Hello, everyone! It has been quite some time since I have last blogged! I have had a crazy couple months since I won Miss Muscatine's Outstanding Teen!
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| Secretary Madeleine Albright |
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| Governor Martin O'Malley |
To start off my year as Miss Muscatine's Outstanding Teen, I had the chance to meet with some pretty cool public figures! My first appearance was meeting and talking with the accomplished former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright about Alzheimer's disease! I also had the opportunity to personally meet with Janet Huckabee (wife of Governor Mike Huckabee) to specifically discuss the issue Alzheimer's disease has become in our nation. The last public figure I met was Governor Martin O'Malley! I spoke with him at one of his rallies while he was on the Presidential campaign trail!
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| The lovely Miss Janet Huckabee! |
While I am on the topic of politics, I also went to go view my very first Iowa Caucus! It was super cool to see how we select our delegates and too see the process on how one can win a caucus!
Another appearance I have made this year was modeling some dresses for Le Chic at the Gilda's Runway Benefit! Not only was it extremely fun to strut my stuff in some insanely cute dresses, but all the money raised at this event went to cancer support services.
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| Modeling for Gilda's and Le Chic! |
My very favorite event that I have volunteered at so far this year was being a "Buddy" at the Tim Tebow Foundation's Night to Shine Prom! This annual event is a prom for special needs kids. Getting to dance it out with everyone was a blast! Volunteering at this event also made me realize how blessed I truly am to be able to do all of the things I do. Count your blessings and don't take anything for granted! :)
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| My prom date at Night to Shine! |
Just last weekend, I the great privilege of being able to perform at the Miss Johnson County Pageant! I performed a baton twirling routine entitled "Back in Black" to commemorate the Iowa Hawkeyes on having such an awesome year for athletics!
I also traveled to Mt. Pleasant to model for Runway Prom and Pageant last weekend, as well! It was SOOO much fun! I'm going to be honest, though! It's always a great time when you get to wear gorgeous dresses, but it's even better if you can wear them with your best friend!
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| My best friend and I modeling for Runway Prom and Pageant |
I have been quite the busy bee so far, this year! I will be sure to keep you all updated on my upcoming events! Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Sophia Aguirre
Miss Muscatine's Outstanding Teen 2016
