Shandi Finnessey’s words during her final walk as Miss USA 2004:
Be sure to follow Shandi on Twitter at: @ShandiMissUSA
P.S. Come see Shandi and over 30 former Miss USA's at True Beauty Rocks the USA on June 18th!
-Will the Pageant Guy
VIDEO: Kaitlyn Smith – Miss Oklahoma USA 2011
Taken from the Miss Oklahoma USA website:
"On November 28, 2010, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, an excited crowd welcomed the newly crowned Miss Oklahoma USA 2011, Miss North Norman - Kaitlyn Smith. This was Kaitlyn’s first pageant and she not only took home the title, but also received awards for Most Photogenic, Best Interview, and People’s Choice. An Arizona native, Kaitlyn moved to Norman, Oklahoma in 2006 to attend college at the University of Oklahoma, where she’s currently working toward her degree in Medicine. She is now proud to call Norman her home."
Before Kaitlyn left for Las Vegas to compete at the Miss USA 2011 pageant (June 19th on NBC), she made a visit to the Dallas Galleria for an exclusive interview and ice skating lessons with thePageantGuy.com. Special thanks to skating instructor Nazlie Mojiri and her students for including us in her lessons and major props to Kaitlyn for being a good sport and brave enought to take on the challenge on the ice!
You can follow Kaitlyn on Twitter at @RealMissOKUSA
P.S. Voting for the “You Choose a Semifinalist” contest is still ongoing! Be sure to VOTE for your favorite Miss USA 2011 contestant into the Top 15 today!
-Will the Pageant Guy
VIDEO: Shaletta Porterfield talks about resigning as Miss Wisconsin USA 2011
Just a few months ago I interviewed Shaletta Porterfield, then Miss Wisconsin USA 2011. On Friday, May 13, 2011, Miss Porterfield resigned her title and the opportunity to compete at the Miss USA 2011 pageant held on June 19th in Las Vegas.
Shaletta's resignation is a result of three felony charges of identity theft. Shaletta granted me a follow up interview to tell her story.
-Will the Pageant Guy
VIDEO: Alyssa Campanella – Miss California USA 2011
Katy Perry in her own words:
"California girls, we're undeniable,
Fine, fresh, fierce,
We got it on lock.
West coast represent, now put your hands up,
Oh oh oh ohhhhhhh!"
In 2007, this former Miss New Jersey Teen USA placed 1st runner up to Miss Teen USA, Hilary Cruz and has now made her way back to the national stage. Now a "California Girl"or more appropriately, Miss California USA 2011, Alyssa will compete for the title of Miss USA 2011 on June 19th on NBC live from the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
Be sure to watch Alyssa's interview below and if you haven't seen her first interview with thePageantGuy.com (before competing at the Miss California USA 2011 pageant) you can watch it here!
You can also follow Alyssa on Twitter here: @RealMissCAUSA
P.S. Voting for the "You Choose a Semifinalist" contest is still ongoing! Be sure to VOTE your favorite Miss USA 2011 contestant into the Top 15 today!
-Will the Pageant Guy
VIDEO: Shaletta Porterfield – Miss Wisconsin USA 2011
An excerpt from the last speech made by Wisconsin's beloved, Vince Lombardi:
"I believe that man's greatest hour, in fact -- his greatest fulfillment, his finest fulfillment, is that moment when he has worked his heart out for a good cause and lies exhausted but victorious on the field of battle -- whenever -- wherever that field of battle may be -- in your business, in my business, wherever.
Success in life is a matter not so much of talent and not so much of opportunity but rather of concentration and perseverance. The man who succeeds above his fellow man is the man who early in life clearly decides his objective and towards that objective he directs all of his powers."
As the head coach of Wisconsin's storied football franchise, the Green Bay Packers, Lombardi led his team to multiple championships in the 1960's. Forty years after his passing, his team's winning tradition continued with the Packers successfully battling for the title of Super Bowl XLV Champions (Go Cowboys in 2012! lol).
Is this the year for ANOTHER Wisconsin competitor to win yet another title? Miss Wisconsin USA 2011, Shaletta Porterfield will compete for the coveted title of Miss USA 2011 on June 19, 2011 in Las Vegas at the Planet Hollywood. Watch her exclusive thePageantGuy.com interview below and on NBC for the Miss USA 2011 pageant!
-Will the Pageant Guy
VIDEO: Morgan Woolard on “Personal Growth and Lessons Learned Competing in Pageants”
I am excited to welcome back thePageantGuy.com's guest blogger and Miss Oklahoma USA 2010, Morgan Woolard. Based on her own experience competing in pageants, Morgan will continue to offer her personal insight in a video series addressing pageantry's tough issues.
As a titleholder, your year can take you along a journey of life changing experiences -- the best experiences of your life, but on the contrary may be challenging. So throughout this roller coaster ride, what have you learned about yourself?
In this video, Morgan reflects on her reign as Miss Oklahoma USA 2010 leading up to finishing 1st runner-up to Miss USA 2010 to cover "Personal Growth and Lessons Learned Competing in Pageants". Specifically Morgan discusses:
1) Her past year
2) 15 Lessons Learned
3) Morgan's challenge to you
P.S. After you watch the video, use the comment box below to answer Morgan's challenge 🙂
-Will the Pageant Guy
Morgan Woolard is Miss Oklahoma USA 2010 and 1st runner-up to Miss USA 2010. Morgan also held the title of Miss Oklahoma Teen USA 2006 and placed in the Top 15 at the Miss Teen USA 2006 pageant. Morgan is currently a youth leader, speaker, model, and a Broadcast Journalism student. You can follow her on Twitter: @MorganWoolard