Annual VJ Parade; Moosup CT- August 10, 2009

On August 10th, I was honored with an invitation by Gail McCool to participate in the Annual VJ parade, which celebrates all of the veterans of Pearl Harbor. It was wonderful meeting with the service men and women who have done so much for our country.

Christmas in July Lighting Contest- July 25, 2009

On July 25, I was invited by Genitle's Campground of Plymouth CT to perform the National Anthem and participate in judging their annual Christmas in July decorating contest alongside the Mayor of Plymouth. I even had the chance to meet Santa!

Access Broadway National Finals, Mystic CT

Just two weeks after Miss CT, I advanced to the National Finals of the Access Broadway Vocal competition. I competed under the Broadway and Ballad Divisions and was incredibly thrilled to be awarded the High Gold medals in both categories!

Final Night of Competition June 27, 2009

On the final night of competition I was thilled to be named the Miss America Academic Award winner for the State of Connecticut, and had the chance to meet Erica Dunlap, Miss America 2004! This was an incredible honor! And a very special congratulations to my friend Sharalynn, our new Miss CT!!
named the Academic Award winner!

Miss CT Week- Garde Arts Center- June 21, 2009

It was a wonderful experience spending the week before Miss CT at the Garde Arts Center. Each contestant had the opportunity to get to know one another, rehearse for all phases of the competition, learn the opening number and have some special meet-and-greets after the preliminaries!

swimsuit rehearsal

Miss CT Contestant Arrival- Garde Arts Center- June 21, 2009

On June 21, all Miss and Teen contestants arrived at the Garde Arts Center to begine our week of rehearsal! Here we are getting our contestant badges and ready to start the week!

Miss CT Gala- June 20, 2009

All of the Miss CT contestants had the chance to celebrate our upcoming pageant with dinner and dancing at the annual gala, while contributing to a worthy cause. We each designed a special hat for auction, with all proceeds to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.