I recently attended the National American Miss prelims in Colorado. I managed to grab a quick picture with Jamie Bell. She usually disappears after the pageant, so I thought I would grab this one before it started.
While waiting for the pageant to start, I took some time to catch up with Heidi Hume, Miss Teen Colorado World. She was first runner up at their national pageant. She is a very busy lady and enjoying every minute of her reign. Keep up the good work, Heidi!
It was also wonderful to catch up with Ashley. I am so proud of her for pursuing her dreams even when it was a difficult decision. She represented Colorado well.
So, I managed to grab a picture with Jamie after the pageant. Woo Hoo! I am so proud of her. She made top 5 in her division. Not bad, considering she decided at the last minute to enter. That means she is always ready to compete at a moment's notice.
I met Jessica Flippen at Coed when I was emcee. It was wonderful to see her again. She also made top 5!
Kathy Pallero, Mrs. Colorado United States, was a judge for the pageant. She looks wonderful in spite of being exhausted. I am sure it was a long weekend., but her youthful energy carried her through. I wish Kathy the best for her year!
Ashley Shuett passed on her crown at the pageant. She attends the same High School as my son, Stephen. She is a wonderful young lady with so much enthusiasm for life. I look forward to seeing what she does next.
And the winner is.... Jes Rangel! I had a chance to meet this wonderful young lady at Coed. She will represent Colorado well at nationals. Good Luck, Jess!
