Little Princess Program

The little sister/princess program is one of my favorite aspects of the Miss America Organization. Each contestant gets to mentor one girl ages 4-12 and take her under her wing at Miss Missouri. My little princess is Katelynn Parker and we have had a lot of fun together through this program! We went to Disney World together, performed a dance together at Miss Springfield, rode in a parade together at Miss Missouri and so much more. This photo was taken after our dance recital. I am proud to say that Katelynn has grown immensely through this program and had a great time performing in her first dance recital! I'm so excited to share Miss Missouri with her!

Hot Yoga Benefit

Join my fabulous dance teacher and yoga instructor, Katie Wear and myself to raise money for MU Women's and Children's Hospital. The event will be held at Sumits Hot Yoga in Columbia on June 2nd at 12 noon! If you have never tried hot yoga this is a great opportunity to see what it is all about.

Boonslick Kiwanis Meeting

It was an early wake up call for me this morning... I was honored to speak to the Boonslick Kiwanis Club! I am thankful for the opportunity to share more about myself, the Miss America Organization, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, and Operation Fit Kids. One of my favorite moments of the morning was meeting two graduates of THE Ohio State University! ‪#‎service‬ ‪#‎scholarship‬ ‪#‎kiwanis‬ ‪#‎missamerica‬

Success

Countdown to the crown day 6 is today! Success is one of the points of the Miss America crown. MAO empowers women across the country to strive for excellence in every avenue of her life. The skills I have gained from this organization are unparalleled to any others in my life. I hope to use my experiences from the Miss America Organization to become a hospital administrator of a successful children's hospital. Pictured with me are my first pageant directors Dawn Achtermann Williams and Dave Williams along with my first sister queen and former Miss Missouri's Outstanding Teen,Charlee Bisch When we had our send off party, Dawn and Dave gave me a beautiful pin to wear on my sash. They told each of their titleholders which point of the crown they believed they represented the most. My point was ‪#‎success‬. I will always remember this memory I shared with people who constantly support me and encourage me to grow. ‪#‎theresheis‬

 

Fitness Fun Day ROCKED!

Just showing off our muscles at Fitness Fun Day! We had a blast! If you missed out on the fun but still would like to donate to the wonderful cause, do so here. https://www.maoteen4kids.org/m.aspx?i=289362F4BA7D56DD7

Dining for Charity

It's tonight! Miracle Maker Night! Whether your hungry for a great steak dinner, breakfast for dinner, or our famous chopped cow we're open for dinner! Patio and restaurant are open from 5:30-8:30. Hope to see you there!

Dancing for Charity

I had a great time closing the dance season at my 5 recitals this weekend! Every year, we donate the money from the ticket sales and I am proud to say that this year, we raised over $30,000 for Great Circle, Leadership through Education & Advocacy for the Deaf Institute, and Woodhaven. Thank you to Lizzy's Lifesavers for coming to support me! A huge shout out to my little princess Katelynn who started taking dance this year! She rocked it on stage and had a blast this weekend!

With precious Lizzy Metz

Striking a pose with Katelynn

My Prince, Kaden

Beautiful Violet!

Upcoming Events

I'm so excited for my events coming up this weekend!  Please come to Ernie's Cafe on Friday, May 20th to join me for my Miracle Maker Night. Ernie's is open for dinner this one night only with a great steak dinner special from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. 

On Sunday, I will be hosting my Fitness Fun Day for kids in Kindergarten to 6th grade at Gentry Middle School.  The fun starts at 2:00 pm and we will be focusing on dance!  Mail or email me your registration now to be included in this great event!

Miracle Maker Night

 

Please come join me at Ernie's Cafe on Friday, May 20th and enjoy a GREAT dinner. All proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network/ MU Women's and Children's Hospital.

Fitness Fun Day - May 22nd!

I'm pleased to announce that plans are in place for my next Fitness Fun Day! Several Columbia Performing Arts Centre senior team dancers will be assisting me as we focus this Fitness Fun Day on dance!  We will be learning combos, working on jumps, kicks and turns all while having a GREAT time doing what we love!  Please come join me at Gentry Middle School on May 22nd. Click HERE to access the form to sign up for Fitness Fun Day!

Countdown to the Crown

I had a tremendous day catching up with familiar faces and meeting new ones at Miss Missouri Orientation 2016! The countdown to the crown is on! ‪#‎missamericaserves‬ ‪#‎mmot‬ ‪#‎mo‬

Miss Missouri's Outstanding Teen Class of 2016

Spring Break Rejuvenation

I am fortunate to have an annual week long Spring Break at my school. My family and I normally plan a trip to a warm weather destination, but this year we decided to visit my sister who moved to New York City last summer. Spring Break is a great time to break away from the every day norms and get to do something different. I was able to visit Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center, go on stage at Radio City Music Hall, enjoy delicious french macaroons at Laduree, and visit Central Park on a beautiful sunny day! Shopping, relaxing and pageant prep were all on my agenda and to end my Spring Break week I visited The Ohio State University which I hope to attend in 2017!  The dance team was having a prep clinic for future dancers, so this is a great opportunity for me to make contacts, get questions answered and find out what life as a dancer in college would be like.  I hated missing my pageant team's Branson Showcase, but am so proud to be sister queens with all of the girls who earned $3,500 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals!

Dad and me on Top of the Rock

Dad and me in Central Park

Michael and Niky

Mom and me

Radio City Music Hall Stage - unbelievable how big it is!

Touching the top of the Empire State Building

The subway is REALLY fast!

My favorite french macaroon store!

The Ohio State University

Senior Dancers at The Ohio State

Goofing around on Top of the Rock

Junior Leadership Columbia visits Jefferson City

I had a great time exploring the capital with my Junior Leadership Columbia group. This is a wonderful program that I am proud to be a part of. We were introduced on the House Floor by Missouri delegation, visited with Supreme Court Judge Mary Rhodes Russell, discussed our community with our local delegation and met with State Auditor Nicole Galloway!

Children's Miracle Network Hospital Radiothon

I had a great day at the Children's Miracle Network Radiothon benefitting MU Women's and Children's Hospital! Call 1-866-970-4483 to donate! All proceeds stay local and any amount can make an impact! ‪#‎cmn‬ ‪#‎maot‬

Fun with Food and Fitness

I had an awesome time at Rock Bridge Elementary School today discussing eating healthy and working out! This week, I spoke with my first graders about the dairy food group and how that makes us have stronger bones and teeth! We also exercised while playing a game called "Milk Moves". It is so exciting to help teach these students about nutrition and healthy living.

IHOP Pancake Day

IHOP National Pancake Day is complete! I have enjoyed this day for the past four years as a title holder for the Miss America Organization. What a wonderful holiday to raise money and awareness for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! Customers were very pleased to hear that all of their donations will stay local... This is just one of the aspects of Children's Miracle Network that makes it so tremendous. I hope you were able to make it to IHOP to enjoy pancakes and make a difference! #nationalpancakeday #cmn #maot

Amazing Day at Miss Amazing!

What an AMAZING day spent at the Miss Amazing Pageant! I enjoyed making friends, celebrating inner beauty, and empowering women! My buddy, Jessica, performed flawlessly. She even made Miss Missouri McKensie Garber 's day! What a wonderful and special experience this was for everyone involved.