Miss Virgin Islands 2011

I have been working diligently to accomplish the goal of becoming Miss Virgin Islands 2011.  This is the state pageant for the Miss America pageant system and I am so excited for the opportunity to earn scholarships to further my education as well as promote a cause that I am passionate about.  The day before the pageant we have a personal 10 minute interview with the judges.  Then on July 23rd,  3 contestants and I will compete in the lifestyle and fitness segment (swimwear), talent, evening wear and on stage Q&A. I am so excited! I have about 5 weeks left before what is bound to be a great night! 

So many people find it difficult to believe that a solider in the military could also be a pageant girl!  But the two fields actually have a lot in common. The Miss America Organization is not your ordinary beauty pageant.  It is a scholarship program! Just last year the organization awarded over 45 million dollars in cash and tuition assistance to young women in the program.  Similar to being a solider, pageantry takes self discipline and requires you to an ambassador. Fitness is important and public speaking skills are a must if you wish to represent others.  It is my opinion that enlisting in the military is thee ultimate act of self less service, but even with out the uniform, titleholders in the Miss America system make a difference within their communities by choosing an issue that is near and dear to them and advocating that cause.  My platform is entitled Serving Your Country by Helping Your Community". It's all about encouraging individuals to volunteer and participate in community service activities. 

And so it is with great honor that I inform you of my goal to become the next Miss Virgin Islands. I believe that with my drive and creativity I can make a difference in my territory by serving as a liaison for community service organizations, implementing fun community service challenges for the youth, and using social media networks and other forms of media to spread the word. I am excited about this mission and it is my plan to get my entire community just as motivated to help others as well!