship will be April 26, 2013.</span></b> The announcement of the scholarship recipients will be on May 3, 2013 at the Stuttgart High School Awards Ceremony. Please email me with any questions that you may have (k10glover@gmail.com). Good luck to all 2013 high school graduates!!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CJ39G8C"><span style="font-size: large;">Click here to take survey</span></a>Kristen Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845227842569429831noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478370984309681443.post-31066163005717947252012-12-22T20:25:00.001-08:002012-12-23T08:04:57.117-08:00Christmas Time!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Well… I finished my first semester of Pharmacy school! To be honest… it was a rough adjustment
back to school. However, with a
lot of hard work and many long study days… I pulled off a 3.6 GPA from my 19
hour semester! Now time to relax!!</div>
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I was excited to participate in the Christmas Celebrity
Karaoke Contest put on annually by The Buzz radio station!! All proceeds benefit The Youth Home,
which is a non-profit organization that assists emotionally troubled
adolescents and families become healthier contributing members of the
community. Celebrities like the
governor, TV news personalities, and athletes rocked the stage for this great
cause. I was one of three former
Miss Arkansas titleholders that participated, and I loved being a part of the
group!</div>
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Miss Arkansas 2010 Alyse Eady and I performed Gangnam style
with several girls from Channel 11 and Channel 7 news stations. Danny-Joe Crofford pulled the entire
performance together and was the best Psy you could imagine… until he pulled out
his microphone while emphatically taking of his jacket onstage. Thankfully… Dawn Scott from Channel 11 blasted through the back curtain to rap the final verse. It was a great performance… one that
will go down in history! You can
see it here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFFafynF_5M">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFFafynF_5M</a>
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Alyse, Danny-Joe, and me!</div>
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Christina Munoz, Janelle Lilley, Pam Baccam, Alyson Courtney, Dawn Scott, Lauren Scott, Katherina Yancey, Alyse Eady, me, and David Bazzel</div>
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South Arkansas and Miss Ouachita River pageants. I competed in Miss Ouachita River twice and have always
thought the directors do a great job with their preliminaries. I enjoyed seeing the contestants,
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Congratulations to the new Miss South Arkansas Claire Hodgson!</div>
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Sunday was a big day for Miss Arkansas 2012 Sloane
Roberts! We all gathered at the
Hot Springs Country Club for Sloane’s wardrobe preview before Miss America! I can’t even begin to explain how much
effort it takes to collect a full wardrobe for Miss America. However… I have confidence that Sloane
will take the stage by storm in her dresses! We were especially excited when Tony Bowls, designer of
Sloane’s evening gown, showed up at wardrobe preview! After all… he is an Arkansan. </div>
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Me and Tony Bowls!</div>
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Miss Arkansas 2008 Ashlen Batson Thomason and me!</div>
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I will be spending the next week in Stuttgart with my family
for the holidays! Then, I fly to
Dallas for one of my best friend Amy’s wedding. This is always the perfect time of the year to remember the
blessings God has given us through friends and family. However, God’s gift of salvation
through his son Jesus Christ is our greatest gift of all. We have lots to celebrate! </div>
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Merry Christmas from the Glover family to your family!</div>
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Lately, Pharmacy School has
demanded my attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I
have taken the time to do a little work with my platform and some of the
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<span style="color: black;">Several weeks ago, Paw Paw asked
me to be his date to a steak dinner at the Governor’s Mansion to benefit the
Arkansas Department of Correction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Before the event, he called to tell me that someone at his table
couldn’t make it for dinner and asked if Barrett wanted to come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I ended up having two dates to
dinner!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I enjoyed the evening and met
so many new people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the event
was over, the speaker reminded us not to speed on the way home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haha!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I was honored to speak at the Little Sisters, Big Sisters tea party in Arkadelphia!<span> </span>I was a Big Sister in the Big Brother, Big Sisters organization for two years and was tickled pink when several of the little sisters remembered me!<span> </span>We sipped on hot chocolate, and I spoke about inner beauty.<span> </span>I was particularly amused at some of the things the girls told me.<span> </span>One girl complimented my green eyes and described them as “the color of a Jolly Rancher”!<span> </span>Another girl remembered my etiquette lesson from last year when I spoke at their tea party.<span> </span>I laughingly commented, “That’s important stuff… you never know, you may eat dinner with the President one day!”<span> </span>She quickly responded with a question but first said, “Miss Obama… I mean Miss Arkansas… “<span> </span>Haha, she was already dreaming of that future dinner!</div>
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<span style="color: black;">Saturday was a big day in
Stuttgart!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My day began with
rehearsals for Queen Mallard, a title that I held in 2007.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I remain very proud to be a part of that
legacy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After rehearsals, I joined
students from the UAMS College of Pharmacy for a free health screening at
Mack’s Prairie Wings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because this
weekend was the opening of duck season, you can imagine the amount of traffic
in my hometown, the Rice and Duck Capital of the World!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I then joined the Queen Mallard
crew for dinner at the Stuttgart Country Club before the pageant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Miss Arkansas 2010 Alyse Eady was one
of the judges, and Miss Arkansas 2012 Sloane Roberts entertained us with some
fabulous tap dances, including her Miss America competition dance!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Miss Arkansas 1981 Micki Konecny
choreographed the opening number, and I was the emcee!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you can imagine, we had the best
time catching up!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, we
had to get a picture of the Miss Arkansas sisters when the pageant was over!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p>Miss Arkansas 1981 Micki Konency, Miss Arkansas 2012 Sloane Roberts, Miss Arkansas 2010 Alyse Eady and me!</o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I was elated to wear this red
dress from The Royal We in Conway!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I had almost forgotten how fun it is to dress up!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a full house and delayed the
pageant 15 minutes to allow the audience to get seated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We started a new tradition by awarding
Miss Arkansas with an RNT duck call.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was probably my favorite moment of the night when Sloane almost blew
into the wrong end of the duck call. Then, the audience cheered when she
finally made a sound! The pageant ran smoothly, and I was especially proud of
our outgoing queens for the dedication they have given to the pageant!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Junior Queen Mallard Robin Galloway and
Queen Mallard Samantha Spicer were excellent representatives for the Grand
Prairie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully, we have two
deserving girls to follow in their footsteps!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Congratulations to Queen Mallard LVII Ashley Hopson and
Junior Queen Mallard Maraye Tudor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They will participate in the Wings Over the Prairie Festival and World
Duck Calling Contests during the Thanksgiving Holidays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Flashback picture from 2008! I was giving up my crown as Queen Mallard and Ashley was crowned Junior Queen Mallard!</div>
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Proud of Ashley, our new Queen Mallard!</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p>Maraye Tudor, Junior Queen Mallard</o:p></span></div>
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I will not lie… I groaned when my alarm clock went off on
Saturday at 6 a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, after braiding
my hair and donning my pink attire, I was eager to meet friends downtown at Race
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Every year, I race in honor of my grandmother, a three-time breast cancer
survivor!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is the best example
that I know of a kind, strong spirit!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I admire her in many ways!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When I called Friday to tell her I was entering the Race for the Cure, her
response tickled me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was thrilled
and offered to pay my registration fee!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Haha, no… that was my donation in her honor!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Over 40,000 women participated in the 5K run/walk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Little Rock ranks as one of the top
five cities to support Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, raising $2 million
during last year’s event alone!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>More than 2,300 men lined the sidewalks to cheer and share support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was excited to see a very important
man amid the “Miles of Men,” Governor Mike Beebe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although, I must say, the governor was a little overshadowed
by the dancing firemen who were throwing out pink beads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It really is inspiring to see a
community come together for the hope of a cure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I also attended a Girl’s Night Out evening at my church,
Fellowship Bible Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
speaker was a former national titleholder, who spoke on our purpose as Godly
women.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I especially liked her
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A wife of noble
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diamonds more treasured?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Actually,
rubies are 300 times rarer than diamonds and can only be harvested in
Burma.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, most of the rubies
we find in jewelry stores are synthetic rubies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While this world places value on things like diamonds,
realize that God places value on things that are rarer and truer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strive to develop the biblical
qualities such as noble character, and you will live a countercultural life
that far outweighs the beauty and rarity of a diamond.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">I have been looking forward to emceeing the South Arkansas Angels Pageant in El Dorado for several weeks! The pageant allows special needs boys and girls of all ages to enter. Every participant receives a sash, crown, and title… such as “Miss Best Hugger” and “Miss Always Smiling” and “Mr. Most Handsome!” We had over 70 contestants, and a few people traveled from out of state to the pageant! We also had an army of volunteers backstage… helping with make-up and hair, rolling wheelchairs, and lining up the contestants. The pageant was a HUGE success! I have never seen bigger smiles or prouder winners!</span></div>
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This sweet lady opened the pageant with the most sincere prayer! :)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Also, I was asked to entertain the audience with a couple of dances. My first performance since Miss Arkansas was so much fun! The best part was the little boy on the front row who flirted with me during my dance. Upon returning to the microphone, I mentioned to the crowd that I might have found a new boyfriend. He appeared onstage as a contestant later that evening,and eventually, he asked me for a picture! Haha, he was precious!!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Finally, I just wanted share a verse that has given me great encouragement this week! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23</span></span>Kristen Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845227842569429831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478370984309681443.post-91932981470683353272012-10-11T06:50:00.001-07:002012-10-11T06:50:51.473-07:00Homecoming Week 2012!<br /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><tbody>
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It is no exaggeration that the whole weekend was Homecoming! I attended Homecoming festivities Thursday at Ouachita Baptist University, Friday at Stuttgart High School, and Saturday at Ouachita again! It was a great weekend to catch up with old friends and celebrate the places that mean so much to me!</div>
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My social club, Tri Chi, presented a great show with the theme of "circus!"</div>
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<br />There were many things that I had forgotten about a Stuttgart High School football game. For example, a group of fans blow duck calls to rally school spirit. Thankfully, I had not forgotten the band dances or cheers because cheerleading alumni were invited to join the current cheer squad on the sidelines! We actually had around 60 alumni participate in the event. It was lots of fun but pretty windy. I grabbed a few good pictures before the wind took over!<br /></div>
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Girls that I cheered with in Stuttgart High School!</div>
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Thursday and Saturday, I attended Tiger Tunes at my undergraduate university, Ouachita Baptist University! Tiger Tunes is a competition among the clubs to create the best 6-minute skit, complete with theme, lyrics, costumes, and choreography. I actually directed the Tri Chi Show in 2010 so I fully appreciate the effort that goes into the competition!! Tickets are always sold out for Thursday, Friday, and two shows on Saturday, with all proceeds going toward student scholarships… Typically around $80,000 is raised in one week!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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<br />I always brag about Ouachita because I truly believe it was the greatest four years of my life! The caring professors, quality education, and spiritual foundation helped develop so many aspects and priorities of my life. President Dr. Rex Horne always challenges students to be “difference makers.” His vision inspires students to develop an atmosphere of shared passions. If it weren’t for Ouachita, I simply wouldn’t understand the impact of service and purpose-driven life for the gospel. Thank God for Ouachita!<br /><br />Update on the pageant world! The Miss Arkansas Organization will be releasing a quarterly newspaper entitled “The Runway.” I want to share the update from our reigning Miss Arkansas Sloane Roberts. For the entire article, look for "The Runway" on Facebook. If you haven’t already, follow her on twitter and Facebook!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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<br />"The very next day, I was flying out to Orlando to cheer on my sister queen, Laura Leigh, at MAOT. I had a great time catching up with several state titleholders who were their teen titleholders, four of whom competed with me in 2008! All 52 of the contestants were so kind and beautiful. I can’t wait for Miss America to see them all again! But the highlight of my week was of course sitting in the audience watching Laura Leigh take that stage by storm! She really did knock it out of the park. Her dance was phenomenal. Her evening gown was stunning. And she rocked her cute fitness routine. When she won the talent preliminary, I felt like a proud mom. All of the state titleholders around me wouldn’t stop complimenting her poise and talent all week long! Needless to say, we all thought she had it, but I’m so thankful that I get to keep her as a sister queen all year and hopefully tap with her very soon! I’m so proud of how well she represented us and I have no doubt that she is going to be just as fabulous throughout the year. Coming back from Orlando, it was back to reality...or back to the gym with Ann Marie! I know she’s going to have me in tip top shape for Miss America. I don’t know what I would do without her! During these past several weeks, I’ve been so honored to have homecomings at my hometown, at the Chi Omega house and at the Pride of Arkansas Dance Studio. I am so thankful for all of the people that came to all three of my homecomings to support me. As I said earlier, this has been a crazy transition, but I honestly wouldn’t change anything about it. I’ve learned a lot about myself and had to lean on God several times already. The best part about this first little bit of my reign, is seeing how active God is in my life and how he’s opened so many doors for me that are filled with his blessings. I am so grateful. I love my job!" -Miss Arkansas 2012, Sloane Roberts</div>
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Kristen Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845227842569429831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478370984309681443.post-12614714493564509422012-10-02T10:58:00.002-07:002012-10-02T10:58:29.914-07:00Fight Against Cancer!
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Thursday night, I joined the A-team of Arkansas celebrities
for a fundraiser for American Cancer Society. We waited tables at Loca Luna and the Red Door while
encouraging the customers to give a donation. I saw a few familiar faces and met several new ones. It was really fun to catch up with my
media friends while raising awareness for a worthy cause! </div>
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Saturday morning, I put on my sneakers and prepared to run
my first 5K in Stuttgart! The race
was a benefit for Asher Ray, a young girl who is courageously fighting Ewing’s
sarcoma. When we all lined up at
the starting line, she and her mother joined us in a convertible and rode
behind the walkers! She was
smiling and waving, truly an inspiration to everyone involved! I finished the race in less than 30
minutes, a personal record! Now, I
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I am getting more and more involved with my church, Fellowship Church in West Little Rock. One of the ministries that I love about this church is MOxIE (Mentoring Others by Influence and Encouragement). I am excited to get involved with this ministry and wanted to remind you of the direct biblical responsibility we have in the church: </div>
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<span class="text Titus-2-3" id="en-NIV-29912">Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29912F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> or addicted to much wine,<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29912G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup>but to teach what is good.</span><span class="text Titus-2-4" id="en-NIV-29913"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;"> </sup>Then they can urge the younger women<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29913H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> to love their husbands and children,</span><span class="text Titus-2-5" id="en-NIV-29914"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;"> </sup>to be self-controlled<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29914I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> and pure, to be busy at home,<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29914J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands,<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29914K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> so that no one will malign the word of God.<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29914L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Titus-2-6" id="en-NIV-29915">Similarly, encourage the young men<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29915M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> to be self-controlled.</span><span class="text Titus-2-7" id="en-NIV-29916"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;"> </sup>In everything set them an example<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29916O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> by doing what is good.<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29916P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup>In your teaching show integrity, seriousness</span><span class="text Titus-2-8" id="en-NIV-29917"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;"> </sup>and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. Titus 2:3-8<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29917Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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I have taken a little hiatus from blogging due to Pharmacy School. Having six tests in three weeks has
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On Thursday, I attended a fundraiser with PawPaw at the
Governor’s Mansion for Paws in Prison.
It is a program that rescues dogs from euthanasia labs and allows
prisoners to train the dogs. Once
the dogs are trained, the dogs may be adopted into a loving home. However, the true victory is the morale
and behavior improvements that have been observed in the inmates. It truly is a win-win situation for
everyone! http://adc.arkansas.gov/PawsInPrison/Pages/default.aspx</div>
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Also this week, I tuned in to watch Miss Georgia 2011
Michaela Lackey give advice to Alana on “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo!” Alana became a reality TV star after
making her debut on Toddlers and Tiaras and now has her own show on TLC. Knowing Michaela personally, I was
nervous to see how her proper personality mixed with Alana’s unpredictable
mannerisms. As expected, Michaela
was truly graceful during her appearance.
I was very pleased to see
that the show didn’t twist the situation for dramatic effect! </div>
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I thought I would give you an update on what some former
state titleholders in my 2012 Miss America class are doing now! I did the best I could but couldn’t
mention everyone!</div>
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-8 girls are engaged:
Washington, Illinois, Alabama, DC, Maryland, Alaska, Kansas and Wyoming</div>
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York City. It will air in the
upcoming season.</div>
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Healthy and Fighting Obesity” and is always on the road filming
commercials. Maybe she will
release a book in the future?</div>
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is on dance pom at UofA, Miss Oklahoma is at OSU, etc.</div>
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and then I can devote more time to making a difference in the world! </div>
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I want to tell you about two events coming up this
week! The first is a fundraiser at
Loca Luna and Red Door on September 27 for American Cancer Society. It is a celebrity waiter/waitress event,
and you should check out the list of those involved!! </div>
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The second event is a Drug Take
Back Event sponsored by the UAMS College of Pharmacy. Arkansas is actually ranked first in prescription abuse
among teenagers. 71%
of 12-17 year olds who abuse prescription drugs were given them, bought them,
or stole them from friends or relatives. Make plans to be a part of the solution! Join us for the no-questions-asked Drug
Take Back Event in the UAMS hospital lobby from 10 a.m. -<span style="line-height: 14.1pt;">2 p.m. on Saturday!</span><span style="line-height: 14.1pt;"> </span><span style="line-height: 14.1pt;">www.artakeback.org</span><span style="line-height: 14.1pt;"> </span></div>
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Hello readers!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I hope you have had a great week… mine has been fabulous!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Saturday was so much fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I headed out with friends to tailgate at War Memorial
Stadium in Little Rock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
weather was perfect, and it is always fun to see who you bump into at a Razorback
game!</div>
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I didn’t stay for the football game because of a previous
commitment to emcee the Miss White County Fair Pageant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the way to Searcy, I drove through Jacksonville
and got to watch from the interstate probably 10 minutes of the air show at the
Little Rock Air Force Base.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
so cool!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once I made it to Searcy,
I was happy to see many familiar faces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In fact, Pam Walker had previously invited me to speak at a
father/daughter Valentine Banquet and thought of me when they needed an
emcee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was happy to help!</div>
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The Jr. Miss and Miss White County Pageant had a total of 25
contestants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a great turn
out, and the audience packed the auditorium in their support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pageant went by quickly until <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria;">I got a signal to stall for about 10
minutes when </span>it was time to audit the scores. Although not unexpected,
that was no easy task.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I
decided to talk about my pageant journey, including all of the failures and
successes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I talked about the
lessons of persistence before winning Miss Arkansas and the disappointment that
came with my Miss America finish. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was honored to receive very warm applause and a number of
comments about my stories after the pageant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was especially touched by the people who had heard me
speak before Saturday and remembered specific stories I<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>previously had shared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is why I always enjoy the opportunities
for public speaking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Congratulations to the winners!</div>
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Jr. Miss White County Alexis Ann Toney</div>
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Miss White County Emily Campbell </div>
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I just started a new book, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Don’t Waste Your Life</i> by John Piper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a weighty theological book about living life with
great purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just to pique your
interest and challenge your thoughts, I want to share an excerpt from his book:</div>
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“God created us to live with a single passion:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to joyfully display his supreme
excellence in all of the spheres of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The wasted life is the life without this passion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God calls us to pray and think and
dream and plan and work not to be made much of, but to make much of him in
every part of our lives.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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This Wednesday, I headed to Park Hill Baptist Church to speak to the youth group! Now that I make approximately one speaking or charity appearance a week, I really cherish the opportunity more than ever! I was particularly excited to talk to teenagers and remind them of the influence they have among their peers. I shared several stories based on my platform of “Second Chances through Mentoring” and stressed that you don’t have to be “qualified” or “famous” to make a difference. You just have to be willing to give your care and time to encourage others.</div>
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Laura Leigh read the opening verse for me! </div>
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<span>I tried something new while speaking to the teens. I gave them a twitter challenge and asked them to tweet quotes from my speech that grabbed their attention. It was very insightful to see what they grasped from my message, and I happily retweeted them! Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen 2012 Laura Leigh Turner (and 2</span><span style="vertical-align: super;">nd</span><span> Runner up to MAOT) was in the audience and tweeted:</span></div>
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<span>“Even though the moment may be painful, it is in that moment that we realize that God’s plan is so much greater than ours!</span><span> -@MissAR2011</span><span>” </span></div>
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In pageant land, Hoopeston, Illinois, hosted the Miss National Sweetheart Pageant, where a runner-up representative from each state is sent to compete on the national level. Arkansas has a strong reputation at this pageant, especially since Simone Mullinax won the title last year as our state's sweetheart. This year, third-runner up Rosalyn Taylor represented the natural state. Rosalyn has always impressed me with her drive, baton-twirling, rock-hard abs, and confidence! Even though she was not announced to the top 10 at National Sweetheart, I am so proud of her! I know she represented Arkansas strongly and must have ranked #11 in scores! </div>
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Tuesday, I was excited to join a fundraiser for the American
Cancer Society at Larry’s Pizza in Bryant!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was a part of the celebrity crew that served pizza and
refilled drinks in return for donations to American Cancer Society!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several of the celebrities included Steve
“Wildman” Wilson, <span style="color: #262626; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Grande"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Roger Scott from The Buzz Radio Station,
Jennifer Stafford-Hines from KSSN Radio, Shane Broadway from the Arkansas
Department of Higher Education, Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs, and more local
business and school leaders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wildman
and Roger were constantly battling over who raised the most donations, and
Wildman would blow a duck call every time he was handed cash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wildman was tickled to hear that I was
Queen Mallard in 2008, a beloved title in the duck hunting metropolis of Stuttgart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, he began introducing me as
Queen Mallard instead of Miss Arkansas!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="color: #262626; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Grande"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We raised $6,319!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But let me tell you… we worked hard for those
donations!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carrying around large
pizzas for three hours was exhausting!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Towards the end of the night, I accidentally dropped a slice of Meat
Lovers pizza on a small boy in a high chair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was so embarrassed and tried to comb the pepperonis and
beef out of his hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully,
his parents joked and said, “Even with pepperoni in his hair, he is probably
cleaner now than he usually is!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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for American Cancer Society on September 27 at the Loca Luna and Red Door
Restaurants in Little Rock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hope
to see you there… and I promise to practice on my waitressing skills before
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626;">This week ended with my birthday! My family spent the weekend on Lake Hamilton and it was so nice.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626;"><span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626;">Thank you to all of my friends and family for making it a very special day!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626;"><span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626;">Now… back to studying!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626;"><span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626;">I have my first two tests this week.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626;"><span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626;">Ah!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626;"><span> </span></span></div>
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My family took a sunset boat ride on Lake Hamilton!</div>
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day learning about biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, pharmaceutics, and
pharmacy calculations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really
enjoy it and continue to make new friends every day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Starting pharmacy school has given me an even greater
appreciation for the education I received at <a href="http://www.obu.edu/">Ouachita Baptist University</a>!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so thankful for the professors who
intentionally guided me, challenged me, and effectively communicated the
material so I could be ready for success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a high school student, I didn’t realize the
importance of choosing the right college.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thankfully, I couldn’t have found a better university!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want to pursue a career in the
medical field within a Christian environment, Ouachita Baptist University will
prepare you with valuable academic skills!</div>
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Tuesday, I returned to my old stomping grounds…
Stuttgart!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was invited to speak
at the YES (Youth Empowered to Succeed) Banquet for Arkansas and Prairie counties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beth Prine has
spearheaded this effort for 13 years while fighting for public grants and
private donations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I admire Mrs.
Beth for taking so much interest in my generation and persevering when it seems
impossible!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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After my favorite meal of poppy seed chicken, I took the
podium for my first public speaking appearance since giving up my crown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I truly have missed it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was so easy to share my passion for
smart choices that will empower our youth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mrs. Beth specifically asked me to speak on my commitment to
abstinence until marriage and my promise ring from my dad!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ended the talk by reminding everyone
that once we respect ourselves, others will begin to respect us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once we gain respect, we have opened
wide the door of influence!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t
underestimate the power of influence!</div>
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On Saturday, we headed to the lake to celebrate my birthday
a week early!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several of my
friends joined us for lunch and a boat ride.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was so relaxing and fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am determined to do well in pharmacy school without
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In the pageant world, Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen Laura Leigh Turner competed in the Miss America Outstanding Teen Pageant in Orlando! After Laura Leigh swept every category on the state level, we thought that she would do well at the national level… but you just never know with national pageants! You can’t assume anything! Needless to say, I was ecstatic to hear Laura Leigh announced as preliminary talent award winner on Wednesday night after she tap danced in a red jacket and white glove to a Michael Jackson song! Then, on Saturday night she was the last one called to the top 12, top 10, and top 8. When the announcement came, Laura Leigh was announced 2<sup>nd</sup>-Runner-Up to the new Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Rachel Wyatt from South Carolina! Congratulations!! </div>
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Coincidentally, our current Miss Arkansas Sloane Roberts competed in the Miss
America Outstanding Teen Pageant in 2008, won a preliminary talent award, and
placed 2<sup>nd</sup>-Runner-Up to Miss South Carolina!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sloane was in Orlando this week for the
Miss America Orientation, where she met all of the contestants competing for
the crown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t wait to hear
about her week!<br />
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I started orientation for the UAMS College of Pharmacy on Monday. This consisted of meeting my classmates, learning the rules, registering, and getting ready for the official white coat ceremony! Classes began on Thursday, and I really enjoyed them! The chemistry came back to me quickly, although I am going to have to study quite a bit to keep up with the volume of material! </div>
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Riding the bus early Monday morning, I met my first Pharmacy
School friend when Miyako recognized me as Miss Arkansas 2011!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another student mentioned, “I heard that Miss Arkansas would
start Pharmacy school this year so I Googled you.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haha!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am
excited about getting to know my classmates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since there are only 120 students in our program, we have
all of our classes together and will get to build a lasting network over the
next four years!</div>
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Thursday and Friday, I was eager to attend the afternoon
sessions of the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fellowship Church of Little Rock streamed
the conference from Chicago to encourage churches and businesses to lead more
effectively.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I scribbled lots of
notes while listening to the last speaker, Craig Groeschel, who is the Founder
and Head Pastor of LifeChurch.tv in Oklahoma.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is known for innovative ministry and for creating the
YouVersion Bible App.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ironically,
I have been using this App on my cell phone since February to read through the Bible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thursday, I completed reading the
first half!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Guess what Craig spoke about… MENTORING!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He challenged us to “bridge the gap”
and explained the current issue separating the generations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He thinks that my generation
(Generation Y or Generation Millennia) is perceived negatively.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I researched on Google what words
people use to describe us and created a word cloud with the results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The more frequent words appear larger
in the word cloud, which presents a comprehensive overview.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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It is my goal to improve these perceptions!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After traveling the state advocating
for my generation during the last year, I will continue to speak up. I believe it
is possible to reverse those adverse opinions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, a negative, lazy image sometimes accompanies
our avid use of technology and social media.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, we can use those tools to our advantage as we
promote our passions, stay informed, and creatively change the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we develop necessary
skills, we need to learn how our cause-driven energy can generate change for a
better society.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">We are the generation that we have been
waiting for. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We just need to
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gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next
generation, your might to all who are to come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Psalm 71:18<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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thrilled to have so many friends and family present!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the ceremony, my sister-in-law, Brooke, who graduated
from UAMS Pharmacy School, joined me for a photo that will appear in the Alumni
Magazine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, we headed to NYPD
Pizza for dinner and Loganberry for a frozen yogurt dessert!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a great night!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of White Hall and radio personality, recruited Liz Massey to help him co-emcee
the Miss White Hall Pageant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
also contacted Miss Arkansas 2009 Sarah Slocum Collins, KATV reporter Katherina
Yancy, and me to judge the pageant!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Danny-Joe and Liz as the co-hosts!</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">I learned several things about judging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First of all, it is very difficult!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After submitting scores, I sometimes was
surprised at the outcome… When scores are all tallied, one judge’s scores don’t
influence the results as much as you might think!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although I don’t remember many specific details of what the
girls said in interview, I do recall how they made me feel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, there were girls who made
me feel very comfortable or eager to hear what they were saying, while others
made me feel nervous or less enthusiastic about their vague responses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After my experience from the “other
side of the table,” I would like to emphasize to contestants that it is most
important to connect with the judges during interview so they respond warmly
when they see you onstage!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It truly
was an eye-opening experience! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Kristen Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845227842569429831noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478370984309681443.post-59051920416513177952012-08-06T20:06:00.001-07:002012-08-06T20:06:37.671-07:00Baby Birthday and Body Building!<br />
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I don’t think I will ever write another blog about more
opposite topics… but welcome to my life!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>On Saturday, I attended my niece’s first birthday party and emceed my
first State Championship of Body Building! It was so much fun!</div>
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Leading up to Saturday, I spent a lot of time catching up
with friends, reading books, getting a haircut, and of course… keeping up with
the Olympics!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, I met my
three college roommates on Tuesday for a movie and dinner!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we headed back to Whitney’s house
for an Olympic watch/slumber party!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was so much fun, and I am so thankful for their friendships!</div>
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Saturday was a big day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My beautiful niece, Addison, celebrated her first birthday
with 50 people, including lots of babies!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe she is the BEST dressed one-year-old.<span> </span>For her party, she was wearing an owl monogrammed t-shirt and an adorable colorful tutu!<span> </span>But her bloomers…!!<span> </span>They were just precious!<span> </span></div>
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I really regret not taking more pictures of the party decorations
because my sister-in-law went all out with the “owl” theme!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My brother, Mark, grilled hamburgers
and hot dogs, and of course my grandmother brought a birthday cake!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has not missed making a birthday
cake for a family member that I can remember… EVER!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When it was time for the cake, we had to take off the tutu and fancy clothes!<span> </span>She had her own blue owl-shaped “smash cake”.<span> </span>A little hesitant at first, she didn’t hold back once she tasted the icing!<span> </span></div>
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Addison needed a little help blowing out the candles!</div>
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Then, it was time to open the presents!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Addison got lots of toys, books, clothes, and outdoor toys!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also received two tickets to the zoo
and a bag of animal crackers… her favorite present of all!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mom and Dad gave her a shopping cart
full of groceries, which excited the one-year-old on the verge of walking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I gave her a toy cell phone. I may not
be a positive influence on my niece...<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Haha!</div>
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<o:p> Addison's mom, aunts, and cousins... girls rule this family!</o:p></div>
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After the birthday party, I headed home to change into my
black leather dress!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several weeks
ago, Sandie Kight called to ask if I would emcee the Arkansas State Body
Building Championships since the scheduled emcee had to cancel. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sandie co-owns Fine Lines Training with
my Miss America personal trainer, Ann Marie Gibbs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both ladies have held state titles in Women’s Figure and
Physique, and Sandie now helps to expedite the state competitions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew very little about the
competition, but they promised I would have an emcee notebook from which to
read!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After selecting my leather
dress, I felt ready for the challenge!</div>
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The state competition was held in Robinson Auditorium with
approximately 500 people attending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>More than 90 male and female contestants competed in Bikini, Figure,
Physique, and Body Building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
contestants ranged in age from 16-60, and the 60-year-old man was clearly
popular with the crowd!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Onstage in
my silver heels during most of the four-hour competition, I had an occasional opportunity
to relax backstage. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Contestants
doing push-ups created an obstacle course to the water fountain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a really new world to me!</div>
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Competing in a fitness competition requires an incredible
amount of self-discipline!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of
the athletes prepare for years, with constant attention to workout and
diet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, they prepare a 90
second posing routine to music of their choice… and, as you can imagine, “I’m
Sexy and I Know It” was a popular song!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Haha!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are nine judges
who score the competitors. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got
tickled when I saw them passing around a pizza box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mentioned to Sandie how cruel it was for the judges to eat
pizza in front of competitors who have been on strict diets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Laughing, she confided that the
contestants had pizza in their dressing room and were chowing down after their
onstage appearances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haha … reminds
me of Miss America!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The announcement of the overall body builder winner was
intense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had observed the
judging trends and decided that it would come down to the back-flipping Gareeno
or the crowd favorite, Brett.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally,
I announced the judges’ decision, “The Arkansas State Champion of Body
Building… Brett Cotter!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had an
emotional moment during the announcement and doubled over with a few tears, but
I mustered the courage to ask for a photo afterward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew my blog followers would want to see a picture!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of the division winners will be
invited to the National Olympia Competition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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With the excitement of the weekend behind me, I am now
transitioning to school mode!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Orientation for Pharmacy School begins on Monday; classes start
Wednesday!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My white coat ceremony
will be on Friday, and I have a few special events coming up as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am SO excited about my life right
now!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know God has big plans for
this pageant girl/science nerd, and I will trust His guidance!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Show me your ways, LORD,</span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">teach me your paths.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">for you are God my Savior,</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">It has been two weeks since I
passed on my Miss Arkansas crown.
I have made the most of these two weeks by sleeping, reading, painting,
watching movies, hanging out with friends, babysitting my niece, swimming,
organizing my closet, writing thank you notes, cheering on Team USA, and RELAXING!
After a stressful and extremely busy pageant week, I have been very
thankful for this downtime!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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My painting! I have been asked to enter it in my hometown arts contest, haha! ;)</div>
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Olympics opening ceremony celebration!</div>
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<span style="color: black;">I was given several warnings about
post-pageant life. My grandfather
even took me out to lunch last week to make sure I was adjusting well. He remembers the times when he stepped
down from a public office and moved out of the “spotlight” or “influence” of
his title. I appreciate his care
because he probably understands how I feel more than anyone besides a former
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<span style="color: black;">But it hasn’t be that bad! There are many reasons the transition
hasn’t been so difficult:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">-I will
forever relish the memories and blessings of my year as Miss Arkansas! I am honored to always be a member of the Miss
Arkansas sisterhood!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">-I have talked
with the new Miss Arkansas Sloane Roberts several times and hope to be an
encouragement to her throughout the year.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">-I have
several public speaking appearances scheduled for the upcoming year. I get to continue doing what I love and
promoting my platform!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">-I
consider the biggest blessing of this year to be the relationships I made
through the Miss Arkansas Organization!
The friendships will last forever.
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<span style="color: black;">So to all of my faithful blog
followers, I hope you continue reading!
I start Pharmacy School at the University of Arkansas for Medical
Sciences in one week and will soon be blogging about my white coat
ceremony!!! It will be a challenge
to get back to studying day and night, but I am looking forward to the challenge! However, I don’t plan to forget the
lessons I learned this year as Miss Arkansas. I want to apply the nonprofit skills, management and
marketing skills, public speaking skills, and passion for my platform to my
next phase of life. I hope you
will join me in the journey! This
pageant girl will soon transform into a science nerd… <o:p></o:p></span></div>Kristen Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845227842569429831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478370984309681443.post-49599545501547135792012-07-24T18:07:00.000-07:002012-07-24T18:07:44.792-07:00Congrats to all of the Contestants!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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I made several comments throughout the week of Miss Arkansas
that we had so many quality contestants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Just to prove what I said, here are some additional thoughts about each
of them!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Congratulations on a
great week!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hope to see you compete
again next year or begin to volunteer in the organization!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Miss Apple Blossom Molly Jones -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Miss Congeniality!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Molly is the most genuine, tender-hearted young woman with small-town
values.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I totally agreed with her
winning Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Also, congratulations on that alpha swimsuit award!”</div>
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Miss Arkansas River Kathryn Holcomb - I have never seen a
bad side to Kathryn!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has
competed for three years and performed with class and grace each time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since this was her last year of
eligibility, best of luck to Kathryn and her fiancé!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I feel honored to have known you through this organization!”</div>
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Miss Arkansas State University Chelsea Treadway - I met
Chelsea for the first time at the Miss ASU pageant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I quickly realized how loved she is by observing the
overwhelming number of friends who were there to congratulate her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ASU should be proud of their amiable
and respectable representative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Great
performance at the Miss Arkansas Pageant!”</div>
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Miss Arkansas Tech University Claire Hodgson - It didn’t
take me long to notice that this gorgeous freshman girl from ATU has loads of
potential!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t be prouder
of Claire for winning the overall alpha interview award!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With Claire’s personality and beauty, I
want her to return to the Miss Arkansas stage!</div>
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Miss Arkansas Valley Mackenzie Bryant - Mackenzie has a good
reputation from her year of hard work as Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen
2010.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has a lot to offer to the
Miss Arkansas Organization, including a warm smile and dedication to
excellence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Proud of you,
Mackenzie!!”</div>
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Miss Batesville Norma Lopez - I can’t help but smile when I
see Norma.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She attended Te amo mi
amiga many preliminaries this year and always encouraged me and the other
contestants competing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talk about
a girl with golden character! “Te amo mi amiga!”</div>
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Miss Central Arkansas Erin Larsen- Erin is one of the most
outgoing girls in the pageant!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
spent lots of time with us in the suite and always made me laugh!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the greatest memories I have of
Erin was when I saw her powerfully sing “My Redeemer Lives” at Relay for
Life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She touched so many survivors
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Miss Conway Caitlyn Cook - I have known Caitlyn for several
years but really connected with her this year at Miss Arkansas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is a very genuine and compassionate
young woman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh, and she is a most
impressive opera singer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Continue
to let that light shine, Caitlin!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Miss Cotton Belle Mollie Parker - Mollie invited me to the
fundraiser for her platform in Jonesboro.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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community support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her onstage
competition was phenomenal… she had to have been second for every alpha
award!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Miss Crowley’s Ridge Ashley Gage - I watched Ashley compete
in several preliminaries this year, gaining confidence and experience each time!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is one of the most beautiful girls,
and her heart is even more beautiful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Miss Diamond Lakes Abby Turner - Abby has many
strengths:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>planning, blogging,
video documentaries, and making others feel included.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also has a very strong sense of determination and has
worked very hard to promote her platform.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was very proud of Abby for making the top 10 and being recognized for
Service Above Self!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Miss Frisco Springs Simone Mullinax - I can confidently say
that Simone is gorgeous, talented, well-rounded and very deserving of the
national title of Miss Sweetheart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean it when I say that
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Miss Greater Camden Sarah Sutton - When I saw Sarah in her
evening gown, I couldn’t take my eyes off of her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has the same attractiveness off-stage, and I think it
generates from her kind heart and easy personality!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sarah’s sister competed in Miss Arkansas, and I am SO glad
that she encouraged Sarah to compete so we could become friends!</div>
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Miss Greater Hot Springs Samantha Hudon - Samantha had a
fabulous week!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had worked very
hard to make it to Miss Arkansas, and I was tickled to see her recognized for
alpha swimsuit and evening gown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Hot Springs community cheered loudly for their outgoing, beautiful, and
fun-loving representative!</div>
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Miss Greater Jacksonville Maegan Inzer - Maegan is the kind
of girl I want to represent the Miss Arkansas Organization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is humble and responsible. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After placing in the top 5 during her
last year of eligibility, I hope that she remains involved with the
organization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can really use
girls of character to mentor the next generation of contestants!</div>
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Miss Greater Jonesboro Bethany Bell - I have never met
anyone more articulate or wise for her young age.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, she plays the piano like nobody’s business!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope she continues to compete for
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Miss Greater Little Rock Bethany Whitfield - I attended
college with Bethany and can honestly say that she was the most respected and
admired person on campus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
doesn’t take long to fall in love with Bethany. Maybe it’s her strong voice,
compassion, humility, or how comfortable she is with just being Bethany.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so proud of Bethany!</div>
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Miss Henderson State University Miranda Johnson - My first
impression of Miranda was formed when we shared an appearance in
Arkadelphia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was so grounded,
dependable, beautiful, and likeable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I wasn’t the only one who felt that way because so many young girls
recognized her from the local cheer studio and covered her with hugs!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really like Miranda!</div>
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Miss Johnson County Alisha Sears - Alisha won the annual
Peach Festival Pageant, which is a huge honor in Clarksville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She deservingly represented Clarksville
on the Miss Arkansas stage with a strong voice and entertaining performance!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Congrats on a great week!”</div>
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Miss Lake Dardanelle Chelsy Jones - Chelsy worked very hard
to compete in the Miss Arkansas pageant, and I cheered for her every time she
took the stage!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She made many
friends backstage and supported the other contestants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I admire her inner beauty and hope we
remain long-time friends!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Miss Lakes of the Northwest Rebecca Wheeley -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am thankful for girls like Rebecca who
wear the crown with dignity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
performed in the Miss Arkansas Court of Honor and competed for several
years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is a dedicated,
passionate young woman who I hope will stick around and volunteer in this
organization now that she aged out!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Miss Lights of the Delta Somer Allen - Somer is probably the
biggest witness for Christ that I know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I admire her trust in the Lord and her desire to love those around
her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also believe she is one of
the best public speakers in the pageant… She has such a genuine quality about
her!</div>
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Miss Madison County Kayla Williams - I crowned Kayla as the
first Miss Madison County!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is
a quiet girl with a sincere heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Even though she was one of the youngest girls in the pageant, she did an
amazing job all week!</div>
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Miss Magnolia Sarah Liz Carter - Talk about a beauty with a
brain!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sarah Liz is very dedicated
to school, family, and friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She has so much potential, and I believe she can develop those qualities
as she competes in the Miss Arkansas Organization!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Hope to see you next year at Miss Arkansas, and bring your
hometown of Norphlet with you again!”</div>
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Miss Metro Candace Carr - I met Candace last year when she
competed in Miss Arkansas for the first time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Candace has the perfect mix of confidence and ease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe it is those big, blue eyes or her
onstage presence. but I think she is striking! </div>
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Miss North Central Arkansas Hannah Billingsley - I crowned
Hannah as Miss Cotton Belle 2011 and have liked her ever since!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is an absolute blonde bombshell,
and her eyes literally sparkle onstage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Miss Northeast Arkansas Mason Magouyrk - I attended the pageant when Mason won, which was followed by the annual Lights of the Delta hayride. I remember trying to keep warm, visiting Santa, and enjoying hot chocolate with Mason in that new crown! I was so proud of
Mason’s performance this year as a newcomer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had to have been second in alpha swimsuit, and I was proud
of her entire onstage performance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Miss Northwest Arkansas Sarah Gafvert - My first impression
of Sarah was, “I have never seen anyone as tall or as beautiful!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The more I got to know Sarah during the
pageant week, the more I was impressed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She is very smart and mature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Miss Ouachita Baptist University MaryLacey Thomson -
MaryLacey also received a newcomer award and represented my alma mater strongly
by making the top 15!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She won me
over when she turned around in that stunning emerald green dress and sang her
talent song effortlessly!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Miss Ouachita River Rosalyn Taylor - Watch out for
Rosalyn!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though she aged out
of the Miss Arkansas Pageant, I expect great things from this strong, driven
young woman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After serving as the
captain of the U of A majorettes, she was comfortable walking around the hotel
in a sports bra, and her muscle definition was incredible!</div>
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Miss Ozark Highlands Abby Lindsey - Abby was probably my
biggest comic relief all week!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
also intentionally encouraged me and made the week fun for everyone
around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was also proud of her
alpha talent award and Service Above Self acknowledgement!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“You have every reason to smile!”</div>
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Miss Petit Jean Valley Makenzie Moore -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you missed Makenzie’s ballet en
pointe, then you missed one of the BEST moments of the pageant!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Makenzie has an incredible work ethic
and has gone above and beyond to promote her platform and Children’s Miracle
Network.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wow!</div>
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Miss Pulaski Dalia Garrison - Dalia was my roommate in 2010
at the Miss Arkansas Pageant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
is incredibly responsible and a very trustworthy friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though people recognize Dalia as a
talented clogger, most people don’t realize that she choreographs her own dance
numbers (and she often changes the choreography as she perfoms).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>True talent.</div>
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Miss South Arkansas Lauren Howell - All week, Lauren was
flawless:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>gown, talent, and swimsuit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year, Lauren started her own dance
studio and has many natural artistic abilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She finished in the top 15 this year, but I predict she will
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Miss South Central Arkansas Jillian Bridges -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jill is one of those petite girls with
a grand voice!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She sang Beyonce’s
“If I Were a Boy” with attitude, and the other contestants nicknamed her
“Jill-once”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haha!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After making a
strong presence in the Outstanding Teen system, I was tickled to see Jill
compete on the Miss Arkansas stage!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Miss Southeast Arkansas Mary Ellen Hunthrop - I still hear
people talking about how beautiful Mary Ellen was in that eggplant long-sleeve evening
gown!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mary Ellen worked so hard to
make it to Miss Arkansas, and I was just as excited as she was when her name
was called for alpha evening gown!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Miss Southern Arkansas University Kristen Lambert -
University pageants are the most fun, and Kristen’s crowning was no
different!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She always participated
and volunteered for the Miss Arkansas Organization whenever possible, making
her an outstanding representative for her university!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Well done!”</div>
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Miss Spirit of Arkansas Amber Gross - Amber spent the spring
semester in New York and postponed nursing school so she could compete in Miss
Arkansas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is the epitome of a
“big dreamer” and works hard to achieve those dreams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was especially impressed with how she gracefully handled a
costume malfunction during talent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Miss Sweetheart of Arkansas Brooke Ault - Brooke sang “Maybe
This Time” for talent, and she was right!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She captured the Coleman Dairy Overall Talent Award and was the only
newcomer announced to the top 10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Arkansas is itching to have that voice and fresh energy back onstage
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Miss Texarkana Lauren Price - I was instantly drawn to
Lauren’s sweet spirit when we met at a preliminary pageant this year. Lauren’s
headshot was one of my favorites, and I believe she is just as beautiful on the
inside!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Congratulations on your
recent engagement!”</div>
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Miss Three Rivers Courtney Welsh - Another blonde
bombshell!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Courtney competed in
teen last year but amazed the Miss Arkansas judges this year with her swimsuit
figure!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Congrats on alpha
swimsuit and a successful pageant week as a newcomer!”</div>
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Miss University of Arkansas Tracy Neal - Tracy is one of
those girls I love more and more each time we talk!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a top 10 finish, she is very consistent in every phase
of competition and has the self-motivation to succeed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She teaches dance in Fayetteville, and
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Miss University of Arkansas Fort Smith Savannah Valentine -
I knew Savannah was going to win her preliminary pageant when she walked across
the stage with confidence and joy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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to promote the Miss Arkansas Organization!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am impressed!</div>
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Miss University of Central Arkansas Morgan Holt - No doubt…
Morgan is gorgeous!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When she
handled one of the most difficult onstage questions and started her jazz dance
with an aerial, she earned her spot as 1<sup>st</sup> Runner Up!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I like most about Morgan is that
she competes with herself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
truly wishes the best for others and pushes herself to perform well!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Very admirable!”</div>
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Miss Western Arkansas Alex Farmer -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alex landed a picture on the front page
of the Hot Springs Sentinel newspaper after her shocking speed-painting for
talent!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would have LOVED to see
it again along with that rock-star dress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Miss White River Helen Wisner - Helen has everything it
takes to be a famous model!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her
body is flawless and her beauty is so natural!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only did she make the top 15 and win swimsuit
preliminary, but she is probably one of the most gracious girls competing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am thankful to have met Helen!</div>
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Miss Arkansas 2012 Sloane Roberts - I don’t think anyone in
the state of Arkansas doubted that Sloane would one day be Miss Arkansas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, she did surprise many when she
captured the crown at the young age of 19.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sloane’s greatest strengths are her determination and
drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She pushes herself to be
the best, and I predict she will be one of the best Miss Arkansas
titleholders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also has a
natural ability to win over people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For example, the entire town of Rison came to Hot Springs to cheer her
on at the Miss Arkansas Pageant. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
is extremely talented (2011 Coleman Dairy Overall Talent Winner) and will
definitely leave her mark on the state of Arkansas!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I fully support and congratulate Sloane as our Miss
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the verge of getting emotional.
The end of my year was becoming a reality. I just wanted the next Miss Arkansas to LOVE her job since I
knew what expectations, difficulties, and joys come with the title of Miss
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11. After a little breakfast, I
headed to rehearsals to prepare for the final night of competition. It took quite some time to organize all
of the dresses I had backstage that I had worn during the week. There were
probably 40 dresses from 9 different dress sponsors. Thankfully, I had my own dressing room to store all of those dresses! We also spent a while discussing the
differences in script for the finals.
In order for me to survive the week of Miss Arkansas, many details demanded
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mid-morning, I met with the 69 princesses and 1 prince to
practice our “Single Ladies” production number for Saturday night. That number
required a lot of preparation and leadership, but I hadn't anticipated the
rewards I would receive from working with those princesses! They absolutely loved the dance and
considered it the greatest thing in the world to perform with Miss
Arkansas! They constantly showered
me with compliments and crowded me with hugs! When practice was over, one of the little girls gave me a
pink silly band bracelet in the shape of a crown! I have not taken the bracelet off yet! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> Around noon, the contestants and I
headed to the Hot Springs Mall for an autograph party. I signed autographs and took pictures
for an hour, while my parents were a little teary-eyed in the back. Fully aware that was my last
“appearance” as Miss Arkansas, they realized they will miss it as much as I
will. Thankfully, I was too busy
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and make-up appointments. Robin
and I attended a reception before the pageant for Miss Arkansas board members
and former Miss Arkansas titleholders.
My parents were also in attendance, and I couldn’t help but cry when I
saw them! Thankfully, Miss
Arkansas 1994 Beth Anne Rankin was there to encourage me! She talked about how my work with my
platform and public speaking could continue indefinitely. She also reminded me that every former
in the room could relate to my experiences as Miss Arkansas more than anyone
else! I was so thankful to be
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driving through downtown Hot Springs, and the tour guide started singing,
“There she is…” We started laughing, and Miss Arkansas 1998 Erin Wheatley
Parker turned to say, “Soak in every last moment.” It was very appropriate advice! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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performed during the pre-show in memory of Buddy Coleman. Those performing included Beth Anne
Rankin, who won the award twice with a piano performance to “Battle Hymn of the
Republic”. Erin Wheatley Parker
performed her vocal and tap dance to “I Got Rhythm.” Evangeline Parker and Holly Ruth Gale also gave vocal
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again. I had only a few more
precious hours as Miss Arkansas. I
bit my lip and started walking toward the stage when I heard all of the
princesses excitedly greeting me, “Miss Arkansas, Miss Arkansas!” They were all so complimentary and
thrilled to see me! I found Renee
Fronabarger rather quickly and just let the tears roll. She helped me pull it all together, and
I made it through the whole night without any more tears (or at least until my
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Ouachita River Rosalyn Taylor, Miss Sweetheart of Arkansas Brooke Ault, Miss
University of Arkansas Tracy Neal, Miss Frisco Springs Simone Mullinax, Miss
Heart of the Ozarks Sloane Roberts, Miss Diamond Lakes Abby Turner, Miss
Greater Little Rock Bethany Whitfield, Miss University of Central Arkansas
Morgan Holt, Miss Greater Jacksonville Maegan Inzer, and Miss Lights of the
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awards: Volunteer of the Year and Woman of the Year. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I am so proud of the scholarships that the Miss Arkansas
Organization and Foundation gave to the contestants. We handed out over $88,000 in cash scholarships and even
more in-kind sponsorships! Miss
Arkansas received a $20,000 scholarship thanks to the Ted and Shannon Skokos
Foundation. It is the largest prize package for a state titleholder in the Miss
America Organization. Special for
the 75<sup>th</sup> Anniversary year, we also awarded a minimum of $250 to each
contestant competing (<a href="http://www.missarkansas.org/news.htm">click here</a> for a complete list of the awards). I am honored
to be a part of this life-changing organization!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Congratulations to Sloane Roberts for being crowned Miss
Arkansas 2012 as Miss Heart of the Ozarks and for winning overall interview and
overall swimsuit! Congrats to Miss
University of Central Arkansas Morgan Holt for winning overall evening
gown! Congrats to Miss Sweetheart
of Arkansas Brooke Ault for the prestigious Coleman Dairy Award for winning
overall talent! Here are the top
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Sloane Roberts, 2RU Bethany Whitfield, 4RU Maegan Inzer</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">All runners-up were new to the top 5, but Sloane had placed
4<sup>th</sup> runner up last year while capturing the Coleman Dairy overall
talent award. Bethany, Rosalyn,
and Maegan will all age out of the Miss Arkansas Pageant. Morgan Holt will qualify for the National Sweetheart Pageant, but it has not yet been announced if she will be attending.
More to come about the contestants… Congratulations on a great year!</span></div>Kristen Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845227842569429831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478370984309681443.post-36479692617826261742012-07-19T08:24:00.000-07:002012-07-29T12:44:16.875-07:00Miss Arkansas Pageant Week- Part 4<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday morning was the earliest morning! When I heard that Alyse Eady (Miss
Arkansas 2010 and THV morning anchor) had scheduled two interviews with me
starting at 5:00 a.m, I knew I would have to talk to her about that! Thankfully, I made it on time and even
got a nap in after the interviews! I don't know how she does that early morning show each day! Alyse
conducted the interviews in different settings, including the stage, the silent
auction area, dressing rooms, and the 75<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Hall of Fame! I was especially impressed with the
Hall of Fame, where Jane Slocum and Bill Tarkington had organized a display
featuring dozens of portraits and winning gowns of previous Miss Arkansas
titleholders. What an honor to be a
part of the sisterhood and have my winning dress on display, as well! </span><br />
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Friday night show. It is amazing how much goes into running the Miss Arkansas
pageant. Stacy Jones from Fort
Smith does an excellent job as producer, while Micki Konency from Stuttgart is
the choreographer. We also have
SMART productions from Texas running sound, and JC Productions runs video. And don’t forget, there are numerous
volunteers backstage and in the dressing room. Wow! After lunch, I was excited to see the
Studio Allegro Dance Team, dressed in matching tanks, ready to rehearse! I danced on the Studio Allegro
competition team under Micki Konency for 10 years and was thrilled to share the
Miss Arkansas stage with them on Friday night! We performed a high-energy tap dance, complete with black
lights and neon lights, to “Party Rock”!
That night, I was so proud of those girls for the way they energized the
audience and stole the show! </span><br />
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Friday afternoon! The Miss
Arkansas board facilitated an hour-long meeting with the Miss Arkansas panel of
judges for contestants' parents and executive directors. The judges began by telling what they
look for in a state titleholder.
Then, they allowed the audience to ask questions. In brief, the judges emphasized the
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the judges meeting, the Miss Arkansas board members
held a closed meeting with the executive directors of local preliminary
pageants. I asked to attend the
meeting and speak to the directors.
I greatly appreciate the volunteer work that directors give to the
system and wanted to speak on behalf of the next Miss Arkansas. I stressed the importance of Miss
Arkansas supporting local pageants and local pageants supporting Miss
Arkansas. When we work to support
each other, the entire Miss Arkansas Organization benefits. Thanks to CITGO providing her a $10,000
gas allowance, Miss Arkansas should be able to do more around the state of
Arkansas for a smaller contract fee!
I encouraged the directors to take advantage of that opportunity and
build the Miss Arkansas program! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with Studio Allegro and received many compliments on my gowns from Tony Bowls
and Venue! I enjoyed watching
talent and evening gown but was surprised during the swimsuit production number. That night, I decided to ask one of the
judges to dance and just so happened to pick the one who REALLY knows how to
dance! He spun me around and
dipped me so fast that I almost lost my crown! I think the audience realized that I asked for more than I
could handle while wearing those high heels and a crown! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visitation on Friday night was definitely the busiest! I was especially happy to see my
brother Mark, sister-in-law Brooke, and my precious niece Addison! We did the best we could to get a
family photo… <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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contestants because I knew we had cheese dip and salsa waiting for us in the
suite. Several of the contestants
stayed late to talk and laugh! I
got tickled when my chaperone Robin asked the girls if they had seen a few of
her favorite commercials. All of
the girls shook their heads, which prompted Robin to say, “What do you girls do
with your time?” Chelsy Jones
spoke up, “Ask me about health care!”
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">We then hopped into my Miss Arkansas car and met Dick Antoine at his radio studio, where he had been promoting the pageant throughout the week. On Wednesday, he had interviewed Patti Thorn Lusk, Miss Arkansas 1988 and one of this year's Miss Arkansas judges. He has been a long-time supporter of the Miss Arkansas pageant and even wrote an onstage question, “Do you vote for the party or the person?” This year, the onstage questions were collected from recognizable media and public figures within the state of Arkansas. Adding a new element to the pageant, the questions were relevant and thought-provoking! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Thursday was a very special day for me! After the production meeting during lunch, I was walking to my dressing room when I saw my college roommates enter the auditorium! I had asked Leslyn to play the piano while I danced, but I was surprised to see that she brought Lauren and Whitney with her! As we practiced onstage, Lauren and Whitney unsuccessfully tried to win Miss Arkansas Pageant tickets from the Miss Arkansas Twitter account. I appreciated their presence so very much! <span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Lucida Grande';"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">After my performance each night, I joined my parents on the couch on the front row to watch the talent and evening gown competitions! We absolutely loved our couch and will miss those seats next year! Each evening, I invited someone from the audience to dance with me during one of our production numbers. On Thursday, I asked a dear friend and long-time supporter of the pageant, Jay Bednar! Jay is the kindest young man who wears all the support buttons for the contestants and Miss Arkansas. He giggled and smiled so big as we twirled onstage. Later, many people complimented him on his dancing skills, and everyone could see that it was a great moment in his life! </span></div>
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Wednesday morning, the emotions hit. I woke up early for a radio interview and started tearing up <span class="s1">while</span> I was putting on my make<span class="s1">-</span>up. It is funny how emotions surprise you at unexpected times. I just started thinking about how many girls compete for the title of Miss Arkansas and have every quality needed to be Miss Arkansas. However, there is only one crown. I am so blessed that the judges last year gave me this opportunity. The title and job of Miss Arkansas has been the greatest blessing!</div>
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Wednesday morning, I headed to my dressing room to prepare for the <span class="s1">evening's preliminary</span>. With <span class="s1">my</span> dresses <span class="s1">for pageant week</span> coming from <span class="s1">nine different </span>sponsors, it took a while to organize the dress line-up. <span class="s1">To be sure I recognized their generosity</span> onstage, we then made out the list of thank<span class="s1">-</span>yous for me to say each night. <span class="s1">We are fortunate to have so many businesses helping make our pageant successful!</span></div>
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Wednesday night was the first night of onstage competition! The opening number is full of energy and cool lighting effects, along with a 30<span class="s1">-</span>second dress change for Miss Arkansas! Talk about a fast change! I performed my Miss America tap dance to a remix of Mozart’s piano sonata #11. Thanks to the Marley floor, the stage is perfect for dancers! It was so much fun to perform!</div>
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Overall, the show was great! <span class="s1">Alpha awards are</span> given to newcomers to the Miss Arkansas Pageant<span class="s1">. Congratulations to the Wednesday night alpha winners:</span></div>
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Miss Greater Hot Springs Samantha Hudon - alpha swimsuit tie</div>
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Miss Three Rivers Courtney Welsh - alpha swimsuit tie</div>
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Miss Southeast Arkansas Mary Ellen Hunthrop - alpha evening gown</div>
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Miss Ouachita Baptist University MaryLacey <span class="s1">Thomson </span>- alpha talent</div>
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Miss U of A Tracy Neal - evening gown tie</div>
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Miss South Arkansas Lauren Howell - evening gown tie</div>
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Miss Heart of the Ozarks <span class="s1">Sloane Roberts </span>- evening gown tie</div>
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After the pageant each night, we have visitation for all of the contestants to see their friends and family! I always look forward to visitation, even as Miss Arkansas!</div>
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</div>Kristen Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845227842569429831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478370984309681443.post-17249532993992324402012-07-10T12:32:00.000-07:002012-07-10T12:32:07.195-07:00Miss Arkansas Week 2012- Part 1<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have the greatest family in the world!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They helped me move into the Austin
Hotel in Hot Springs… which was no easy task!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We loaded all of the bags into my car and all of the evening
gowns into my mom’s Tahoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we
made it to the Austin, the staff helped us get all of my items up to my room in
three trips!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Afterward, we
celebrated at Central Park Fusion Cuisine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Delicious!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sunday was exhilarating!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been preparing for this pageant week for months but
still couldn’t have totally prepared for Sunday!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After fast make-up and hair appointments, I jumped into my
dress from<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hot Springs Dillard’s
(sponsor of Miss Arkansas).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I then
attended a meeting with the Miss Arkansas board members, welcomed the
contestants, and attended the princess pre-arrival ceremony.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The day had only begun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">June Felix and the Miss Arkansas board members moved this
year's arrival ceremony to Horner Hall for a spectacular event!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The room was decorated elegantly with
red roses and portraits of former Miss Arkansas titleholders around the perimeter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ceremony began with a presentation
to the Miss Arkansas Organization in honor of our 75<sup>th</sup>
Anniversary!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, Terry Wallace
introduced each contestant as she strutted down the red carpet!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was definitely an event characterized
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Then, we announced the top five fundraisers for Children’s
Miracle Network!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Greeted by 2012
Arkansas CMN ambassador, Brett, all five contestants are now eligible for the
CMN Miracle Maker Award.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those
contestants include Miss North Central Arkansas Hannah Billingsley, Miss Apple
Blossom Molly Jones, Miss University of Arkansas Tracy Neal, Miss Northwest
Arkansas Sarah Gafvert, and Miss Central Arkansas Erin Larsen!</span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Grande"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Grande";">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">After arrival pictures, we recorded short videos for Good
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Miss Arkansas Pageant all week!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
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move my bangs out of my face while doing my make up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The day was so hectic that I didn’t even remember to take it
out!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wore that clip through the
entire arrival ceremony, but thankfully it was black and didn’t show up in any
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Next on the schedule was the princess party entitled, “Bling
On!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can you imagine 69 princesses
in rhinestone tops, shorts, dresses, hair bows, and shoes?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also have one prince, but I don’t
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games, dinner, cupcakes, door prizes, and dances for the little ones!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am excited to perform with the group
on Saturday night to “Single Ladies.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I then met up with the contestants for the annual t-shirt
photos!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We take a group photo in
every t-shirt given by our sponsors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It takes a while, but it's really fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally, it was dinner time, and I was famished!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next, the chaperones, executive
director Jessie Ward Bennett, and the office manager Vicki Rima led an
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Finally… it was MY turn! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Miss Arkansas gives the notorious “good, bad, ugly speech” on
Sunday night where she explains the good, bad, and ugly aspects of the job as
Miss Arkansas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No one else is in
the room while this speech occurs, and the contestants are encouraged to ask
any and every question!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have
attended four of these meetings over the years and was so pleased with our
meeting this year!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I spoke for
some time but spent most of the time answering probably 50 questions!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was so impressed with this group of
contestants!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They asked very
thought-provoking, caring questions and truly wanted to learn about the job responsibilities!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so proud of the girls competing,
and I know we will soon crown a great Miss Arkansas!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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started working on the opening number.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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to be the best show I have ever seen on the Miss Arkansas stage!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We finished the afternoon rehearsal and headed back to the
hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Austin does an
incredible job of hosting all of the contestants and pageant staff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The contestants are sequestered on certain
floors, and a designated suite is open to all of the contestants so we can hang
out during meals and free time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tonight, several of the girls congregated in the suite to watch the
Bachelorette!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This week is so much
fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Interviews for Group A started tonight and Groups B and C
will interview tomorrow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have
seen lots of girls walking around with “pageant binders” full of interview
notes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also stopped by the hair
and make-up room and saw many of the contestants before interview… they all
looked beautiful!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This was the video played at this year's Miss Ouachita Baptist University Pageant as I crowned the new titleholder! Becca Woodall from Campus Activities did an outstanding job making this video which highlights my year as Miss Arkansas and the university that made it so special! With the Miss Arkansas Pageant around the corner, I would love to share this video and the special memories with those who have joined me in this journey! God bless!Kristen Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845227842569429831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478370984309681443.post-59188952210205250462012-07-05T16:47:00.001-07:002012-07-05T16:49:43.106-07:00The Last Week - Week 51<span style="background-color: white;">Sunday, Dad and I headed to Pine Bluff to join Good Faith
Carr United Methodist Church for a July 4</span><sup style="background-color: white;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white;"> celebration! I shared my testimony during the
service and enjoyed a potluck lunch afterward. I got tickled when a lady told me that we didn’t have to use
our forks to eat our BBQ chicken.
Haha! That is why I love
Arkansas people!</span><br />
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That evening, I made my last appearance as Miss
Arkansas. It was a very
significant appearance as I spoke to my grandparents’ church, First Baptist Church
in Carlisle. I had many family
members attend the service, and we celebrated with a dinner at Nick’s BBQ
afterward. I was thankful to end
my year of service in the church while remembering the faithfulness of my
Savior. I was also happy to
celebrate with my family, who have sacrificed and supported me more this year
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I have spent the remainder of this week preparing for Miss
Arkansas. I have been practicing
my performances and gathering my wardrobe. I received my last paycheck and bought my last gifts. So much goes into the week of Miss
Arkansas, and I think I am finally ready for it! Here is a schedule: <br />
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<u>Sunday, July 8<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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2:00 pm - Arrival Ceremony in Horner Hall</div>
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<u>Tuesday, July 10<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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We are SO excited to announce that we will be awarding over <b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">$87,900</span></b> in cash scholarships! For
the first time in history, each contestant will receive a minimum of $250 in
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One year ago...</div>
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I would like to remind you of several things for the
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unable to join us, you may view the
pageant live via webcast by visiting </span><a href="http://www.missarkansas.org/live" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: windowtext;">www.missarkansas.org/live</span></a></div>
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Thursday, July 11 and 12, Junior High and High School spirit squads are invited
to attend the Preliminary competition for free! Spirit squad members must wear
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Saturday, July 13 and 14, fraternity and sorority members will be able to attend
the final night of Preliminary competition and the crowning night for free!
Greek members are asked to wear their letters or pins in order to gain
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<span style="background-color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;">-Vote for your favorite
contestant in the Tony Bowls/Mon Cheri People’s Choice. Jason Masters and Tony Bowls provided a
photo shoot for all Miss Arkansas contestants, which can be viewed at </span><a href="http://www.missarkansas.org/photoshoot2012.htm" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">http://www.missarkansas.org/photoshoot2012.htm</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #3366ff; text-indent: -0.25in;">.</span><span style="background-color: white; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Each vote cast is
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span> -As they have done the past three years, Dillard’s in Hot Springs will sponsor a
“Miss Arkansas’ Shopping Diva Award.” Contestants are asked to encourage their friends and family
to shop at Dillard’s in Hot Springs Mall during pageant week. A log book will
be located in customer service, where friends and family will log purchases
under their contestant’s name. The contestant with the most sales at the end of the
week will win the $300 Dillard’s wardrobe! The new Miss Arkansas will be
awarded a minimum $500 wardrobe from Dillard’s in Hot Springs. However, the
wardrobe prize could be much larger!<i> </i>For every $500 spent by Miss Arkansas patrons
during pageant week, Dillard’s in Hot Springs will add $100 to the wardrobe
prize package. Last year Kristen Glover, Miss Arkansas 2011, won $3,500
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to purchase your flowers at the Miss Arkansas Pageant through the Miss Arkansas
Executive Directors’ Association Booth!
Also, they will sponsor a Crowd Favorite Award. Support your favorite contestant with
$1.00 per vote. All proceeds go to
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<o:p></o:p></div>Kristen Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845227842569429831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478370984309681443.post-83678549950914755292012-07-05T11:10:00.001-07:002012-07-05T11:10:07.627-07:00What do you remember about your crowning moment?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With the Miss Arkansas pageant less than a week away, I have released the final video to my 75th Anniversary Project. I asked several formers, "What do you remember about your crowning moment?" Who will be the lucky one to have this moment next? See you in Hot Springs!Kristen Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845227842569429831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478370984309681443.post-71645739613969413192012-07-02T20:53:00.000-07:002012-07-02T20:55:01.178-07:00Miss Arkansas for CMN!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Miss Arkansas and the 2012 contestants have done great work for the CMN/Miss America Partnership! This video explains the partnership while highlighting our fundraisers and service to Arkansas Children's Hospital. Congratulations on raising <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>$</b><b>29,521.05</b></span> this year alone!</span></span>Kristen Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845227842569429831noreply@blogger.com0