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Subject: And don’t get me started on these CSIs. Girls who live hundreds of miles from the place they supposedly serve. They may go there one time in a whole year to parade around in their fashion crown. And then they show up to Highpoint and talk about all they’ve done to serve the community that they visited maybe once. I know this is not all, but I also know that it is several. I sat through several On stage questions this week were girls I know did absolutely nothing talked like they were volunteer of the year. It is so fake it is nauseating. Author: No name [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 05:54:24 06/28/25 Sat In reply to: 's message, "The Miss American Scam!! my daughter will likely be a top 10. But this experience has been the biggest scam of my life. The money we have spent on coaching, photos, wardrobe, and everything else, pale and comparison to the measly potential scholarships that she may win. The moms who say they are doing this for college scholarships are either the stupidest people I’ve ever met or Just living in a fantasy world. You can never earn more in scholarships than you have to pay out. My daughter has had an OK experience this week. But the amount of stress, body shaming, and cattiness has been crazy and in the world has it been worth it. The raising money for the heart association when a large amount goes to Miss America is a joke. Just donate directly to the heart association." on 05:38:19 06/28/25 Sat [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date Good luck to your girls today. I sure hope one of them wins so mine does not. In the future there needs to be some sort of fact checking on these ridiculous statistics these girls throw out On stage, that are so outlandish it’s laughable. Let’s get some verification next year, please. (NT) No name 06:10:31 06/28/25 Sat New to the program? That’s how open prelims work. They don’t have to live in the same county to participate. It’s about community service where you’re at. You would be surprised at the number of volunteer hours spent that aren’t plastered on social media. If you have a specific desire for the title holder local to your town reach out to them and ask them for some dates they could serve your community. I can not imagine waking up on Saturday morning after my daughter put in time effort and hard work to say “I hope she doesn’t win” that would crush anyone’s spirit for their mama to be so ugly… about a pageant. MAO is a non profit organization but they have to raise the scholarship funds. My child’s participation in the program has paid for two years of tuition and she has enough left in her 529 for the coming year as well. And she’s only ever been in top 10. It’s not always about winning. It’s just a pageant. If you remember nothing else remember that. (NT) No name 06:42:27 06/28/25 Sat Your daughter earned that much but how much have you spent? I agree - it’s just a pageant, like any other. (NT) -- No name, 06:56:53 06/28/25 Sat Well I would have to add it up for an exact number but we have found great deals on gowns. Interview we usually get something great at Dillards. Fitness we have used the same one several times. Talent we make or borrow from dance studio. We found sponsors and community members to support her through the whole experience. Definitely have not spent 20k but I see how you could easily if you aren’t guided by someone who knows how to navigate the system on a reasonable budget. (NT) -- No name, 07:12:42 06/28/25 Sat It's really your own fault in regard to expenses if you do not do your homework and find ways around breaking the bank. However, if you have raised a spoiled brat who cries and says her dress has to come from XY&z because everyone elses' does or if she has to have the 500 makeup job from Madam WhoseeWhatsee because nobody else is qualified to spread the goop on her face. Keep in mind, there's always someone willing to take your money. I work with contestants (very limited fees) and once found a gown at Goodwill for 20.00. We slapped some rhinestones on the straps for 10.00. She won her local in that dress, took it to state and finished 3rd runner up. It can be done (NT) -- No name, 09:15:21 06/28/25 Sat I agree. I think people are going in blind and not doing the research. They become followers instead of staying true them themselves and shopping where they want. I do understand using the sponsors but most of them will work with your budget if you tell them but at the end of the day they are a business and will sell you what you’re willing to buy. I’m blessed with daughters who understand finances and have always been gracious and as they got older worked and saved money to purchase the wardrobes they wanted. We all witnessed a Miss EG win last night with a very affordable dress. (NT) -- No name, 09:44:08 06/28/25 Sat Re: New to the program? That’s how open prelims work. They don’t have to live in the same county to participate. It’s about community service where you’re at. You would be surprised at the number of volunteer hours spent that aren’t plastered on social media. If you have a specific desire for the title holder local to your town reach out to them and ask them for some dates they could serve your community. I can not imagine waking up on Saturday morning after my daughter put in time effort and hard work to say “I hope she doesn’t win” that would crush anyone’s spirit for their mama to be so ugly… about a pageant. MAO is a non profit organization but they have to raise the scholarship funds. My child’s participation in the program has paid for two years of tuition and she has enough left in her 529 for the coming year as well. And she’s only ever been in top 10. It’s not always about winning. It’s just a pageant. If you remember nothing else remember that. -- No name, 09:06:22 06/28/25 Sat