Miss Springfield and Miss Greater Springfield Pageant

I had a great weekend co-emceeing the Miss Springfield and Miss Greater Springfield pageant in Branson, Missouri. Congratulations to our 2 new titleholders, Samantha Bowers and Lexy Kadey!

Samantha Bowers, Rachel Spurling, Lexy Kadey

I also had the opportunity to show my farewell video at the pageant, as my service as Miss Springfield's Outstanding Teen, 2015 is ending. However, I will still be representing the Springfield area as Miss Queen City's Outstanding Teen, 2016!  Springfield is known as the "Queen City of the Ozarks", thus the name for the new title I hold.  Here's a link to the video on my You Tube channel, thanking everyone who helped me as Miss Springfield's Outstanding Teen.

Rachel Spurling Farewell Video

Osmond Performance

I was so excited to be able to perform my Miss Missouri talent at the Andy Williams Moon River Theater in Branson this weekend before the Osmond's show. I was also honored to be able to meet a few of the Osmond Brothers. Many years ago, their family started the Osmond Foundation, raising money for children, the Foundation evolved into the Children's Miracle Network and has raised over 7 billion dollars for 170 Children's Hospitals across the US and Canada!  Since Children's Miracle Network has become a cause that is near and dear to my heart, it was especially touching that I could meet some of the Osmond family.

Memorial Day Thank You

Memorial Day is our American holiday to remember and be thankful for those who have fought for the freedom of our country. I have been fortunate to meet many veterans in the past few years through my work with the Mid Missouri Honor Flight and at other events as well. My Grandpa Larry is also a veteran of the Vietnam War and I am thankful for what he has done for our country. Here are some pictures of some of the Veterans I have met. Happy Memorial Day!

Dance Talent

Talent is a very important portion of competition in the Miss America pageant.  I must say, the talent portion is what drew me to do pageants in the first place!  Dance has been an important part of my life since I was 3 years old.  Not only is dance a great way to exercise, but it is also an amazing emotional outlet.  I have been able to work with world-renowned choreographers such as Mia Michaels, Sonya Tayeh, Billy Bell and Stacy Paydo.  I have also attended American Ballet Theatre’s summer intensive, Joffery Ballet Academy’s summer intensive and perform with the Moscow Ballet!  Dance has taught me so much, allowed me to travel around the country and also taught me what a real team is!   #countdowntothecrownweek5

Teens in Training Camp

Last summer, I was given the opportunity to travel to Orlando, Florida for the Teens In Training camp. This camp is held at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition during the national pageant. Not only was I able to walk away with new experiences and advice from experts in nearly every field, but I got to watch the pageant and cheer @missmoot14 on! I was allowed to go backstage, watch rehearsals, go to visitation and have front row seats to the pageant! This experience has prepared me for pageants, but more importantly many avenues of life. Teens in Training Camp rocks! @missmissouri2014 @graciewesterfield @lexi_maggelet

Megan Meier Foundation Gala

Recently I was able to attend the Megan Meier Gala with Miss Missouri Jessica Hartman and Miss Missouri's Outstanding Teen Charlee Bisch. This was arranged by my sister queen, Claire Rowe, whose platform is on cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is a problem that affects all teenagers in one way or another. You are either a victim, an offender or a witness. Megan Meier took her life several years ago due to excessive cyberbullying from her neighbors. Her courageous mom, Tina Meier, has now made it her mission to educate teens on the dangers of cyberbullying and try and save other teens from taking their lives. The Megan Meier Gala was a fundraiser in her honor to help her mom continue this mission.  We organized a "Selfies for a Cause" fundraiser at the event to raise more money for the Foundation.  Here we are with Tina Meier and our selfie frame!

Charlee Bisch, Rachel Spurling, Tina Meier, Faith Whatley-Blaine

Dance training with the fabulous Billy Bell!

It was a wonderful afternoon working with Billy Bell! He is such a fun person to get to know and I am thankful for my opportunity to work with him. You may recognize him from Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" but for now, he is catching a plane back to New York to perform his Broadway role!

Billy Bell