It's the day and age of technology that's for sure! Here's a fun video that a contestant from last years N. California National American Miss Pageant put together and posted on youtube. It's fun to see the NAM experience from the contestants side!
Here's her video description and the video:
National American Miss 2009 N. California Teen and Jr. Teen Divisions. My stepsister and I had an absolute BLAST. NAMiss is such an amazing experience and we are definitely looking forward to it for next year!! This is just a video I put together to show what an amazing time I had there. I won Talent and got $250 for it =D As well as got 3rd runner up Actress and 1st runner up Miss Personality.
Kayle and her mom Luisa formed a team to participate in a walk for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer (Walk for A Cure) in her hometown of Newark NJ. Kayla not only walked but worked hard to raise funds for this very important organization.
Kayla also approached The Salvation Army Ironbound Boys and Girls Club with the desire to help the youth in our community by collecting children's books for donation to their program. During the course of 1 month Kayla collected and donated 63 books that are going to be used in the after school program, and will help provide the children of this community with the essential tools needed for a successful, bright future. Kayla enjoys helping her community and loves to motivate others to do the same.
Thank You
Luisa Da Silva
First picture:
Walk for a Cure
Second Picture:
Donating books to The Boys & Girls Club of America
Kayla & Executive Director Richard Partyka
Kayla also approached The Salvation Army Ironbound Boys and Girls Club with the desire to help the youth in our community by collecting children's books for donation to their program. During the course of 1 month Kayla collected and donated 63 books that are going to be used in the after school program, and will help provide the children of this community with the essential tools needed for a successful, bright future. Kayla enjoys helping her community and loves to motivate others to do the same.
Thank You
Luisa Da Silva
First picture:
Walk for a Cure
Second Picture:
Donating books to The Boys & Girls Club of America
Kayla & Executive Director Richard Partyka
Everyone remembers last years NAM All-American Queen Nicole Renard! She's been a frequent contributor to the blog. Her mom e-mailed this one to me a little while ago and I'm just now getting a chance to put it out here for you. I have to admit, this one made me laugh! It's Nicole at the annual Ameri-Canine Idol Competition. :-)
Our family volunteered for an event put on by the City of Kennewick yesterday called “Ameri-canine Idol.” It was one of the funniest things I have ever seen. The photos don’t do it justice. Nicole got to work the registration booth and help give out awards. It was almost 100 degrees! Good thing it was down by the river.
Some of the events were:
Best dressed
Most tricks in 30 seconds
Different categories of races
Best vocals, etc…
There was a dog that weighed 190 pounds!!
Our family volunteered for an event put on by the City of Kennewick yesterday called “Ameri-canine Idol.” It was one of the funniest things I have ever seen. The photos don’t do it justice. Nicole got to work the registration booth and help give out awards. It was almost 100 degrees! Good thing it was down by the river.
Some of the events were:
Best dressed
Most tricks in 30 seconds
Different categories of races
Best vocals, etc…
There was a dog that weighed 190 pounds!!
Jennifer Rye from Vidor, TX made a huge statement this year when she finished 1st runner-up in the All-American Jr. Teen Division at the National American Miss National Pageant in Anaheim, CA. Megan Alexander had a chance to talk with Jennifer a few minutes after her big finish - these are some clips from the interview.
Congratulations Jennifer! You are a super talented young lady full of self-confidence which is such a beautiful thing. Jennifer is living proof of what National American Miss is trying to do in every young lady, and that is build their self-confidence and teach them that they can truly do whatever they set their minds to! To all the other fantastic girls that have competed in National American Miss, great job!
Read the article recently printed in Pageantry Magazine about the 2009-2010 National American Miss National Pageant!
http://www.pageantry-digital.com/pageantry/spring2010/?pg=89
National American Miss MD Jr. Pre-Teen, Isabella Giovanna Cowley, had an opportunity to come down here to NYC and visit the set of Good Morning America! If you watched the show you may have seen her in the audience - she said it was so much fun and from the looks of the pictures, she got a great tour!
Hello everyone if you watched the GMA show yesterday then you were sure to have caught me on the show! I was very lucky to have been invited! I got to meet all the fantastic anchor men and women and speak to the other little girls about NAMISS that were in the studio! I even got to take a wonderful tour!
I think I may have even outdone Sam "Storm" Champion delivering the news! I have National American Miss to thank for my fantastic public speaking skills from the fabulous spokesmodel competition! Who knows, maybe I will be a news correspondent one day! It could happen!
After the GMA show I wanted to head over to the amazing Toys R Us store in Times Square! You can not come to the city without hitting Toys R Us!
Hello everyone if you watched the GMA show yesterday then you were sure to have caught me on the show! I was very lucky to have been invited! I got to meet all the fantastic anchor men and women and speak to the other little girls about NAMISS that were in the studio! I even got to take a wonderful tour!
I think I may have even outdone Sam "Storm" Champion delivering the news! I have National American Miss to thank for my fantastic public speaking skills from the fabulous spokesmodel competition! Who knows, maybe I will be a news correspondent one day! It could happen!
After the GMA show I wanted to head over to the amazing Toys R Us store in Times Square! You can not come to the city without hitting Toys R Us!
I just received an e-mail that brightened my entire day! It was from the family of your Miss California Jr. Pre-Teen Queen Sydney Ricks.
Sydney was given the chance to speak to a class of 8th graders about the importance of community service. Here is an exert from what she told the class: "Community service is important because everyone has a hard time now and then. Image if you suddenly had problems with your house or even career. Wouldn't you want someone to reach out and help? Of course you would. If you help others it shows you care..."
On the way home her Dad asked her how it went and she replied "It was so much fun getting to tell kids all about why community service is important. If they do a small fundraiser it will be a lot in the end. I hope they will all become great people because of what they did to help someone".
That's pretty cool seeing her standing up there in front of the classroom full of 8th graders - remember, Sydney is only 10 years old. Way to go girl!
Sydney was given the chance to speak to a class of 8th graders about the importance of community service. Here is an exert from what she told the class: "Community service is important because everyone has a hard time now and then. Image if you suddenly had problems with your house or even career. Wouldn't you want someone to reach out and help? Of course you would. If you help others it shows you care..."
On the way home her Dad asked her how it went and she replied "It was so much fun getting to tell kids all about why community service is important. If they do a small fundraiser it will be a lot in the end. I hope they will all become great people because of what they did to help someone".
That's pretty cool seeing her standing up there in front of the classroom full of 8th graders - remember, Sydney is only 10 years old. Way to go girl!
Open Calls were last weekend all over Indiana! We met so many new wonderful families - I'm getting really excited about the shows this summer.
Here's a picture of Anna Garry and Mackenzie Klaes, former PT and TN Queens from Indiana. Thanks for being there ladies.
Evansville and Fort Wayne Open Calls are this Saturday - more information is at www.namiss.com/indiana.
Here's a picture of Anna Garry and Mackenzie Klaes, former PT and TN Queens from Indiana. Thanks for being there ladies.
Evansville and Fort Wayne Open Calls are this Saturday - more information is at www.namiss.com/indiana.
NAM National Director Steve Mayes had a chance to talk with Pageantry Magazines Editor Carl Dunn on the Pageantry Podcast - Here's the write-up, click on the picture below to listen:
Growing Confidence: Pageantry interviews Steve Mayes, the national director of NAM. National American Miss has created a revolution in the pageant industry. How did they do it? In a relatively short time, NAM has experienced tremendous growth. This program goes beyond performance, beyond awards, and beyond one winner. It is innovatively designed to build life skills and grow confidence in each and every participant.
NAM is perhaps best known nationwide as a recognized leader of the natural "no makeup" movement in pageantry for younger participants. Through an age-appropriate focus for all age levels, a concert-level stage and light production, and top notch judging, National American Miss has set new standards and inspiration for all of pageantry. The noticeably different feel of a NAM event, the documented improvement that the participants have had at school; everything says that this is something new, and could be the new face of pageantry as we know it.
Growing Confidence: Pageantry interviews Steve Mayes, the national director of NAM. National American Miss has created a revolution in the pageant industry. How did they do it? In a relatively short time, NAM has experienced tremendous growth. This program goes beyond performance, beyond awards, and beyond one winner. It is innovatively designed to build life skills and grow confidence in each and every participant.
NAM is perhaps best known nationwide as a recognized leader of the natural "no makeup" movement in pageantry for younger participants. Through an age-appropriate focus for all age levels, a concert-level stage and light production, and top notch judging, National American Miss has set new standards and inspiration for all of pageantry. The noticeably different feel of a NAM event, the documented improvement that the participants have had at school; everything says that this is something new, and could be the new face of pageantry as we know it.
We love our families at the pageant! I was just e-mailed these two pictures from one of our Indiana families. This is Alexa Vernon who has been with NAM since 2004 with myself and my wife Megan. We are super proud to be the directors for Indiana!
Saturday, January 23, 2010 people gathered at Youth 1st Counseling Services/ Metropolitan Family Services, both of Roseland, along with DCFS to collect and sort donations for displaced Haitian children that were being relocated to Chicago. Among those volunteering was your
2009 Miss Illinois Princess Imani Muse.
Her Saturday morning was spent helping others in need. People started dropping off donations early that morning and Imani and others got to work. After the donations were separated into piles, they were then folded and packed to be shipped to the different locations throughout Chicago!
2009 Miss Illinois Princess Imani Muse.
Her Saturday morning was spent helping others in need. People started dropping off donations early that morning and Imani and others got to work. After the donations were separated into piles, they were then folded and packed to be shipped to the different locations throughout Chicago!
San Diego Super Cross 2010 Rookie Ryan Dungey and Miss California Jr. Pre-Teen NAM Olivia Jensen shared the rainy afternoon chatting it up in Ryan's pit. Olivia says "This is my all time favorite super cross rider by far and was so excited to be invited to share in the event as a VIP of Ryan's.
I also had the opportunity to chat with the pit crew members and Ryan about my community involvement, including receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award just a week ago. Team Suzuki was very interested in my efforts & awards they would like to support me in the walk for premature births. I Will keep you all post on the money I raise for The March of Dimes. Mark your calendars....April 23-25 is the date Balboa Park is the place. See you all there :-)"
I also had the opportunity to chat with the pit crew members and Ryan about my community involvement, including receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award just a week ago. Team Suzuki was very interested in my efforts & awards they would like to support me in the walk for premature births. I Will keep you all post on the money I raise for The March of Dimes. Mark your calendars....April 23-25 is the date Balboa Park is the place. See you all there :-)"
This is a video of two different clips from Showbiz Tonight where AJ Hammer and our favorite Inside Edition correspondent, Megan Alexander :-), are talking about the issue girls face today with body image. It's great to have someone out there in the media giving us some positive press about this topic - too often I feel like the message given to girls today is that they have to look a certain way to be successful; so not true!
I received a phone call just yesterday from a young lady who was interested in doing one of the National American Miss state events this year; she was worried that we would not allow her to compete because she has facial acne. On one hand it's hard to get those phone calls because it reminds me of the pressure girls face; on the other hand I'm glad to get those calls because I get to tell girls like her that no, you don't have to look a certain way to be in the NAM program! It's great to be able to tell girls that you are great just the way you are, don't change, be confident in who you are and how you look.
Take a listen and hear what Megan had to say during these interviews:
You can see Megan every night on Inside Edition, www.insideedition.com and frequently on Showbiz Tonight as well.
I received a phone call just yesterday from a young lady who was interested in doing one of the National American Miss state events this year; she was worried that we would not allow her to compete because she has facial acne. On one hand it's hard to get those phone calls because it reminds me of the pressure girls face; on the other hand I'm glad to get those calls because I get to tell girls like her that no, you don't have to look a certain way to be in the NAM program! It's great to be able to tell girls that you are great just the way you are, don't change, be confident in who you are and how you look.
Take a listen and hear what Megan had to say during these interviews:
You can see Megan every night on Inside Edition, www.insideedition.com and frequently on Showbiz Tonight as well.
These e-mails always make me smile! I just got this from one of the girls in last year Miss Alabama NAM pageant:
Hello! This was my first year in NAMiss and I REALLY LOVED It!!! I made so many new friends, not only in the Jr. Teen category, but in the Pre-Teen and Teen too!! I loved meeting everyone!! Before NAMiss, I was the shy, quiet kid who was always to herself and never got up and spoke in front of the class or anyone. Since I participated in the Miss Alabama pageant, my confidence has risen and I'm not afraid to talk to anyone. I am ready to do it again this year!
That's what we are all about over here at NAM - it's so fun to hear the girls say it themselves. Have a great weekend everyone!
Hello! This was my first year in NAMiss and I REALLY LOVED It!!! I made so many new friends, not only in the Jr. Teen category, but in the Pre-Teen and Teen too!! I loved meeting everyone!! Before NAMiss, I was the shy, quiet kid who was always to herself and never got up and spoke in front of the class or anyone. Since I participated in the Miss Alabama pageant, my confidence has risen and I'm not afraid to talk to anyone. I am ready to do it again this year!
That's what we are all about over here at NAM - it's so fun to hear the girls say it themselves. Have a great weekend everyone!
I just uploaded a bunch of new pictures to my NAM Picasa albums. Here are a few of the pics from your Miss California Olivia Jensen at Nationals last year. Check out the albums over at http://picasaweb.google.com/nationalamericanmiss to see more!
I pulled a few fun pics from some of our NAM girls facebook pages. Check out the great picture of Katie Stam, last years Miss America, right after she was proposed to by her boyfriend! That's pretty cool! Great job to your Miss California, Taylor Longbrake, for hustling over to get a picture in the moment. (it's NAM paparazzi!)
There's a fun picture with three of your reigning Miss CA girls, Crystal Navarrete, Danielle Walker and Taylor Longbrake plus the big picture on the bottom is NAM Miss Indiana, Katie Marak. I just thought it was such an awesome photo of Katie Marak that I had to post it over here!
Check our our entire photo stream over on flickr at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/national_american_miss_-_scam/
There's a fun picture with three of your reigning Miss CA girls, Crystal Navarrete, Danielle Walker and Taylor Longbrake plus the big picture on the bottom is NAM Miss Indiana, Katie Marak. I just thought it was such an awesome photo of Katie Marak that I had to post it over here!
Check our our entire photo stream over on flickr at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/national_american_miss_-_scam/
Megan Alexanders interview with the new Miss America, Caressa Cameron in NYC:
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Catch another part of the interview on Inside Editions website: http://www.insideedition.com/videos.aspx?videoid=363
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Catch another part of the interview on Inside Editions website: http://www.insideedition.com/videos.aspx?videoid=363
My wife, Megan Alexander, gets some pretty cool interviews with her job at Inside Edition; this morning she spent time with the new Miss America, Caressa Cameron from Virginia. You can see the full story tonight on Inside Edition - check http://www.insideedition.com/ for times in your city.
Megan said she even let her wear the crown.... but only for a minute! Here's a picture of Megan and Caressa in the Inside Edition studio's here in NYC.
I saw some new pics posted by your Miss Indiana NAM Pre-Teen Queen Bailey J. Perez. Here are a few of the pics, if you are friends with Bailey on Facebook you can see the entire album on her page. Also, be sure and find us on facebook! NAM Brian-Megan Cournoyer - send us a friend request.
Here's Bailey!
Here's Bailey!
Sydney Ricks, your National American Miss Northern California Jr. Pre-Teen Queen, has been out there doing some pretty cool things! Her mom sent over a few pictures that I wanted to share here with you.
"We spent the day at Disneyland with Merrill Diddy and her mom, who we met at the Southern California Pageant (She's Ms Iowa JTP). The girls who participate in this program dream big and I think this photo shows it!!
Sydney visited the American Cancer Society today to donate $178.50 from her Coins for the Cure fundraiser. She received permission from the admimistration of a local high school to speak to the students and get donations during their lunch break. She is planning another Coins for the Cure drive at her school next month and has started a Relay for Life team in honor of her late Uncle Alvin Ricks and her 4 year old friend who is receiving treatment for cancer."
You can check out her blog at http://www.sydneyannricks.com/
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You can check out her blog at http://www.sydneyannricks.com/
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