Apple Valley Pageant Rehearsal - 8/4/06
I was very honored to meet all of the 2007 Apple Valley contestants. I had a wonderful opportunity to talk to all of the young ladies who were competing for the title of Miss Apple Valley 2007. When I arrived at 5:00, the young ladies were just getting ready to break for dinner. I was delighted to see Miss Apple Valley 2006, Rebecca Kappler. I had not seen Rebecca since Miss New York and it was so great to be reunited and to flashback on some of the wonderful times we had at Miss New York. Rebecca is doing great and I wish her all the luck in her new endeavors this year! After reuniting with Rebecca, I had the opportunity to sit with the ladies who were competing. They asked me questions from, “What has your year been like so far?” to “How do you deal with getting nervous on stage?” I then got to hear a little about each of them, including their talent and platform. They are each such accomplished young women and I wish them all the best! I also encouraged them all to support one another in our new effort to support each other here in NY! I think we are doing great so far. GO TEAM NY!
A special thank you to the Apple Valley Committee for allowing me to come and speak to their contestants. You were all truly welcoming and warm. You really embraced me and made me feel like part of your family. Thank you so much!