Even though Miss Iowa Week has finished, my blog has not! I apologize for not posting about the rest of the week, so here I am playing catch up!
Thursday we went to The Skip-A-Long Daycare Center. I love playing with the kids and watching them be in awe of all the pretty girls in crowns. ;) They are so adorable! I made a couple friends, and we were both very upset once it was time for me to leave.
That afternoon we met back at The Clarion to listen to a presentation. The presentation, given by Ashly Lagneaux, was about The Children's Miracle Network and The Children's Hospital in Iowa City. Ashly explained different areas of the hospital and told stories about some of the kids getting treatment. She even told us about plans to build a new hospital just for the kids! The project sounds very exciting.
That night was the first preliminary competition, and the teens competed in Talent and Sportswear. Sportswear was so much fun, and I loved the outfits we got to wear! Next was talent. I love to sing and perform, and I love my song. Performing was such a thrill that I can't even describe.
Friday was just as exciting. Early that morning, all contestants went to The Miss Iowa Golf Scramble at Duck Creek Golf Course in Davenport. This time was a lot of fun to get to talk to all of the golfers. I got to do a little golfing myself, too; even though I am definitely not a golfer. :P
That night was the second preliminary competition, and this time the teens competed in Evening Gown and On Stage Question. This competition is one of my favorites because I feel really confident in my gown and hopefully that showed to the judges. I also felt that I did pretty well with my on stage question. I was asked about peer pressure and about The President's Challenge!
Answering my On Stage Question
Saturday was a crazy day. First on the agenda was the Li'l and Junior pageant. Congratulations to Matilyn Hepker, Junior Miss Iowa, and Ally Wichman, Li'l Miss Iowa. It was great to see such talented young ladies.
Saturday night was the final competition for Miss Iowa. I had made top ten! I was so grateful, but sad at the same time. I had lost my voice due to allergies. I went through sportswear without a hitch. Then came talent. I was so nervous to go out on stage to try to sing. My song, "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again", requires me to be in my head voice for much of the song. Unfortunately, that wasn't possible due to the state of my voice, but I pushed on finishing the song as best as I could under the conditions. Finally it was time for the evening gown and onstage question. Again, I felt beautiful and confident in my gown. For the questions, I was asked about distracted driving and what ways I encourage kids to be healthy!
It came time for the awards, and I was extremely nervous. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make top five, but I did gain a new perspective. Even without a voice, I was confident enough to get on stage and try. I plan to come back next year even more prepared and even more capable of everything needed to be Miss Iowa's Outstanding Teen! Congratulations to Francesca Lubecki- Wilde on becoming Miss Iowa's Outstanding Teen 2011. You are a wonderful girl, and I know you will serve the title well.
Francesca and I at the After Party
Also, congratulations to all of my pageant sisters. Brooklyn Heuer, Miss Muscatine's Outstanding Teen, did extremely well for her first time competing at Miss Iowa. She is a wonderful girl that I had a great time with throughout the week. Elizabeth Davidson, Miss Pearl City, was first runner up to Miss Iowa, and I am extremely proud of her! Finally, Jessica Pray, Miss Muscatine and your new Miss Iowa, congratulations and good luck with everything you do this next year! All three ladies are fantastic and I am so glad to have been able to get to know each and every one of them. There is no doubt in my mind that they all will do great things, whether in the Miss America Organization or where ever else they chose to go.
Pearl City/ Muscatine Title Holders and Directors (Minus Brooklyn)
I have begun planning the rest of my summer, and I cannot wait to finish out the year as Miss Pearl City's Outstanding Teen! I will continue to update as I make appearances and performances.
Jessica :)
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