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 Sloane's
Blog
Sept. 17, 2008
Hey everyone! I haven't posted a blog in a while, and I wanted to keep you all up to date on what my life has been like so far as the state titleholder.
First of all, nationals was a BLAST! It definitely was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. All of the girls were extremely nice and so much fun to hang out with for ten days. I miss them all so much! I hope I made you all proud! It was truly an honor to represent the state of Arkansas at the national level, and it is an opportunity that I will never forget. I was blessed to have received the blue group Talent preliminary and Evening Gown preliminary awards, as well as 2nd runner up to Miss America's Outstanding Teen. I can't believe it went by so fast! Most importantly, I want to say Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to everyone who sent cards and gifts while I was in Orlando. I was very fortunate to be one of the few girls that recieved a gift every night of the entire trip. Your support meant so much to me, and was a big confidence booster during the competition knowing so many people back home were wishing me the best of luck. I still am ecstatic about receiving all of the awards at the national pageant, not to mention the $17000 in scholarship-my parents were very excited about that!
Recently I have made appearances at the Miss Northeast Arkansas preliminary pageant. Congratulations to Miss NEA, Sarah Pease, and Miss NEAOT, Shaylee Lawhon! They both did such a great job and will represent their local very well at state. I also was the emcee of the Miss Union County pageants in El Dorado, Arkansas. I'm looking forward to the Miss Cleveland County pageants, where I will also be emceeing and entertaining. I will also be attending the Music Fest pageants in El Dorado coming up soon.
So far my year has been incredible! I'm excited that it is still just the beginning, and I know that there is so much in store for me throughout my year as MAOT! Thanks again to everyone for all of your support!
~Sloane
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July 21, 2008
WOW!! I have had an amazing two weeks since being given this wonderful opportunity! I would like to thank everyone who has supported me and had such kind things to say to me. People from all over Arkansas have made my first two weeks FABULOUS! I don't know if you all realize what incredible sponsors and volunteers we are so blessed to have in this state. A Formal Affair, Clark's Bridal and Formal, and Venue in the Heights have been so gracious in helping me with my wardrobe since I was crowned. I have been blessed to have the most genuinely supportive local directors since beginning this pageant system. Ms. Angela Lowry, Ms. Eva Lee Graves, Mrs. Marietta Jerome, Mrs. Nancy Goodman, and Mr. Ned Metcalf, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your love and support over the years. Now, I'm fortunate to have fantastic support from my state directors Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Jan Collins. I know they will make this year unforgettable!
My first appearance as Miss Arkansas's Outstanding Teen was an interview on Positively Arkansas on KTHV. I had a blast talking about the pageant experience and how I am completely ecstatic about the opportunity to represent Arkansas. I would like to thank Jerry Davis for my new portraits and Danny and Tommy Sue Barger for all of the wonderful pictures. The Miss Arkansas week was filled with so much excitement and fun! Being able to perform and simply walk the runway of the Miss Arkansas stage was more than I ever dreamed it would be. I'm so happy and excited for our new Miss Arkansas, Ashlen Batson, who is going to represent our state very well! I'm sure we will have an incredible year together!
My next appearance will be at the White River pageants. I'm proud to say that I won the title of MAOT as Miss White River's Outstanding Teen. Mr. Ned was such a big support throughout my year as his "girl," and I will truly miss him. After crowning my successor at White River, it's time to start packing for Orlando! I'm so excited about my chance of a lifetime at nationals. For those who don't know, I'm in the blue group as contestant #7. I will have my interview Monday afternoon, sportswear Tuesday, talent Wednesday, and evening gown and on-stage question on Thursday. There are no prelims on Friday and the finals are on Saturday.
Until next time, Sloane |
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