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Subject: Miss Volunteer America Contestants (1/25/22)
Author: No name [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Tue January 25, 2022 11:53:26 AL Claire Yates AR Grace McClanahan CA Caroline Azer GA Alexa Gilomen HI Mami Ogiwara IN Madelyn Steurer KS Madi Schoenekase KY Aimee Turner LA Kaitryana Leinbach MO Victoria Shore MS Rachel Shumaker MT Alissa Bohle NJ Natalie Ragazzo OH Jaeleen Davis OR Sarah Blum SC Tori Sizemore TN Amelia Collins TX Lindsey Sharpless VA Breana Turner WA Reagan Rebstock WI Angelica Niemann [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It is shaping up to be a beautiful class! (NT) -- No name, Tue January 25, 2022 14:45:03 So exciting!!! (NT) -- No name, Tue January 25, 2022 16:51:56 Will there be 50? (NT) -- No name, Thu January 27, 2022 15:02:46 Doubtful (NT) -- No name, Thu January 27, 2022 16:10:40 State directors received an email yesterday from national office that there will be 20 more atate pageants by the end of February, so there will be close to 50 contestants. For its first year, Volunteer will be very strong! (NT) -- No name, Sat January 29, 2022 08:50:40 The entry fees for some of the upcoming pageants seems high,VT is $595, NC is $695. Are these fees standard? I'm kinda new to this . (NT) -- No name, Sat January 29, 2022 10:00:56 $500 is about average (NT) -- No name, Sat January 29, 2022 11:57:28 I think we are going to see appointed titles. Every system (but the two oldest) has them, not a big deal. (NT) -- No name, Sun January 30, 2022 09:49:39 They have to apply and then a selection committee reviews applicants for states without pageants yet (NT) -- No name, Thu February 10, 2022 11:16:34 😂 yeah ok (NT) -- No name, Wed April 20, 2022 17:00:24 It's like Sweetheart has done, since 2018 (NT) -- No name, Wed April 20, 2022 18:16:35 Looks like they are going to get pretty close to 50… (NT) -- No name, Tue February 08, 2022 17:15:17 Wyoming, NC, Florida, Massachusetts, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Nebraska & Colorado to name a few (NT) -- No name, Sat January 29, 2022 16:51:10 CT is next weekend (NT) -- No name, Sat January 29, 2022 17:04:13 Wyoming pageant had 4 participants. (NT) -- No name, Sun January 30, 2022 10:32:05 About the same as WY-MAO. Everybody knows there are no women in WY. Just cowboys and cactuses. (cacti?) (NT) -- No name, Sun January 30, 2022 11:25:44 Rodeo Queens are at the top in Wyoming. (NT) -- No name, Sun March 27, 2022 20:38:07 Love the rodeo queens! -- No name, Mon September 30, 2024 19:49:43 Wyoming already happened? Who won? What was her talent?? (NT) -- No name, Sun January 30, 2022 14:13:50 Saw New Mexico added a date (NT) -- No name, Sun January 30, 2022 02:19:21 Maryland - Tamara Allard (NT) -- No name, Sun February 06, 2022 03:14:46 MA & CT are crowned -- No name, Sun February 06, 2022 11:53:03 We’re ther appointed? I don’t see anything about either pageant. (NT) -- No name, Sun February 06, 2022 16:50:18 Yea , I believe they were appointed. Not fair to the girls from states that actually had a pageant (NT) -- No name, Tue February 08, 2022 18:08:08 Why isn't it fair? If there is only 1 person from the state interested in holding the title, then there isn't really a point in holding an event. I think appointing someone makes perfect sense. And I'm sure if multiple people were interested there would have been some sort of "virtual competition" to decide a "winner". (NT) -- No name, Thu February 10, 2022 19:26:37 Miss New York Volunteer is Jordan Smith & Miss Massachusetts Volunteer is Lindsey Morris…both appointed (NT) -- No name, Tue February 08, 2022 15:42:07 Wasn’t she disqualified from Miss NY for cheating ? (NT) -- No name, Thu February 10, 2022 00:27:48 No (NT) -- No name, Thu February 10, 2022 20:21:50 Yea she was ! (NT) -- No name, Thu February 10, 2022 20:23:32 She was disqualified, but it wasn't for cheating. She took a piece of her competition wardrobe from the dressing room to the hotel to clean it without getting approval. Once checked in, you're not supposed to do that. She didn't realize that, but it is her job to know the rules, which were enforced. The competition had already started. It was an awful situation and a painful lesson for her to learn, I'm sure. But let's not overstate what happened here. It was an honest mistake and the pageant acted with integrity to hold her accountable to the rules. It should be put to rest. It's not that serious. (NT) -- No name, Sun February 13, 2022 18:52:17 Breaking the rules is the same as cheating . She knew what she was doing and got caught (NT) -- No name, Sun February 13, 2022 21:12:25 Getting DQ’d in the state pageant is no little thing . I wonder how she pulled off getting appointed . I’m sure Allison wasn’t aware of it (NT) -- No name, Sun February 13, 2022 21:23:58 Or, maybe Allison is aware of it, but cares about the girls and doesn't think getting a dress cleaned, while against the rules, isn't worth canceling her over. I'm thrilled that she is getting another chance and that she chose the Volunteer program. (NT) -- No name, Mon February 14, 2022 14:30:00 It is no little thing. It was a devastating consequence for the young woman. I think we as a society also need to consider the fact that there was no malicious intent behind the act. Rules are rules and Jordan was help accountable - but she also doesn't deserve to be canceled. Monique Evans was disqualified for having outside hair and makeup people at the state pageant - that is more akin to cheating. She was rightfully removed, came back, competed fairly (and wonderfully), won Miss Texas and had a great showing at Miss America. It is a story of redemption and forgiveness and not being canceled and I think Jordan deserves the same. We all do because none of us can pass a purity test. I'm rooting for her and think she can do very well! (NT) -- No name, Mon February 14, 2022 14:41:34 If she was do innocent why didn’t she go back to MAO ? Because she was welcome back into that organization. She has a history of bad behavior . Ask the Oklahoma people about her (NT) -- No name, Mon February 14, 2022 20:30:03 People like you come to mind. Look, like the poster above said, she was not blameless. She made a mistake and was held accountable for it. The "history of bad behavior" sounds like a bunch of micro aggressive nonsense. She was never disqualified from any pageant in Oklahoma that I recall...in fact, she competed quite successfully as I recall, made top 5 or top 10 every year. The whole "bad behavior" trope is a purity standard applied to strong women and even more so to strong women of color who are expected to stay in their lane, toe the company line, be "manageable", and don't make too much noise. That we would ask ANY modern young woman to act like a 1950's sitcom housewife is why pageants have become a joke to people outside our circle. I have faith that Allison has a much different vision for Volunteer America and I think each of the inaugural state titleholders reflect the evolution of pageantry...and that certainly includes Jordan. (NT) -- No name, Tue February 15, 2022 09:23:52 I was waiting for you to start with the racist implications. This has nothing to do with her race . She’s trouble just ask the OK girls (NT) -- No name, Tue February 15, 2022 12:12:02 You were waiting for that? Sounds like you’ve been called out before. But as someone who clearly comes from the Oklahoma pageant system, it doesn’t surprise me one bit. The state isn’t known for being kind to Black titleholders, all of whom seem to get reputations for being “difficult to work with”. I think the problem is likely that o conscious and unconscious bias that is pervasive in a state that is best known for the mass genocide of native Americans. So, I’ll just file that in “commentary from a pageant dinosaur” file, roll my eyes and give you an earnest “Bless your heart.” 😘 (NT) -- No name, Wed February 16, 2022 19:49:20 Thank you for your very measured, respectful, and imo, wise, posts. Great explanation of the situation and its implications. When someone makes a low effort, throw away post- especially an accusation with no receipts (she's trouble), I love to see posts that give context and educate, and you did it so graciously. Well done! (NT) -- people like you make the board better, Wed February 16, 2022 21:08:49 If you want to use the race card every time someone disagrees with you go back to MAO . Volunteer will not but up with all this BS wokeness . The best girl will win regardless of her race , creed or religion. Enough is enough . (NT) -- No name, Thu February 17, 2022 18:17:08 I think it’s hilarious when people use woke as if it’s a dirty word. I guess the alternative is to be asleep? Anyway, I don’t see anyone using a race card here. Someone pointed out a pretty well-known fact that women are subject to outdated tropes when it comes to being manageable and that standard is even greater for women of color. So unless you have the receipts to back up any claims on how egregious Jordan behaved in Oklahoma, have a seat, otherwise you just kind of sound like a jackass. Nobody said rays played a role in what happened to Jordan in New York… But when someone from Oklahoma comes on this board and starts coming for the girl… Well, Oklahoma has its reputation and it’s well deserved. I think the volunteer system is going to welcome Jordan, Michela and any other black delegate with open arms and I think they both are going to do quite well… Which is probably why you’re so pressed. (NT) -- No name, Fri February 18, 2022 18:31:06 Breaking the rules is not always the same thing as cheating. There are grey areas. For example (because it's the winter Olympics and I'm obsessed), in short-track speed skating, if a skater slips and bumps into another skater, knocking them off their line, the slipping skater is disqualified, even though the slip was unintentional and gave them no competitive advantage. In the case of Jordan, cleaning a competition garment is allowed - things get dirty during prelims and in the dressing room. But, candidates have to get approval to take wardrobe pieces out of the dressing room after they've been checked in - or they have to work with the hostesses to address the issue. (NT) -- No name, Tue February 15, 2022 10:18:33 From the sounds of things, Jordan just made an assumption that she could clean her garment - because cleaning was allowed. The problem was she didn't remember the rule and she didn't consider that the reason garments can't be removed is because candidates are not allowed to materially alter their wardrobe between prelims and finals - that could result in competitive advantage. This was not Jordan's intention, but the optics of the situation in light of the rules were pretty cut and dry. Super sad situation, but she certainly shouldn't be canceled for it. I can't wait to see her compete. (NT) -- No name, Tue February 15, 2022 10:21:05 Geometry dash -- Geometry dash (pioky), Mon September 23, 2024 03:22:34 NM - Emile-Marie Enriquez (NT) -- No name, Tue February 08, 2022 17:18:26 SC for the win! (NT) -- No name, Wed February 09, 2022 13:57:41 Impressed with IN. (NT) -- No name, Wed February 09, 2022 13:58:54 CT - Olivia Sally (NT) -- No name, Thu February 10, 2022 06:56:26 Go Miss New Jersey! (NT) -- No name, Thu February 10, 2022 20:22:44 Oklahoma - Michella Wilson (NT) -- No name, Tue February 15, 2022 06:52:48 Some really great contestants crowned so far. Top 5 for me: New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Louisiana (NT) -- No name, Tue February 15, 2022 10:25:20 Based on what? I know Oklahoma and New York were just crowned. -- No name, Tue February 15, 2022 12:05:57 If so many of the girls were just appointed without competing then it’s a joke of a pageant . Volunteer had two years to get this going . Some states did . To just appoint someone is an insult to the girls that actually competed . (NT) -- No name, Tue February 15, 2022 17:24:08 I don't know why you keep saying that. Some states just haven't been able to generate the interest yet (and in some cases, like GA, they have had to fight against a state MAO organization that appears to be actively trying to deter girls from doing Volunteer). Even MAO is having trouble getting contestants and is now allowing at large miss contestants (GA just announced this, before the local season was even over; which certainly could be seen as a "slap in the face" to those who competed). I thought this board was to support the Voluteer system? For the first year of a national pageant, having almost 50 state reps is remarkable. (NT) -- No name, Wed February 16, 2022 08:19:40 FYI MAO now accepts at large candidates too (NT) -- No name, Tue April 19, 2022 15:34:06 It doesn't take anything away from the quality of the women who are competing. OK, NY, NJ for example all have strong talents, strong interviews, strong SS/gown - track records to back them up. The fact that some of these states are sending appointed delegates doesn't indicate there wasn't interest - it just means they couldn't find directors - and when you have MAO actively campaigning against the organization, it makes it all the more difficult. There is room for all systems. We need to stop actively trying to eliminate opportunities for these women because of our own egos and celebrate growth of opportunity. (NT) -- No name, Thu February 17, 2022 11:05:00 Based on their prior pageant history, following their social media, seeing some in person, and watching at least clips from the state pageants, my top 5 right now are TN, GA, LA, SC, and MS (NT) -- No name, Wed February 16, 2022 08:25:08 Well there you go . Let’s just cancel the pageant and just base everything on Facebook and twitter . I sure hope you are not a judge . To make assumptions on that criteria is scary (NT) -- No name, Wed February 16, 2022 12:10:33 Wow, there are nasty ass people on this board. It is common before a major pageant for people to state THEIR OWN OPINION of who they think will succeed. A prior poster snarkily questioned on what someone else based their opinion, so I simply stated my basis. Sorry it didn't include your girl, or whatever the reason is behind your level of hostility. Dude, chill. People have opinions.l. (NT) -- No name, Wed February 16, 2022 14:14:55 No need to defend your post. In case others forgot, this IS the forum to share thoughts/opinions AND (as if folks don’t know from the MAO Voy or ANY of the other state Voy’s), this IS where feedback and info is shared!! Social media IS a big deal (in terms of garnering insight into individuals, not to mention, candidates). Adding in knowledge of candidate performance(s) from other state programs is a REAL WAY of identifying ‘possible’ top contenders!! People need to relax!! (NT) -- No name, Thu April 21, 2022 00:16:19 They are just predictions, and obvi not intended to be a replacement for the actual pageant. Sheesh, why so touchy? (NT) -- No name, Wed February 16, 2022 15:57:41 Your top five predictions are noted...and will probably be way off. (NT) -- No name, Fri February 18, 2022 15:28:53 Possibly. What are yours? (NT) -- No name, Fri February 18, 2022 20:05:49 Early top 10 - OK SC LA DC TN GA MS KS OH NY (NT) -- No name, Sat February 19, 2022 19:00:53 I think several of their Top 5 are SPOT ON!!! Sorry if offense was taken because ‘your girl’ was not mentioned! Let’s get a grip…this is a frivolous,anonymous, and (for lack of better terms), location for those that participate in the pageant industry, go to SHARE! (NT) -- No name, Thu April 21, 2022 00:19:59 Beautiful (NT) -- No name, Sun March 27, 2022 02:55:03 Love Miss SC! (NT) -- No name, Sun March 27, 2022 02:57:44 Really liking Ga. She seems to have it all going for her. (NT) -- No name, Wed April 20, 2022 22:18:34 Beautiful group of candidates!! I’m really excited to see how Volunteer takes off, and do hope that it garners the attention and participation from many missing what MAO used to be…it’s time to truly have another program to select from at the National level! (NT) -- No name, Thu April 21, 2022 00:06:41

Subject: Does anyone think that the changes to Miss America will impact MVA?
Author: No name [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thu January 26, 2023 22:36:03 The changes made them nearly identical and Volunteer is only in their second year. Plus a lot of Volunteer girls are ones that aged out of America. America definitely has greater name recognition. There are a lot of pageants out there but most weren’t trying to be Miss America pre 2.0 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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MAO is still so unstable. Volunteer has a strong structure in place to grow. Plus Allison is the leader I trust. (NT) -- No name, Fri January 27, 2023 19:33:02 Allison put on a fabulous first time pageant. Looking forward to the next one. (NT) -- No name, Fri January 27, 2023 21:27:29 Miss Volunteer America is in trouble. MAO and MVA are essentially the same competition. It's easier to get a contestant to wear fitness wear over a swimsuit. With the age increase, you no longer have women jumping over that were aging out. (NT) -- No name, Sun January 29, 2023 10:14:29 MAO bringing back fitness & increasing age doesn't mean Volunteer's in trouble! The difference between the two programs is Volunteer produces a fantastic pageant, gives the girls a great competition week experience, pays winnings in cash the night they win, and is consistent in what they want in a titleholder and how they pick her. Directors and contestants know what to expect. Everything for the MAO is up in the air- the competitions, scoring, rules, format, scholarships, location- everything. (NT) -- Vol already has the girls who want to compete in swimsuit., Sun January 29, 2023 15:01:53 I don’t want “easy” to get contestants, I want the best of the best. If it’s “easier” to wear fitness wear, fine — but I want to see women who work hard and are proud to showcase it. (NT) -- No name, Wed August 02, 2023 19:38:15 The relationship with Paige and Joann's isn't helping MVA. Paige makes the contestants think if they don't buy an expensive gown from her they won't win. It's bullying behavior. No one should have to spend $10,000 on a Sherri Hill gown or be told they won't win if they don't get it. I also don't like the fact there are contestants working at the store seeing the custom design orders of their competition. It isn't right at all. (NT) -- No name, Sun January 29, 2023 10:22:25 I'm sorry, I don't believe any owner literally tells a girl she has to buy a $10,000 dress or she won't win. They may say a 'state level gown' can run $10k. Saying they work with/ sponsor all the major pageant systems is basic marketing, not an attempted extortion where if you don't buy a gown from them, you won't win. If a girl can't manage the pressure of gown salesperson, she's not mature enough for the title. (NT) -- Knowing another girl's dress isn't any real advantage; more likely a psych out knowing she can outspend her, Sun January 29, 2023 15:28:21 Neither Teen not Miss winners last year got their gowns at Joann's (NT) -- No name, Sun January 29, 2023 16:27:33 Not sure about where the teen got her gown but Alexa Knutzen’s mom made her gown and it was gorgeous! (Wish my mom could sew like that!) (NT) -- No name, Sun January 29, 2023 18:51:27 Paige / Joann’s is helping destroy MVA. It’s true that she BULLIES people into purchasing. It’s not a recommendation it’s a matter of “if you don’t spend more than $10,000 you will lose.” She has been outwardly nasty towards several contestants each year and has insider information on the pageant. There are too many coincidences for it to not be a rigged pageant. -- No name, Sun September 01, 2024 21:22:24 The relationship between Christine Williamson and MVA is much more of an issue than Joanns in my opinion. Her bad mouthing the MAO 5 years after she competed while trying to build up MVA is such a red flag (NT) -- No name, Sun January 29, 2023 23:18:27 I don't think Christine's comments have been an issue at all. She is making whoever competing aware that the leadership in certain states and at the MAO national level is toxic. This seems to be the trend with the original 4 states that had licenses revoked installing toxic abusive leaders in TN, GA, WV and PA along with CO & OH. Mental health is important. (NT) -- No name, Mon January 30, 2023 13:08:31 If the new leadership of MAO doesn’t replace the entire Ohio board then Ohio will soon be back to where Volunteer is now with no locals and candidates only buying in. Volunteer is just starting out so it’s understandable but the overwhelming corruption of the Miss Ohio America program has caused probably half the locals, many sponsors and many eligible former contestants to leave because of the toxicity of the board, the volunteers and some of the veteran contestants. (NT) -- No name, Mon January 30, 2023 13:47:55 Are you delirious? Christine was ABUSED by MAO and is speaking her truth -- Reuben harness is that you??, Tue August 01, 2023 00:44:21 Hey! Reuben here. First, thank you for spelling my name correctly. 2nd if you think my comments were harassing please look up the definition. My comments to her were that her constant bashing of MAO were tacky when she was trying to build up another system. Please if you would like to discuss further, I think you have my number. THANKS! (NT) -- No name, Tue August 01, 2023 06:13:05 Calm down Rubin -- No name, Sat July 27, 2024 16:58:48 Both systems are unstable because the general public doesn’t care about pageants and no one new will because they are only on PP. Neither are recruiting enough girls and splitting them between the two makes it worse. 30 states aren’t even sending someone to Sweetheart and some states had to go way down from their RUs to send someone. Rumor is that Sweetheart might go back to MA after this year. That documentary won’t hurt MA because leadership is different now and no one really watched it. (NT) -- No name, Tue August 01, 2023 16:12:13 Twenty lucky Sweethearts are heading to Hoopeston! This partnership is just two years old and growing beautifully! (NT) -- No name, Wed August 02, 2023 08:31:14 How are they choosing who goes to Sweetheart? Only 20 contestants? (NT) -- No name, Wed August 02, 2023 09:34:34 Supposed to be the state’s FRU and if she can’t for whatever reason it’s supposed to go high to low placement. (NT) -- No name, Thu August 03, 2023 22:22:45 Also as hard as stares try to offset travel cost to Sweetheart these girls do have expenses to compete. Others are in school during this time. Sweetheart was forced off the grid by MAO. It is building itself back up. It’s two years in and growing. Give it time. (NT) -- No name, Thu August 17, 2023 08:37:09

Subject: Has Kentucky really named Lisa Fath as the new state director? Do they not vet people before they make them the director?
Author: No name [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sun June 30, 2024 23:53:21 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Where did you see this information? (NT) -- No name, Mon July 01, 2024 14:51:49 Facebook (NT) -- No name, Mon July 01, 2024 16:14:19 She's the 4th director in 3 years. Kentucky has had a rough time getting this program going. I had high expectations when Brian started as ED. Hopefully they can get their numbers up and get back on track (NT) -- No name, Mon July 01, 2024 18:22:16 They won't get them up with her. Everyone knows every pageant she has directed has been fixed for whomever she wanted. Just like when she judges she calls girls and tells them where to compete (NT) -- No name, Mon July 01, 2024 22:01:31 Reagan Earlywine will win then- I’m calling it in here first (NT) -- No name, Wed July 03, 2024 16:25:56 How has this lady been named a State director? She ran a little Miss pageant this weekend where all the girls that she coaches won! How doesn't anyone think she is going to be fair, this has been known for years with her (NT) -- No name, Mon August 05, 2024 22:47:47 Obviously someone on here keeps wanting to compete in Kentucky but doesn’t have the confidence to win. Therefore they keep making excuses here as to why they wouldn’t win. Why not invest in yourself and your confidence and go for it. Crown or no crown you will be a better person for it. (NT) -- No name, Mon August 19, 2024 08:30:53 There were TWO contestants last year. lol I hardly think it would be hard to win (NT) -- No name, Mon August 19, 2024 09:15:39

Subject: Requirements To Enter
Author: No name [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Mon July 15, 2024 00:28:12 Can someone tell me how someone enters this pageant? I mean do you just say “ I want to be Miss _____ “ and bam you’re in? I just recently watched someone lose in the Miss SC Teen then the next week she was Miss ___.Never even any announcement of a pageant being held. Just curious as to how someone is chosen. I had no idea there was even a Miss Volunteer pageant. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Sign Up -- No name, Thu July 25, 2024 10:17:18 In SC they were messaging my daughter before she even competed at Miss SC MAO, told her if things didn’t go the way she wanted them to they would be more than happy to get her ready to compete at SC Vol. We might have considered it, but I found it to be tacky that they were messaging girls who were preparing for another title. -- No name, Thu July 25, 2024 10:19:01 It happens in other states as well. It reeks of desperation. (NT) -- No name, Fri July 26, 2024 22:11:53 It does not reek of desperation ! You should feel honored that they reached out to your daughter or cared that much! Not competing in a local prelim is a plus money wise.We went to SC Vol and we will be back next year! Best experience! (NT) -- No name, Wed July 31, 2024 17:03:21 Welcome to pageants? -- No name, Sat July 27, 2024 16:56:16 So you are really complaining that someone thought that highly of your daughter??? I would be beyond flattered if a pageant director reached out and personally asked me to compete in their pageant. -- No name, Wed July 31, 2024 17:30:30 As I stated, I found it tacky that they were reaching out to girls the week before and of another competition. I do believe girls should maximize their opportunities but trying to recruit a girl while she’s in the mist of competing for another title, is in fact tacky. (NT) -- No name, Fri August 02, 2024 12:46:30 Some Volunteer locals and state pageants exist. Where they don't exist (yet) potential contestants can contact the Volunteer organization and apply for that title. For example, at the Teen Volunteer State level, one would contact the national organization who would select one if there are multiple applicants. That teen would pay th $1,500 entry fee and cover their own transportation and lodging to Jackson, TN, for the national pageant. (NT) -- No name, Wed July 31, 2024 18:19:31

Subject: Thoughts on the new SC Vol, Teen Vol and Palmetto this weekend:
Author: No name [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sun July 28, 2024 15:51:16 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Miss SC’s been around MAO-SC for years. Madi is striking & articulate double prelim winner a few weeks ago at MAO- SC. Top five for Miss & Top 3 in Teen competed just 2 weeks ago MAO-SC. The top talent winner and a non-finalist should have been in the top five and the Sizemore teen, who was the board's handpicked winner, TANKED during the OTQ horrifically. One wonders how Ashley, Erin, and Chaz feel about losing their top talent to Todd and Jeremy Culpeper. Extensive recruitment efforts on social media by Berkley led to a significant influx of teens. I wish she had facilitated more talented Miss crossovers. (NT) -- No name, Sun July 28, 2024 16:07:23 What are the complete results for Miss and Teen? (NT) -- No name, Mon July 29, 2024 12:01:22 Mallory Alverson Teen Volunteer! Top talent and beautiful. She will do well at nationals! (NT) -- No name, Wed July 31, 2024 16:51:52

Subject: Anyone have any predictions for Tennessee volunteer?
Author: No name [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sun July 14, 2024 21:50:33 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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All I know is that turning a state pageant into a church service is so inappropriate and tacky. Wow. And the poor Demarcus boy was front and center for THREE performances tonight. Sheesh. (NT) -- No name, Fri July 26, 2024 22:16:47 That isn't Dylan Demarcus. (NT) -- No name, Sat July 27, 2024 11:16:58 Dylan would be dressed so much better -- No name, Sat July 27, 2024 16:54:24 Idk.. but why is the state pageant basically the same as nationals (NT) -- No name, Sat July 27, 2024 00:17:59 Why has the Tn pageant turned so horrible the past couple of years? These contestants are not strong! Other are great competitors in TN and why aren’t they competing in this system? (NT) -- No name, Sun July 28, 2024 02:31:54 Not a fan of this year’s Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant Production this year at all. It was all over the place & hard to sit through. This new production company they are using is just not good. (NT) -- No name, Sun July 28, 2024 16:48:54

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