Public Appearance Photos
Fond du Lac, WI - Bicycling Gran Prix
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This was my first appearance and I was blessed to share the day with Jeanette, Miss Wisconsin's Outstanding Teen and her mother, Helen!
Madison, WI - Monona Terrace Downtown Works Week
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This appearance was in Madison at the Monona Terrace Downtown Works Week
Oregon, WI - Summerfest
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This was my first parade as Miss Wisconsin! Joe, Ron, and Aunt Kay came along! This was a beautiful community filled with a lot of enthusiasm during the parade!
Madison, WI - Celebrity and Mascot Fundraiser for R.E.A.C.H. A Child Inc.
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Myself and many other mascots tried to set a new world record for giving the most hugs in one hour...and we did it! I gave close to a 1,000 hugs!
Madison's News 3 This Morning
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My Uncle Rich and I drove to Madison for a 6:15 a.m. news appearance. It was a long and tiring drive, but it was all worth it! On the way home we even stopped at the Pancake House and enjoyed a hearty breakfast with fresh squeezed orange juice!
Columbus, WI - 4th of July Parade
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Stefanie came with for the weekend and we met up with Joe and Ron again! During the parade I saw Jennifer Schilling and one of my dance students! I enjoyed getting to meet and greet with all the children along the parade route!
Elkhart Lake, WI - July 5th - Volunteer Fire Department Parade
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Wow…Elkhart Lake has the bluest water in Wisconsin! This community prides itself on the beauty of the area. It was an honor to spend the afternoon there. Getting to watch the UW Madison Band perform a 5th quarter was the highlight of my day. If anyone wants a fun place to get away for the weekend, they have a beautiful resort!
Appleton, WI - Welcome Home Veterans
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This was a magical event getting to see families share the afternoon together. There were also so many wonderful organizations there supporting brave men and women. Thanks to my mom and Kay for coming along for the ride!
Holmen, WI - My Homecoming Party, July 12th
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This was a great day! My family put together a Homecoming Party at my uncles restaurant in Holmen! There were so many supportive friends, family, and community members that came to share this special day with me. It was so nice to be in my hometown and celebrate with everyone. Here are just a few photos from the celebration! To view them all please visit: www.luannsphoto.com and at the bottom click, View Events and then you will see "Welcome Home Kristina, Miss Wisconsin." Luann is one of my best friend's mother's who spent the day capturing some great memories!
La Crosse, WI - CMN Premie Picnic, July 25th
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Christmas in July, was the theme of this Children's Miracle Network event! It truly was magical to watch families come together and celebrate life! I even got to see Emily, my special fester the year I was Miss La Crosse/Oktoberfest! My uncles, Rich and John came along for the ride. They drove my MissWis car to the event and received a lot of looks! I can't wait to work more with CMN throughout my year.
Mishicot Riverfest, July 26th
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My escort, Michelle and myself really enjoyed ourselves at this great event!! I had the chance to meet up with Jenny, Miss Green Bay and dance with a group of kids on the stage. Near the end of the afternoon it started pouring rain and on the way home Michelle and I had an interesting experience...getting lost! I guess it made the trip even more fun. I hope to go back to Mishicot sometime in the future.
La Crosse, WI - Royal Family Homecoming Party, July 29th
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My La Crosse/Oktoberfest Royal Family threw me a homecoming party! Terry and Karolyn hosted the party and had a RED CARPET awaiting me! It was great to see everyone and look back at all the wonderful memories we had has a royal family in 2005 and 2006!
Marion, WI - Kastle Kampground, August 1st
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Off camping for the weekend! Lynn, my business manager had me at her camper for the weekend! I had a great time hosting the "Miss Kastle Kampground Pageant!" Afterwards, the two winners and myself drove around in the "limo!" I even had control of the megaphone while driving---yikes! Nevertheless, it was nice to sit around the campfire and relax afterwards!
La Crosse, WI - Neighborhood Picnic at Viterbo University, August 4th
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The Sister's at Viterbo host a well-organized event on the Viterbo University campus! It was a lovely night to bring the neighbors together for food, laughter, and togetherness! I was privileged to see Matt Harter, the Mayor of La Crosse and Jennifer Schilling, State Representative.
Holmen, WI - Miss Holmen Rehearsal and Pageant, August 6th & 7th
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Home sweet home! I was so honored to be apart of the Miss Holmen Pageant and back on the stage where my journey all began. Hannah was an outstanding representative of Holmen. I couldn't of been any more proud of her after she nailed her baton routine for her final time as Miss Holmen. Congratulations to Liz, Miss Holmen 2009 and Molly, Miss Holmen's Outstanding Teen ---I expect great things!
St. Cloud, WI - Parade, August 8th
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After the Miss Holmen Pageant, it was a bright an early morning to head to St. Cloud, Wisconsin for a parade! Kay and I enjoyed a rainy drive to St. Cloud, but the skies opened right when we arrived...just in time for the parade!I had the chance to ride some interesting forms of transportation! Once again, I had the chance to watch the UW Madison Band perform and it was a ball!
Sheboygan, WI - Children's Benefit, August 8th
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Right after the Oregon parade, I had to run to Shopko to buy a swimsuit because I found out that I was going to be in a dunk tank at my next event! I had a really nice time at all the different events that took place. I even got cheese painted on my face! I will admit that I was a little nervous for the dunk tank because I still plug my nose! Don't worry, I charged a lot of money to throw balls at me! Nevertheless, they raised a lot of money for the Children's Hospital and I was honored to be invited!
Orlando, FL - Miss America Outstanding Teen Pageant, August 10th-16th
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I couldn't have been any more proud of my one and only little sister, Jeanette Morelan! Congrats to the new MISS AMERICA OUTSTANDING TEEN! Jeanette represented Wisconsin extremely well, through every phase of competition! She is going to have an OUTSTANDING year and I'm blessed to know everyone in her family. In addition, to the tears that were shed when Jeanette won, I was able to meet all of the other 52 contestants for the 2010 Miss America Pageant. We went to Universal Studios, enjoyed a dinner at a sponsor's home, and had the pleasure to meet with the crew of TLC! I got to know Brooke, Miss Minnesota and Erin, Miss Illinois very well! But I'm very much looking forward to seeing all of the other young women again in January. Stay tuned to Miss America updates at www.tlc.discovery.com and missamerica.com
Onalaska, WI - Onalaska Community Days and Miss Onalaska Pageant, August 21st & 22nd
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The outgoing Miss Onalaska, Sarah and I were able to spend the morning together at the Onalaska Community Days Parade! I even ran into my Oktoberfest family and loved hearing the polka tunes! I thoroughly enjoyed getting to spend time in my hometown area and even had a little escort for the night...Sheridan! It was a delight to be involved in the Miss Onalaska Pageant! Congrats to Brittany who performed a lovely dance routine! All of the contestants did a fantastic job and all should be proud of how well they represented themselves!
La Crosse, WI - Family Resources Intergenerational Walk, August 29th
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This was by far the coldest day in August and it felt like WINTER! Family Resources was kind enough to include me in on their intergenerational event! They encouraged all ages to come in memory or celebration for someones life! Despite the cold day, people did show up! I salute Family Resources for focusing on multigenerational connections!
Onalaska, WI - Z93 Pancake Breakfast Benefit to Help Families in Need, August 31st
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Onalaska, WI- The local radio station, Z93 put on a pancake breakfast to help families in need! People had the option to come in Valley View Mall and eat or take breakfast to go! I enjoyed getting to help serve breakfast and sign some autographs. In the short amount of time the breakfast was served, lots of money was raised to help local families!
La Crosse, WI- Children's Miracle Network, Sept. 4
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The Miss America Organization works closely with the Children's Miracle Network (CMN). I was delighted to make a visit to the La Crosse location. CMN does wonderful things for young children and their families. I had the chance to meet many sweet young children. We played together, read books, and got to know one another. These children are so special and no picture can truly define our experience together that afternoon. I look forward to more visits throughout my year!
La Crosse, WI - Miss La Crosse/Oktoberfest Pageant, Sept. 12
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My dear friend, Katie gave up her title as Miss La Crosse/Oktoberfest. She brought laughter and tears to everyone in the audience and backstage as she reflected on her great year! I'm so proud of her and all she's accomplished! Congrats to Raeanna, the new Miss La Crosse/Oktoberfest! All 12 contestants were dynamic on stage and I was impressed with every contestant and the confidence they exemplified! And of course one of the highlights of the night was seeing all the Oktoberfest family in their "battle gear!" The love and laughter that they bring is unforgettable!
La Crosse, WI - UWL Stadium Unveiling, Sept. 12
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The La Crosse community and the University of La Crosse, Wisconsin couldn't be anymore proud of the new stadium that just was opened. There are so many features to the beautiful new stadium. Many dynamic individuals were present for this event and I was honored to hear many of them speak. I know La Crosse will take good care of it and many accomplished students will walk out of that university!
Oshkosh, WI- Lakeshore Manor, Centennial Inn, and Bella Vista-
NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK, Sept. 13
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CRL Senior Living Communities, included me in a very special week---National Assisted Living Week! I spent the week traveling to all of their beautiful locations in Wisconsin! I enjoyed working with all of the staff at each location! I must also say that the food prepared by all the chef's was certainly a delicious treat! All three Oshkosh living communities were filled with active older adults that put many smiles on my face and it's a week that I would do all over again!
Neenah, WI- Island Shore Independent and Assisted Living-
NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK, Sept. 14
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On my second day of the tour, I had a wonderful lunch with a group of ladies at Island Shore! I heard many stories about what the ladies do for fun and all learned about their families. I was able to speak to them about my platform and share the exciting process of Miss America! The folks are now so excited that they'll be able to vote for me on their computers! After lunch I wrote out autographs cards for them to hang in their rooms.
Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan, and Menomonee Falls, WI-
NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK, Sept. 15
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On day number three, there was a lot of dancing!! I loved being able to talk to the older adults about my life mission, "Connecting Generations." I learned that a lot of these folks have children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that come and visit and they love those moments! One of my favorite moments of the day was watching a child not wanting to see me, my sash, or even the CROWN!
Green Bay, Greenfield, Kenosha, and De Forest, WI-
NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK, Sept. 16, 17, 18
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The last few days were filled with many more festive activities! Not only was it National Assisted Living Week, but it was the birthday of one of the communities. We enjoyed non-alcoholic cranberry martinis, ate birthday cake, danced, and made soap and lip balm! I even had the chance to hear about their Wii Bowling Leagues that the senior living communities have!! As you can imagine, the celebrations at every community were quite the event!
Oshkosh, WI- Boy Scout Centennial Jamboree, Sept. 25
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There were over 10,000 boy scouts, scouters, and leaders at this celebration! I bet I had hundreds of photos taken of myself with the boy scout's cell phones! It was a dynamite event! You had to be there to see the level of energy from everyone! At this well organized event I was able to shoot a 22 riffle, play guitar hero, rock climb, compete in an obstacle course, shoot a bow and arrow, and ride a Harley with my crown as the only helmet---all things I never dreamed of doing in my lifetime!! I was honored to be present and so involved for the day. Thank you Boy Scouts!
La Crosse, WI- Oktoberfest Festmaster's Ball, Sept. 25
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Good friends, Todd and Deb Ondell were announced as the 2009 Oktobefest Festmaster and Frau! Couples are picked based on their community involvement and I can attest to their devotion to the La Crosse community. Being there to watch them accept this honor, was a night to remember. I enjoyed getting to spend time with my 2006 Royal Family and all the communities members present to welcome the Ondell's in their new endeavor.
La Crosse, WI- Oktoberfest Ladies Day Luncheon and Torchlight Parade, Oct. 1
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At the Ladies Day Luncheon I was able to share a few remarks about my year and my story of perseverance. I enjoyed sitting with a great group of women and sharing the Oktoberfest spirit! While I was at this lunch, my uncles were at home decorating my Miss Wis Mobile with lights for the Torchlight Parade. Well, we drove in pouring rain all the way to the Oktoberfest grounds to find out that the parade was cancelled. Although it seemed like a disappointment, Festmaster Todd Ondell and Torchlight Parade Marshal, Jerry Thompson made the parade come to life in a shelter! Despite the rain, it was a great parade! Thanks to my uncles for all their work with lighting my car!
Sparta, WI- St. Patrick's School, Oct. 2
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I spent the afternoon at St. Pats for Grandparents Day! I had lunch with the students and their grandparents. After lunch, we went to mass and then I was able to share my platform, "Connecting Generations." I talked about activities the children and their grandparents could do and encouraged them to do more! Liz, my good friend helped make the day possible and I was so pleased to be there to talk about intergenerational lifestyles.
Marshfield, WI- St. Joesph's Children's Hospital- CMN, Oct. 8
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This was my first visit at the hospital in Marshfield. The children and families that I had the chance to spend time with were all filled with hope and it was a contagious kind of hope. I felt so alive being with these children who have nothing but joy to offer to this world! I played with some of the pet therapy dogs, signed autographs, passed around my crown to be the children's for a day, and even played Nintendo Wii with the children! God brings them so much joy and I smile knowing I could be apart of that for a day.
Waukesha, WI- Carroll University Homecoming Parade, Oct. 10
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I was so excited to attend this parade because Carroll University's very own, Sara Thorne (Miss Milwaukee 2009) was in town for the event. She sang the National Anthem and did a wonderful job! I enjoyed getting to experience the parade and game on the brisk fall day.
Onalaska, WI- CMN Radiothon Fundraiser, Oct. 15th
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$53,000 was raised this year for the Radiothon! There were COUNTLESS volunteers who sat at the phone bank to take calls for donations. I joined the phone banks and enjoyed the experience myself! I also had the chance to talk about the relationship that the Miss America Organization has with CMN, on the radio and hear families come in and share their stories of their beautiful children.
Onalaska, WI- YMCA Opening of "Miracle Field", Oct. 17th
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This visit was a day of miracles! The children, families, staff, and celebrities that participated were beaming with joy because of the completion of this project. I was a little nervous to be on the baseball team because sports aren't my "thing," but I was inspired by all of the children who played their hearts out! I did hit the ball on my first swing and it went into right field to a special guy named, Jonah! I was thrilled to watch athletes like Damian Miller, Gilbert Brown, and Jim Gantner play and so was the community!
Oshkosh, WI- Miss America's Outstanding Teen Homecoming Party, Oct. 17th
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A welcome home party was in call when Jeanette Morelan, Miss Wisconsin's Outstanding Teen, captured the title of Miss America's Outstanding Teen. Wisconsin couldn't be anymore proud! The way that Jeanette provides for others is impressive to all ages. Jeanette has re-inspired my aspirations and I'm proud to call her one of my role models! Supporters all across the state and beyond came to congratulate Jeanette. It was also an exciting night for our new Miss Wisconsin Outstanding Teen, Kiersten Gonzales! Kiersten and Jeanette have so many unexpected beautiful ventures coming their way!!
Green Bay, WI- CMN Fundraiser/The Green Bay Reception, Oct. 24th
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Karolyn traveled with me to help raise great money for great children! I met Zachary Reetz who has been the face of the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. After surviving a fatal blood infection and small chance of survival, he is today an inspiration for MANY people. He has a spirit that is unforgettable and meeting the Reetz family was the highlight of my night! Although he did find time to brag how him and Katie Stam are on first name basis...I found it adorable! I also had the pleasure of meeting two wonderful performers, Eli and Austin, who were involved in America's Got Talent. Austin also has a beautiful story of finding music along his journey in fighting cancer. If you ever need a reminder about just how precious life is, make more time for these children and their stories.
Wausau, WI- Island Place Senior Living Open House- Oct. 25th
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When I showed up, there was a bit of a disappointment because some of the folks thought "Mrs. Wisconsin" was appearing! They told me they'd keep me anyway! I was able to share a few words about my intergenerational work and then enjoyed many nice conversation over delicious popcorn! All of the pictures that you see were taken by Whitley, one of my dance students, who was along to help her mom for the day!
Oshkosh, WI- Gabriel's Villa, Oct. 28th
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Four of my wonderful dance students traveled with me to Oshkosh to help connect the generations. We performed dance routines, sang songs, danced with the residents, and spent time to make lovely conversation. All of the folks got a kick out of the girls sharing my crown and sash and one of the girls even got a ride on one of the resident's walkers! This was refreshing for me to see young children understanding how special it is to spend time with someone from another generation. I hope that you at home make time for generations older than you!
Wisconsin Rapids,WI-Miss Wisconsin Rapids Pageant, Oct. 31
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Katie Williams sang her heart out at her final appearance as Miss Wisconsin Rapids 2008! This was my first time in Wisconsin Rapids and I enjoyed the visit and the phenomenal show that was put on! I performed my talent and had the chance to talk about my experience with the Miss America Program. There were 13 contestants; kind of ironic being that it was held on Halloween! Lindsay Lobner was crowned Miss Wisconsin Rapids 2009 and she performed her ballet en pointe beautifully! Thanks to my friend Jenna for making the drive with me on Halloween!
La Crosse, WI- Southern Bluffs Elementary Veterans Day Program, Nov.11th
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Bringing together young students and Veterans is exactly the heart of my program, "Connecting Generations." It was a beautiful thing to see Veterans sitting down children to tell their stories and for the children to ask them questions about what it was like to give up so much back home. I had the privilege to speak to all of the generations that were present and sit down and eat lunch with all of them! My favorite part of the program was being able to dance and sing with the children to a song celebrating America!
Wautoma, WI- Human Services Mentoring Program, Nov. 12th
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This was the first ever fair for young women in the Waushara County. I had an area where I was signing autographs and chatting with the young women, but I also decided to help paint nails with one of the volunteers!! After a while, I talked about my story of setting a goal and the steps it took to achieve it! I felt so refreshed leaving because the Lord took me to such a special place that evening! It was a long drive home with my uncle John, but we stopped for some root beer floats and onion rings on the way home at A&W!
Holmen, WI- Holmen Area Partnership for Youth Talent Show- Nov. 13th
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I started the night by grabbing a fish dinner at my uncle’s restaurant in Holmen!! After that I drove to Holmen High School for a wonderful presentation of talent all across the Coulee Region. I was very impressed with all of the talent and hope that all of the performers keep sharing their gifts from the Lord. Bill Graul, a local meteorologist for News Channel 8 was the MC helped me have a fun time by wearing the Miss Wisconsin Crown---it fit rather well! I got a kick out of the young boys in the audience who were captivated by my shoes, crown, and, Miss America dance! Rachel, one of the young women I met through Warren's Cranberry Fest, made the drive to come and see me---what a sweetheart! I must say, the highlight of my evening was getting a picture with one of my classmate's newborn baby girl!
West Salem, WI- Coulee Christian Talent Contest Finals- November 15
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What a beautiful night where the Lord truly brought together many individuals, of all ages, to share their talents. I had the pleasure to take part in the show as the Emcee and perform my talent. There were many performers who auditioned and then submitted their talent on YouTube. The students with a high number of votes, were chosen to perform for the final talent show. It was a neat set-up where after each performance the judges would provide feedback on every talent. Michelle, one of my dance students took 1st place with her entertaining tap routine! I look forward to hearing about this event next year!
Holmen, WI- American Education Week- November 15-21
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I was able to focus on reading being one of the most important elements of education. I promoted my platform, "Connecting Generations," through books like, "I'll Love You Forever" and "Now One Foot, Now the Other." I talked to the children about ways they can connect with their grandparents. Some of the children talked about writing letters, interacting through Skype, and spending time making family recipes with their grandparents.
Oshkosh, WI- Women Division Shoe- November, 17th
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Miss Oshkosh, Miss Lakeshore, a former Miss Oshkosh, my business manager, and many other individuals from Oshkosh were all apart of this great event! We had the chance to model clothing from local Oshkosh businesses. I was fortunate enough to wear a dress that Dave Alban designed for me! He is so generous each year to Miss Wisconsin and the organization is blessed to have him so involved.
Colby,WI- Colonial Center Nursing Facility- November 18th
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This was such a unique appearance filled with the life of my platform! I contacted Colonial Center and asked if they would bring their local elementary schools to the center for a program with the older adults. I got a real kick out of driving by the children walking with their teachers to the center and honking and waving in my Miss Wis Mobile! During the presentation I taught a dance and we sang together! The children were able to interact with the older adults and understand how precious the intergenerational relationships are! This was a perfect venue to share my platform and I plan to set up more opportunities like this!
Holmen, WI- 7th grade leadership day- November 20th
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I was asked to give a series of 45 minute presentations to the 7th graders. I focused my topic to be around my story of perserverance and faith. I talked about the role models that I have in my daily life and even how as a 7th grader, I was always setting goals on sticky notes and striving to achieve them. I had some in depth conversations with the 7th graders and was very impressed by their questions. I asked the students to write down a goal that they had on a sticky note and some chose to share their goal in front of their class. Otherwise, I told the students to E-mail and tell me their goals and how they will work to reach them. I was smiling that evening when my E-mail box was flooded! I know that the students were provided with multiple speakers that influenced them in so many positive ways!
La Crosse, WI- Dancing with the La Crosse Stars- November 28th
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For the past three years I've been actively involved in a fundraiser for the American Red Cross. Cheryl from the Red Cross came up with a brilliant idea that has raised phenomenal amounts of money for a great cause! I was so pleased to be apart of the event again and with a great partner, Dr. Terry Cowgill. Terry worked extremely hard to have crisp, clean dance moves and raised over 10,000! We did a Patrick Swayze tribute and performed to "I've had the Time of My Life," from Dirty Dancing! In the beginning Terry said, "Nobody puts Miss Wisconsin in the corner!" The bib you see on me in the photos, is my dental bib! And yes, in case your wondering...we did perform the "BIG LIFT!" Although the lift wasn't as flawless as we had done it in rehearsals, we still had a great performance! By the end of the night over $45,000 was raised!!
West Bend, WI- West Bend Christmas Parade- November, 29th
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Sunday morning I was off to a beautiful community that I had never been to! It reminded me a lot of the La Crosse area. It was a stunning night for a parade. Florence, my director a few years back, let me borrow her coat to wear in the parade! I also had with a lovely coat I received from one of my judges the first year at Miss Wisconsin! Richard from West Bend was my driver and he's been driving Miss Wisconsin in this parade for over 10 years and he asked with much pride to add my autograph card to his collection!
Eau Claire, WI- Starquest Vocal Competition- December 5th
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My dear friend Alison, since middle school was able to travel with me to my weekend appearances! I was the emcee for the vocal competition and LOVED the experience! There were a handful of sponsors from the area that help fund this event to bring talent around Wisconsin together! I was astounded by the talent and entertained the whole show! At the end of my friend Alison got a real kick out of the people that thought she was my personal photographer and assistant.
Fond du Lac, WI- Boy Scout Troop 702/Danny's Eagle Scout Court of Honor- December 6th
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At my appearance at the Boy Scout Jamboree in September, I met many scouts and troop leaders. One of the young scouts that I met was Danny. His family asked for me to be a speaker at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. I have NEVER been so impressed by a young man. Danny exemplifies all of the characteristics of an excellent Boy Scout...and now Eagle Scout. He and his family were so welcoming! It was fun seeing a lot of the Boy Scouts from the Jamboree and boy did I get a kick out of how well they remembered me and all of the "brave" activities I participated in at the jamboree. One of them kindly reminded me how horrible I was at Guitar Hero, but what he doesn't know, is that I've since practiced!!
Oshkosh, WI- EAA Christmas in the Air- December 8th
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It's so wonderful to have involvement with the EAA in Oshkosh! This was my first drive in the Miss Wis Mobile with snow. If you think back to the 8th, this was the REALLY bad snow storm and there was only one person who was willing to make the scary drive with me, Sally Hefti! Even though everyone told us not to drive, we still ventured on our way to Oshkosh. Miss Oshkosh was there to share the special evening. We signed autographs, watched performances by the children, taste delicious chocolate from different vendors, took pictures by the Christmas tree, and even had the chance to greet Santa as he arrived in a helicopter in the freezing cold. We had no choice but to drive home because of an appearance the next day. It took close to 6 hours to make from Oshkosh to Holmen! Sally and I had a slow 25 mph ride home and I should have figured...but my appearance the next day was canceled! Oh well, my job is driving and I was willing to make sure my job for the day was done!
La Crosse, WI- Children's Miracle Network Fashion Show Fundraiser- December 12th
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The Wedding Tree in La Crosse decided to put together a fundraiser for CMN and involved the Miss America local titleholders from the the Western side of the state and myself. There was a wonderful turnout and some great dresses were shown! The young men from high school got a kick out of getting to escort the ladies! Mueller Photography took some beautiful photos of the young women to promote the event and the Ultimate Salon provided hair services!
Racine, WI- The Look Total Concept Christmas Open House- December 13th
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If you ever need advice on how to REALLY decorate for Christmas, The Look is the place to go! The Look puts on a Christmas open house and all proceeds go to a different cause, each year. The theme this year was reading and books. I was awed by all of the creative and unique decorations that were put up at each hair station. There were snacks, carolers, door prizes, and lots of community involvement. Miss Racine was there to also help promote the event. This was also the first time I had seen our Miss Wisconsin 2008 since she crowned me and it was a real blessing to spend some time with her! My favorite theme was Tom's station "Fancy Nancy," but next year you have to go to check it out for yourself!
New London, WI- New London Schools and Lions Club- December 14th/15th
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For many years Miss Wisconsin has been visiting this community sponsored by the local Lions Club. The schools were so welcoming of my program and I loved how receptive the children were!! There was a lot of snow on this trip and the Miss Wisconsin Mobile was zipping around New London plowing through the roads, but it was a trip to remember! Having dinner and speaking with the Lions and Rotary Club for their Christmas party, was certainly a highlight of the experience. I even danced in a tiny room next to the coffee station and in between the people! Thanks to the New London community for being so supportive of the Miss Wisconsin Organization!
Lake Hallie- Ronald McDonald House of Charity Cookie Kick Off Party- December 15th
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The Ronald McDonald House of Charity and myself are working together on promoting a new item at McDonalds that benefits the Ronald House! They are delicious cookies that are now on sale, three for a dollar! To kick off the promotion, we have been promoting cookie kick off parties! Nellie, a wonderful young woman who stayed at the House during treatments, was apart of the great event! I look forward to furthering this promotion by visiting schools in Wisconsin while promoting my platform/community service and the cookies for a cause! My highlight of the day was working the window and delivering food to customers...lets just say they were a little surprised!
La Crosse, WI- New Years Eve Family Celebration- Dec. 31st
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This is the second year I've attended this well organized family event! I had the chance to watch my dance students perform, speak to the community about Miss America, and share many great conversation with folks from the La Crosse community. I had the chance to see a good friend, Miss Meghan who moved to Texas and enjoy the evening with her. Although, I must say the highlight of the night was seeing one of the little guys from the grand opening of the Miracle Field and getting a picture with him!
