Miss Arizona 2006

Mmmm…what else could that mean but the State Fair? On Sunday, I sang the National Anthem at the State Fair and had an absolute blast. Unfortunately, I couldn’t partake in the deep-fried goodness all around me because I have a swimsuit competition in two months! Wow, two months...it’s getting so close!

Tuesday and Wednesday were super busy. On Tuesday, I spoke all day at Deer Valley High School in Glendale. I talked to 11 classes over six periods, and the students were great. The classes were all freshman health classes, so my platform was definitely relevant to what they were learning.

I had two appearances on Wednesday, and it was an early morning! I spoke at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Cactus High School, and they meet at 6:40 a.m. I have so much respect for high school students and teachers! It makes me appreciate the fact that at ASU the earliest class is at 7:40. After that, I went over to Light and Life Elementary School in Phoenix to speak to their kindergarten through sixth graders. It was so much fun...I had an “awww” moment when they all shouted, “Good morning, Miss Arizona!”

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How insane is it that October is over? Each month, time seems to fly faster than the month before. But I guess that’s a sign that I’m having fun, so I’ll take it as a good thing!

Last week was filled with some really fun appearances. Last Friday, I spoke about Character Counts, a program that teaches kids to have good character, at Sahuaro Ranch Elementary. The kids were so great, and they were an amazing audience, especially since the entire school from kindergarten to 8th grade was at the assembly! I also sang a fun song called “Taylor, the Latte Boy,” about falling in love with a guy who works at Starbucks. The kids seemed to like it, and after my performance they gave me a pumpkin dressed up like a beauty queen! It was so adorable.

Then on Saturday, I spoke at the graduation ceremony for Remington College. I was honored to give the commencement address…and it really made me look forward to graduating from college! Only one more year of classes at ASU, but then it’s on to get my master’s degree!

Today I spoke to the entire student body of Joy Christian School, and performed a song for them as well. I just gave a general presentation to all the students, and then the 6th through 8th graders stayed after for a more in-depth talk where I discussed my platform. After talking to the kids, I went over to spend a little more time with the kindergarteners. I read a book to them and answered all sorts of tough questions (such as “How much does your crown weigh?”). Good practice for my Miss America interview! Too cute…I love little kids!

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