Hello Vermont!
I must say that it is so good to be home full-time! Since the last time I wrote, so much has happened...including graduating from Assumption College! And because I am now officially a college graduate, I am now here in Vermont full-time...the first time since summer when I was crowned Miss VT, and I am thrilled to finish off my year strong! My schedule has been jam-packed since I've arrived home, and I wouldn't have it any other way!
The last time I wrote, I told you about the Vermont HAS Talent competition that occurred on April 3rd. Below are a couple of photos from the event:
Cheyenne--our talent winner, will be performing at the 2010 Miss Vermont Pageant! June 5th, 7pm, Barre Opera House---you can purchase your tickets today! It is going to be a show you will not want to miss! Go to http://www.missvermont.org/ for more information!
Special thanks to Dr. Steve Taubman...our emcee, magician, hypnotist and friend!
After the show, my mom and I went to Al's to get our first creemees of the season! Mmmmm ice cream!
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April was an incredibly busy month at school! I finished up my college courses and my duties as a student government executive. The month flew by and before I knew it, it was May 1st and I was at the 2010 Miss New Hampshire Pageant! (What an incredible production!!) It was so nice to catch up with Miss Mass, Amanda Kelly who attended the pageant, and I'm glad I was there to see my dear friend Lindsey pass on her title. What an incredible year she had! I cannot believe that the pageant season has begun! Congrats to the new Miss New Hampshire...Krystal!
The weeks in May have been flying by! On May 15th, I officially became a graduate! This year has been so busy with being Miss Vermont and a college student, but this year has been so rewarding and unforgettable! I am very proud to have graduated with honors!
This week is my first full week home as a graduate, and it has been busy! On Monday, May 17th, I did a 20 minute radio spot on WVMT...I was on the Charlie and Ernie show. It was a great time chatting with these guys and promoting the 2010 pageant. The photo is a little blurry but it was so much fun crowning Charlie!
Today (Friday) I met with the very first Miss Vermont Princess! That's right...the Miss Vermont Scholarship Org. now officially has a princess program for young girls ages 5--10. Legacy is my princess for the remainder of the year! I spent some time today with Legacy and her twin sister Bliss at my director Sue Lackey's home. Both are such sweet, smart, and funny young ladies! I look forward to some upcoming appearances with Legacy including the Essex Memorial Day Parade on May 29th!
This Sunday is the Miss Vermont Contestant Orientation! I cannot wait to meet all of the contestants and officially meet the new Miss Vermont! Although we won't know who she is until June 5th!
On Tuesday, I spent the day in the dance studio working on the choreography for our opening number! It means a lot to be able to choreograph my final opening number routine. On Wednesday I met with the wonderful Kate Whalen who is also choreographing part of the opening number...the big surprise of the routine! (I'll give you a sneak peak...I'm going to be dancing with male dancers! woohoo!) Make sure to come check out the pageant!
This Thursday I went to newly renovated Red Clover Salon in Essex, where my wonderful hair sponsor Mary Motto gave me a quick trim! I haven't had a hair cut since before Miss America! My hair feels fresh and healthy again....thanks Mary!
Later on Thursday I traveled to Middlebury with my grandmother/wonderful traveling companion to film a half-hour segment for the Middlebury show "It's Local" with MCTV. Jerry Germaine asked great questions...it was a lot of fun to reflect on my year and future goals!
Today (Friday) I met with the very first Miss Vermont Princess! That's right...the Miss Vermont Scholarship Org. now officially has a princess program for young girls ages 5--10. Legacy is my princess for the remainder of the year! I spent some time today with Legacy and her twin sister Bliss at my director Sue Lackey's home. Both are such sweet, smart, and funny young ladies! I look forward to some upcoming appearances with Legacy including the Essex Memorial Day Parade on May 29th!
This Sunday is the Miss Vermont Contestant Orientation! I cannot wait to meet all of the contestants and officially meet the new Miss Vermont! Although we won't know who she is until June 5th!
Vermont---as always, it is such an incredible honor to be your representative! If you have an appearance you'd like me to attend please e-mail me at missvermont2009@yahoo.com. I am booking up nearly every day I have left and I'm loving it!
Thanks for this blessing. I'm savoring each and every day I have left as your Miss Vermont!
~Laura
