Miss AIS and Lewis County - 8/5/06
After going to the Apple Valley Rehearsal on Friday, I drove up to Syracuse and stayed over so I could attend the AIS and Lewis County Pageant on Saturday. I had the opportunity to meet all the young ladies backstage before the show began. They all looked fantastic in their swimsuits as they waited for their first phase of competition for the afternoon. I was very excited to see Stacey Walton and Kristen Lettiere. We also had not seen each other since Miss New York. Stacey and Kristen co-hosted the show for the afternoon and did a great job. I also had an opportunity to come up on stage and speak to the audience in regards to the changes to MAO, what my year has been like and my platform. I also encouraged everyone at AIS/Lewis County, including the contestants to be involved in TEAM NY and everyone was very eager to do so!
I also was very honored to be presented with a ribbon “Who I Am Makes a Difference” by Thousand Islands Outstanding Teen, Lauren Lettiere. This is part of Lauren’s platform.
Congratulations to the new Miss AIS 2007, Lindsey Jakiel and Miss Lewis County 2007, Katie Birchenough! Also, a special thank you to the AIS/Lewis County Pageant Committee for having me at their pageant. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on stage and address the audience as well as meet with your contestants. Thank you so much and I wish you all the luck with your new girls, Lindsey and Katie!