For starters, my name is Sophia Aguirre. I am half-Mexican and have four, beautiful sisters. I am 16 years old and attend Clear Creek Amana High School. I am the feature baton twirler and have the amazing opportunity of performing at football halftimes and basketball halftimes. Not only that, but I am also a member of the two-time, Iowa state champion dance team, CCADT! In my free time, I LOVE looking at dresses! My mom would tell you that I am a little obsessive over this hobby! I also enjoy hanging out with kids! If it's babysitting or giving a child a mini baton lesson at the Rec Center, I love being around them! Their energy is contagious! Lastly, my favorite television shows to watch are the "Big Bang Theory" and "Modern Family". Because let's be honest, you can never laugh too much!
Another piece that has become to play a huge part in my life is my platform, Remember Me-Attacking Alzheimer's Disease. This platform is very personal. My great grandmother, Alice Mitchell, was diagnosed with this disease several years ago and she is still battling it today. This disease has taken over her and everything that has made her the one and only Alice. I have teamed up with the Alzheimer's Association and participate in many of their national and local events. I have spoken with a few Presidential candidates about this issue. I do all of this in the hope that one day, a cure for this disease will be found. I am wanting to become the next Miss Iowa's Outstanding Teen so that I can promote and introduce my platform to a larger audience.
The following day after being crowned Miss Muscatine's Outstanding Teen, I met with my awesome directors about what plans they have for me this year! After that, we took a trip to my FAVORITE gown shop to look for my Miss Iowa gown. I love Le Chic Prom and Pageant Boutique! After a couple hours of searching for "the one", we found it...or Stacy and Heather did! I am absolutely head over heels for this gown! I can totally see myself gliding across the Miss Iowa stage with it! Thank you, thank you to Le Chic! I couldn't be more delighted with this gown!
I have LOTS of things planned for this year, and I can't wait for you to be apart of this journey with me! I will be keeping you all updated on this blog about how things are going during my reign! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Sophia Aguirre
Miss Muscatine's Outstanding Teen 2016
