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

April 11th - Flashback to Miss Missouri Orientation

Today is a very exciting day for me as I head to Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Orientation! I am going to start ‪#‎countdowntothecrown‬ until pageant week. This week, I have decided to share with you my official Miss Missouri headshot taken by the fabulous @mattboydphotography . Hair and makeup by @meredithboydcosmetics ! I am eager for this exciting journey! ‪#‎countdowntothecrownweek1‬ ‪#‎missspringfieldot2015‬

Missouri Youth Advocacy and Leadership Summit

I had a wonderful time at the Youth Advocacy and Leadership Summit today! I got to discuss hot topics with other students; Dr. Carter Ward, Executive Director of Missouri School Board Association; Dr. Margie Vandeven, Commissioner of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Kim Weber, Missouri PTA President and Matthew Essner, Director of Food Distribution in Food and Nutrition Services! ‪#‎moyouthsummit‬ ‪#‎mopta‬ ‪#‎msba‬ ‪#‎missspringfieldot2015‬ ‪#‎makeachange‬‪#‎10by20‬

Little Princess

The Little Princess program through Miss Missouri's Outstanding Teen is such a great program. I have had a blast getting to know my Little Princess Katelynn! This weekend we got together and "talked pageant" and had lunch. We are so looking forward to June in Mexico, Missouri!

Miracle Maker Night

Thanks to everyone who came out for a GREAT meal from Ernie's Cafe and supported me on my Miracle Maker Night for Children's Miracle Network - MU Children's Hospital.  It was a lot of fun and a HUGE success! Here are just a few pics of the fun...