Ms California United States 2011: My Year as Miss Texas International

Friday, March 26, 2010

My Year as Miss Texas International

I have had a wonderful and fulfilling year as Miss Texas International 2009! I will be crowning my successor this Sunday March 28th, at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas. It has been such an honor to not only hold the title for one year, but to be able to make such a difference in the lives of others. This past year I traveled over 7,000 miles across the great state of Texas. I was able to promote and advocate my personal platform of "Preventing Youth Gang Crimes: Through afterschool programs and mentoring". I also helped to raise over $600,000.00 for youth mentoring and afterschool programs, with Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the Boys and Girls Clubs. I just wanted to say "thank you" to all of my sponsors and supporters! Without all of you I would not have been able to fulfill my dreams!

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My Platform

In 2009 I traveled over 7,000 miles across the state of Texas, and helped to raise over $200,000 for after-school and youth mentoring programs; with The Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Big Brothers & Big Sisters. I believe that many of our youth are growing up too fast, and being negatively influenced. Many children are coming from broken homes and I believe that through after-school programs and positive mentoring these youth can be productive in today's society instead of destructive. Growing up I had two working parents, and had many friends that were “latch key kids”. I have seen first hand the dangers of gang violence and the importance of these programs. Having volunteered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 1999 and mentoring my “little sister” through Big Brother and Big Sisters, I see a need for positive outlets for young teens. For youth, 12 - 14 years old is a crucial time when youth are exposed to gangs. Also boys and girls involved in after school programs are 50% less likely to drop out of high school, and 2.5 times more likely to go on to further education.

The Presidential Volunteer Service Award