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Here she is, Miss Teen of Idaho! |
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August 1, 2017 |
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By Maya Roberts
Miss Teen of Idaho 2017-2018
Last year, I competed in my first pageant with
the Miss Teen of America organization, which is
now American Pageants. I was awarded First
Runner-Up Miss Teen of Idaho, and won additional
first place awards in Creative Writing, and a
Photogenic Competition.
The experience would prepare me to compete in
the 2017 Distinguished Young Women Program in
the town of Bonners Ferry and the 2017 State
Competition with American Pageants.
American Pageants is a pageant with emphasis on
personal achievements, community involvement,
fundraising, general awareness, academics, poise
and personality. American Pageants encourages
young women toward achievement, excellence and
success; as well as supporting the Special
Olympics organization, which is a cause close to
my heart.
This summer, I was honored to be invited as a
candidate for the title of Miss Teen of Idaho
2017-2018 in Caldwell, Idaho. I was, and still
am, stunned to be crowned Miss Teen of Idaho
2017-2018!
I feel incredibly honored and blessed to receive
this title and opportunity.
The crowning ceremony was surreal when Ms. Paige
Jensen, former Miss Teen of America and the
current State Director of American Pageants,
confirmed the announcement by pinning the crown
and draping the sash.
I am absolutely thrilled for the opportunity to
represent the great State of Idaho!
The state title brings several responsibilities
during my time as the Miss Teen of Idaho. Some
organizations that I would like to bring
awareness to include Special Olympics,
Children’s Charities, Equality, Mental Health
Awareness & Suicide Prevention, Say No to
Bullying, and Say No to Texting & Driving.
I will also have the privilege of arranging an
inclusion event for the local Special Olympics
this year at my school!
I look forward to representing Idaho when
competing at Nationals for the Miss Teen of
America 2017-2018 title! I will be fundraising
for the National competition, which will be held
this November in Orlando, Florida.
Businesses have a unique opportunity to
represent Idaho, support American Pageants and
the Special Olympics organization by way of
advertising to all fifty states.
Businesses interested in sponsoring me this
year, and supporting my journey to the National
competition may contact me via
Maya.Idaho@gmail.com.
I would like to extend a special thank you to a
few people who have inspired, supported, and
share responsibility in my success as a person,
and ultimately this pageant:
• American Pageants –Sunny Hill, Paige Jensen and Kim Tuttle
• Coaches – Tina Howard, Andrea Kendrick, Alison Stewart and Lisa Dirks
• Teachers – All my teachers, but special recognition to Mr. David Nix,
Ms. Tess Nix, Mr. Paul Bonnell, Mrs. Janis
Tucker and Mrs. Kim Cravens
• Family – All family members, especially grandparents Jerry and Glenda
Roberts, grandpa Buzz Shook, parents Skylar,
Jeff and Sarah Roberts, aunt Daisy Bontrager and
brother Kadyn Dimmitt-Henslee.
• Thank you to the community of Bonners Ferry and all friends for the
outpouring of enthusiasm and support!
• I also wish to extend my congratulations to the girls crowned alongside
me for the states Utah, Washington, and Oregon.
I cannot wait to see each of these amazing girls
in November!
I look forward to fulfilling my duties, and
making Idaho proud!
Always wear your crown! |
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