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Karen Wynne, Ms. Sparkle-America 2001
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Date Posted: 22:15:52 08/31/02 Sat
Hi, Everyone! In less than 24 hours, I will no longer be Ms. Sparkle-America. But, that's okay, because I know the new queens will do a great job of carrying on the tradition!
This title has meant more to me than you will ever know. It's lifted my spirits many times this year. (It's hard to be cranky or down when you remind yourself you are Ms. Sparkle-America!)
On September 11th, though, being Ms. Sparkle America was the LAST thing on my mind when the World Trade Center came down. At the moment, pageantry seemed so insignificant. But, in the following days, it seemed, Americans were even more determined to cling to traditions, much like those firefighters clung to that American flag at Ground Zero. Remember the push to get people back to watching plays on Broadway? That went over well, because people needed to smile again. And, in the same way, pageants and beauty queens are part of our great country's tradition of beauty and variety.
One of the most depressing things about this summer, to me, were all the kidnappings. As a mom, every report on a missing child really got me down. Then, one day, after being bothered by this, I came across an old pageant program of mine, full of beautiful women in evening gowns and crowns. It was so refreshing, and immediately put a smile back on my face. Never underestimate the power of cheering folks up! It's been great being part of this wonderful tradition of pageantry. Jasmine and Felicia-congrats on a job well done, with many more contestants than last year. To all the contestants, you seem like amazing women! Shine on, and God bless!
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