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

Hi, I am Kate Michael, Miss District of Columbia 2006. Since “blogging” is the latest craze – it was suggested that maybe I would want to get on board and use this technology to communicate all of the events and happenings of my Year of… Read More