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The journey to the Miss North Carolina pageant was wonderful, for it employed the help of so many local citizens that have now become my friends through the process. Preparations for the state pageant were so rewarding, and I was honored to hold the title of Miss Thomasville during that week in Raleigh. Some did not know anything about Thomasville; I was eager to share her many wonderful qualities with those around me. However, some did know about Thomasville, even referring to her a "the city with a Big Chair" during my Top Ten announcement. Although I was only 2nd runner up to the crown, I am still excited that I was able to share my newfound love and respect for this city as well as one of her most valuable programs, Communities in Schools (CIS). As my platform commitment, I have had the privilege of spending a lot of my time and efforts this year promoting the CIS program and all it does for the children of Thomasville. Having worked beside the Communities in Schools classroom, I have a unique vantage point to watch the daily workings of this program in action. I now know the importance of being a mentor to a child and how it can truly make a difference in their lives. If I could choose to leave my reign as Miss Thomasville in any fashion, it would be by encouraging YOU to learn more about Communities in Schools and to carefully consider how it might benefit from your involvement. Ten years from now, no one will be able to name Miss Thomasville 2004, and especially how she places in the Miss North Carolina pageant. However, one child's life may be a little better because you were inspired to become a partner with Communities in Schools. No greater investment can be made in our future and I can think of no way my year could have been better spent! May you be blessed this year and always. Thank you for your kindness! I will always consider Thomasville a place I can call home! Yours Truly,
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Thomasville
was founded over a hundred and fifty gears ago on the principle that
people were most important. This year, I have had the distinct
honor of representing a city that exhibits a love for it's people
and a dedication to making their lives more enriched. Although
I am not originally from Thomasville, I am honored to call it home
and to have been able to hold the title of Miss Thomasville, on this
year, my final chance to participate in the miss America Program.
A "transplanted" member of this community, I have marveled at the
way I have been embraced and invited into your government, places of
worship, civic organizations, schools and to other special events in
order to share my beliefs and convictions.
