Miss Central Ohio pics...

Here's a few pics from Miss Central Ohio...you won't see any of these outfits again at Sweeps! I've got new *shinier* , prettier outfits! I'm so excited! =)

So I keep movin' forward...

So...Miss Central Ohio was a blast and I feel so blessed to have been part of it! The ED's are the some of the kindest and most giving people I've ever met! They helped with so much and had lots of extra help if anyone needed it! Of course, many of us did--including myself. Unfortuantely, a row of beads popped off of my formal gown the night before I left for Newark, so I had an alternate gown for formal. Once I got there, my talent gown's eye/hook was so hard to get hooked because one part of it was just a thread so the ladies had to sew more on my dress so it would not come unhooked on stage (which would have been a horrible Janet Jackson moment! Yikes!) and lastly, before bathing suit, I noticed a "run" in the butt-area of my swim suit...I still wore it, since it was hard to see. I even had a scratchy throat...and my Mom had to buy me cough drops (which I left on accident!), but I still pulled off my song well, despite the raspy sound I had. I thought I answered my FIRST onstage Q ok, but my second was horrible because I stuttered! I don't know what was up with that! haha...After the pageant, I was informed by my fans that I was asked what my favorite baseball stadium was that I sung at...well, I have NEVER sung at a baseball games in my life--don't know where they came up with that, but oh well! I got a laugh out of it! I know, I know, it sounds like I'm a complainer and I make excuses, but I'm totally not! All of these things really did happen...but none of these things bother me...Know why? I still had fun. Sure, I was EXHAUSTED! And I ride home was long, but it was great because I got to spend it with my best bud ever...someone I hadn't really seen or spoken to for months due to the many miles between us...I was so happy! IT MADE MY WEEKEND!

I can't wait until this Saturday and Sunday! I am competing in SWEEPS! Of course, I'm hoping for a big "W" on Saturday...hehe...that would be so cool! If I do not happen to win, I will be making a long and dreaded drive to Medina (because it is SOSOSOSO far from home) to compete in SWEEPS there on Sunday. I know whoever wins on both days will make fantastic reps for the Miss Ohio pageant in June!
I think I'm ready for Sweeps...I have a *NEW* b-e-a-utiful formal gown, a new swim suit with NO "runs," and my original formal gown is fixed and is now my talent gown...in which I will sing Whitney Houston's "One Moment In Time." I'm excited and can't wait to see the girls again! They're all so nice and helpful to us "newbies." Good luck to everyone! Hope to see you this weekend! Wish me luck! B-)

Miss Central Ohio is approaching!

As most of us know, Miss Central Ohio is approaching quickly! It is my first local this season, and only my second ever! I have little butterflies in my belly thinking about it, but I just keep thinking "Just have fun, just have fun." It helps calm my nerves when I tell myself that! I wish I knew who will be competing on Saturday. I only know of one, maybe two, girls other than myself that will be there.

My platform is "Think Pink: The importance of breast self-examinations in young women." It is inspired by my own struggle with a lump that I found in my left breast when I was 17 years old. Fortunately, I discovered it as benign, but I still believe that educating women at a young age can help to solve problems and questions that deal with breast cancer and breast lumps, as well as preventing the scare. Not all lumps are cancerous. In fact, 80% of them are benign.

It will be fun...good luck to all!
Oh, and remember..."Just have fun, just have fun!" HAHA!

New Title to be given in Gallia Co....

The Miss Portsmouth and Miss Scioto Valley Scholarship Program is pleased to announce an addition to our current program. Miss Southern Ohio Outstanding Teen and Wee Miss Southern Ohio, Tiny Miss Southern Ohio, Little Miss Southern Ohio and Junior Miss Southern Ohio. The Miss Southern Ohio Outstanding Teen Program is the little sister program to Miss Portsmouth and Miss Scioto Valley and an addition to Miss Portsmouth Outstanding Teen and Miss Scioto Valley Outstanding Teen.
The Miss Southern Ohio Outstanding Teen Program will be:
Saturday April 12, 2008
Where: At South Gallia High School
Time: The Program will start at 7:00PM
Cost: Tickets$7.00 at the door
South Gallia High School was chosen to allow more young women in Southern Ohio to compete and it is the home school of our current Miss Ohio Outstanding Teen, Ashley Miller.
WHO: This program is open to young women in Ohio ages 13 thru 17.
The winner of the Miss Southern Ohio Outstanding Teen title will go on to compete in June for the title of Miss Ohio Outstanding Teen 2008. The entry fee for Miss Southern Ohio Outstanding Teen will be $150.00 and the Junior Programs will be $50.00. The junior programs are for ages 0-12 and forms can be obtained by going to http://www.missportsmouth.org/ or by contacting Executive Director, Greg Davis at gdavis@missportsmouth.org or (740) 981-2948.
Deadline for applications and checks will be Saturday April 5, 2008.

A Heart Felt Thank You

Check out MOOT Ashley Miller's thank you to the great state of OHIO!!!
http://missohteen.org/thankyou.htm
Once again, thanks to Roger Sessor for making the website look great!

Outstanding Teen gets a Website... finally! woo-hoo!

It's been so hard for anyone to get ahold of Ashley for appearances... but finally the Ohio Outstanding Teen organization has a website! It is still under construction, but everyone needs to take a peek! Visit at http://www.missohteen.org/. Much thanks to Roger Sessor!

Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen Ashley Miller

"Brittany's" of Gallipolis, Ohio just held it's18th annual Prom Style Review at the Ariel Ann-Dater Performing Arts Center. The runway was graced my Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen, Ashley Miller, who gave an overview of the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Program, as well as a statement about her platform "Teenage Abstinence: To Make a Difference, Be the Difference." She spoke about how participating in this program helps young woman to start raising scholarship money for college and helps them to grow as a lady in today's world.

Ashley is a 17 year old junior at South Gallia High School where she has participated in Varsity cheerleading for 3 years, BETA club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bible Club, PRIDE, BPA, and Drama Club.

Ashley will soon be traveling with her family to Williamsbug, VA to cheer on her twin at the ECA National cheerleading championships, where her cheerleading team hopes to win 1st place for the third year in a row. She will also be representing her high school at the state competition for BPA (Business Professionals of America) in the "Interview Skills" portion of the competition.

Southeastern Ohio Festivals...

As Miss Gallia County, I must make several appearances over the next few months until the end on my reign. I was searching for festivals on the web and I thought you might want to know where I may go....maybe you will go, too!

According to http://www.ofea.org/, there are several festivals coming up in March...

Wild Turkey Festival

McArthur, Vinton County, OhioStreets of McArthurMay 1 - 4, 2008 Watch the downtown streets of McArthur come alive with food, music and fun for the whole family. Activities such as Great nightly entertainment on the sound stage, carnival rides and games, car show, quilt show, queens and baby contests. Grand parade will be Saturday, May 3, at 6:00p.m., followed by the crowning of the 2008 Wild Turkey Festival Queen. Festival hours: Thurs. 5pm-11pm, Fri. 11am-11pm, Sat. 11am-11pm and Sun. 12 noon-5pm. For information: call 740 596-9889 or 740 591-1118

Oak Hill Festival of Flags

Oak Hill, Jackson County, OhioVillage HallMay 22 - 25, 2008 The Oak Hill Village Festival of Flags was established to promote Patriotism and respect for the U.S. Flag. Over 2,000 flags are displayed throughout the Village. The festival is held at Aetna Park with continuous free entertainment. Rides, Crafts, Food booths, Baby Contest, Dog Show, Old Car Show, Historic Exhibitions (One-room School), Karaoke Contest, Corn Toss Tournament, Quilt Show,5-K Run and children’s activities. Name Stage Entertainment on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. (FREE) Main parade Sunday May 25 at 4:00 p.m. Daily Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For Info contact: Margaret Thomas 740-682-7292 or Crystal Davis 740-682-6474.

There are many others, but these are the closest to me!

~My Lil Sisters~

Ashley, Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen

Amber, Miss South Gallia

As many of you know, I am the oldest of three girls. I have younger twin sisters named Amber and Ashley. They are 17 and juniors in high school. Right now, all three of us hold titles. Amber is Miss South Gallia and is competing in the Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen prelims and Ashley is the 2007-2008 Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen.

***If anyone would like an appearance by Ashley, please let me know***

So... I'm the new kid on the block...

Happy Luv Day to all!

I'm Elizabeth and, as I said, I'm new to the blog world! I'm 19 and live in Gallia Co., Ohio. I love singing, shopping, speaking, and pageants! I was crowned Miss Gallia County 2007 (which is Gallia Co. fair queen). In 2005, I was the Gallia County Emancipation Queen. I've participated in National American Miss Jr. Teen, placing 13th of 178 girls; Miss Pre-Teen Ohio, placing in the top 20; and have participated in one Miss Ohio Preliminary in 2006. I have decided to try it again.... run in another prelim for Miss Ohio. I've been working on my confidence, poise, and speaking. Wish me luck.... here I go!!