Category: Titleholders

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VIDEO: Ximena Navarrete – Miss Universe 2010

Taken from Ximena's bio from MissUniverse.com:

"For only the second time in its fifty-nine year history, the representative from Mexico walked away with the coveted Miss Universe title on August 23rd at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. A crowd favorite, the audience erupted when twenty- two year old Ximena Navarrete's name was called as she was crowned Miss Universe 2010.

Navarrete was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and had lived there all of her life until being tapped for the Mexico title, after which she moved to Mexico City to serve her reign. Although Navarrete hails from one of the largest cities in Mexico, she describes it as relatively calm compared to her new home in New York City.

Navarrete has worked as a model for years, but this beauty is much more than a pretty face. While in school she received a scholastic award for obtaining high honors and exemplifying outstanding behavior. She went on to study Nutrition at Univa in Guadalajara, and plans to complete her degree after her reign."

To follow Miss Universe 2010, Ximena Navarrete on Twitter goto @TheRealMissU

P.S. Be sure to tune in to NBC on June 19th at 9pm EST to watch who will capture the title of Miss USA 2011 and represent the USA at Miss Universe 2011!

P.P.S. And...do not forget to VOTE for your favorite Miss USA state titleholder into the Top 15 for Miss USA 2011.  This is your chance to personally choose which contestant becomes a semi-finalist at this year's pageant! VOTE HERE!

-Will the Pageant Guy
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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  

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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

  

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VIDEO: MAOTeen 2011 – Lacey Interviews National Princesses

This week our special guest turns the tables and gets to do the interviewing!

During this year's Miss America Pageant, Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2011, Lacey Russ took some time to get to know a few of the National Princesses during the unveiling of Sherri Hill's new Kid's Collection for 2011.  Be sure to watch the video below to see Lacey interview some of the National Princesses -- and possibly a future Miss America's Outstanding Teen state titleholder!

P.S. To gain an insight on MAOT's Teen in Training Camp straight from the founder check out this blog post courtesy of Four Points Magazine!

P.P.S. Don't forget to VOTE for your favorite contestant in MAOTeen's Teens in Training Camp Contest at http://www.facebook.com/thePageantGuy.  If you weren't able to compete in the contest, but would like to register for the Camp, use promo code PAGEANTGUY and save $250.00.  Click here to register.

-Will the Pageant Guy

 

  

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VIDEO: Miss Missouri USA 2011

A series of events with Harvard's most fashionable Juris Doctor:

"Elle: ...and that's why you should vote for me. Elle Woods: future lawyer for the class of 2004.
Admissions Guy: She does have a 4.0 from CULA and she got a 179 on LSATs.
Head of Admissions: Fashion major?
Admissions Guy: Well sir we've never had one before and aren't we always looking for diversity?
Admissions Guy: Her list of extra-curricular activities is impressive.
Head of Admissions: She was in a Ricky Martin video.
Admissions Guy: Clearly, she's interested in music.
Head of Admissions: She also designed a line of faux-fur panties for her sorority's charity project.
Admissions Guy: Uh huh, she's a friend to the animals as well as a philanthropist.
Head of Admissions: Elle Woods...Welcome to Harvard."

Enter future law student and current Miss Missouri USA 2011.  Although she never starred in a Ricky Martin video, she will be taking the stage amongst 51 other contestants from across the country to compete for the title of Miss USA 2011 on June 19, 2011 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.  Find out more about Miss Missouri USA 2011 in her exclusive interview with thePageantGuy.com below!

-Will the Pageant Guy


  

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VIDEO: MAOTeen 2011 – Lacey’s Keepsake

Taken from Lacey's Official MAOTeen Blog:

"? Scholastic Ambition - Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a Master’s Degree in Counseling

? Favorite TV Show - Food Network Challenge

? Favorite Food - Cappuccino Chunky Chocolate ice cream!!!!!

? Favorite Place to Visit - My grandparent’s ranch

? Pets - Coco, identical to Bruiser in Legally Blonde

? Secret Dream - Work in a bakery and someday be The Next Food Network Star!

? The one thing I can’t live without - Going to Sonic with best friends. (ice cream is involved!)."

As you can tell from some her favorites, Lacey (like myself and many others) has a sweet tooth 🙂  But this outstanding teen's love for sweets just isn't about having the occasional treat...Lacey also love to bake! To honor their current titleholder, the Miss America's Outstanding Teen organization created a very special keepsake to recognize Lacey's passion for baking.  Wondering what it is?  Watch the video below.

P.S. Don't forget to VOTE for your favorite contestant in MAOTeen's Teens in Training Camp Contest at http://www.facebook.com/thePageantGuy

P.P.S. If you weren't able to compete in the contest, but would like to register for the Camp, use promo code PAGEANTGUY and save $250.00.  Click here to register.

-Will the Pageant Guy