Miss Orem 2009-2010

Miss Orem 2009-2010 crowned on Saturday
StoryDiscussionDaily Herald | Posted: Sunday, May 17, 2009 11:10 pm | No Comments Posted

Chelsey Ingersoll, a graduating senior from Mountain View High School, was crowned Miss Orem 2009-2010 at the annual scholarship pageant on Saturday night at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem.

As the new Miss Orem, Ingersoll receives $2,750 in scholarship money. She plans to attend Brigham Young University this fall, and to pursue a career as a pediatric cardiologist.

First runner-up in the competition was Alexis Hatch, a sophomore at BYU majoring in music therapy, who was awarded a $1,120 scholarship. Also named as attendants and scholarship recipients were Emily Jacobsen, Graceann Jacobson and Whitney Bunker.

In the talent competition, Ingersoll performed a sizzling tango/cha-cha dance number.

In response to an on-stage question about what has been her proudest accomplishment, Ingersoll responded, "Tonight, it was walking on stage in a swimsuit." She then added, "Waking up each day with a smile" regardless of circumstances.

Ingersoll also won one of several extra scholarships given -- the $200 TIFIE (Teaching Individuals and Families Independence through Enterprise) Award. The recognition was presented by local businessman Robert Workman, who established TIFIE as a nonprofit humanitarian organization in 2007.

A $500 community service award, given by Orem's mayor and City Council, went to Chelsea Dean. The $100 contestants' award -- voted on by the pageant participants -- was awarded to Haley Johnson. Ashleigh Dickerson received the $100 award from the pageant committee for her participation and attendance at pre-pageant workshops, and Alyson Sabin was given the $100 director's award for "most growth through the pageant experience."

Miss Orem 2008-2009, Krystal Millard, will represent the city in the Miss Utah pageant in June at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City.

Posted in Orem on Sunday, May 17, 2009 11:10 pm

http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/orem/article_56d22f2f-4c19-5d7b-9750-099cf468cebf.html?mode=story

Miss Utah Week

I'm in my final hours before heading up to Salt Lake to compete for the title of Miss Utah 2008. This week has been busy with last-minute preparations and my send-off which was on Thursday. The send-off went well and it helped me select my evening gown for the competition--I had purchased 5, then narrowed it down to 3, and the day of I have finally decided which one to wear. That's what happens when you have too many choices.

I don't know when the blog will be updated next because I'm not allowed to take my laptop to the competition. I'm sure there will be a wrap up at the end of the week.

Wish me luck!!!

-Khristen