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Subject: Excerpt from Miss Ft Worth Blog re: Miss New Mexico


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Date Posted: 04:03:47 02/07/10 Sun


Sunday, January 31, 2010

Wow! We are so proud of Kristen! Top 10 at Miss America!!!

If you didn't get to watch the telecast, it was very exciting. After the contestants introduced themselves, the contestants receiving the most votes in the public voting were announced. Next were the 11 contestants selected by the judges. We anxiously awaited to hear "Miss Texas" and of course we all leapt to our feet cheering in excitement when they called Kristen's name. After that, the remaining contestants voted on one final spot in the Top 15.

Next up was swimsuit. Kristen looked amazing! The field was then narrowed down to the Top 12, so we had to wait in anticipation to again hear "Miss Texas". Again, we leapt to our feet and cheered. The contestants then competed in evening wear, and again Kristen looked wonderful. At that point all 12 contestants came out in their talent outfits and waited on stage as they called out one contestant at a time who immediately performed her talent. Only the Top 10 performed their talent and Kristen was the 9th to be named. You guessed it--more leaping and more cheering. Her talent was incredible and we were all extremely pleased. The final elimination narrowed the field down to the Top 7 and as each contestant was called, she was immediately asked her on-stage question. The anticipation built and we continued to hope to hear "Miss Texas" again, but it was not to be. We were all thrilled for Kristen and so proud of her and her accomplishments. She is truly an amazing young woman who has touched so many people. I only see continued success for her!

We were also excited for Nicole Miner, Miss New Mexico, who finished in the Top 7. Nicole is one of Kristen's friends who also attends the University of North Texas. Nicole also competed in our local pageant, making us wonder if we are the only local to have two contestants compete in the same local pageant and go on to represent two different states and both place in the Top 10 at Miss America the same year!

So now it's home to Texas! Kristen will continue her duties as Miss Texas and we will begin preparing for the Miss Texas 75th Celebration in July!

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Subject: Tickle Those Ivories!!


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Indy
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Date Posted: 15:03:10 02/07/10 Sun

Ok all of you PC piano buffs....let's get some ideas going for possible piano selections to be played (or not played) at Miss America!



Give me:

- - One musical selection you would like to see presented at Miss America (PLAY)

- - One musical selection you would NOT like to see presented at Miss America (DON'T PLAY)

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Subject: Miss Pageant Central 2010 Top 5 Essays


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MPC Advisory Board
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Date Posted: 08:51:40 02/09/10 Tue

Before we introduce you to the top 5, please don't forget to donate to the MPC Fund by going to www.paypal.com and sending your donation to mpcsponsorship@gmail.com! This is a vital part of the prize package to support the incredible young woman who will be named MPC 2010. We can say with the utmost conviction that she will be incredible, because all of the nominees are.

Also before we introduce the top 5, a friendly reminder... THERE IS TO BE NO VOTING ON THE BOARD. ANY ATTEMPT TO VOTE OR TO SWAY VOTES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. ANY ATTEMPT TO "OUT" WHO EACH CONTESTANT IS, WHETHER YOU ARE CORRECT OR NOT, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND YOU WILL BE BANNED. You don't get a warning, so play nice. Discussion is welcome, but let's keep it a fair discussion and not analyze the merits of each essay or girl and pit them against each other. This is a contest, but every single nominee was wonderful and deserving of the Miss Pageant Central title, but only one can win.

Now, without further adieu, and let us say that it was a close race, your top five for Miss Pageant Central 2010 are...

Haley

I’d like to introduce you to a young woman I know named Haley. I’ve seen her grow from an gangly preteen, to a confident teen, and now, a wonderful young woman. Haley is the kind of girl that just steals your heart with her beauty, her quirkiness and her never-ending energy and life. Haley and her mother have been our dear friends and avid supporters of the Miss America system for years. Haley graced the State stage in the Outstanding Teen competition. She never captured the state title, but she accomplished so much by working with her local committees and her Platform Subject. She lives her platform, devoting hundreds of hours of service to wonderful causes.

Haley had been preparing to compete for the first time as a Miss contestant. She was looking forward to her first local when the unthinkable happened. She was involved in a serious auto accident, broadsided on the driver’s side in November, 2009. Her injuries included several cracked vertebrae, two broken femurs, and both her upper and lower jaws were broken. Haley was in intensive care for weeks, enduring operations to repair her legs and her jaws, had her jaw wired shut and a trach, or breathing tube, inserted in her neck. The one thing Haley never did was feel sorry for herself. She started mouthing words, used a white board, signs and texting to communicate. She made jokes about her legs, her jaw, her trach, everything!!! She showed unbelievable grace and beauty throughout her ordeal. After being in a wheelchair for 2 months, she was given permission to start putting weight on her legs. That day, Haley walked, and even posted the momentous occasion on Youtube!! That week, she went dress shopping with us, and even attended a local prelim to cheer on the contestants…4 days after she started walking! She’s kept up with her studies and will graduate on time this June!

Haley is an incredible example of the power of prayer and positive thinking. I never heard her complain about what happened. She has moved forward, focusing her energy on getting well and wants to compete in her first Miss State prelim this fall. I know this whole ordeal has been extremely hard on her and her family. She and her family don’t have the bank account or resources many others have in order to get her back on track and ready to compete. But they are rich in love, family, and friends, not only in their personal life, but from the State pageant community as well. I can think of no one else more deserving of the resources and gifts that Miss Pageant Central could provide to Haley. With the assistance of the Miss PC sponsors, Haley could continue to prepare for her next journey with the Miss America program. She could, by her example, show young women that no obstacle is too great to overcome and that positive thoughts will bring positive results.

Jordan

Jordan is, in a word, busy. She’s a full-time student, is training to be a teaching artist, works two jobs, is an active local titleholder and maintains her hard-earned position as a board member and head of Educational Outreach for Big City’s art education program. Jordan is exactly the kind of girl the Miss America Organization needs as a representative- beautiful, talented, generous and driven.

Jordan is also somebody who cares, first and foremost, about reforming our education system to include a higher emphasis on creativity. Jordan currently teaches dance and poetry in two of City’s at-risk public schools, and is adored by students and faculty, because of her warmth and enthusiasm. Jordan has dedicated her education and her future to at-risk youth, and refuses to give up on those who everyone else has deemed “hopeless”. She sees the Miss America Organization as a way to make this important platform the topic of discussion for the people who can make real change. Jordan’s passion for education and vision for its future are impressive for someone of her age.

Secondly, Jordan cares for the people around her, namely the community she represents. Since being selected as Miss Local, she has done everything in her power to be a bastion of all things Local City. From working to improve literacy for local adults and children to beautifying local parks to lobbying for education reform, Jordan has strived, without rest or fail to promote City and all of its residents. Jordan has also served as a uniting force among local titleholders, making several joint appearances and helping to promote her fellow contestants’ platforms.

Jordan inspires most who meet her. One of the judges at the Miss Local competition was so impressed with Jordan’s zeal and intelligence that he invited her to partner with the school he works for. The Institute in City serves both children and adults living with developmental disabilities, and Jordan has become a powerful advocate for this group. Jordan helped develop and execute the inaugural Pageant, which recognized the outstanding achievements of the adults served by Institute. She has also developed a drama and creative movement program; an enrichment initiative for the 4-7 year old students at Institute. This program will be implemented as part of the 2010 spring curriculum.

If these things are not reason enough, then consider that Jordan has accomplished all of this while supporting herself in Big City. Her family is, unfortunately, not in a position to help her, so she has scrimped, saved and tirelessly solicited sponsors to help make her dream come true. I know that Jordan has the potential to not only be Miss State, but Miss America. Winning Miss Pageant Central would give her the support she desperately deserves, and allow her to focus all of her efforts on herself during her last year of eligibility. An investment made in Jordan’s future is a wise one, for its returns will undoubtedly be abundant.

Lauren

I have a very special nomination for Miss Pageant Central 2010, Lauren, a young woman who truly deserves the title. Lauren is not your typical beauty pageant contestant. She assumed her first local title by default when the winner abruptly resigned before the state competition. Hours before her “official crowning”, I knew I had my work cut out for me. Lauren had no idea how to do her make-up so we hopped in the car and went to the drug store for supplies. After a quick make-over we were off for the first of many great appearances.

Lauren grew so much that year. Though she only had a short time to prepare for the state competition, she was ready to make the best of it. The great thing about Lauren is that, though she may not have been groomed her whole life for pageantry, she is the kind of girl that any director would love to have. She is friendly, bubbly, funny and just a blast to be around. She is the kind of girl who can have fun and make people laugh in the toughest of situations. She has the spirit of pageantry running deep and proved that by winning a $1000 spirit award at her state competition.

Although she had a great time at states, made new friends, won scholarship money and most importantly, learned a great deal about herself, there was still something missing. She never truly felt like Miss Local because she did not win it outright. She recently competed for the same title. This time she put her whole heart into it, wanting to win the title outright and her effort paid off. She now feels like a true pageant girl.

In the thirteen years that I have been involved with pageants, I have never been so happy to work with a contestant. Though I like to think that she has learned a lot from me, I know I have learned a lot from her. Most importantly, she has taught me that the ideal contestant does not come in one perfect package. It is not about the hair, the look, the body, the brain; it is about what she can bring to the table. For me, Lauren is the ideal contestant. She has a great platform that shows young girls that it is okay to be yourself, to be different, to be unique, just like Lauren. Her warmth, her compassion and her honesty draws these young girls to her and she is truly a role model.

In my last year as a local director, I want to give Lauren the world. There is nothing that I want more then to show her just how much I appreciate her coming into my life. I know that she would be adored by the Pageant Central posters and that she would make you proud. Now that Lauren feels like a true pageant girl, I hope you will help make her feel like a true winner!

Nicole

Nicole amazed us all when we observed her walking across her playpen at 7 months. She hasn’t slowed down since. She has always been independent and self-motivated. Her desire to compete in pageants has demonstrated this fact more than anything she has ever done. At the age of thirteen she saw an ad for a pageant and announced that she was going to enter and win. I was both surprised and amused by her confidence. I had no idea this young girl with braces, long braids and the body of Twiggy would ever realize this dream. If there is such a thing as an anti-pageant mom I would have easily won the title. Quite honestly, I didn’t want Nicole’s sense of self to be influenced by the opinions of 4 pageant judges.

Nicole practiced her walk and interview for months before participating in her first pageant, insisting that I critique her walk and drill her on interview questions. However, neither she nor I had a clue what it was to seriously compete. Although she walked out on the stage with all of the confidence of a winner, her inexperience and our poor wardrobe choices were what the judges saw that night. I was convinced that the bitter disappointment would discourage any further interest, but I had clearly underestimated my daughter’s tenacity. As soon as her tears dried she became a vigilant student of the pageant world, determined to learn what it takes to win. This desire for knowledge brought her to Pageant Central.

I watched as Nicole’s commitment to her pageant dreams transformed her into a more well-rounded person and competitor. Her desire to be prepared for interview fueled her interest in current events and she has become articulate and tremendously socially and politically conscious. Improving her own fitness ignited her interest in helping others and she earned her personal trainer’s certification at the age of 18. Education remained her biggest priority and she graduated high school Magna Cum Laude. When she returned to the same pageant five years after her first try, this preparation and readiness helped her win the title. The judges saw what I did and encouraged her to compete for Miss America.

Nicole is a full-time college student and works two jobs part-time to help pay for her education. She aspires to one day become a physician. I know that she will realize this goal as she has consistently demonstrated that she fully understands the connection between hard work and success. This year Nicole will be competing in Miss State. Since she has not always had the financial means and we have not had the “pageant know-how” to support her tremendous efforts, it is my hope that she is named Miss Pageant Central. This would be a well-deserved opportunity for a young woman who has committed herself to excellence both on and off the stage. Nicole consistently amazes us and makes us proud. Given the chance, I know that she will do the same for you.

Taylor

I started this essay over and over, wanting to start with a great line to get your attention. All I could come up with was this: “My daughter Taylor is so deserving of this award.” Go figure. I am Taylor’s mother, and when I saw this opportunity to make nominations for Miss Pageant Central, I knew I had to enter my daughter so she can continue her pageant goals, and be able to enter the Miss State pageant this summer.

Taylor has strong perseverance and an inability to let anything hold her back from her dreams. My proudest moments of my daughter are when other parents approach me to let me know how nice Taylor had been to their daughters, and watching her win Miss Congeniality three times brings me to tears to know how much her spirit touches others.

Taylor puts her full passion, grace and determination in all that she does. It is with quiet grace and inner strength Taylor has been successful in both school and in pageants. Over the past years, Taylor has faced many obstacles that would have forced others to give up or fall behind. It started when her father passed away when she was 14. Taylor’s father was extremely proud of his daughter, and wanted to see her accomplish great things. We would watch the Miss Teen USA pageants on TV, and Dad would make Taylor stand up and practice her introduction and pageant walk. He dreamed of the day he would see his daughter on that stage, none of us knowing he wouldn’t be here to see that dream come true.

When Dad passed in 2004, I received a pamphlet in the mail about the Miss State Teen USA pageant, and both Taylor and I decided this was a great opportunity. Pageants helped Taylor feel connected with her father, and stay on the right track in life. She could have slipped down the wrong path, but she showed strength and drive to accomplish her goals.

With Dad’s passing, we meet several financial difficulties, making it hard to pay for pageants. Then I had a massive heart attack in 2006, and Taylor had to take on the role of caregiver. Yet she remained focus on her goals, placing twice in the top 15 at Miss State USA and top 5 at the Miss State (MAO) pageant last year. She has managed also to maintain a 3.8 GPA, stay on Dean’s Honor Roll, get accepted into the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society, and will be graduating in March with her Bachelor’s Degree. She is waiting to see if she has been accepted into grad school in Big City, and knows that the scholarship opportunities that come with the Miss State pageant will make this dream a reality. I would love to see Taylor finally have the support I know she deserves, that I cannot give on my own, by being awarded the title of Miss Pageant Central.

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Subject: OK, as much as Rush Limbaugh makes me crazy, and I don't agree with any of his political statements, and I really, really didn't want him to judge Miss America....I actually was happy with these comments from his show yesterday.


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Date Posted: 20:58:44 02/03/10 Wed

If he got MAO some new viewers (and as this caller suggested, some new future competitors), then maybe it wasn't so awful that he judged. I also appreciated the compliment to our Miss Indiana:

CALLER: Rush, I wanted to tell you. I have not watched the Miss America contest in 30 years. I grew up watching it with my sister, I loved it, and this year watched it only because you were going to be a judge. I watched with my husband and my 11-year-old daughter. We had the best time. My daughter now wants to be Miss America, and I was able to be the nagging mother and say, "You need to study hard and practice your piano." What a joy, and the women were all lovely, and Caressa was just poised and beautiful and so well spoken. I was so proud. So thank you so much.

RUSH: That's great. You know, I don't want to get cheesy about this, but we talk about cultural rot on this program a lot. I don't mean to be mean here, but Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian? These are not the kind of role models that you would want your little girl to look up to but unfortunately that's who they are. Everybody is doing Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and all these things because everybody wants to be famous. Everybody's vomiting everything about themselves trying to become a media star.

CALLER: Exactly.

RUSH: It's just shallow as it can be, and these women were not shallow. They had all worked really hard for this. Some of them were better than others, but nobody's the same. Caressa was a standout, there's no question, but there were many others. Miss California was great. Miss Indiana was a fabulous speaker. She gave Caressa a run for her money, but I'm glad that you had that take from it because not too long ago these were the kinds of women who were role models, then feminism got involved and these kind of women became targets for ridicule.

CALLER: Right.

RUSH: Really, they don't deserve to be targets of ridicule. They deserve to be examples of pursuing excellence and trying to be the best. Like Robin Leach asked me in the press conference which was held on Wednesday afternoon: "Will America be in good hands with one of these women?" I said, "I am so glad you asked that question, because -- undoubtedly, without one moment of hesitation -- I say that," and I went into what I just explained to you. By the way, this is not a desire to turn the clock back, 'cause I know you can't do that. This is not me being an old fuddy-duddy. It's just I was astounded by not -- and not just the contestants. Everybody in the Miss America Organization. They're some of the finest people that I've ever known. Any charitable organization could not do wrong to emulate the way these people go about doing their business, and they are a charitable organization: $49 million in scholarships for women they grant over the course of the year toward women's education opportunities. Everything about it is just wholesome and decent and good. This is what you want your culture and society to be.

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Subject: Fra interviews Miss Pageant Central 2009, Lily Wu


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Date Posted: 21:04:42 02/07/10 Sun



Alright, Lily! First of all, thanks for taking the time to sit down for this interview with Pageant Central. Our posters will be beyond thrilled. Hope you're keeping yourself hydrated, because I have a truckload of questions!

OK. Let's travel back in time. Were you always interested in pageants? When did you finally decide you wanted to compete, and why?
I was born and raised in Guatemala, so it was the Latin culture I grew up around that got me interested in pageants. I remember watching Miss Universe while my brother played with his Legos next to me. He built a crown and scepter for me as I was crowned Miss Universe in the living room…tears and all! So, when I was a teenager, I started looking into fulfilling my dream.

What made you choose the USA format over the America one?
Being Miss Universe has always been my dream and the USA system is the only way to get there!

Were your parents supportive from the get-go? How did your relatives react to having a beauty queen in the family?
It took many years of convincing my parents that pageants were in fact an empowering and motivating hobby. My relatives in China have always loved receiving the photos of my pageant experiences.

Tell us about the very first pageant you entered. Were you as prepared as you wanted/needed to be? Was it fun, and how did you do?
The first pageant I ever entered...I went around to local businesses on my bike to ask for sponsorship. After I got the full amount, I told my parents of my intent to compete and that I had raised all the money but needed them to drive me to Kansas City for it. It was the Miss Kansas American Coed Junior Teen pageant (where I met Trinity Wright, my future Miss KS USA roommate, and Carissa Kelly, first-runner up at KS USA 2010). I was ill prepared and didn't know what I had gotten myself into...all the girls competing looked like mini-brides and Barbie dolls in their white ball gowns. I wore a very inexpensive Chinese dress and wore blue eye shadow (let's just leave it at that). I was 4th runner-up in a group of almost 60 girls who had previously competed so I felt pretty good about my first pageant!

How long did it take you to finally win a title? How did you react?
Oh my...it was my fifth pageant before I won a title. My first competition was when I was 14; I didn't win until I was 18. I competed twice at American Coed Junior Teen and twice at Miss KS Teen USA and then finally I competed at the inaugural Miss Kansas Teen International pageant. I felt so excited and felt appreciated by the judges who saw that I would be an exemplary representative of my home state with my platform of embracing diversity. I went on to the Miss Teen International pageant where I placed in the Top 10!!! It was a very competitive pageant…the winner had competed since she was a baby and several of the contestants went on to win USA and MAO titles (Leigh-Taylor Smith Top 5 at Miss America and Jennifer Sherrill Miss AR USA).

Competing in pageants takes a level of commitment and dedication that most people are not aware of. How did you reconcile that sort of effort with your everyday life? Was it hard?
Anyone that knows me will use words like "committed", "dedicated" and "hard working" to describe me, so pageants didn't reflect something different about the way I lived my life.

Skipping through the annals of pageantry, is there a former titleholder you particularly admire and find inspiring and if so, did she perhaps influence the way you prepared to compete?
Brook Lee! Since I was little, I have always dreamt of gracing the Miss Universe stage. When I immigrated to the US, I felt that dream could be a reality since I saw a woman who looked like me going on to win Miss Universe. Brook definitely influenced the way I competed because I portrayed the same poise she had in balancing Asian (humility, grace) and American (hard work, perseverance) values.

Do you think that your career prospects would be affected if affirmative action were dismantled? Just kidding! One thing that struck all of us throughout your reign is how eloquent, natural and unaffected you are. Is "pageant pattiness" just a myth? Ever bumped into any pageant patties while competing? If you want to name names, who am I to stop you?
I think it comes with age and experience…after all I'm an oldie when it comes to pageants, though I still don't fit the pageant patty mold! Pageant pattiness is not a myth. I have definitely seen my fair share of fakeness and ingenuity while competing (no names :-p) but I'll say that I've also seen some pageant patties be some of the most focused and competitive women I know. To me, there's nothing wrong with that especially if a woman is so determined to want something like the title. I just get disheartened when I see women who don't take earning a title as nothing more than just a pretty crown and sash.

Beauty queens are often called upon to defend beauty pageants against accusations of sexism and shallowness. What do you have to say about that? How has pageantry enriched your life and your individuality?
I've won a handful of leadership and scholarship awards and I give part of the credit to my experience with pageants. Being judged in a swimsuit isn't easy and coming back year after year for the same pageant isn't easy. I've gained confidence and learned about success and failure through pageantry.

Obviously, your experience with online forums and message boards has been largely positive. But as a rule of thumb, would you recommend that other contestants peruse them while competing?
If you remember, about two weeks before the pageant, I posted a message about my leave of absence from the board. Although I knew I had the PC support, I know that we sometimes get non-PC regulars who just make it their M.O. to bash contestants. I took the advice from friends to leave the board to stay focused. I don't think there's anything wrong with perusing boards leading up to the competition, after all, boards were created for those of us who love the world of pageantry.

Alright. This past year has obviously been incredibly eventful for you. Were you aware of the existence of the Miss Pageant Central contest? Did you decide you wanted to give it a try, or did someone sign you up behind your back?
I knew of this and several other boards but I never posted. When I saw the MPC contest, I saw an opportunity to finally not have to cut corners and truly be prepared for a pageant. Before MPC, I'd competed in the USA system but never fully prepared. This year was different. When I casually brought the contest up to my high school teacher and president of our Rotary district, they both were eager to write nominations. And then, my brother and mom wrote nominations. And to let you all know how dedicated of a person I am, I also wrote a self-nomination.

Your mother's essay was really heartfelt and very powerful in its simplicity. I was one of the judges and one year later, I will confess it was my #1 selection. Clearly, the other judges agreed. What was your reaction when you first read it?
My mom speaks Spanchinglish...yes, it's my own made up word (Spanish, Chinese, and English), so she wrote it in Chinese and then asked me to translate it. When she first read it to me in Chinese, I was bawling my eyes out. My mom is truly my best friend and biggest supporter. I love her so much!

So the votes are counted and Lily Wu comes out on top. How did you learn you had won? What went through your head?
You see, my parents and I went to China for Chinese New Year last year, right before the end of the MPC contest. While in China, since many sites are blocked, I couldn't see the feedback from the nominations. By the time we came back from vacation, the top 5 were announced and I was so happy to be in the running. I woke up early on Valentine’s Day and logged on to find out I had won! I was so excited and so ready to begin my training for Miss Kansas USA.

You made a number of appearances as Miss Pageant Central. How were you received? How did you explain the title to those who asked?
I did have several appearances throughout the year and people always asked about the title. I was happy to share with them that our board was like a family that loved anything and everything about pageants. I also let them know that MPC was created to give a young lady who had never won their MAO or USA title a fair chance at competing at their state competition with the tools she would need.



Tell us about some of the more entertaining moments and events of your reign as Miss Pageant Central. Did you bring maps to the children in Iraq and South Africa and such as?
My two favorite events as MPC would have to be 1) Being interviewed by pageant interview coach/podcast commentator, Valerie Hayes, at "Fashion Rocks" during the Miss USA pageant. And, I was so happy to finally meet face-to-face some of the PCers! 2) Having tapas in DC with my friends G, Marylander, and Miss Merlin!!! Unfortunately, no maps were distributed and no trips to places such as the Africa were visited during my reign :)

How helpful was the title and the prize package in preparing for your state pageant?
The prizes were so helpful in giving me the tools to compete at Miss KS USA. One of the things I've struggled with during USA state competitions is that my critics have called me "too thin". Well, I'm a naturally thin woman (just see my mom and dad and you'll understand) that eats a lot (ask G, Marylander, and Miss Merlin). Justin of Built2Win was the best trainer during the process because he understood my struggle of having a hard time putting on weight and muscle. Not only did he give me a work out plan but more importantly, he talked to me on the phone encouraging me the entire way. Every sponsor had direct contact with me (via email or text messages) throughout my preparation and I’m so thankful for all they gave!

Did the title come with an added sense of responsibility and pressure and if so, how did you handle that? Obviously, you must know that Pageant Central is beyond proud about the way you competed and represented us. It goes without saying that the crown couldn't have gone to a more deserving girl.
I've told this a million times to people but I carry my life as if I was Miss Kansas (don't mind the system), which means I take everything I do very seriously and with a lot of respect for it. Being Miss PC was no different than how I carried myself before being named that. I did put an extra ounce of pressure on myself because I felt I was competing "for" PC. I wanted each sponsor, each PCer to be proud of their Miss PC.

Did you learn something new about yourself since winning the title?
I learned that I am pretty athletic! Thanks Justin! :) You've gotta see my six-pack!

How was the Kansas USA experience? Did you have fun?
I truly felt the most prepared I've ever been since I started competing ten years ago. I had the top notch wardrobe, I spent countless hours at the gym even when I had a cold and on holiday, I took pride in how I felt and looked, and I honestly gave my 100% in preparation/competition. And I certainly did have fun!

Any backstage dirt you want to share? Was everybody nice? I promise I won't tell a soul.
No backstage dirt PC :)

Your swimsuit presentation was smoldering hot. What was your routine for getting in that sort of shape?
I went to the gym every other day since July; and then every day since October. I alternated between upper and lower body days with abs every single day! I didn't have to change my eating routing (sorry, Justin) but did take extra amounts of protein to build muscle (110 grams of protein daily...yea!! Drinking the protein shakes to get that!)

And your gown! That gown was stunning and you looked incredible. Tell us about the decision-making process that went on in the choice of your gown. We all know that the wrong gown can do even the most beautiful girl in.
I wanted to communicate the words "elegant," "regal," and "classy" in my evening gown presentation. I had been eyeing that Tony Bowls Collection gown since the day I was named Miss PC, then, I got to try it on in Kansas City at this boutique called Natalie M. I instantly fell in love! I like one shoulder looks and wanted to glide on stage with a big train, which is exactly what the dress did! Laine at The Royal We was gracious in helping me get this gown that I paid out of pocket but saw as an investment in my performance.

All your hard work obviously paid off. So you're standing on stage among the Top 5 moments before the final results are announced. What's going through your head? Did you think you had it? People following the live updates on the PC chat were losing their minds. One can only imagine how you felt.
Public speaking is my strength and in the four times prior that I'd competed for a USA miss or teen title, I'd never gotten a chance to showcase that. I was so ecstatic to finally be in a USA top 5 but I was calm because I was getting ready to wow them with speaking. I had three questions (1. How has the slumped economy affected you? 2. What has been your biggest obstacle? 3. How would you rate President Obama’s economic policies?) and I nailed them (no stuttering, straight from my heart, and clear/concise).



Were you happy with the final results? Do you agree with them or were you surprised? 4th RU in such a competitive year is something you should be incredibly proud of.
To be honest with you, I felt so proud of myself because I felt I had given the best presentation I'd ever given for a USA miss or teen title. Different night, different results. Different judges, different results. It's a pageant after all!

Tell us about the special award you won that night!
On Saturday, after the preliminary competition and the judges exit the stage, special awards are announced. What's interesting about this is that there were five awards given on Saturday and four out of the five made the Top 5!!!! Bethany won photogenic, Jaymie won best smile, Trinity won mentor, and I won spirit. The spirit award is given to one contestant by the Vanbros staff for being the most helpful, supportive, and enthusiastic contestant.

Tell us about the new Miss Kansas USA. Did you get a chance to meet and talk to her leading up to the pageant? It was her first time competing, so she's virtually unknown to the pageant world. What do you think about her chances at USA?
Bethany sat next to me in the dressing room and she helped me put on my evening gown! I think she's a beautiful girl and has taken the semester off to work hard and be ready for Miss USA.

The Miss USA 2010 delegate line-up is now complete. It's looking like a more competitive year than most people would have predicted a few months ago. Are you familiar with any of the state winners and if so, who are some of your favorites?
I've actually befriended several of them this year. I think that Mr. Trump will be happy with several of the favorites the board has mentioned. Maybe back-to-back blonde beauties...

What's next for Lily Wu? Will you give Kansas USA another go, or was this your last time?
I don't know, PC. But I can tell you that I was just named the Kids for the Cure Chair for the Susan G. Komen Mid Kansas Race for the Cure, and still active on several boards in Wichita. I continue to work at the non-profit Youth Entrepreneurs Kansas with at-risk high school students so I've got a full and fulfilling plate right now.

What advice do you have for the next Miss Pageant Central?
Be thankful for the support you get from PC and for the generous donations the sponsors have given you. Remember, that PC is a safe-haven for those of us who love pageants!

Let’s end this a la "Inside the Actors Studio," with the infamous Bernard Pivot questionnaire. Let me put my monocle on...alright. Ready? What's your favorite word? What's your least favorite word?
Favorite: CAN
Least Favorite: HATE

What turns you on? What turns you off?
On: dark chocolate
Off: bad breath

What sound or noise do you love? Which one do you hate?
Love: thunder/rain
Hate: Nails on a chalkboard (eek...I'm imaging it and it creeps me out).

What is your favorite curse word? (Yes, beauty queens curse. They're just people like you and me)
I say "Fudge" (just like that so as to avoid cursing. I know, I know you must think "yeah right!" but my job is around high school students so I can't slip so I just say "fudge")

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Acting! I've always wanted to take over Lucy Liu's role in Charlie's Angels or be in an action movie.

What profession would you not like to do?
I wouldn't want to be a prison guard.

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
You used the talents I gave you and you impacted so many people. Thank you, Lily!

Any last thoughts?
As I've said in a previous post...big thank you to all the sponsors of Miss Pageant Central 2009 (Barb, Megan, Alex, Kelley, Justin (built2win), Catherine Fiehn, Judie (JDI Couture), Laine (The Royal We), G, Sio, Kevin, Elizabeth (Miss Priss), Gail Schneider, Maureen, Aaron, Cydney, Jason, Angela, Regina, Meemaw, and all those who donated to this contest).

Thank you so much, Lily!

As we're getting closer and closer to selecting and crowning a new Miss Pageant Central, we would like to thank Lily for being such a wonderful titleholder and representative of the Pageant Central community and congratulate her on her success on and off the stage! All the best with your future endeavors, Miss Pageant Central 2009!



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Subject: Miss Pageant Central Nominations


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Date Posted: 10:32:06 02/01/10 Mon

I am a judge for the Miss Pageant Central contest and I just want to say I am blown away by these essays! The personal stories and accounts of each girl's character, accomplishments and goals is so inspiring. I wish all pageant girls had the opportunity to watch someone else speak for them and let everyone know the kind of person that's underneath the hair, makeup and gowns. Well I guess they do have that opportunity thanks to Pageant Central and this contest!

I'm so glad the essays are anonymized to ensure impartiality. It's so unusual to read these stories and wonder who this amazing young girl could be. I don't know how I'm going to narrow down my choices from 17 to 5, but if your nominee isn't lucky enough to make the top 5 it isn't because your essay wasn't good enough. They are ALL outstanding, and it's so apparent this incredible prize package would help so many deserving girls. It's going to be an agonizing process to only pick 5, and I hope every person who entered the contest appreciates how difficult this decision is going to be. The essays are outstanding tributes of respect and admiration, and every one of them describes an extraordinary girl who deserves to win!

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Subject: Hut 1, Hut 2, Sash 3, Crown 4!


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Indy
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Date Posted: 08:12:57 02/03/10 Wed

Pageant Central football fans.......post your SuperBowl XLIV final score prediction right here! There is no prize for the winning prediction, but why not add the title "Miss PC Quarterback" to your board nickname/handle?



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Subject: You Are Invited to the Queen's Corner-a Proud Sponsor of Miss PC 2010!!


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Date Posted: 11:34:42 02/08/10 Mon

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Subject: Monday Night Pageant Chat!


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Indy
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Date Posted: 11:26:55 02/08/10 Mon



Take the stage with your friends at Monday Night Pageant Chat! Click on the Chat button towards the top of this page, type in a Nickname, and get ready to meet up with old and new pageant friends!

See You There!!!

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Subject: Pretty in Pink - - February Gown Hunt


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Indy
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Date Posted: 08:23:33 02/03/10 Wed

Pageant Central gown addicts.......the name of the month is February, and the color is PINK. Add your favorite pink evening gown pics or links to this post, and let's see how many we can get!



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Subject: HELP


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MH
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Date Posted: 23:51:37 02/06/10 Sat

I'm trying to help a friend with her state pageant this coming year. What are some "political or world event" questions that you think Judges will be asking this year?

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Subject: Someday I'll be Miss America?


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Date Posted: 20:08:08 02/07/10 Sun

I seem to have lost 5+ years of Pageant music off of my computer, including "Someday I'll be Miss America" and numerous other talent cuts. Most I can recreate if need be, but this eludes me.

Does anyone know where I can find an Instrumental without resorting to Musical Creations?

Please email me at staff@missgraysharbor.org

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Subject: Scenes From A Pageant/Caption This!


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Indy
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Date Posted: 15:26:12 01/31/10 Sun



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Subject: Vanbros Girls!


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Date Posted: 16:41:32 02/03/10 Wed





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Subject: An Amazing Assortment Of Miss America Articles & Pictures!


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Date Posted: 06:48:01 02/04/10 Thu

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/miss-america/2010/


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Subject: Miss America finals night


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Date Posted: 13:47:31 02/01/10 Mon



http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=48884&id=1483542467&l=2cc9f854cd

photos by Julius:

finals night visitation: http://www.pbase.com/nikonbuff/10satvisitation&page=all

celebrating with Miss America!!: http://www.pbase.com/nikonbuff/caressamissamerica&page=all

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Subject: Whatcha Got in that Bag???


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Indy
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Date Posted: 16:51:20 02/04/10 Thu

Are there any PCers out there who could list the exact contents of this year's WOW!Creations official Miss America gift bag??



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Subject: Just saw our newly crowned Miss America being interviewed in Miami for the Super Bowl, & she was absolutely adorable! Made me even happier about her win...not to mention that she ended the interview with a "Who Dat?!?!" as a Saints fan -- love it!


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Subject: Pageant advice needed (click in)


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Date Posted: 12:51:27 02/03/10 Wed

My family is originally from the Atlantic City area so the Miss A Pageant has always been followed by us. I had been a local winner many, many years ago and volunteered for years after. My daughter is a 19 yr old college student. She is interested in competing in MAO but is holding back because she doesn't feel as if she has a "talent". There are so many opportunities for young women that few dedicate themselves to a performing art. She is very involved in community service organizations, is attractive, well spoken and is on the Dean's List at her college. The only performing arts she ever participated in was dance lessons during elementary school. When she watched the pageant this year and saw the talent with the suitcase/jacket she thought it was cute and entertaining and commented that the contestant wasn't an accomplished dancer but she did have an entertainment value to her performance. So, we wonder what is a girl to do if she is interested in competing and feels confident that she has the elements of competition except could only offer a non accomplished but entertaining talent? Not interested in USA because it is so "looks" based and expensive to enter. Anyone???

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Subject: Miss Pageant Central 2010 sponsor invites you!


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Date Posted: 14:53:16 02/03/10 Wed

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Call 501-327-1555 to schedule. Only a few appointments remain.

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Subject: Shoes


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Date Posted: 13:59:57 02/03/10 Wed

I'm calling on the experts here to get some help. I'm making my sister's prom dress this spring and after much consideration she has chosen to go for a red gown. We've all ready bought the fabric and it's a beautiful primary red which does not lean towards being raspberry or orange or burgundy. The past week we've been having a shoe discussion. My sister is not to keen on buying red shoes (which would be best according to me) as she doesn't feel that she would be able to use them as much after prom.
What color do you choose for your shoes when wearing a red dress?

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Subject: Miss America Results


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Date Posted: 19:41:00 01/30/10 Sat

Judges Choices:

Tennessee
Colorado
California
Indiana
Hawaii
Louisiana
District of Colombia
New Mexico
Virginia
Texas
Nebraska

America's Choice:
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Kentucky

Contestant's Choice:
Oregon

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Subject: Please Donate to the Miss Pageant Central Fund!


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Date Posted: 23:43:52 02/02/10 Tue



Go to www.paypal.com and send your donation to mpcsponsorship@gmail.com! Every little bit helps! This goes to help our Miss Pageant Central's entry fee into her state pageant, anything left over will be rolled over into next year's contest. Thank you SO much guys!

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Subject: Wear It or Burn It - - Split Decision!!


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Date Posted: 15:32:10 01/31/10 Sun

Alright ladies.....you have to choose one to wear, and one to burn! You can't wear 2 gowns at once, and there are NO double burnings! Just honestly think about which gown would fit your sense of style and comfort level the best, and which gown would go up in smoke!



Wear One, Burn One!!!

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Subject: next stop.........Miss USA!


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Date Posted: 13:53:13 02/01/10 Mon



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Subject: Miss Virginia took Miss America Saturday. But which state's residents rate tops for overall beauty? Which are ugliest? The Daily Beast crunches the numbers to determine bragging rights.


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Date Posted: 06:40:11 02/04/10 Thu


So with the swimsuits and evening gowns neatly folded, and Mario Lopez back to his day job, The Daily Beast set its lens on figuring out where the rest of the beautiful people are. Specifically, which states have the highest percentage of extremely attractive people, as well as run-of-the-mill hunks and beauties.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/



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Subject: Astonishing News About Miss America's Evening Gown...


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Date Posted: 07:19:00 02/04/10 Thu

Robin Leach asked if there was a beauty queen secret Caressa could share. Her answer was:
You cannot do a thing without safety pins. Absolutely never be without them. Before I got to Miss America, my original competition dress, which looked very similar to the one I wore onstage, was shrunk at the cleaners. I got this one in one day before I competed for the evening gown portion. If it wasn’t for the help of some safety pins, I don’t think I would have looked as good in it as I do.



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Subject: Here Comes the Judge


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Date Posted: 12:47:48 02/03/10 Wed

The results on Saturday night got me thinking on the value of having one or two different panel of judges. This year, Miss America had one panel of judges for both prelims and final night while the MUO organization had two sets of judges for prelim and finals. Which do you prefer and do you think it is an advantage or disadvantage having one or two panel of judges?







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Subject: Rush talks to Miss America 2010


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Date Posted: 20:41:24 02/03/10 Wed



http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_020210/content/01125107.guest.html

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Subject: Meemaw always told me I should post more trivia, so here goes from last night...


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NC Pageant Fan
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Date Posted: 08:11:18 01/31/10 Sun

-First Miss Nebraska in the ten since 1983-Kristen Lowenberg
-First Miss New Mexico in the ten since 1985-Valerie Faber, ironically from Virginia
-First Miss Oregon to make the cut since Katie Harmon won in 2001
-First time in history National Sweetheart and Miss America from same state...both won the national title wearing yellow gowns
-First of the Miss Americas from Virginia to win a preliminary, Nicole Johnson and Kylene Barker did not
-First time I can remember a swimsuit winner not making the top ten
-Last time Miss Virginia won Miss Kentucky was also fourth runner-up (Cherl Lynn Cook)...Kentucky came back and won the next year....
-First time ever Tennessee has had back to back top 10s in Miss America history AND, for some reason they have a nine to eleven year gap in sending beautiful blondes into the top 5 Dana Brown in '90, Stephanie Culberson in '01 and Stefanie Wittler in '10
-Katherine Putnam becomes only the third pianist to perform during finals since the pageant moved to Vegas, following Monica Pang and Taryn Foshee
-Last but more than likely not least, Louisiana finally made the cut in Vegas.....up until last night, it was the only southern state not to make the finals since the pageant moved to Vegas....

I know, I have too much time on my hands, but I just love this trivia....

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Subject: Penguin's Take on Miss America Prelims


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Date Posted: 17:34:36 01/30/10 Sat

I took the red-eye home from Vegas last night in time to make my volleyball match today (we won!). I had such an amazing time in Vegas and was thrilled to meet my fellow PC posters. The following is a collection of my random impressions from my time at Planet Hollywood:

TNBoy - you are truly insane and I mean that in the nicest way. Your energy and sparkling disposition make me happy. BTW - if you ever need a second career, I think you have one as the new CEO of match.com.

Talents that pleasantly surprised me: Montana (I didn't have high hopes for "Sway" but girlfriend created a mood and nailed it); Mississippi (a Linda Eder piece that didn't seem overly done); Maine (girlfriend was brills!); Colorado (awesome technique).

Advice to title holders not competing: OK, I get that you want to wear your sash at the show and I guess that's ok, but please do not wear your crown and sash while walking through the casino at 2:15 in the afternoon. Actually, leave the crown at home. It's obnoxious. The only crown we should see at the event should be worn by the outgoing and newly crowned titleholder.

NAC, Monkayman, TNBoy (again), Hoosiergirl and all my other PC peeps: I heart you all, truly but y'all kept me a little too liquored up during the course of the week. I feel compelled to apologize to those that I may have dry-humped, fondled, made-out with or given anyone an unsolicited view of my very private tattoo...I'm sorry or you're welcome (whichever works for you). That being said, I am the victim here.

To the sound guy: you suck for not turning on Missouri's tap mic. A real shame since she easily had the best feet of any of this year's tappers.

Wardrobe Choices: Pageant girls.... please stop singing contemporary songs in a full length evening gown (Minnesota, you were my talent winner that night - easily, but I can totally see the judges knocking off a point for the incongruous wardrobe choice). Also, please take risks in terms of color choices! The gowns that stood out to me were the ones that were outside the box and the ones that that didn't rely on copious beading. I hate to see full length figure skating costumes.

My top 15 (in order):

Virginia - never make a misstep all week - the look, swagger and performance of a Miss America!

Oklahoma - Looks like she's having a ball on stage. Loved everything about what she did this week. Her talent had me captivated.

Texas - Solid, composite contestant. She has worked really hard for this.

Ohio - See Texas

Michigan - I wanted to dislike her because girlfriend has a couple of peeps in her fan club that truly need to learn some manners. Without being specific, the lesson to be learned is that no one person's comfort is any more or less important that any one else's. That being said...she was so strong all week. Loved her talent and can't deny that she is ready for this competition.

Louisiana - Girl came ready to play. Meemaw would have sported a boner when she came out in both SS and gown.

Tennessee - Wasn't expecting to like her as much as I did, but I do - a lot. She was solid all week and, I'm not gonna lie, I am smitten with her prep team (you know who you are). Don't be surprised to see her in the top 5.

California - Loved her talent and her energy. She's a lock for the first cut.

Utah - loved her gown, talent and OSQ.

North Carolina - was not at all on my radar before prelims, but she was had no weaknesses on stage.

Iowa, New Jersey and Pennsylvania - all tied for me. Strong across the board, but needs to achieve a rock star moment to make it past the 15.

Wisconsin: See above.

Kentucky: If her private interview was better than her OSQ, she has a chance to go far in this competition, but as it were, she just squeaks in for me. She's so cute I just want to put her on a plate and sop her up with a biscuit and I loved her talent.

Bubbles: Nebraska, Missouri, Mississippi, Florida

That's enough for now. Really looking forward to seeing how all this plays out tonight. This week in Vegas provided some truly special moments for me and I'm looking forward to putting these moments in the vault and cherishing them forever. You guys rock.

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Subject: It's OFFICIAL!


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Date Posted: 14:31:23 02/01/10 Mon

I just received this from the MUO offices...

‘THE 2010 MISS USA PAGEANT’ TO AIR LIVE ON NBC
SUNDAY, MAY 16 (7-9 P.M. ET)
“The 2010 MISS USA Pageant” Will Broadcast Live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

NEW YORK, N.Y., - February 1, 2010 – NBC and Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization, announced today that the “2010 MISS USA Pageant” will air on Sunday, May 16th (7-9 p.m. ET) from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas at the Theatre for the Performing Arts.

The evening will be a “Trump” night as the live pageant will lead in to NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice,” which airs immediately following the telecast (9-11 p.m. ET).

“Las Vegas has become our home away from home. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority have been incredible hosts and we plan on showing our contestants exactly why we keep coming back,” said Shugart. “Las Vegas is tailor made to host an event like Miss USA and it always makes for an exciting world wide telecast. The 2009 broadcast was seen in over 95 countries and territories.”

“Las Vegas is once again excited to welcome the Miss USA pageant,” said Rossi Ralenkotter, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “Our continued partnership with the Miss Universe Organization enables us to further relationships with global brands that value our market and share our values.”

“We look forward to welcoming back the Miss Universe Organization this May,” said Robert Earl, co-chairman of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. “The Miss USA Pageant is a marquee event for Las Vegas, showcasing to a national and international audience the many highlights of the Entertainment Capitol of the World. The partnership with the Miss Universe Organization, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Planet Hollywood has been a great success and we look forward to our continued role as the host property for many years to come.”

Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton, who was crowned at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has been traveling the nation as an advocate for breast and ovarian cancer awareness, education, research and legislation. She will crown her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast, before an estimated viewing audience, in the U.S. alone, of over 7 million. Each contestant from all 50 states and the District of Columbia will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. The show will conclude with one contestant ultimately being crowned MISS USA® 2010.

Donald J. Trump will again serve as executive producer of “The 2010 MISS USA® Pageant.”

The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas is the official Host Hotel of MISS USA® 2010.

The Miss Universe Organization, producers of the MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® Pageants, is a joint venture between Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal. Utilizing its nationwide grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education, Miss USA is equipped to educate women today.
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Subject: Who is the new Miss Virginia?


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Subject: Caressa on Fox & Friends today with Gretchen


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Date Posted: 21:37:13 02/02/10 Tue



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Subject: Miss America ratings


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Date Posted: 02:19:54 02/03/10 Wed

Cable network TLC says the Miss America pageant broadcast over the weekend attracted 4.5 million viewers

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Subject: Picture of Miss Washington/Miss Grays Harbor 1949 Lorraine Lowder


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Date Posted: 00:55:09 02/03/10 Wed

MissGraysHarbor.org is getting an overhaul, but while we are I wanted to give WA Pageant fans a look at what I just received from a former volunteer. Yes, it's low quality, but it's more than we had yesterday!



http://missgraysharbor.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/lorraine-lowder/

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Subject: Where can I buy this??


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Help!
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Date Posted: 21:59:02 01/31/10 Sun

Hello. I would like to order a Miss America Pagaent t shirt or sweatshirt. I went onto the official Miss A website and did not see clothing listed. I saw jewelry, books, etc. but NO clothing. Where can I order this? Anyone know?

Much thanks!

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Subject: Thursday Night Preliminary Winners


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Date Posted: 22:14:30 01/28/10 Thu

Just in from Las Vegas:

TALENT - Puerto Rico

SWIMSUIT - Puerto Rico again!

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Subject: Does anyone have any links to the finalists talents? Specifically the dancers. I was watching the pageant while working and wasn't able to watch the talent portion. I'd love to see California's dance. In every photo I've seen she looks very technically accurate so I'd like to see the entire routine. I've checked on youtube but keep coming up short other than Caressa's talent. Anyone have any links?


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Date Posted: 15:22:17 02/01/10 Mon


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Subject: Oh my gosh that little girl is PRECIOUS! I had to save it and show my husband her "Scooby Doo, where are you?! I'm right here"


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Date Posted: 14:52:38 02/01/10 Mon


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Subject: MAO girls that should RUN to MUO


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Date Posted: 13:04:12 02/01/10 Mon

Arkansas: Back to back Law Students? I say yes! You were my favorite anyway.
Louisana: they're calling your name, RUUUUUN!
Colorado: Gorgeous face and she's got the height!
DC: FABULOUS walk! Liked her quite a bit.
Florida: Sassy enough to work it. She's a maybe on my list
New York: Once again sassy enough to work it. Another maybe.
And of course, Puerto Rico: You already won the title of Miss Universe 2010, there is no point to having the pageant. Congratulations

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Subject: Monday Night Pageant Chat!!


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Date Posted: 15:42:11 01/31/10 Sun

Did you miss the chance to hang out with some of your pageant buddies in the Pageant Central Chat Room during the Miss America 2010 pageant???

Well, you have another opportunity for live chat! Stop playing with those sticks, and come inside for Monday Night Pageant Chat! Make new friends and contacts!



(sorry Caressa......I couldn't resist!)

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Subject: Salsa Dancing!


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Date Posted: 13:12:01 02/01/10 Mon



Looks like Kristen has some moves!

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Subject: Quotes...LOL


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Date Posted: 11:45:54 02/01/10 Mon

For what ever reason my computer is extremely slow to load today so I have been reading the quotes at the top of the page. They are hysterical. I was just about crying for laughing so hard at some of them. It is a good thing that breathing is automatic. I don't think some of these people would remember to breath otherwise. Thanks for making my day.

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Subject: My Miss America 2010 predictions


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Date Posted: 15:37:58 01/30/10 Sat

After watching the Miss America Behind the Curtain, and everything leading up to tonight here are my predictions.

MISS AMERICA 2010: California* or Virginia
1st: California* or Virginia
2nd: Arkansas*
3rd: Puerto Rico
4th: Kentucky*

REST OF THE TOP 15 (Alphabetically)
Alabama
Dist. of Columbia
Florida
Maryland
New York
Ohio*
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Utah

Notes: Oregon is one of my favorites, but I think her interview may her hurt her. However, she is on fire in swimsuit so she could still go in. Not everyone who wins a swimsuit and talent always makes it in and I fear Oregon and Michigan will fall into that situation this year, but I do like both.

* = who I predict America's choice will be.

I could be way off but anyways good luck to all 53.

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Subject: MISS AMERICA 2010 - PRESS CONFERENCE


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Date Posted: 08:29:59 01/31/10 Sun



Wow - it's very easy to see how this girl won Miss America. What a wonderful young woman! Congratulations to her. For this one fleeting moment, I completely get the difference between Miss America and Miss USA. LOL.

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Subject: What awards were announced at the Press Conf./Visitation after the Pageant???


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Who are the Non Finalist Talent Winners?
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Date Posted: 10:16:45 01/31/10 Sun

I can not find an official list anywhere and I would like to know. Thanks!

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Subject: My review of Miss America... along with a couple non-pageant fans'


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Date Posted: 22:41:53 01/30/10 Sat

So, I had the pleasure of watching Miss America with one of my best friends, who was in town due to a wedding dress fiasco, and my husband... both who could care less about pageants. However, my husband is the quintessential man (likes T&A) and my BF is an accomplished vocalist. She's a potential Miss A watcher... him, not so much but could stand to sit through SS with me. :) Also, both didn't understand what the heck this pageant was... i.e., Them: "Wait, how come some of these girls really aren't that pretty!?" Me: "Well, it's Miss America, and they count a lot on interview and talent." Them: "I thought Miss America was the pretty one." Me: "No, that's Miss USA." [Katie comes out.] Them: "She's gorgeous! Who's that?" Me: "Miss America." Them: "Oh, the pretty one." Me: "No, the same pageant that's happening right now." So, there in lies the problem.

By far, Puerto Rico got the biggest reaction in the opening with them both saying that she was gorgeous/hot/sexy, etc. There were a handful of others they thought were pretty and a lot that they thought could've been pretty but they couldn't tell through their bad makeup. I thought the top 2 would be VA and PR, with VA winning. When PR didn't make it, I thought VA had it in the bag.

For the most part, we felt the people that advanced after SS and EG deserved to. I won't go into too many details. Pretty much all looked good in SS. LOVED LA, HI, VA & DC in gown and thought KY was so cute but didn't move great in her gown. After that, my husband tuned out completely, and my BF tuned in even more. However, it's worth noting that every time we saw LA, we all said "BOOBS!". Every.Single.Time. And, she was hot and we liked her. BOOBS!

I consider myself sort of a jack of all trades, but I had my vocal expert next to me, my piano expert on the phone and my expertise lies in theater and dance. These were our reviews (these are the notes I took):
CA - very pretty, nice lines and extension, liked it
VA - we were all entertained, but vocalist said she was flat and screamed but could overlook somewhat because of performance factor
DC - great, purest voice of singers but not highest performance
NM - throaty but hits notes
LA - BOOBS! pianist said she was off and ending was bad... we all only noticed her BOOBS! and slit in dress
NE - eek! horrible leaps and piques
TN - pretty good but no one should sing Whitney Houston
TX - flat when hitting big notes and a little forced but still good
KY - so cute!!! can overlook bad parts because we all want to like her
HI - hello core strength! (we know because we attempted that move at commercial)

We thought DC and TX should have advanced over NM and HI, but it wasn't offensive that they didn't. KY was just so cute that we were so happy she placed. We thought all but two of the answers were good and that TN and VA generally put together the best answers. We said EEK! to NM and BOOBS! WHAT!? to LA. Bless her heart, she just went off on a tangent. I knew CA was 1RU and VA won it at that point. I thought TN would be 2RU and the rest were a toss up. VA is a very deserving winner who has looked like Miss America all week and was actually one of the few the hubs and BF thought was pretty throughout it all. Many congrats to VA and her fans! And, TN... WE ALL SAW YOU ON TV!!!!!! :)

All in all, it was a good show. No dull moments, nice flow, good opening though I'd actually prefer to see less dancing, but I liked the song and pace. The BF and hubs did think a lot of the intros were cheesy and it had them turned off from the beginning, so I think they should cut those to keep the non-pageant fans watching. We did all get a kick out of DC's but even as diehard Gator fans, thought FL's was a little excessive. :) I think Mario Lopez is the right host, and I hope to see him back for many years. Even my BF who said, "Oh no! He's so cheesy!" when he was announced as host conceded that he was good at the end. Katie Stam is absolutely stunning and represented the MAO brand very well.

Lastly, Mimi, I am so sorry. I thought without a doubt that the curse would be broken this year. While I think Caressa will be a fantastic Miss A, MAO sure missed the boat not having you in the top 15.



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