Category: Miss America

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VIDEO: MAOT’s New Program and Contest

Here's exciting new information coming from the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization!  Kelly George of thePageantGuy.com was able to interview Tawni Darby, founder of MAOT's newest program - Teens in Training Camp.

This newly launched program is designed for the pageant and NON-pageant teenager, age 13-17, seeking to learn the same personal development skills that many pageant contestants develop through competition. Whether it sharpening your communication skills, perfecting your own personal image, learning new fashion tips, or training to be a leader...this Camp is designed to identify and develop the WINNER in you! PLUS...you also receive an exclusive VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the Miss America's Outstanding Teen national pageant! Don't miss out on this incredible new Teen program. For more information visit http://www.TeensInTrainingCamp.com.

P.S. If you register before May 1, 2011, thePageantGuy.com's fans will save $250.00 off registration. Use promo code PAGEANTGUY during registration.  Click here to register!

ANNOUNCEMENT: FREE REGISTRATION CONTEST

OK pageant friends...in between the taping of this interview (during the Miss America pageant 2011) and its airing, thePageantGuy.com has teamed up with Miss America's Outstanding Teen to host a contest awarding ONE lucky contestant a Free Registration -- worth $1,000.00 -- to MAOT's Teens in Training Camp. Contest Finalists will also receive prizes from our Contest Sponsor, La Casa Hermosa!

NO purchase necessary. NO pageant experience required. NO excuse why you shouldn't compete in this AMAZING contest!

The contest begins TODAY! Click here for complete contest details and Official Rules. Best of Luck!

-Will the Pageant Guy

This interview was conducted by thePageantGuy.com Correspondent, Kelly George. As Miss Arkansas USA 2007, Kelly is the first and only active-duty military member to compete in the Miss USA pageant. Kelly served as an officer in the United States Air Force as a Second Lieutenant and was a news anchor for an NBC affiliate in Arkansas.

  

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VIDEO: Claire Buffie – Miss New York 2010

As spoken by Miss New York 2010, Claire Buffie in her "America's Choice" video:

"...those experiences as Miss New York have been unforgettable.  But what I have to remember is that at the end of the day, I come home and all this comes off.  The sash comes off, the earrings come out, and what I am left with is just me. And that's where I see the importance of just being.

BE who you are, BE confident, and BE real.  BE the nerd who works at the Genius bar at Apple and then comes home to watch Dancing with the Stars with her roommates.

BE the change you wish to see in the world and be PRESENT in the moment.  That's what I am, that's I strive to be!"

I was able to catch up with Claire back home in New York to talk about her Top 12 finish at Miss America 2011.   Check out the exclusive thePageantGuy.com interview with Miss New York 2010, Claire Buffie -- sash off, being real, and in the moment -- but WITH earrings on 😀

-Will the Pageant Guy  

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AUDIO: Cris Crotz – Miss Nevada 2010

As I leave today for the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas, I think about the best Vegas trip I've ever had...which was my most recent.  Last time I was in Sin City, I rode shotgun with Miss Dallas USA 2008, Christina Campfield, on the most ridiculous ride known to any living thing -- Stratosphere's Insanity.  Needless to say they named the ride correctly.

Soon I'll reunite with the chance to see my life once again "flash before my eyes"...but not before being greeted by the iconic "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign reminding me what this Miss America weekend has in store.  As the state of Nevada welcomes me to their fabulous city, I gladly welcome the fabulous Miss Nevada 2010, Cris Crotz to thePageantGuy.com.

We certainly appreciate the self proclaimed "accidental beauty queen" spending time with us to interview despite her busy schedule!  It's certainly no accident that Miss Nevada 2010 will be competing for the Miss America crown this Saturday night.  Best of luck Cris!

-Will the Pageant Guy

This audio interview was conducted by thePageantGuy.com's guest blogger, "Pageant Mike" of TexasPageantScene.com.  Mike is the co-owner of TexasPageantScene.com, a website dedicated to covering Texas pageantry. Through a camera lens, Mike has captured rare and memorable moments of hundreds of pageant contestants in the Miss USA and Miss America pageant systems.

 

  

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AUDIO: Sarah Beth James – Miss Mississippi 2010

If you didn't already know, this year marks the 90th anniversary of Miss America. The world's largest provider of scholarship assistance to young women -- back on network television -- will host this year's pageant in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 15th at 9pm EST on ABC.

As you read this blog, fifty-three of America's most beautiful and talented women are already in Las Vegas eagerly awaiting THEIR chance to be crowned as the 90th Miss America on Saturday night! Until then, the contestants have a jam-packed week of rehearsals, appearances, and preliminary competitions.

Luckily, thePageantGuy.com was able to get an phone interview with Miss Mississippi 2010, Sarah Beth James! Be sure to check out this exclusive interview with the 20-year-old, 4.0 GPA President's Scholar at Mississippi State University, with the platform "Donate Life — Promoting Organ and Tissue Donation".

-Will the Pageant Guy

This audio interview was conducted by thePageantGuy.com's newest guest blogger, Mike of TexasPageantScene.com.  "Pageant Mike" is the co-owner of TexasPageantScene.com, a website dedicated to covering Texas pageantry. Through a camera lens, Mike has captured rare and memorable moments of hundreds of pageant contestants in the Miss USA and Miss America pageant systems.  Mike is also no stranger to celebrities.  His experience as a radio DJ and personality in South Texas has allowed him to rub elbows with some of the music industry's biggest recording artists. Whether it's a pop star or a pageant queen, photographs or some sick beats...Mike has it covered.  Stay tuned for more interviews from "Pageant Mike"!