A literacy organization that I am working closely with this year, Reading Is Fundamental, is sponsoring 3 literacy events in conjunction with the DC Public Schools system at approximately 40 Washington DC schools during the 2006-2007 school year. We are in the process of recruiting… Read More
I got an e-mail the other day that Elle magazine was interested in doing a feature article on a few of the Miss America contestants, and three designers in particular were going to choose three of us for the magazine. Imagine my elation when I… Read More
THIS JUST IN… Check out E! News tonight for coverage of the 52 Miss America 2007 Contestants in Los Angeles during shooting of the two-hour special, Pageant School: Becoming Miss America E! News airs on the E! Network at 7pm & 11pm ET/PT.TONIGHT – Monday,… Read More
Yes, I am under a gag order from CMT and P B & J Entertainment… but I can tell you that I am back from filming “Becoming Miss America: Pageant School” and I had an incredible time in Santa Monica!! The 52 of us eventually… Read More
On September 23rd, I invite you to support literacy programs in the District by participating in this year’s 5K Walk for Literacy. Your participation directly impacts my platform of Partnerships for Literacy as you will help to raise money for support services and build awareness… Read More
Start making those travel arrangements – we have all the specifics for the 2007 Miss America pageant and it’s going to be too HOT to miss! Please come to cheer for me at the Aladdin Resort and Casino, soon to be renovated into the the… Read More
I’m just back from Orlando where 52 talented Teen contestants competed in the Miss America’s Outstanding teen pageant, a sister pageant to Miss America. Congratulations to Maria DeSantis, Miss New York’s Outstanding teen, on her win! Also, congratulations to my Outstanding Teen, Elizabeth Payne, for… Read More
One of the highlights of my week was attending the DC Public Library Board Meeting at the Chevy Chase Neighborhood library branch. The Board welcomed a new Executive Director – Chief Librarian Ginnie Cooper. I hope I’ll be able to work with Ms. Cooper and… Read More
It’s OFFICIAL!!! Miss America has announced that this year’s pageant will take place on Saturday, January 29, 2007 in some city in America! I know a lot of people have been very anxious to hear the date and location, and I wanted to make sure… Read More
Almost one month after the crowning, I am thrilled with the reception I have received from the media. One of my first publicity opportunities was an interview on a Hispanic program on WJLA radio. I was also thrilled to have received write-ups in the Washington… Read More
