This week several of us chaperoned the Miss Illinois USA and Miss Illinois Teen USA pageant. This was my second year, but for most of the others, they have chaperoned for years. It was a privilege to be part of a weekend of dreams. 200 young women from all over the state found themselves undergoing quick panel interviews and then on stage for swimsuits and gowns. There has to be something in the water because these ladies were stunning and sweet. And charitable! They brought over 700 coats that are now in missions around Chicago just in time for our winter weather. One contestant brought over a 100 coats! Even though Trump may want the focus purely on looks and sex appeal as we heard over the weekend, these girls have much, much more to offer and I hope they never negate that.
Congratulations to Miss Illinois 2011, Angie Sparrow and Miss Illinois Teen USA 2011, Paige Higgerson. We'll be watching for you at nationals!
1) With Jennifer Naida...Mrs. Illinois America 2010 and Mrs. Illinois International 2010. Yes, we are friends;)
2)Some of the teens lined up for opening number
3) The BEST chaperones ever!!
4)A few of the Miss
5)Load of coats
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