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] Date Posted: 15:29:36 03/01/15 Sun Author Host/IP: c-71-231-125-83.hsd1.wa.comcast.net/71.231.125.83 Next year, I will qualify to compete in the MAO. I had a few questions though before I decide to compete. I currently live in Kitsap county, but want to go to college at CWU. Should I compete for a title in kitsap or wait until I go to college and compete for a title in that area? And what titles am I eligible for? I have competed in organizations that aren't or are no longer connected to the MAO. Is that an issue? I'm really nervous about the swimsuit part of the competition. What should I do to lose weight, get toned, etc? Any other tips that may help me. I am mainly doing this because I want to earn money for college and I also want to be a leader in my community. Anything helps, thank you so much!! [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: Mao past competitor [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:20:49 03/01/15 Sun Author Host/IP: NoHost/107.77.75.82 I live in Kitsap. You can contact me directly leibolme@gmail.com >Next year, I will qualify to compete in the MAO. I had >a few questions though before I decide to compete. > >I currently live in Kitsap county, but want to go to >college at CWU. Should I compete for a title in kitsap >or wait until I go to college and compete for a title >in that area? And what titles am I eligible for? >I have competed in organizations that aren't or are no >longer connected to the MAO. Is that an issue? >I'm really nervous about the swimsuit part of the >competition. What should I do to lose weight, get >toned, etc? >Any other tips that may help me. > >I am mainly doing this because I want to earn money >for college and I also want to be a leader in my >community. Anything helps, thank you so much!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: In the know [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 19:19:14 04/27/15 Mon Author Host/IP: c-71-231-124-61.hsd1.wa.comcast.net/71.231.124.61 I'd definitely compete in a local close to where you will attend school. Miss West Sound is the local for Kitsap County and I know for sure they would welcome you with open arms regardless of other programs you have competed. However, they ask that the contestants make it to all rehearsals and that the winner remain available to do appearances, some last minute. If this doesn't deter you, then you should contact their director at MWSDirector@comcast.net. They awarded over $11,000 in scholarships last year. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Date Posted: 07:22:42 04/28/15 Tue Author Host/IP: c-67-168-126-206.hsd1.wa.comcast.net/67.168.126.206 also competing in a local close to where you go to school. I feel the prep for Miss WA is much better than that of the West Sounds pageant in my opinion. West Sound is great, it is all just a matter of preference. When looking at the results I would just personally go with a more established local. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: You know nothing.... [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:46:06 04/28/15 Tue Author Host/IP: NoHost/107.77.97.49 >also competing in a local close to where you go to >school. I feel the prep for Miss WA is much better >than that of the West Sounds pageant in my opinion. >West Sound is great, it is all just a matter of >preference. When looking at the results I would just >personally go with a more established local. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: ya know, those speak for themselves. [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 07:53:26 04/29/15 Wed Author Host/IP: c-67-168-126-206.hsd1.wa.comcast.net/67.168.126.206 >>also competing in a local close to where you go to >>school. I feel the prep for Miss WA is much better >>than that of the West Sounds pageant in my opinion. >>West Sound is great, it is all just a matter of >>preference. When looking at the results I would just >>personally go with a more established local. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: No Name [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 09:40:17 04/29/15 Wed Author Host/IP: NoHost/107.77.97.66 Last I checked, the past 2 years, their former Miss West Sounds, Hannah Price and Megan Leibold were 1st and 2nd runner up to Miss Washington and competed at the National Sweetheart pageant. Even if it was as other titles, they got started at Miss West Sound, and if this girl is young then it seems like a great place for her to get started! >>>also competing in a local close to where you go to >>>school. I feel the prep for Miss WA is much better >>>than that of the West Sounds pageant in my opinion. >>>West Sound is great, it is all just a matter of >>>preference. When looking at the results I would just >>>personally go with a more established local. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: jesus lady [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 08:55:21 04/30/15 Thu Author Host/IP: c-67-168-126-206.hsd1.wa.comcast.net/67.168.126.206 I'm not debating that. A new girl asked for opinions. Others gave theirs. The bigger issue is west sound (like most locals) need her to be at many things that make it difficult while in school a distance away. You are making a fight where there is none. A local near her school would be a better option if she is not able to make the drive for so many things. As for prep in my opinion other locals are stronger. That does not mean the former titleholders were terrible not that the director is terrible. Once again, you are looking to fight and I wont walk into it. > > > >>>>also competing in a local close to where you go to >>>>school. I feel the prep for Miss WA is much better >>>>than that of the West Sounds pageant in my opinion. >>>>West Sound is great, it is all just a matter of >>>>preference. When looking at the results I would just >>>>personally go with a more established local. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Amanda [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:46:33 05/04/15 Mon Author Host/IP: c-71-231-124-61.hsd1.wa.comcast.net/71.231.124.61 Whether a titleholder makes Top 10 or not, depends on a number of factors. What she brings to the table and the preparation she and the board decide to focus on, coupled with her work ethic and drive, may put her in line to achieve Top 10 or even Top 5 rankings. However, we all know that there is no guarantee. Preparation, timing and a little bit of luck factor in to a contestant’s placement at state as well. A ton of work goes into a 10-minute interview and approximately ten minutes of stage competition. While I agree that Miss West Sound has not been around for very long and there are more established programs in Washington State, I personally take offense to your implication that the Miss West Sound Board does not offer the preparation that a girl needs in order to do well. Here is a history lesson for you regarding the five years Miss West Sound has been operational: Our first titleholder, Tonie Duchemin, made the Top 10. Sure, we provided some of the tools and prep that she needed, but Tonie did the work. Maybe Whitney Glebe did not make Top 10, but she was loved by our community and was an exceptional titleholder. Hannah Price was very close to making the 10, but it was a very competitive year. Even though she did well, others did too. Hannah came back the next year and took 1st Runner Up. Her mentor provided her with the tools to improve and Hannah did what was necessary. Miss West Sound was definitely a stepping-stone for her and we are still proud that we get to list her name as a former. Megan Leibold was strong from the beginning of her run in MAO. She took time to compete in other programs to gain the skills she felt she needed and ran for Miss West Sound. She did an incredible job at state and as a titleholder that year. With all of that experience under her belt, she really went for it as Miss Pierce County, taking 2nd Runner Up at state and Top 10 as the Washington Sweetheart. Megan McCormick received Non-Finalist Talent as Miss West Sound and is coming back as Miss Eastside. Brittney Brown represented our program as the Teen before we held a teen competition and placed in the Top 10 two years in a row. She earned the Miss Tahoma sweeper title during her first year competing as a Miss and just wait until you see Cherisse Martinelli on stage this year…. You cannot dictate the success of a local program on how many of their titleholders have placed at the state level. I hope that most, if not all of them, will tell you that they feel they had a successful year as Miss West Sound. We place a lot of value in how we treat our contestants and titleholders. We encourage them to achieve their full potential and don't feel it is worthwhile to tear them down in the process. We try to be supportive of their other obligations, while making sure they put Miss West Sound toward the top of their list. We work very hard to be flexible. Megan M attended CWU during her year as Miss West Sound and had no issue with returning home to fulfill an obligation. If she was unable to make an appearance, our teen represented for her. Tonie worked at SeaTac during her year and although it may have been difficult at times, we worked to make sure she was able to balance her other obligations with Miss West Sound duties. Discouraging a potential contestant from competing in her hometown local does a disservice to that girl and her community. If she wins her local and does not place at state, she comes back to try again. They never truly lose if they are receiving scholarship money, improve their life skills and maybe make a few friends along the way. Yes, competing at a local where she attends school is easier geographically, but to say (and although you did a bit of back-peddling after the fact, you did say it) that Miss West Sound does not prepare their girls for state is very unfair and misrepresents what our mission should be. I love to see contestants compete for their locals repeatedly. If they are only competing to win that coveted title, they may find that they missed out on a lot of scholarship money and positive experiences that they would have received otherwise. For those of you who would like valid information, versus outside opinion and sometimes inaccurate information, I encourage you to reach out to contestants, titleholders and volunteers of the program you are considering. If you are in Kitsap County or a county close to us that does not have a local program (Mason, Clallam and parts of Jefferson), you can start with me. I am including my name, to keep things real and entice the rest of our message board posters to do the same. Amanda Cheatham Executive Director Miss West Sound Scholarship Program MWSDirector@comcast.net www.misswestsound.org [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: I Love WA! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 16:07:08 05/04/15 Mon Author Host/IP: NoHost/168.99.151.40 >Whether a titleholder makes Top 10 or not, depends on >a number of factors. What she brings to the table and >the preparation she and the board decide to focus on, >coupled with her work ethic and drive, may put her in >line to achieve Top 10 or even Top 5 rankings. >However, we all know that there is no guarantee. >Preparation, timing and a little bit of luck factor in >to a contestant’s placement at state as well. A ton >of work goes into a 10-minute interview and >approximately ten minutes of stage competition. > >While I agree that Miss West Sound has not been around >for very long and there are more established programs >in Washington State, I personally take offense to your >implication that the Miss West Sound Board does not >offer the preparation that a girl needs in order to do >well. > >Here is a history lesson for you regarding the five >years Miss West Sound has been operational: Our first >titleholder, Tonie Duchemin, made the Top 10. Sure, >we provided some of the tools and prep that she >needed, but Tonie did the work. Maybe Whitney Glebe >did not make Top 10, but she was loved by our >community and was an exceptional titleholder. Hannah >Price was very close to making the 10, but it was a >very competitive year. Even though she did well, >others did too. Hannah came back the next year and >took 1st Runner Up. Her mentor provided her with the >tools to improve and Hannah did what was necessary. >Miss West Sound was definitely a stepping-stone for >her and we are still proud that we get to list her >name as a former. Megan Leibold was strong from the >beginning of her run in MAO. She took time to compete >in other programs to gain the skills she felt she >needed and ran for Miss West Sound. She did an >incredible job at state and as a titleholder that >year. With all of that experience under her belt, she >really went for it as Miss Pierce County, taking 2nd >Runner Up at state and Top 10 as the Washington >Sweetheart. Megan McCormick received Non-Finalist >Talent as Miss West Sound and is coming back as Miss >Eastside. Brittney Brown represented our program as >the Teen before we held a teen competition and placed >in the Top 10 two years in a row. She earned the Miss >Tahoma sweeper title during her first year competing >as a Miss and just wait until you see Cherisse >Martinelli on stage this year…. > >You cannot dictate the success of a local program on >how many of their titleholders have placed at the >state level. I hope that most, if not all of them, >will tell you that they feel they had a successful >year as Miss West Sound. We place a lot of value in >how we treat our contestants and titleholders. We >encourage them to achieve their full potential and >don't feel it is worthwhile to tear them down in the >process. We try to be supportive of their other >obligations, while making sure they put Miss West >Sound toward the top of their list. We work very hard >to be flexible. Megan M attended CWU during her year >as Miss West Sound and had no issue with returning >home to fulfill an obligation. If she was unable to >make an appearance, our teen represented for her. >Tonie worked at SeaTac during her year and although it >may have been difficult at times, we worked to make >sure she was able to balance her other obligations >with Miss West Sound duties. > >Discouraging a potential contestant from competing in >her hometown local does a disservice to that girl and >her community. If she wins her local and does not >place at state, she comes back to try again. They >never truly lose if they are receiving scholarship >money, improve their life skills and maybe make a few >friends along the way. Yes, competing at a local >where she attends school is easier geographically, but >to say (and although you did a bit of back-peddling >after the fact, you did say it) that Miss West Sound >does not prepare their girls for state is very unfair >and misrepresents what our mission should be. I love >to see contestants compete for their locals >repeatedly. If they are only competing to win that >coveted title, they may find that they missed out on a >lot of scholarship money and positive experiences that >they would have received otherwise. > >For those of you who would like valid information, >versus outside opinion and sometimes inaccurate >information, I encourage you to reach out to >contestants, titleholders and volunteers of the >program you are considering. If you are in Kitsap >County or a county close to us that does not have a >local program (Mason, Clallam and parts of Jefferson), >you can start with me. I am including my name, to >keep things real and entice the rest of our message >board posters to do the same. > >Amanda Cheatham >Executive Director >Miss West Sound Scholarship Program >MWSDirector@comcast.net >www.misswestsound.org [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Date Posted: 10:12:40 05/05/15 Tue Author Host/IP: c-67-168-126-206.hsd1.wa.comcast.net/67.168.126.206 No one said it was a terrible local or the titleholders were not good at state. The OP was asking regarding location while in college and what would be easier for her. A local near her school where she lives would be easier. Many, in fact every single poster said it was not about the girls, their placement, or you Amanda. Posters even said they encouraged her to enter the west sound local and she would be welcome with open arms. Regardless of the attempts to make a fight WHERE THERE IS NO FIGHT, OP I wish you all the best in your choice in a local. You do what is best for you. Amanda has provided her information to contact her with any questions and she sounds like a fantastic resource for you. Best of luck you! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Date Posted: 15:03:31 05/05/15 Tue Author Host/IP: ip-64-146-148-100.kpud.net/64.146.148.100 "also competing in a local close to where you go to school. I feel the prep for Miss WA is much better than that of the West Sounds pageant in my opinion. West Sound is great, it is all just a matter of preference. When looking at the results I would just personally go with a more established local." [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Enough already [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15:30:51 05/05/15 Tue Author Host/IP: c-67-168-126-206.hsd1.wa.comcast.net/67.168.126.206 Someone's opinion. People state opinions on here. For 1 comment that other locals have better prep is an opinion. And I'm sure other locals do have better prep than other locals. I can not believe that sentence is what sent this into a tailspin. In almost every single post people are saying your pageant is great amanda. Why are you attacking posters on here for stating an opinion and it's not a slanderous comment or opinion at that. This is why pageants are getting ridiculous. Amanda your fabulous, I refuse to continue this argument and keep it going. It makes everyone look ridiculous. Lots of positive comments were said, try to focus on those instead of the one opinion that other locals have stronger prep. >"also competing in a local close to where you go to >school. > >I feel the prep for Miss WA is much better than that >of the West Sounds pageant in my opinion. West Sound >is great, it is all just a matter of preference. When >looking at the results I would just personally go with >a more established local." [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Amanda [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23:51:15 05/05/15 Tue Author Host/IP: c-71-231-124-61.hsd1.wa.comcast.net/71.231.124.61 I never attacked anyone. I simply defended our board and the titleholders who we have been blessed to have. I will end (hopefully) this thread by stating that opinions are incredible things to possess as long as you use them to build others up instead of passively aggressively and anonymously (not really) using them to tear someone else down. Miss West Sound has its share of challenges, just like any other program. I know it is great and not because of me. Because of the support of some fantastic people. Because of the girls we have here in KC. Thank you. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Date Posted: 22:36:41 05/01/15 Fri Author Host/IP: NoHost/107.77.97.23 for someone who's so "knowledgeable", it's curious that you won't back that up by posting your name. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Ashley Cranston [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 08:41:12 05/06/15 Wed Author Host/IP: NoHost/65.101.128.230 Hello OP! First if all, welcome to the family :) the MAO program is extraordinary. You will be challenged, meet amazing people and become the awesome woman you were always meant to be. Second, I hope I can help you answer some of your questions... 1. Where to compete: this can be a tricky question. If you are attending school at central getting to and from rehearsals and appearances in Kitsap county with the Miss West Sound program may be difficult. This is a service organization and you have to be able to serve your local community. That being said, if you can make it work then go for it! CWU is located in Kittitas County, which doesn't have a local program. However, that may make you eligible to compete in the locals of neighboring counties. This is subject to that local directors approval. You can also skip the entire question of county-based eligibility and compete in the open pageants. 2. Where can you run: Assuming you meet all other eligibility requirements... Miss West Sound (Fall) Miss East King County (October)* Miss Pierce County (January/February)* Miss Yakima County (August 16, 2015)* Miss Apple Valley (August 16, 2015)** Miss Columbia Basin/ Eastside/ Rainier (March)** *neighboring county, subject to directors approval **state-wide open pageants 3. Other programs: This is totally not a problem. Miss America's age limit for the Miss pageant is 17 so naturally a lot of girls from other systems compete. I have seen NAM, USA, International Miss, Distinguished Young Women, Miss Zimbabwe, you name it. They are treated no differently than MAO girls. 4. Ah yes, swimsuit: Nervousness is understandable. I mean, how often do you walk on stage, mostly naked, in stilettos? As far as fitness advise goes DO NOT starve yourself. Drink lots of water; eat healthy, protein heavy foods, and hit the gym a few times a week. Weight lifting and resistance training will get you the "bikini body" before cardio so start their. At the end of the day it is only 15% of your score. Judges want to know you are healthy, not skinny, and that you are confident with the body you have the second you step on stage. I might also suggest you stay off of pageant forums. Occasionally you get great advise, but more likely you will leave feeling put down and upset. Some people use boards for information and other use it to shamelessly and anonymously hurt others. If you want any more info from a contestants perspective shoot me an email: mekc2015@misseastkingcounty.org Good luck and welcome to the family! Ashley Cranston Miss East King County 2015 [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Amanda [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:21:25 05/06/15 Wed Author Host/IP: ip-64-146-148-100.kpud.net/64.146.148.100 Thank you Ashley - for the great insight and posting your name. ;) Don't forget Miss East Cascades. It is an option for those attending CWU or those who reside in that area. The folks running that program are fantastic people. Anyone wishing to have more information regarding their eligibility for a local should visit www.misswashington.org and fill out the contact info. Mr. Mike Miller will let them know where they are eligible to compete. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Ashley Cranston [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:31:01 05/10/15 Sun Author Host/IP: 5.sub-174-239-192.myvzw.com/174.239.192.5 >Thank you Ashley - for the great insight and posting >your name. ;) Don't forget Miss East Cascades. It is >an option for those attending CWU or those who reside >in that area. The folks running that program are >fantastic people. > >Anyone wishing to have more information regarding >their eligibility for a local should visit >www.misswashington.org and fill out the contact info. >Mr. Mike Miller will let them know where they are >eligible to compete. Thanks for adding East Cascades! I did t forget about the pageant but I couldn't remember which counties were eligible. See you at the Outstanding Teen Pageant!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Megan McCormick [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:55:16 06/23/15 Tue Author Host/IP: 37-138-87-66.pools.cgn.spcsdns.net/66.87.138.37 To the original poster, Hey girl! First of all I am so glad you want to give back to your community by being a part of the MAO! My name is Megan McCormick and I was Miss West Sound 2014 while being the choral graduate teaching assistant at Central Washington University. I know that choosing between hometown and school can seem like a difficult choice but what made it easy for me was that I had a passion for my home. Spending two years in Ellensburg was wonderful and I loved my experience at Central (I recently graduated with my MM)! However, my platform connections were at home, my sponsors were at home and I had a passion for my hometown. This is important because being a title holder is hard work. You have to feel a burning passion for your community and the desire to make the most out of your year. Miss East Cascades is a wonderful program and they will support you at state, Miss West Sound is also a great program and will support you at state. It is YOUR choice to find what community you want to represent. I hope this helps a little bit! Since you are in Kitsap I would love to meet up if you want to grab coffee and answer any questions! I am always here if you need to talk. I will include my email below, please write, I am so excited that you want to get involved! With love, Megan McCormick M.callaghanmccormick@gmail.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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