Here is the new Miss Nevada Teen USA 2012 - Amanda Jenkins in her first interview after being crowned.
Interview by Alyssa Campanella for thePageantGuy.com.
-Will the Pageant Guy
VIDEO: Amanda Jenkins – Miss Nevada Teen USA 2013
PHOTOS: Miss Nevada USA 2013 – Behind the Scenes
This past weekend I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Miss Nevada USA 2013 pageant in Las Vegas...and join the contestants, titleholders, sponsors, and staff as they prepared for the last Miss USA state preliminary pageant for 2013.
Again, I was treated to an "all-access backstage pass" to cover the pageant and show everyone what many don't get to see at a pageant.
It was at this very same pageant last year when it all began...and since then I've been able to keep everyone plugged in with what's going on behind-the-scenes with live photos and updates over Twitter at other pageants across the country!
But in case you missed it...
...I've included a gallery below with the photos and captions of events happening LIVE during the entire weekend including the rehearsals, contestants' night out, preliminaries, finals and of course crowning the the new Miss Nevada USA 2013 - Chelsea Caswell and Miss Nevada Teen USA 2013 - Amanda Jenkins.
Thanks again to Shanna Moakler for yet another amazing pageant weekend in Las Vegas, and to the wonderful contestants, titleholders, staff, and friends that made this visit an exciting and memorable experience!
And keep following me on Twitter at @thePageantGuy so you can join us behind-the-scenes at the next pageant!
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P.P.S. To view and save a full size version of the photo go to http://www.twitter.com/thePageantGuy and click the photo gallery to the left.
-Will the Pageant Guy
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VIDEO: A Day in the Life of MAOTeen 2013
Rachel Wyatt in her own words:
"Being able to put the crown on these little girls' heads is really special because they just look at it and see a crown and they think, 'Wow, you're a princess!' but the meaning behind it and the four points mean so much more than that. For me to be able to tell them about that and let them try it on and take pictures, its really neat, fun, and special for them...and and it means a lot too!"
Last month, Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Rachel Wyatt visited Dallas and I was invited to document a typical day in her life as MAOTeen.
We began as she arrived at the airport in Dallas and dinner afterwards. Early the next morning, Rachel attended a private session with Mental Management Systems. During her short time in Dallas, Rachel was able to make a few appearances to speak to children and give back to the community. She spoke to the children of Heart House Dallas, spent time with them and handed out books to the group. Following the Heart House, Rachel helped with the Toys for Tots toy drive. Concluding her long day was a relaxing dinner with friends from Baseball Diamonds and a few laughs 🙂
Come take a glimpse into "A Day in the Life of MAOTeen 2013" video below...
Video by thePageantGuy.com. Photo by Jenn Cady.
-Will the Pageant Guy
VIDEO: Rachel Massie – Miss Arizona USA 2013
Words written by a friend of Rachel Massie:
"It has been so rewarding watching her start her career and work so hard at accomplishing her goals. Not only is she a stunning young lady, she is a shining diamond inside with a heart of gold. I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the new year than with the success of my girl!!
Never give up on your dream no matter how hard the path may seem. Life is not always easy but when you put your heart and soul into it, you go far."
First time ever as a contestant. First time ever on a stage...Winner!
Could her second time on a stage and as a contestant result in being the second ever Miss USA from Arizona?
Stay tuned to Rachel's journey to the crown at @RealMissAZUSA
-Will the Pageant Guy
Top 25 Most Annoying Pageant Phrases
WARNING:
• If you have zero sense of humor -- please close your browser right now
• If you do not understand sarcasm -- please google "sarcasm" immediately
• If you're still clinging to archaic, outdated, Pageant Patty pageantry -- void of fun and laughs -- shut down your Commodore 64 with the floppy disk drive, buy an iPhone, have a few glasses of wine, and then come back and read the…...
Top 25 Most Annoying Pageant Phrases
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I've done it...you've done it...we ALL have done it.
We are ALL guilty of spouting off cliche pageant sayings over the course of pageant weekend -- in person, online, over texts -- in hopes of sounding intelligent, informed, and understanding. In an effort to prevent the recycled pageant phrases of yesteryear from haunting us any further, and to spark some ORIGINALITY, let's identify some of these annoying phrases.
NOTE: Although I didn't use any infamous YouTube punchlines in the likes of "maps", "such as", or "the Iraq", I kept to the more common and annoying sayings you're familiar with hearing each pageant season (including personal commentary) beginning with...
"On the Bubble" List
These honorable mentions did not make the Top 25 list, but certainly have the potential to be:
• "She could make a splash at <insert national pageant>"
USAGE: She's a strong competitor. She could make a splash at Miss USA!
• the Pageant Guy says: I'm still determining if this is a compliment or insult.
• "You should've won"
USAGE: Girl, those judges are blind. You should've won!
• the Pageant Guy says: Thanks for the inspirational message, friend.
• "I got <#> of <#> in the Top <#>"
USAGE: Yay! I got 11 of 16 in the Top 16! #PageantExpert #ImTheBest #LookAtMe
• the Pageant Guy says: Good for you. No one really cares Mr. Pageant Expert. #HeresACookie
• "I'm still scratching my head on that one"
USAGE: Can't believe who won…I'm still scratching my head on that one!
• the Pageant Guy says: Maybe it's dandruff.
• "The judges missed the mark with her"
USAGE: Did you see who won? The judges missed the mark with her!
• the Pageant Guy says: Hi, you must be related to the 1st runner-up.
• "On the Bubble"
USAGE: I'm still not sure if she is Top 15 material. This girl is on the bubble for me.
• the Pageant Guy says: GUILTY!
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TOP 25
25) "She is so over the top"
USAGE: Did you see her walk onstage, she is soooo over the top!
• the Pageant Guy says: Let me guess...you are soooo not a fan of her.
24)"...my girl <insert contestant name>…"
USAGE: What did you think of my girl Pageant Patty? I've been working so hard with her!
• the Pageant Guy says: CAUTION: This won't be the first time you see inappropriate use of a titleholder as a possessive pronoun in this Top 25 list...see #9 down below
23) "You don't need a crown to be a winner"
USAGE: There, there...it's OK honey. You don't need a crown to be a winner!
• the Pageant Guy says: Thanks Mom.
22) "Inner Beauty"
USAGE: Inner beauty is much more important to me.
• the Pageant Guy says: Lucky for you, this is the Miss "Inner Beauty" beauty pageant.
21) "The judges definitely got it right"
USAGE: I agree with the results. The judges definitely got it right!
• the Pageant Guy says: Nice to meet you. You must be the winner's parents.
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TOP 20
20) "She nailed it"
USAGE: What did i think about her performance? She nailed it!
• the Pageant Guy says: Gosh, your such a bad liar.
19) Saying "That's a great question" during interview
USAGE: That's a great question. The biggest challenge our country faces today is...
• the Pageant Guy says: That's a great way to stall <not really>...it was OK the first time but not the 4th time around.
18) "<insert state here> missed it with that one"
USAGE: Texas missed it with that one!
• the Pageant Guy says: I'm sure the entire state will continue on despite this tragic blunder.
17) "Relevant"
USAGE: Our pageant system is the most relevant one today.
• the Pageant Guy says: Seriously, the next time I hear the word relevant AND pageant in a sentence, I'm going to jump in front of a bus.
16) "It just wasn't meant to be / It wasn't her night / It wasn't her time"
USAGE: She did her best. It just wasn't meant to be.
• the Pageant Guy says: I agree! I totally had her pegged for Miss Congeniality from the get go!!
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TOP 15
15) "Jesus is my hero"
USAGE: If I could play basketball with one person dead or alive, it would be Jesus. Jesus is my hero.
• the Pageant Guy says: Lord help me with this one! OK...before I get hate mail, I'm not knocking anyone who shares their faith...in all honesty I respect it. I just think it's annoying when it's clearly insincere and it's the default response to a tough question. And yes, I would love to ball with Jesus. Carry on.
14) "I don't get all the hype"
USAGE: I'm just not feeling her. I don't get all the hype!
• the Pageant Guy says: Wait...I know you...didn't you post the same thing on the message board last night?
13)"…I AM…<insert name>"
USAGE: Coming to you from the state that brings you Logan and Jake Paul…I AM…Pageant Patty!
• the Pageant Guy says: You sure are.
12) "This is her pageant to lose"
USAGE: My favorite this year is Pageant Patty….this is her pageant to lose!
• the Pageant Guy says: I'm sure she appreciates the added pressure, pal.
11) "...everyone is a winner"
USAGE: Although one girl will walk away with the crown, everyone is a winner!
• the Pageant Guy says: It's true, I've seen the trophies.
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TOP 10
10) "I'm not the typical pageant girl"
USAGE: I stand out because I'm not the typical pageant girl.
• the Pageant Guy says: Pageant's over! Let me hand you the crown right now.
9) "I'm YOUR <insert title> <insert name>"
USAGE: I'm YOUR Miss Teen Solar System 2013, Pageant Patty!
• the Pageant Guy says: Hooray, I get my very own national titleholder! …Really? NO! ...and quit it with the possessive pronouns already.
8) Saying "Thank you" after answering your Onstage Question
USAGE: ...and that's what I think about social media in today's society. Thank you!
• the Pageant Guy says: You're welcome. Now go away.
7) "Called it"
USAGE: When it was the Final 2...I CALLED IT…she was my pick to win!
• the Pageant Guy says: Impressive feat...I win 50% of the time when flipping a coin too.
6) "Political"
USAGE: I'm officially retiring from pageants. It's just too political!
• the Pageant Guy says: Oh you were a contestant this year?
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TOP 5
5) "Different night, different set of judges"
USAGE: I'm surprised with tonight's results. Different night, different set of judges
• the Pageant Guy says: DUH.
4) "She was robbed"
USAGE: She should've won tonight…she was robbed!
• the Pageant Guy says: And she looks like she got mugged too. #SorryNotSorry
3) "The pageant was rigged"
USAGE: Don't feel so bad about your placement, the pageant was rigged!
• the Pageant Guy says: So says every 1st RU in the history of pageants!
2) "Just be yourself"
USAGE: The best pageant advice I've ever received was to just be yourself!
• the Pageant Guy says: She's tried that the past 7 years.
1) "My good friend…<insert high profile pageant titleholder name>…"
USAGE: Is this real life? OMG...My good friend…Pageant Patty...just won Miss Universe! I die!!
• the Pageant Guy says: Just because she liked your comment last month doesn't automatically make you BFFs
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PHRASE COMBINATIONS
If you ever get bored at a pageant, during intermission, or even after it's concluded here's a FUN GAME to play using a combination of Annoying Phrases:
COMBO EXAMPLE #1
Using Annoying Phrases: 7, 21, and "On The Bubble" list
• thePageantGuy.com says: Called it! The judges definitely got it right. She could make a splash at Miss USA!
Or you can get really fancy like this...
COMBO EXAMPLE #2
Using Annoying Phrases: 1, 16, 18, 5, 4, 6, 23, 2, and 7
• thePageantGuy.com says: My good friend Pageant Patty...it just wasn't meant to be. Texas missed it with that one, But you know what they say, "Different night, different set of judges". I still think she was robbed, this had to be political! But you don't need a crown to be a winner. All you have to do is just be yourself. Thank you!
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POLL: Miss America 2013 Predictions
53 contestants. 1 title.
On January 12, 2013, 1 lucky young lady will take her walk as Miss America 2013.
The odds are that a preliminary award winner has a better chance to take home the Miss America crown, but will a non-preliminary award winner come out on top?
We took this question to the fans and polled their prediction on who will be crowned the next Miss America 2013.
Hundreds of votes were submitted and here are the results of the Miss America 2013 - Prediction Poll.
Photos and bios courtesy of the Miss America Organization.
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10th place (tie): Alabama - Anna Laura Bryan
Name: Anna Laura Bryan
Hometown: Decatur, Alabama
Age: 22
Education:
Decatur High School
Samford University
Platform Issue: P.A.W.S. for Autism: People and Animals Working Side-by-side
Scholastic Ambition: To attend graduate school in the design field.
Talent: Classical Vocal
Scholastic Honors: Dean's List, Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Academic Honor Society, Samford University Academic Achievement Scholarship
Career Ambition: To become a Registered Interior Designer and work for an Architecture Firm.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Hoover
10th place (tie): Florida - Laura McKeeman
Name: Laura McKeeman
Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida
Age: 23
Education:
Celebration High School
University of Florida
Platform Issue: The Miracle League
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain my Master of Art's Degree in Mass Communications-Multimedia Journalism
Talent: Ballet en pointe
Scholastic Honors: Dean's List, UF College of Journalism - Red Barber Award for Broadcasting, UF College of Journalism Award for Storytelling
Career Ambition: To produce/host an original television show and to be a College Professor of Broadcast Journalism
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Pinellas County
10th place (tie): Illinois - Megan Irvin
Name: Megan Ervin
Hometown: Rushville, Illinois
Age: 23
Education:
Rushville-Industry High School
Western Illinois University
Platform Issue: "The Heptathlon of Healthy Habits"
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology
Talent: Lyrical Dance
Scholastic Honors: WIU Dean's List, National Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Career Ambition: To own and operate my own dance and fitness studio; Eventually, marketing my "Cross-Lates" Fitness Method on DVD.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Quincy
Preliminary Awards: Winner of Lifestyle & Fitness award on Night Two of preliminaries
9th place: Mississippi - Marie Wicks
Name: Marie Wicks
Hometown: Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Age: 23
Education:
Ocean Springs High School
University of Mississippi
Platform Issue: eyeS.TA.R.-Eyesight To All Regions
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate of Medicine.
Talent: Piano
Scholastic Honors: The Salley McDonnell Barsdale Honors College, Ole Miss Hall of Fame, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Career Ambition: To pursue a career in Ophthalmology.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Dixie
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Mississippi Corporation
8th place: Missouri - Tippe Emmott
Name: Tippe Emmott
Hometown: Springfield, Missouri
Age: 21
Education:
Glendale High School
Drury University
Platform Issue: "POINTE" Towards Self-Confidence to Achieve Success
Scholastic Ambition: To graduate with honors from Drury University.
Talent: Ballet en Point
Scholastic Honors: ACT Achievement Award
Career Ambition: To own and operate my own dance studio.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Branson
7th place: District of Columbia - Allyn Rose
Name: Allyn Rose
Hometown: Newburg, Maryland
Age: 24
Education:
La Plata High School
University of Maryland
Platform Issue: Breast Cancer: Planning a Marathon, Running a Sprint
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain my Juris Doctorate in Constitutional Law.
Talent: Artistic Roller Skating
Scholastic Honors: Dean's List 8/8 Semesters, University of Maryland Senate Member, NAVSEA Environmental Protection Award
Career Ambition: To serve my country in public office.
Local Competition Sponsor: N/A
6th place: Minnesota - Siri Freeh
Name: Siri Freeh
Hometown: Lake Park, Minnesota
Age: 22
Education:
Park Christian High School
University of Minnesota
Platform Issue: Living Heartstrong
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate degree in Cardiac Research.
Talent: Contemporary Ballet
Scholastic Honors: 4.0 College GPA, 2012 Hartford Emerging Scientist Award, 2011 Camp Odayin Staff Scholarship
Career Ambition: To conduct Cardiac research with Mayo.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Northwest
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4th RU: Texas - Danae Couch
Name: DaNae Couch
Hometown: Coppell, Texas
Age: 24
Education:
Trinity Christian Academy High School
Baylor University
Texas Tech School of Law
Platform Issue: Hope for Family Recovery: Life Beyond Addiction
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate of Jurisprudence
Talent: Twirling
Scholastic Honors: Defended Honors Thesis on Complete works of Oscar Wilde, 1L/Adv Mock Trial Champion & Best Advocate, CALI Criminal Procedure & Jurisprudence Award Criminal Law
Career Ambition: Civil litigation or criminal prosecution
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Dallas Organization
3rd RU: Kentucky - Jessica Casebolt
Name: Jessica Casebolt
Hometown: Pikeville, Kentucky
Age: 19
Education:
Pikeville High School
Georgetown College
Platform Issue: Heart Health Awareness
Scholastic Ambition: To graduate with a BA in Political Science, and continue my education in pursuit of a Law degree.
Talent: Vocal
Scholastic Honors: Oxford Honors Scholar, Presidential Scholar, Christian Leadership Scholar
Career Ambition: To pursue a career as an Attorney in the field of Corporate Law.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Goldenrod
2nd RU: Wyoming - Lexie Madden
Name: Lexie Madden
Hometown: Torrington, Wyoming
Age: 21
Education:
Torrington High School
University of Wyoming
Platform Issue: Forever Fit
Scholastic Ambition: Obtain a Doctorate degree in Pediatric Physical Therapy.
Talent: Piano
Scholastic Honors: Hathaway Honors Scholarship Recipient, Cardinal Key National Honors Society, Sheridan College Dean's List
Career Ambition: To provide rehabilitation care for children as a Pediatric Physical Therapist.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Goshen County
1st RU: Oklahoma - Alicia Clifton
Name: Alicia Clifton
Hometown: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Age: 21
Education:
Moore High School
University of Oklahoma
Platform Issue: "Tap" Into Lifelong Volunteerism
Scholastic Ambition: To receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.
Talent: Tap Dance
Scholastic Honors: University of Oklahoma Honors Scholar, University of Oklahoma President's Honor Roll, President's Outstanding Academic Excellence Award
Career Ambition: To become a National News Anchor.
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Edmond LibertyFest
Preliminary Awards: Winner talent award on Night Two of preliminaries
WINNER: South Carolina - Ali Rogers
Name: Ali Rogers
Hometown: Laurens, South Carolina
Age: 20
Education:
Laurens District 55 High School
Clemson University
Platform Issue: Make a Difference
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies and a Master's Degree in Public Relations
Talent: Piano
Scholastic Honors: P.W. McAllister Full Scholarship Recipient, Dean's List, Academic Advisory Board & College Representative
Career Ambition: To own a public relations firm
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Laurens County Organization
Ali was the Lifestyle & Fitness winner on Night One of preliminaries. If Ali does win, this would first time since the inception of Miss America's Outstanding Teen in 2005 that both Miss America and Miss America's Outstanding Teen would come from the same state.
We weren't the only ones that have Ali as the front runner for Miss America 2013. In a recent article, Johhny Avello, Director of Race and Sports Operations for the Wynn and Encore has Ali Rogers as the odds on favorite to win at 8-to-1.
In case you are wondering, it's illegal in Las Vegas to bet on the Miss America pageant, but for entertainment purposes here are the remaining contestants and their odds to win:
Miss Oklahoma (Alicia Clifton, 10-1), Miss Wyoming (Lexie Madden, 12-1), Miss Kentucky (Jessica Casebolt, 13-1) and Miss Minnesota (Siri Freeh, 15-1), Miss Missouri (Tippe Emmott, 16-1), Miss Kansas (Sloane Lewis, 18-1) Miss Maryland (Joanna Guy, 20-1), Miss Florida (Laura McKeeman, 22-1) and Miss Arkansas (Sloane Roberts, 24-1).