Passing the Torch

Last night I passed the title on to Elizabeth Hawthorne! I am so excited for her to experience all of the wonderful things that I had a chance to experience as Miss Oakland County.





It was a little sad to pass on the title, but I had a great time & I am proud of all of our contestants.





I have had a great year as Miss Oakland County 2009 and am proud to be a part of the Miss America Organization! Thanks for the memories, everyone!





xoxo,


Angela

Clarkston 4th of July Parade

Today I was in the Clarkston 4th of July parade! There were 120 participants and over 13,000 attendees--making this the largest parade in Oakland County! Wow!

This is my last parade as Miss Oakland County...I have one more event and then my year of service is over. I can't believe it! I'll be crowning the new Miss Oakland County a week from today.

xoxo,

Angela

Looking back...

What an incredible journey I have had this year as Miss Oakland County and what an AMAZING experience I was so blessed to have as I competed for Miss Michigan.

After interview day, the week really flew by. I had so much fun with every event and preliminary competition. I was in a great mindset all week and truly not worried about what God had in store for me.

Being called into the top 10 was a dream come true! I had so much fun throughout the pageant and tried for my best performance yet. While awaiting the top 5 announcement, I thought to myself, whether or not I make the cut, I am proud!

I didn't make the top 5, but was filled with emotion for the five women standing there, one of whom would become our new Miss Michigan.

Katie LaRoche will be a wonderful representative. She is fun, energetic, caring...I could go on and on. I am proud to call her our Miss Michigan, and can't wait to go to Miss America to cheer her on!!!

My plan is to compete and try to return next year! I thank everyone who sent me cards, notes, gifts, flowers, thoughts or prayers...I carried you all with me this week and every day. I couldn't have done it alone--your encouragement and kind thoughts mean so much.

Shout out to all my Miss MI sisters, especially the naughty dressing room (AKA 6 of the top 10!) Casey, Kathryn, Kelly....Krista...my roomie Colleen....love you all! Reuinion at Miss America!

LOVE,
Angela

The big day!

Today's the day! Can't believe it's here! What a busy week we have had...Big Brothers Big Sisters event at Chuckie Cheese, autograph signing at Lakes Mall, countless luncheons, dinners and SO MANY MEMORIES! I have had a great week....I will walk away a winner regardless of the outcome.

AND congratulations to our new Miss Michigan Outstanding Teen, Brooke Rowland! I am proud of all the teens, but especially proud of my own Haleigh Fairbanks (top 10!!!!!)

"Let me win...

But if I cannot win,

Let me be brave in the attempt." -Special Olympics Oath

xoxo,

Angela

Miss MI Week- June 15th- INTERVIEW DAY!

Today was INTERVIEW DAY! Wow! I feel great about my interview. The time just flew by! It was awesome...

We had lunch with the Lion's Club today and dinner with the Ambucs at the Muskegon Country Club. Busy busy busy....tomorrow will be even busier as it's our first day of prelims! Rehearsal all day until the show! I am pumped!

xoxo,

Angela

Miss Michigan Week- Day 2-June 13th

Most of the contestants after lunch with the Exchange Club.

Today we had rehearsal in the morning for a few hours, lunch with the exchange club and then more rehearsal. So far we have learned our opening numbers and one closing number! Very exciting!

We took the legendary Miss Michigan group picture in front of the Frauenthal today.

Can you find me? :-)

Then we had dinner at B Dubs!

Interviews are tomorrow! The competition begins...

xoxo,

Angela

Miss Michigan Week- Day 1-June 12th

Today was check-in day for Miss Michigan! I arrived in Muskegon with Frannie around 11 am...we checked my competition wardrobe into the theater, I got my individual picture done and we had an orientation meeting. Then we were free!!! Frannie and I went shopping :-)

Before orientation!

xoxo,

Angela