There She Is....

I am anxiously awaiting the announcement of the date of the 2013 Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas. My BPF (best pageant friend) and I have made plans to attend our first Miss America Pageant together! I am a huge supporter of my state Miss America preliminary pageant and all of the local contestants as well. I viewed the Miss America Organization official website recently and was reminded of the reasons why this organization is a valuable resource to young women.

Most Americans recognize the original song "There She Is...Miss America." The web page has taken the lyrics and explained just what the Miss America title means. This information is available to be viewed with beautiful photos of the current Miss America at http://www.missamerica.org/.  I do not take credit for this inspiring description of who Miss America is meant to be.

There She Is...The title is a representation of the America spirit of excellence and accomplishment. These contestants become teachers, doctors, news anchors, political activists and leaders in their communities. They are destined to be successful at whatever vocation they choose and the skills they learn during their time as contestants only enhances their innate abilities.

There She Gives... Miss America is a role model and spokesperson for charitable organizations during her year of service. All of the contestants in the Miss America system commit to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals as well as to promote a cause that is personal to them. This is an opportunity for young women to become socially conscious and active in their communities.

There She Creates...The Miss America Pageant is unique in that it has a talent category. Miss America is inspirational in the energy and talent that she shares with her audience. A performer develops character qualities that enhances their ability to succeed at other tasks. Hours of rehearsal and sacrifice result in a strong work ethic, positive self image and an innate desire to reach goals.

There She Soars...The accomplishment of being crowned Miss America illustrates that dreams can be realized and obstables can be overcome. Even though only one woman can be crowned every year, all of the young women who have been involved in the system have realized dreams- such as earning their college degrees, and overcome obstacles- like the contestant in 2012 who reached her weight loss goal while preparing to compete in her state pageant!

There She Grows...The judges search for a contestant who is a modern, intelligent young woman who has a willingness to learn more. The Miss America Organization itself has changed with the times and the contestants are a representation of the young women of each generation. 

There She Dreams...This crown represents a beautiful legacy that inspires young girls to reach their full potential. Even if the dream isn't to compete in a pageant, it is inspiring that the woman who wears that crown reached her goal. Just like watching a women's soccer team win a national trophy or an olympic athlete win a medal...dreams do come true!