tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12089565502810087542024-03-13T10:31:12.493-07:00Miss Orem & Teen Blog(Discover what Miss Orem & Miss Orem Outstanding Teen are up to)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18258264192000339178noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208956550281008754.post-7250619795404702572016-04-10T23:35:00.002-07:002016-04-11T00:04:06.394-07:00Preparing, Networking, and Building<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow! I cannot believe that my reign is almost over. And with the end of my reign comes the Miss Utah pageant! It's so strange that I'll actually be competing in it. Growing up, I saw girl after girl prepare for it, and I knew that one day I wanted to be a part of it as well. It always seemed like one of those far-off ambitions that may or may not come true... but now it's here! And I am SO excited!<br />
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I see my preparation for Miss Utah as a refiner's fire: it's not easy, it may be painful at times, but the final result is worth the struggle! As part of my preparation, I've been hosting shoe drives within the community to benefit the people of Burkina Faso, Africa. Several local schools have hosted a "Battle of the Shoes" within their schools, and I have been so impressed with the tenacity in which they approached the project!<br />
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Not only have schools been helping, but local businesses as well! Equinox, Chick-Fil-A, Swig, TURN Community, The Orem Public Library, and the Orem City Center have been more than willing to help in this great service project.<br />
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Another project I've been involved with lately is planning and executing the "Orem's Got Talent!" variety shows to benefit the Children's Miracle Network hospitals. The process required a significant amount of advertising, networking, coordinating, and managing. The show was very successful and we raised nearly $1000.00 for the Children's Miracle Network! I have to say that I gained a HUGE amount of respect for any and all event coordinators! You never realize how much work something requires until you experience it for yourself!<br />
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I was so impressed by the talents in our community. There were hula-hoop dancers, beat-boxers, singers, orchestras, and more. I'm so grateful for the support of our Mayor Brunst who helped emcee the event, as well as for the city council members who attended! It also wouldn't have been possible without the help of my family, Miss Pioneer Valley, my friends, Timpanogos High School, and all of our generous sponsors.<br />
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Recently I attended the Miss Utah spring workshop where I selected my contestant number - lucky number 14! - and turned in all of my paperwork for the competition. I cannot express how excited I am for Miss Utah! I have a fantastic group of girls, and hostess.<br />
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Today I am grateful for the ability to progress. Within the past few
weeks, there have been several times where I've been discouraged. My
school work hasn't been perfect, I was nervous about completing Miss
Utah paperwork, and many times I felt alone. But as I have taken a step
back and applied my platform of SELF-esteem to my own life, I've come to
realize that I have made substantial progress. I might not have
received an "A" on my paper, but I can see I am improving in my writing
style. I might not have fully-defined abs, but they are nearly there!<br />
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Today I am grateful for the ability to progress. Within the past few weeks, there have been several times where I've been discouraged. My school work hasn't been perfect, I was nervous about completing Miss Utah paperwork, and many times I felt alone. But as I have taken a step back and applied my platform of SELF-esteem to my own life, I've come to realize that I have made substantial progress. I might not have received an "A" on my paper, but I can see I am improving in my writing style. I might not have fully-defined abs, but they are nearly there!<br />
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<br />Miss Oremhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01443452328833250997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208956550281008754.post-23704234914080800322016-01-04T07:35:00.000-07:002016-01-04T07:35:28.815-07:00Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016!Happy New Year! It's hard to believe that it's 2016 and I only have a few more months as Miss Orem. I'm so sad it's coming to an end, but I am determined to make these last few months the most significant and memorable!!<br />
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Here's a little bit about these past few weeks:<br />
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On December 9th, Jacki, Daisy, and I caroled at the Stonehenge Rehabilitation Center in Orem. The people we caroled for were so gracious and had such distinctive personalities! One man talked about how he and his wife had just celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary the week before, and that she had partied too hard resulting in her ending up at the center which made us laugh.<br />
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Another lady, Dixie, was just the epitome of a sweet old lady. She welcomed us, offered us chocolate, and we had a great conversation about her and her family. She was so kind, warm, and it was a privilege to be able to play for her!<br />
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This event was unanimously one of our favorites because of all the people we got to visit with, and the way the music positively affected them.<br />
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The following night, Daisy, McCall, Kapri, and I performed at the University Mall! We may not have had a huge crowd, but we were SO grateful for the people who came to support us! We danced, sang, played instruments, and had a grand old time!<br />
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On that Saturday, we were informed of a business opening and consequent ribbon cutting! I was able to go and meet the owner of Foundation Chiropractic. He has been practicing in Orem, but just moved to a new location. The event was well organized, the location had a new and edgy feel about it, and complementary massages and food were there which - hello - was completely over the top!<br />
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While there, I was able to interact with several kids and one kid, Brandon, told me about how he loves math which is always music to my ears!!<br />
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Later that night, I was able to emcee the fifth annual "Christmas in the Valley" held at Lakeridge Junior High and let me tell you that the talent here in Utah Valley is just astounding. The program featured three vocalists as well as the Lakeridge Junior High Choir. All of the performers were exceptionally talented, and it was a nice break from studying to be able to listen to them.<br />
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After the show, I was able to meet Miss Utah 1983 Lynn Lambert Eyestone. We talked about what it's like to be a titleholder, my preparations for Miss Utah, and I felt like I've known her for years! One of the best facets of the Miss America Organization is the sisterhood.<br />
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On Saturday the 19th was the Christmas Breakfast for Children in Need at the Orem Senior Friendship Center. I was stunned by how many came out to help and support the event! They are the ones who made it happen!<br />
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It was a bumpy start at first because the outlets at the Center are never used and kept shorting on us, but we eventually were able to make it work so that we could cook the pancakes!<br />
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Many of Orem's residents and my friends came out to either volunteer, support, or donate including Miss Inspiration, Santa Claus, members of the Timpanogos and Mountain View High School National Honor Societies, and my family members and friends.<br />
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Overall, it was a success! People were exceptionally generous in their donations, and between talented performers, note writing to kids at Primary Children's hospitals, and serving breakfast, it was such a blast.<br />
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Well that's a wrap for 2015! I'm so excited for what 2016 holds in store. It's amazing how fast time flies. I can't believe that it's been about seven months since I was crowned. I wish it would never end! So that's what I'm grateful for today: the experiences I've had, the people I've met, and the relationships I've formed for these past seven months. It would take years to describe every person and every detail, all I can say is that I have never felt more blessed or grateful in my entire life.<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Miss Orem 2015-2016</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Jesse Craig</span>Miss Oremhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01443452328833250997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208956550281008754.post-11667896750125334992015-12-09T08:30:00.000-07:002015-12-09T08:30:08.295-07:00It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!These past events have been a BLAST to say the least! I've loved being able to ring in the Christmas Season with the royalty and Orem City!<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;"> First there was the "Lighting of the Riverwoods" on Friday the 13th! McCall, Daisy, Kapri, Miss Provo, and I, all broke hundreds of glo-sticks and handed them out to kids who were present at the event.</span></div>
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After that, we all got together and danced to the music provided by an exceptionally talented gospel choir. We spun around in circles dancing with kids, and took turns in making up dance moves and copying each other.<br />
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Then we got to be on the gazebo for the countdown to light the Riverwoods. I had never been to the lighting before, and so watching all the lights turn on at once is a pretty magical experience.<br />
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On Monday the 23rd, the royalty and I attended the "Lights On!" event at the Orem City Center. The Northridge Children's Choir sang a few Christmas songs, and then the royalty and I sang "Silver Bells." We were a little nervous because there were so many people in the crowd, and we didn't want to go viral in a video entitled, "Silver Bells Gone Wrong!" But it turned out just fine!!<br />
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This sweet girl turned on the lights for all of Orem. We were so lucky to have her there!</div>
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Having Donna Brayton and the Mayor there made for a great night. They hold this City together!</div>
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Following the lights, we were able to mingle with a lot of kids and adults from Orem while they waited in line to see Santa Claus. It was great talking to them about what they wanted for Christmas and how they liked the "Lights On!" event.<br />
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What's really cool is when kids will recognize me and say, "Hey! It's you again!" and I remember them too. It's really great knowing that we're not just seeing people for a short time, but we're actually developing friendships!<br />
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On November 29th, the day after Thanksgiving, Jacki, Kapri, and I all attended Santa's arrival at the University Mall. Let me tell you, Orem citizens are made of something else because it was unbelievably cold... and still they waited for Santa with no complaint!<br />
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Miss Inspiration Donna Brayton was also there and greeting everyone. She is always in such high spirits no matter what her call of duty is.<br />
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Not only did Santa show up, but several Disney princesses and Marvel superheroes did too! I couldn't pass up an opportunity to get a picture with my two favorite super heroes at the same time.<br />
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Santa certainly lived up to his reputation as a "Jolly Old Elf" and was kind enough to stop for a quick photo with us.<br />
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For this Christmas Season, I am so grateful for what Christmas actually signifies. It signifies the birth of Jesus Christ and the peace, joy, love, and compassion he brought into the world. I'm grateful for his life and service, and that at this time of year we have the opportunity to replicate it to a degree.<br />
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Jacquelyn JenkinsMiss Orem Teenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185799351962979579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208956550281008754.post-9690888904402699162015-11-23T01:02:00.001-07:002015-11-23T01:07:05.478-07:00Veterans Day 2015Veterans Day this year came at a time when we needed it most as Americans. Having Veterans Day to remind us that our freedom is not something to be taken for granted, and that it has been valiantly fought for by brave men and women, was perfect timing in light of the recent tragic events in Paris.<br />
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On Saturday November 7th, Jacki and I were able to perform and speak for the Veterans Day program. I was able to speak about what freedom means to me. After recently reading books about women living in Pakistan, Iraq, and Iran, I have more poignantly felt what freedom as an American means and loved having the opportunity to convey that in my speech. </div>
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On actual Veterans Day, the royalty and I attended the program at the Orem City Cemetery honoring our veterans. The Mountain View and Orem High School bands played the military anthems while our veterans raised the flags of each branch of the military. We then listened to our key notes speaker: Vietnam veteran Rick Nye. Rick recounted several experiences of his platoon in Vietnam to the crowd. </div>
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What's amazing about Rick Nye and all veterans is that not only do they sacrifice time with their families, but they also sacrifice their psychological well-being. Rick Nye has suffered from PTSD for decades, and is constantly on edge, and many if not most other veterans suffer from this as well. They deal with the memories, the nightmares, on a daily basis and they did and do it all for the United States of America. How easy it is to disregard the struggle they experience daily.</div>
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Today I am grateful for these veterans. So many suffer from repercussions they can never escape, some lost their comrades in battle, some saw things we can only imagine. They did it for us, and because of their service we do not have to succumb to authoritarian rule, or servitude to another world power. May we never forget!</div>
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This past week was filled with fun, festive Halloween events! The first was Orem City's Trunk-Or-Treat! It was held at the City Center and hosted by the Police and Fire departments of the City. Even though the weather was cold, plenty of families lined up to go trunk-or-treating. The royalty and I had a blast meeting princesses, superheroes, vampires, and hobos!!</div>
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There were so many adorable kids that there are too many to describe them all! The Incredible Hulk was one of them, though. He was so willing to take a picture with us, and even though he is so tough and muscular, he had the cutest little voice when his mom told him to say "cheese!"</div>
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This family is one example of all the creative costume ideas that were at the event. Here we have a ringmaster, a clown, and an elephant for a cute circus theme! I hope I can have that kind of creativity when I have a family... :)</div>
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The next event was the Celebration of the Eagle event at UVU which honored boys and men who have worked to receive their Eagle Scout award, as well as helped others to achieve it. The royalty and I helped the recipients and their families check-in, as well as usher them to their tables. </div>
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Following dinner, we and the Provo Royalty escorted the distinguished Eagle Scout honorees onto the stage for their recognition. The event was a huge success on all levels! Orem City and the Tech Crew at UVU were phenomenal.</div>
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The following morning, Kapri and I woke up bright and early to help with the Haunted Half-Marathon. It was great to see so many volunteers on a Saturday morning, especially on Halloween morning! We poured apple juice and unwrapped medals for the first few hours, then were able to meet students studying at Rocky Mountain University. They were so great to talk to, and we bonded over funny college stories about professors.</div>
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When the runners arrived, we handed them protein bars, towlettes, water, and medals. Most of them were stumbling and dazed when they arrived at the finish, and who could blame them?! 13.1 miles of running will do that to a person!! They were all awe-inspiring. Some were running in full on inflatable costumes and I don't know how they did it, but I have so much respect for all of them!</div>
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I am thankful for Fall. Why? Pumpkin bread, colorful leaves, the beginning of a new semester, hot chocolate, pumpkin bread, football, haunted attractions, and pumpkin bread! Haha have a fantastic week!</div>
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A few weeks ago, the royalty and I had the opportunity to be involved in several activities with the Utah County Children's Justice Center. The Children's Justice Center is a place where abused children can meet in a friendly environment with doctors, detectives, and other people so that they don't have to tell their story more than once.<br />
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Kapri, Jacki, and I helped out at the Denim and Diamonds Fundraiser Dinner where the money goes to children in need. We specifically helped out with the auction by displaying the items and writing down the amounts bid.<br />
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The auctioneer was so cool, I mean, who else can pull off a cowboy hat and camo-suit first of all? He was also so friendly and hilarious.<br />
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The day after, I was able to attend the ribbon cutting for the new shoe store SoulKix off State Street. The place is amazing! You can bring in your own design and they will print the design onto shoes!<br />
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I was able to find some University of Utah shoes which was very exciting for me.</div>
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They also gave us a tour throughout the place and we were able to see where the magic happens.<br />
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For anyone contemplating a marriage proposal, I feel that these shoes could make for a creative way to propose. Just saying!<br />
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The following day we were able to participate in another event with the CJC: The Mad-Hatter Tea Party! There were so many kids there, as well as the characters from Alice in Wonderland.<br />
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These events were a blast! I love my royalty and all of the opportunities we have to meet people and get involved!</div>
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What I am grateful for today is for God. With everything I have done that is deemed as a success in my life, God has been there EVERY step of the way. Anytime I've been preparing for a calculus test, a paper, or when I have events that push me out of my comfort zone, God is there. I am so grateful for him and his presence in my life.<br />
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On Thursday night, Kapri and I channeled our inner Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul and judged Canyon View's Falcon Idol! We had a blast and were blown away by all of the talent. </div>
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The show consisted mainly of girls with one boy. The boy sang "Marry Me" by Train and made every girl in the audience swoon. </div>
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There were so many talented contestants that it was extremely difficult ranking them all! I wanted to give points to so many performers but I had to narrow it down to my top three. It was really interesting, though, being a judge instead of a performer for once. </div>
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Giving critique cards, comments, and making difficult decisions all made being a judge exciting, but difficult. What I learned is that sometimes... a judge's position is far more difficult than a contestant's. This will be great to keep in mind for the future!</div>
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During the night, we met a lot of fantastic kids. We had one cute boy in particular who was particularly confident and chatted the night away with us. He even followed through with us daring him to do a back-flip!! He is such a cutie.</div>
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Two girls won the competition and they completely deserved to win! They harmonized beautifully together, they were on key, and they even dressed alike! They now have the opportunity to record in a studio!</div>
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Falcon Idol was such a great experience! I love my job as Miss Orem. Have I mentioned that?</div>
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Gratitude moment:</div>
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Today I am grateful for the ability to progress. Sometimes it's easy to focus on our shortcomings and forget to focus on our successes, but learning and growing from our failures is what helps constitute our successes. </div>
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Have a fantastic week! Remember that you are worth it.</div>
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Life has been so busy lately! Between school, work, and events, it's been hard to find the time to document all of the happenings during my reign! No worries, I will catch up :). To start, I want to focus on this past week:</div>
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On Tuesday, Daisy and I had the opportunity to participate in the ALS Golf Fundraiser put on by MDA at Thanksgiving Point. Our duties consisted of passing out red tees and mulligan vouchers to the golfers. </div>
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Later that night, Jackie had her send-off for Miss Utah's Oustanding Teen. She looked beautiful, confident, and performed well in every area of the competition! It was so great to see all the people there to support her. We all knew she would represent Orem well!</div>
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On Wednesday, I got to attend the Fall Party at Equinox IT Services! I got to take fun and crazy pictures with all who came and drew for the raffle. It was great getting to know the head of the company as well as the staff. We chatted about college, pageants, what it's like working at the company, and music. Everyone was so friendly and talked about how much they love their jobs! They even started to convince me to apply!</div>
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Friday was a very busy day! I first presented my platform to second-graders at Aspen Elementary School. They were all so cute, and it was great to talk about strengthening SELF esteem with them. All of them were so interactive and eager to answer questions and participate! I'll be revisiting them in a few weeks so I'll have pictures.</div>
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Later that night, I emceed and performed at the "Why Teal?" Benefit Concert at UVU. The purpose of the concert was to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, its victims, and what we can do to help the cause. </div>
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The entertainment for the night was phenomenal! Dancing with chairs, advanced piano playing, singing, and videos comprised the night. I was blown away!</div>
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The next morning I attended the "Walk for Alzheimers" at the Provo Riverwoods. There were so many people who attended to support the cause. Including the mayor, his wife, and members of the Provo City Council. It's always great seeing the mayor, his wife, and city council! They are so friendly and make sure they attend most - if not all - the important events in Orem. We are so lucky to have them represent our community!</div>
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The tribute wall displayed victims of Alzheimers Disease. To walk in honor of these people made the experience that much more meaningful.</div>
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I met plenty of new people at the event! There were so many cute kids supporting their relatives, friends, or the cause in general. One cute girl, Samantha, was so excited to see my crown! I let her see and touch it, then she asked if I lived in a castle. She was adorable, and we also talked about our love for pink and ladybugs. </div>
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The actual walk was very peaceful. I was able to meet several clients from senior center homes, and was also able to walk with those whose loved ones have suffered from the disease. We talked about music, fiddling, family, and life. </div>
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After the walk, I was invited to ride in a hot air balloon. Yes, A HOT AIR BALLOON. I have been wanting to ride in one since I could walk. The people who manned the balloon were so kind to let me ride in it not once, but twice! It was one of the most exhilarating moments of my life. </div>
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Later that night, I got to watch Miss Utah's Outstanding Teen in support of Jackie. She carried herself so well onstage and performed so confidently! I was so proud!</div>
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It was also great being able to watch the pageant with one of my favorite pageant people - Lindsey Lloyd! #pageantwatchingbuddies4life</div>
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What an eventful week! I love serving as Miss Orem. I am so grateful to have all of these opportunities and meet so many different people. Sometimes it's hard to manage school, work, and the crown, but it is 100% worth it. I don't want it to end!!</div>
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This week has been exceedingly busy to say the least! We kicked off the week with the ribbon cutting of the new Black Bear Diner by the University Mall. If you haven't eaten there yet, plan to make it your next date or family night destination. The food is incredible and given in HUGE proportions. I recommend the Asian Chicken Salad!</div>
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Meeting THE Black Bear Diner Bear was definitely a highlight of the experience. Needless to say, it was a selfie-worthy moment.</div>
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Following the ribbon cutting, the owners allowed us to explore the new restaurant...</div>
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The Black Bear Diner Management and employees were so welcoming and conversational. I learned that all of the statues of bears at the diner are hand-carved by a man from Washington. How cool is that? Also, we loved the employees' uniforms which included suspenders and jeans. Any job is a good job if you get to wear suspenders.</div>
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The following morning, we attended the groundbreaking of the new Telos Academy. Telos Academy is a school which helps teenage boys who might be facing social issues, substance abuse, depression, learning disabilities, and the list continues. Essentially, it helps the boys find purpose in their lives and provides the resources required to help them achieve their academic, personal, and social goals.</div>
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The following night, Jackie and I attended the ribbon cutting for a new home which had been prepared for a large family by the Habitat for Humanity of Utah organization. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization which revitalizes, repairs, and builds homes for people in need.</div>
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The next night we attended the "Princess Night" at the Orem Owlz game!</div>
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It was a blast talking to little girls at the "Princess Night". They were so excited to see us in our evening gowns and crowns. Two little girls approached me and asked if I could come home and play Barbies with them. I totally would have, but I'm a big advocate of "stranger danger" ;) </div>
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There was face painting, hair styling, and girls dressed up as Disney princesses. It was such a fun night and a great way to provide something for the young girls to do while the boys watched baseball.</div>
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For the rest of the week, I spent time with my family. We attended the MOVE Live On Tour with Derek and Julianne Hough. Two words for Derek and Julianne: Great Genes.</div>
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We were lucky enough to meet these incredible people. Not only are they unbelievable dancers and singers, but they're also motivational speakers as well. The most important thing they told us was that in Hollywood, many people have E.G.O.s: Edging God Out. Throughout all they have accomplished, they maintain the perspective that God has blessed them with their abilities and their successes. That perspective is so rare and admirable.</div>
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I also attended the American Heritage Lyceum Philharmonic Orchestra Concert featuring William Joseph and Caroline Campbell. I played in the Lyceum Orchestra until I graduated last year and so it was really different watching instead of performing. The music was so rich and flowed like melted butter on bread. </div>
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William Joseph is truly a genius pianist. He has accomplished so many things e.g. performing for the Vice President and Senators in Washington D.C. to name one. His music is just so soothing and resonates within anyone who listens.Then there was Caroline Campbell. I have never in my life been so awed by a violinist. She is so vivacious when she plays and she accomplishes the most technical moves on the violin as if it was nothing. She is one of the most in demand violinists in the world and has performed for Andrea Bocelli, Disney's "Frozen", and "The Hunger Games" soundtrack. I am inspired to become a better violinist because of her.</div>
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This week was abnormally busy but I wouldn't have it any other way. I was introduced to so many driven and ambitious organizations and people; being Miss Orem has truly opened so many doors already.</div>
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Today I am grateful for family. I've had my cousins from California in town for the whole week and spent time with them as well as with my aunts, uncles, grandparents, parents, and siblings. Whether it be deep conversations, late night In-N-Out runs, Facebook posts, dance parties, or family dinners, I'm so grateful to have all of these people in my life. I am so blessed.</div>
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Our Fourth of July Week was one for the books! On Thursday, McCall, Daisy, and I spent our night at SCERA Park educating people on the history of Gail Halvorsen (The Candy Bomber).</div>
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It was really enjoyable sharing the Candy Bomber's history with anyone who would take the time to listen. I learned so much more about him myself! What really struck me was that after sharing two sticks of gum with thirty children through a wire fence in West Berlin, he took the initiative and made a pact with the children to bring them more candy. He didn't know what the consequences would be, but he knew he wanted to brighten the children's war-torn lives. He gathered up Hershey's Chocolate Bars and gum and dropped it to kids over a period of fourteen months. That small act of kindness created a legend and impacted not only the kids' lives, but the world. What an inspiring man.</div>
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On Friday, the Candy Bomber flew over Orem and dropped candy in SCERA Park. Thousands of people attended and it was a moment that no one will ever forget. I'm so glad I got to be a part of this historic event!</div>
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The following day we had the opportunity to sing the national anthem at the Owlz game! Before the game started we had plenty of time to meet mascots, die-hard Owlz fans, and other fantastic people of Orem!</div>
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It was great meeting members of the baseball team and little league. They were such great sports - pun intended - for taking pictures with us.We also had a great escort, Sean, who told us where to go and what to do.</div>
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The parade was a blast! There were so many people I knew and so it was great having them cheer for us! The crowd was also fantastic because several times they asked us to spin or said, "show us your shoes!" It was really great actually interacting with them! This parade will be hard to beat!</div>
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The Fourth of July Week as Miss Orem was unparalleled. Today I am grateful for our country and its founders. Not only did they have the courage to stand up for themselves as colonists, but then they had the courage to create the Declaration of Independence and write themselves off from King George. And not only were they our founders, but they were also incredible people. For example, Thomas Jefferson practiced the violin three hours every day, ran every day, and at one time in his life would study for 12-13 hours per day. Wow. I am truly proud to be an American.</div>
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Miss Utah week was, in a word, phenomenal. I joked throughout the whole week that it felt like Christmas. Why would it feel like Christmas? Because we got to meet all of the queens across Utah, see them perform, and then welcome a new Miss Utah at the end of it all.</div>
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The first event I attended during the week was the Shoe Me Your Shoes Parade. Each contestant rode on the back of golf carts and dressed up in costumes and shoes which reflected their cities or platforms.</div>
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After watching Miss Utah, I am so excited to compete next year! The most common thing you'll hear from any contestant who has experienced competing is that the week is the most physically and emotionally draining, but also the best week, of your life. I can't wait to experience it for myself! Congratulations to Miss Utah 2015 Krissia Beatty! She will represent us so well at Miss America and for the upcoming year.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I was honored to introduce and present the student marshals with their awards. Every single one has undergone an extreme form of adversity, yet, they still maintain their optimism. The student marshal pictured below is Emily Hall. I was able to speak with Emily briefly, and she is the sweetest girl. She attends Oak Canyon Junior High, is heavily involved in volunteering - over 100 hours at the SCERA alone - and loves choir.</span></div>
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For the entertainment of the evening, Miss Greater Salt Lake Hannah Harkness (also a past Miss Orem) Anna Richey, and I performed. They each have incredible talents and amazing messages to accompany them. Anna is an advocate for anti-bullying and dedicated a song to her friend who passed away due to mistreatment by his peers. Hannah advocates for her platform "Ready Behind the Wheel" in order to prevent car accidents due to distracted drivers. I also was able to advocate my platform which is "Building Children's SELF esteem" (I will go into further detail about my platform in an upcoming blog post).</div>
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Following the dinner, the royalty and I had the opportunity to meet the Grand Marshal Ryan Shupe! He signed his CDs for us and was more than happy to take a few pictures with us. Fun fact: he's an incredible fiddler. Maybe one day we'll perform a duet... ;)</div>
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Overall, the dinner was a success! We had a blast connecting with sponsors, past and current city council members, and family.</div>
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The next day I visited the crafts section of the Summerfest and met some wonderful kids. They were all so creative in making crowns, eyeglasses, and dog tags. I got to have conversations with a lot of them. I talked with a couple girls about their experience in New York, our mutual love of Taylor Swift, and Disney Princesses. It was so great getting to become friends with them, and know them on a more personal level.</div>
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We all had a blast performing! Singing, playing the violin, dancing, signing, and performing poetry were all great fun. My favorite part was the dance party we had to "Shut Up and Dance" as our finale. Members of the audience - including Maddi Millard Miss Orem 2014 - joined us on the stage to dance and, as you can see, it was such a party!</div>
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The next morning, the royalty and I showed up to the Orem Senior Friendship Center bright and early for the Baby Contest! We were appointed as judges for different age divisions. A lot of the babies were timid, and who could blame them? I'd get stage fright if my mom set me on a table in front of three strangers and told me to be cute! But they were adorable. The babies were mesmerized by the light up wands, candy, bubbles, and balls we had on the tables for them to play with.</div>
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These two cuties are brother and sister. The little girl dressed up as Cinderella while her brother dressed up as The Prince and pulled her around in a wagon made to look like a carriage. It was fun talking to them about their favorite princesses and superheroes and how it felt to be royalty.</div>
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Passing out the awards of the Baby Contest was great because we had the help of the Miss Amazing Royalty! They were such great sports and more than willing to help us pass out prizes and pose for plenty of pictures. We were able to chat about the joys of high-heels and about being in a royalty. I hope we get to do more with them in the future! They all are so kind and have such sweet spirits.</div>
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Immediately following the Baby Contest awards we, the royalty, had to rush to prepare for the Summerfest parade. We were all really excited for the parade, especially since it kicked off the parades for the rest of the summer. </div>
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The parade itself was such a novel and enthralling experience! Seeing friends, family, kids, and the people of Orem all gathered together was amazing. I loved every minute. It was great being able to wave at little kids and see their reactions to me blowing a kiss their way or waving. Some people would wave at me with the "beauty queen" wave which I thought was awesome. Someone even asked me to show my muscles and I obliged by flexing my bicep :)</div>
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The parade was so much fun with my Little Miss (and cousin) Nikki. She loves getting to be a princess and was so excited to see her friends and our family in the crowd. I'm so lucky to be able to share this experience with her!</div>
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My thought of gratitude for today is for Orem and the amazing people in it! I'm so grateful for the beautiful Family City, USA. Someone was telling me today that there was just something about Orem that makes it unique, and I'm pretty sure it's the love and encouragement most everyone expresses for each other. Serving as Miss Orem and representing this community at the Summerfest is something I will never forget. </div>
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<br />Miss Oremhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01443452328833250997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208956550281008754.post-82842335642813080582015-06-24T15:02:00.000-07:002015-06-24T16:28:12.627-07:00Black and Blue Ball and Pound the Pavement for Parenthood RunThese past few weeks have been extremely busy from the Black and Blue Charity Ball to the Orem Summerfest, to Miss Utah. I've had such a fantastic time throughout the madness! One of my favorite parts of these past few weeks has been becoming closer to my royalty and my little sister Jackie. We've had so many great bonding moments like having a spontaneous dance party to the Cupid Shuffle in front of our parade float. I'll go into more detail later...<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">For the first weekend in June, Abby and I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Black and Blue Charity Ball for muscular dystrophy at the Grand America Hotel. Our duties consisted of promoting the various games the ball provided, providing bid numbers and tables to the guests, distributing various materials for the games, collecting the donated money, and acting as escorts. There were so many well known and powerful people there that it was a little intimidating addressing them, but they were all very cordial and patient as I acclimated to the role of hostess.</span></div>
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It was a very rewarding experience. We met several people and made many friends throughout the process. The girls pictured are those who contributed their paintings for the auction held at the ball. They are INCREDIBLY gifted painters. One girl is entering her senior year of High School and she painted a stallion which sold for the highest bid of the night. The other is still in Elementary School and painted a darling picture of an owl. They truly show that despite the curveballs life may throw, you can make the best out of any situation.</div>
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The next day, Jackie and I attended the "Pound the Pavement for Parenthood" 5K run at Lakeside Sports Park in Orem. Jackie and I were asked to sing the National Anthem to commence the event and we were terrified! We had time for a quick run through and then we sang. It wasn't as scary as I had anticipated, and it was great for both Jackie and I to get out of our comfort zones! </div>
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Following that, we headed to the water station located at the halfway point in the 5K. I'm actually not sure if it was the halfway point... but as we were cheering on the runners it felt appropriate to sing Bon Jovi's "Oh you're halfway there. Whoooa, livin' on a prayer!" so we did. We also would hand water to the runners as they passed by and cheered them on. They were all such great sports, especially for running in the intense heat!</div>
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After distributing water to the runners, we had time to greet some of them at the finish line. We also got to meet cute little guys who were thrilled to be freshly out of school. Jackie and I had a great time talking to and getting to know them.</div>
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These two events were so exciting and I enjoyed being a part of them. It was amazing to see the generous donations from the community to these causes. People took time out of their day to run a 5K to raise money for infertile couples so that they can build their families. Other people donated money so that children who suffer from muscular dystrophy could attend a summer camp with others like them, giving them a chance to enhance their self-esteems and recognize that they are not alone in their struggle. </div>
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My thought of gratitude today correlates with the actions these people rendered and render to help others. I'm so grateful for people who look outside of themselves and their own personal struggles. Being human, it's easy to be solely focused on ourselves, our lives, what to eat for breakfast, you name it; yet, the moments where we direct our thoughts and energy towards others and their happiness are the ones which we remember most.</div>
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I had the opportunity to attend the service for Memorial Day this past Monday at the Orem Cemetery. I had never attended it before and am so grateful I did.</div>
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The service was awe-inspiring. Viewing the twenty-one gun salute, honoring the veterans, addressing the fiftieth anniversary of the war in Vietnam, and recognizing each branch of military helped me to gain a greater appreciation for our country and those who have put their lives on the line - and continue to put their lives on the line - for our freedom. Living in a free nation, it is easy to take it for granted, but I'm so grateful that we have a day dedicated to remembering the sacrifices men and women have performed to maintain our liberty.</div>
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Following the ceremony, I met a few veterans of the Vietnam and Iraq wars. They were very approachable and more than willing to talk to us. It was such an honor to be introduced to such brave men.</div>
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A few Daughters of American Revolution were present at the service. Knowing that they were related to the first defenders of our country and, essentially, the founders of our freedom was amazing to think about. I am so grateful that I was privileged enough to meet them.</div>
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Of course we had a fantastic time with the mayor as we always do. We had a great time taking pictures with him and hearing about his family who served our country.</div>
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Norman and Shirley Tong were the keynote speakers at the service. Both were present in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese began their airstrike. After hearing about Pearl Harbor in History classes throughout all my schooling, it was so moving to hear their actual accounts of the event. Shirley is Japanese-American and also spoke of how she was bullied because of her ethnicity following the attack Pearl Harbor. Not only was she bullied, but much of her life was altered. Hearing hers and Norman's story, it was impossible not to take note of the strength and courage they both possess. They display what it means to be an American.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9u-dkejJ_ZU/VWv-XP2lbcI/AAAAAAAAGSI/cAHTNVtbHlw/s1600/10422507_10206692060930614_6966424933953974083_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9u-dkejJ_ZU/VWv-XP2lbcI/AAAAAAAAGSI/cAHTNVtbHlw/s320/10422507_10206692060930614_6966424933953974083_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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Later that evening, Daisy, Jackie, Kim, and I were able to attend the Scera Shell for the performance of the Liberty Voices. None of us had ever heard of the Liberty Voices, but as soon as we heard them sing we knew that we had been deprived of fantastic musical talent for a great portion of our lives. We were completely blown away by their performance! They all had unbelievable vocal ranges. When I say unbelievable, I MEAN unbelievable! They sang Disney songs like "Let it Go,"and "You Can Fly!" They also sang "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," "God Bless the USA," and all the verses of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the finale.</div>
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Overall, it was a fantastic day. It was such a privilege to meet all the great people in our community and then finish it off with a musical celebration honoring our country. Becoming familiarized with the diverse backgrounds, personalities, and stories of the individuals I have the opportunity to come into contact with is definitely one of the highlights of being Miss Orem. I can't wait to see what June has in store!</div>
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Going along with Memorial Day, I am grateful for our great country and those who fought, and fight, to preserve it. From the American Revolution to the end of the Cold War, and from women's suffrage to the abolition of slavery, our country is built upon the determination for freedom and independence. I think that the following lyrics say it best,</div>
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"And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free.</div>
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And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.</div>
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And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.</div>
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‘Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A."</div>
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- Lee Greenwood <i>Proud to Be an American</i></div>
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May 22nd was the annual Foothill Elementary 3K. The moment I stepped out of my car I was greeted by a sea of hot pink - the kids. I LOVED getting to know them. They were all so friendly and outgoing and - despite the colder weather - they were optimistic about the run and couldn't wait to get started! </div>
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It felt like a mini-yearbook day because all the kids were signing each other's shirts and some even asked me to sign theirs. It was cute when boys asked me to sign their shirts - they were very and tentative about it because they wanted to maintain their manliness :). </div>
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Talking to the kids one-on-one was my favorite part of this event. We talked about their favorite colors, their excitement for school to end, and how they felt about running the race. There was this one little girl who was very excited when she noticed my crown and said, "I've never seen a real crown before!" She was so thrilled to touch it and then asked me where she could get one herself. I really wish I could have given each girl a crown. Their inner beauty just made them glow and it was certainly my privilege to interact with them and witness that.</div>
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For the race, Daisy and I ran with the first graders and kindergarteners while Jackie and Abby ran with the kids from the other age levels. We had a lot of fun encouraging the kids to keep going as they ran. At one point, I told some of the girls to keep going and show the boys what they were made of and one boy heard. He immediately darted off like a bullet to show me just how fast he could be. I tried to keep up with him for a little bit, but he was too quick!</div>
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After we finished running, we all stood at the finish line to cheer on those who were still finishing the race. So many of the runners were extremely determined throughout the duration of the course and finished strong, especially with the crowd's encouragement. It was really great to see the community come together to support one another in this event. </div>
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The royalty and I then had the opportunity to distribute the awards to the winners of the different age levels. We were lucky enough to get a picture with the sixth grade boy winners. Aren't they adorable?</div>
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I am enjoying my reign more and more with every opportunity I am presented with! This event has definitely been my favorite so far! Through this event I realized just how much of an impact a person can have on a child - crown or not. They look at us grownups as role models whether we realize it or not. The way we behave, speak, carry ourselves, act, and treat others displays our character which children take note of. That is why it is imperative that we display the best version of ourselves at all times because as children begin to construct their identities and self-esteems, they will draw from the best examples they know.</div>
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One more note - for the rest of my blog posts I want to conclude with something that I'm grateful for, and I invite you to do the same through finding something to be grateful for each day. I know from personal experience that an attitude of gratitude truly does create miracles!</div>
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To start off, I am grateful for music. I'm so thankful to have the ability to play instruments, sing, read music, and enjoy the benefits of listening to music. A song like "Shake it Off," or perfect vibrato while playing the violin, can change my mood from one of aggravation to appreciation.</div>
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I certainly have been able to hit the ground running since being crowned as Miss Orem! On Tuesday I had my first event which was a ribbon cutting for the new Culver's restaurant! I was initially very nervous what with it being my first event and all, but from the moment I walked in the building I was greeted by warm and friendly people who were excited to have me there, so my anxiety went away!</div>
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The owners of the new Culver's are so amiable and professional. They graciously welcomed all who came to the grand opening. A fun fact about them: they are only in their late twenties! Wow. Clearly their perseverance and dedication has paid off. And I couldn't help but notice that they look like real life versions of Barbie and Ken.<br />
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It was such an honor to have Craig Culver attend the ribbon cutting and hear the story of how he and his wife began Culver's. He emphasized the point that the business franchise isn't about the money, it's about the people. Making sure families are comfortable and satisfied has been his goal, and he certainly has accomplished that from what I've seen! </div>
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One of my good friends Lauren works at Culver's so it was really exciting to see a familiar face there at the opening!</div>
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Jackie and I got to try some of Culver's famous frozen custard. Let me tell you, it is famous for a reason. It's so flavorful, creamy, and tastes like an angel bestowed heavenly grace upon it. I HIGHLY recommend it!</div>
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This was such a fantastic event! I'm so glad I got to become more closely acquainted with members of the community, city council, and chamber of commerce. Even though I've only been Miss Orem for a short time, interacting with these people has certainly begun to enhance my growth as a leader and spokesperson of the community. I can't wait for more opportunities like these to arise throughout this year!</div>
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Hello everyone! My name is Jesse Craig and I am Miss Orem 2015. It still hasn't really hit me yet that I am Miss Orem. It's been a dream of mine for so long and I can't believe that it's actually happened! I truly am blessed. So you can get to know a little bit about me - since hopefully you'll continually be reading up on the Miss Orem Organization's adventures ;) - I'll just share a few things: I just finished my Freshman year at the University of Utah and am hoping to obtain degrees in Political Science and Biology. I love country music, Costco chocolate cake, bursting out into random songs, dance parties, and learning about math, English, and history.</div>
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The pageant was such a fantastic experience. I'm so grateful that we began having workshops in February so that all of us contestants could become so close. It was also so nice because every single girl was so encouraging, supportive, and kind. We had absolutely no stereotypical pageant drama ;). </div>
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My royalty is incredible. We are all so different and I love it! Just so you can get to know them a little better, here's a few things about each girl: </div>
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McCall Butler is my first attendant and is so down to earth and easy to talk to. She makes everyone feel loved. She also almost has her Associate's Degree as an Engineer at UVU! So she's not just drop dead gorgeous, she's also a genius. McCall is also so spontaneous and will just burst out with a crazy dance move or joke out of nowhere. </div>
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Daisy Allred is my second attendant. She is so flamboyant and confident! She will randomly just start dancing, singing, or walking with a flair and style that's all her own. She also attends UVU and is majoring in the performing arts. Daisy is also so passionate about her beliefs and stalwartly stands by them. </div>
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Abby Lee is my third attendant. Abby is just radiant and makes everyone feel important and included. She attends UVU and is on a running scholarship. Not only is she an incredible runner, but she is also an exceedingly talented dancer as you can see above. Basically, she's talented, athletic, intelligent and a fantastic all-around girl.</div>
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Then of course there's my little sister Jacquelyn Jenkins. Jackie is beautiful and so talented. She knows sign language, she dances, and she is a cheerleader for Orem High School. Not only does she have all those talents, but she just glows because of the beauty she has on the outside and inside. Jackie has already made me feel so loved and I know this year with her will be one for the books.</div>
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I am beyond excited for this year. I'm so lucky to have my family, friends, royalty, and director as my supporters. I know I have HUGE shoes to fill following Maddi Millard and other past Miss Orems, but I'm willing to assume the challenge! Here's to the start of an auspicious year!!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> On Saturday, May 16, 2015 the Miss Orem Organization </span></b></div>
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The 2015 Miss Orem Royalty</div>
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Ever since I won this title, I have been wanting to come perform for the Senior Friendship Center! This is the building where we have our Miss Orem workshops and I wanted to come during the time of a different use! I had the pleasure of talking to them about my platform, my year as Miss Orem, and then I performed my Miss Utah talent for them. They were so incredibly welcoming! The second I walked into the room, everybody was smiling and saying congratulations and thanks for being here... it was so sweet! These people were filled with questions and stories that made the afternoon very entertaining. I probably got asked about 12 times how tall I am, most of them guessed correctly! Good ole' 6 feet (6'6" if you count crown and heels). </div>
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As I was performing, one of the gentlemen was sitting next to my mom and said to her, "Do you think we could ask her to play the Schwartz waltz? I don't like this boogie woogie stuff." haha I wouldn't call Ginastera boogie woogie. sorry sir, I don't know how to play any waltzes. Next time I will come prepared!<br />
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I should have brushed up on my Chinese before I came (the Chinese that I am incapable of speaking)! This awesome man was so kind, he was telling me that he and his friends will cheer for me at Miss Utah! </div>
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Thank you to these awesome people for all the good luck wishes for Miss Utah! Their positive vibes will be very comforting that week as I go to represent this incredible community and all the people in it.<br />
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I had the once in a lifetime opportunity to go to a press conference in Midway where Governor Herbert and the Shallenbergers spoke about leadership. Steve Shallenberger wrote a book entitled <em>Becoming your Best</em> filled with leadership council for the business world.</div>
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After the conference, we were just talking outside the building right next to a carousel and a nice man came out and let us take a ride! It was a great way to end the day. That's not something you get to do everyday (ride a carousel in a crown with Miss Utah)! Especially riding side-saddle. That took skill.</div>
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Interviewing with the city council is so helpful in preparation for the pageant. All of the contestants came to the city center and were interviewed for 5 minutes each so they could get the feel for how the real pageant interview will go. Since the program places such a big emphasis on the interview portion of the competition, we do all we can to help the girls feel prepared. This was also very helpful for me as I am preparing for Miss Utah next month. The councilmembers are brilliant and informed and were so generous to lend their time for us.</div>
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The Scera hosted the Miss Inspiration Pageant a while back and a couple of us local queens got to judge it! This pageant was such a pleasure to be a part of because of the all-around positive attitudes and the support for these beautiful contestants.</div>
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Congrats to the Miss Inspiration Royalty 2015!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a kick off for pageant week, we had a devotional for all the contestants to help get them excited! I loved speaking along side Emily and Danica Olson as we all talked about our pageant journeys and advice for the week. It's going to be a week filled with all sorts of emotions: excitement, fear, sadness, happiness, anxiety and everything in between. We're going to all have a great attitude and make a great memory out of this week no matter what the outcome is!</span> </div>
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Danica's speech was absolutely perfect. "Success is liking yourself, what you do, and how you do it, no matter what anybody else thinks."</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I got to perform one of my original songs, and since the piano bench didn't move back far enough, I had to take off my shoe so my foot would fit under the piano. haha</span></td></tr>
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