I read somewhere that the ancient Babylonians held the first pageants before
the birth of Jesus Christ. I don't know if that is true...but I do know they are still alive and well as we embark upon the
21st Century.
My mother tells me that I began enjoying pageants on television at the age of 3. I don't really remember
that, but I imagine that I was captivated by the glamour and the spectacle of the competition as child. What captivates me
now however is the talent, intellegence, integrity... and most important, the commitment to personal growth and community
(public) service displayed by the modern pageant contestant. My only "experience" as "pageant director" was during
my early teens at summer camp when I organized and ran the "Miss Camp Indian Head" pageant for two years! My
first major pageant experience was my trip to Atlantic City, NJ for the 75th Anniversary Miss America Pageant in 1995.
It was there, that I truly realized what pageantry is all about. A page devoted to that event (complete with photos)
can be found here. I have since been fortunate enough to attend Miss Teen-USA three times (2003, 2004 & 2007);
Miss USA in 2004 & 2006-2010; and Miss California-USA/Teen-USA 2006 & 2009-10; as well as Miss America
in 2006-2008... This time in Las Vegas, NV.... also in 2006, I reached my goal of attending MISS UNIVERSE -- My first international
pageant (See links to event pages)!...as well as a few local competitions in the Miss America system.
I am currently honored to serve as a "Global Moderator" on the Official Miss Universe Boards now OPEN TO PUBLIC:
On
Dec. 13, 2008, I completed my first "mock interview judging" experience for our "MAO local," Miss Placentia. Our panel also had the honor of doing
a mock interview with Jackie Geist,
Miss California 2008 to help prepare her for Miss America 2009. It was a pleasure to meet such a great group of young women. They were
articulate, bright and genuine. I had a ball.
I
am really enjoying my foray into the "pageant world." I am so grateful to the may kind people I meet along the way! My
main interest is in the Miss America and Miss Universe pageant systems. *****
Congrats to my "local girl" Miss Yorba Linda on her prelim "Evening Gown" Win at Miss Calfornia-MAO (http://misscalifornia.org)
to her director, Kathi Baldwin at to all the prelim "Miss" & "OT" Good luck to all as they head to the finals this weekend!
Congrats to my local contestant Sharanya Mukhopadhyay Miss Yorba Linda (http://missyorbalinda.org) on her 2nd
Runner-up finish & prelim evening gown win at Miss California (MAO)! Way to go to her, and local director, Kathi Baldwin .... Further Best Wishes to Sharanya, as she represents CALIFORNIA at the "National Sweetheart Pageant"
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Congrats to Arianna Afsar, Miss California (MAO) 2010! Best wishes at Miss America 2011! http://misscalifornia.org
The Miss Teen USA Silent Auction included gifts from each contestant's home
state. ... Here, Rachel greets a longtime pageant fan, JohnBaker. < Back. After the
event, all the ...
Imagine my surprise opening the fall issue (2008) of PAGEANTRY MAGAZINE, turning to page
40 and seeing a photo of my dear friend, Tami Farrell, Miss Teen-USA 2003 & Miss California-USA 2009, and
I, along with a lovely mention of jhbonline.net
You are a treasured friend, Tami. I am so grateful to you for being
in my life.
...With Miss USA 2003, Susie Castillo.
...with Susan Powell, Miss America 1981 (Oklahoma)
