Hello!!
This week has been so extremely busy!!! The first week of school + the first football game + the Hamilton Dove Fest Pageant = Fun week.
I am proud to say that I survived my first week of sophomore year, but there were many late nights. On Mondays the Belles practice until 5 and on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6. I do get Wednesdays off though. With being busy with Belles and being in all advanced courses, I pulled some late nights this week. In my Advanced Placement World History class, I had reading from the text book every single night and the book is the most boring, dry, and horrible book to read (the teacher even said so). In Spanish we started reading a story and I can tell I have been speaking English all summer. In spite of all the homework from all of my classes, I love all my teachers so far and it appears this is going to be a good year!!
On Friday, the Magic Belles left the school at 1pm to head to the Alamodome for the football game. What a wonderful experience. It was my first time to every get to be on the field during one of my high school's football games and I was on the field the whole time! Our football team did great and it was such a close game. Abilene would get ahead, then we would tie, then we would get ahead, and then to another tie, but in the end the score was Belton-27 and Abilene-36, but I am so proud of our boys for coming that close to defeating the reigning state champions!!! Our Belles did great for their first performance as well and will keep getting better and better every time!
Saturday, as I said in my previous blog, I would be helping out with the Hamilton's Dove Fest Pageant, but what I didn't say is that my helping was actually judging the pageant. It was so much fun to judge all 51 contestants ages 1 month to 18 years. I started of at 8 o'clock in the morning with interviews for the older girls and in the evening the girls competed in gown and onstage question. All of the girls would have been a great representatives but, I think the other two judges and I did a great job a picking some beautiful winners. I can't wait to help out next year!!
This Saturday though, I will be participating in the West Fest Parade before I leave for Houston!
This weekend is one of the biggest weekends in Texas pageantry-MISS TEXAS USA!!! I am soooooooooo excited to go and watch all of my friends compete for the title as well as see all the other teen titleholders there! It will be an exciting event and a great way to spend my Labor Day Weekend. I hope one of my favorites win!! Good luck to all of the contestants competing. I have seen the photos of the contestants and it is true that Texas has the most beautiful women!!
Have a wonderful week and hope to see you in Houston this weekend for Miss Texas USA!!
Bunches of love,
Kendra
This Week
5 - West Fest parade
5 - Miss Texas USA Prelims
6 - MISS TEXAS USA 2011!!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
August 22, 2010
Hi!
Well this week has been bitter sweet. As the end of a fun summer draws near the beginning of a new school year begins - can everybody say "Sophomore Year"!
I started off the week with Distribution Day for Project Apple Tree. I painted approximately 200 sets of finger nails. From black to soft pink, each girl that passed through my chairs were able to choose from a variety of colors. I did get a little break though, long enough to paint my own nails pink!! It was really neat to see the girls faces light up when I was done. Their smiles are the reason I do it every year. It is so neat to see some of the same girls every year. They sit down and say, "Hey, Kendra!" and we pick up our conversation from last year. This year, Apple Tree was able to service around 1,350 children in the Belton School District. Below is the picture of all the children's boxes lined up with their school supplies and new outfits.
On Thursday, I did my first driving hour out of seven I needed to complete for driver's education. My instructor was so funny. I'm an okay driver. I received pretty good scores even though my right turns are a little far out. I'm most proud of the 4 out of 4 score I got on attitude. Pageant girls are always in a good mood! :)
On Friday, I got to participate in a Hair Show for Salon Evidence. The show was a benefit show to raise money for Pancreas Cancer. The owner, Tyler, sure did put on a fierce show. He started with having a girl come out and he walked out and cut her hair...ON STAGE!!!!! Then they had all of the stylist from Salon E come out and do an onstage hair cut. After that they had all of the models that hadn't had their hair cut come out showing off various hair styles. I was one of those girls and so was Arden Harkreader - Miss Waco Teen 2010, as well as Mandy Grisham - Miss Lake Whitney 2009, and Shannon McNamara - Miss Centralplex 2009. It was such a fun event and I am so glad I could be part of the benefit show that raised over $1,000. Below is a picture of Arden, David and me.
On Saturday, I went down to Houston to work on preparations for Texas Teen 2011. I started off by seeing Nicole O'Brian (aka Niki) for stage presentation training followed by the fabulous JJ Smith for interview technique training. I love these two coaches!!! They are super supportive and make me feel like a queen when I leave each of them. I greatly appreciate all their efforts they have put into my pageant learning for the past 10 months. I made 3 other visits while in Houston. One of them being the picking up of the remainder of my wardrobe for Texas Teen in November from Elizabeth Anthony! The staff and the customer service there is AWESOME!!
Tomorrow I start my sophomore year at Belton High School!!! YAY!! I am so excited. I love going to school. Saying that my main platform I speak on is about education, I very much so value mine. I know this will be a great school year. Also tomorrow, is Miss Universe!! I know I have my favorites picked out for the crown and I hope one of them gets it!! Make sure to tune in.
Friday, my football team plays the number one team in the nation, Abilene, at the Dave Campbell Classic in San Antonio. As Magic Belle manager, I will be heading down there with the Belles to support our boys on the start of another winning season. We will leave school at noon on Friday and won't get back until 2 a.m. on Saturday, but it should be a blast!!
On Saturday, I will be helping out in the Hamilton County pageant. I can't wait to help and meet all of the girls competing. I'm sure it will be tons of fun.
Bunches of Love,
Kendra
What is Happening Next Week:
23-FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!
23-MISS UNIVERSE
27-DAVE CAMPBELL CLASSIC FOOTBALL GAME
28-HAMILTON COUNTY PAGEANT
Well this week has been bitter sweet. As the end of a fun summer draws near the beginning of a new school year begins - can everybody say "Sophomore Year"!
I started off the week with Distribution Day for Project Apple Tree. I painted approximately 200 sets of finger nails. From black to soft pink, each girl that passed through my chairs were able to choose from a variety of colors. I did get a little break though, long enough to paint my own nails pink!! It was really neat to see the girls faces light up when I was done. Their smiles are the reason I do it every year. It is so neat to see some of the same girls every year. They sit down and say, "Hey, Kendra!" and we pick up our conversation from last year. This year, Apple Tree was able to service around 1,350 children in the Belton School District. Below is the picture of all the children's boxes lined up with their school supplies and new outfits.
On Thursday, I did my first driving hour out of seven I needed to complete for driver's education. My instructor was so funny. I'm an okay driver. I received pretty good scores even though my right turns are a little far out. I'm most proud of the 4 out of 4 score I got on attitude. Pageant girls are always in a good mood! :)
On Friday, I got to participate in a Hair Show for Salon Evidence. The show was a benefit show to raise money for Pancreas Cancer. The owner, Tyler, sure did put on a fierce show. He started with having a girl come out and he walked out and cut her hair...ON STAGE!!!!! Then they had all of the stylist from Salon E come out and do an onstage hair cut. After that they had all of the models that hadn't had their hair cut come out showing off various hair styles. I was one of those girls and so was Arden Harkreader - Miss Waco Teen 2010, as well as Mandy Grisham - Miss Lake Whitney 2009, and Shannon McNamara - Miss Centralplex 2009. It was such a fun event and I am so glad I could be part of the benefit show that raised over $1,000. Below is a picture of Arden, David and me.
On Saturday, I went down to Houston to work on preparations for Texas Teen 2011. I started off by seeing Nicole O'Brian (aka Niki) for stage presentation training followed by the fabulous JJ Smith for interview technique training. I love these two coaches!!! They are super supportive and make me feel like a queen when I leave each of them. I greatly appreciate all their efforts they have put into my pageant learning for the past 10 months. I made 3 other visits while in Houston. One of them being the picking up of the remainder of my wardrobe for Texas Teen in November from Elizabeth Anthony! The staff and the customer service there is AWESOME!!
Tomorrow I start my sophomore year at Belton High School!!! YAY!! I am so excited. I love going to school. Saying that my main platform I speak on is about education, I very much so value mine. I know this will be a great school year. Also tomorrow, is Miss Universe!! I know I have my favorites picked out for the crown and I hope one of them gets it!! Make sure to tune in.
Friday, my football team plays the number one team in the nation, Abilene, at the Dave Campbell Classic in San Antonio. As Magic Belle manager, I will be heading down there with the Belles to support our boys on the start of another winning season. We will leave school at noon on Friday and won't get back until 2 a.m. on Saturday, but it should be a blast!!
On Saturday, I will be helping out in the Hamilton County pageant. I can't wait to help and meet all of the girls competing. I'm sure it will be tons of fun.
Bunches of Love,
Kendra
What is Happening Next Week:
23-FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!
23-MISS UNIVERSE
27-DAVE CAMPBELL CLASSIC FOOTBALL GAME
28-HAMILTON COUNTY PAGEANT
Sunday, August 15, 2010
August 15, 2010
Wow! This week actually turned out to be more eventful than I thought. I only thought I would have Magic Belle practice all week and I actually got to volunteer with Project Apple Tree and go speak at the New Age of Bullying Conference with The Bully Suicide Project(BSP).
In the middle of the week Beaux Wellborn, co-founder of BSP, asked me to go to the conference and speak about my thoughts of bullying. Being a former victim of bullying this was close to my heart. I spoke about my experiences as being bullied as well as how I believe the school system does and does not handle it correctly. I was part of the "Student Panel". It was group of teenagers who spoke about bullying. I would definitely say the best part was being able to hear everybodies stories. I was interviewed by The Dallas Morning News and my picture and some of my quotes are in this morning's paper. Here is my picture from the paper.
Tomorrow is the big day for Apple Tree. It is distrubution day!! I get to paint girls fingernails while they wait to get their hair cut. It should be tons of fun!
Bunches of Love,
Kendra
Upcoming events:
8/16-Apple Tree Distubution Day!!!!
In the middle of the week Beaux Wellborn, co-founder of BSP, asked me to go to the conference and speak about my thoughts of bullying. Being a former victim of bullying this was close to my heart. I spoke about my experiences as being bullied as well as how I believe the school system does and does not handle it correctly. I was part of the "Student Panel". It was group of teenagers who spoke about bullying. I would definitely say the best part was being able to hear everybodies stories. I was interviewed by The Dallas Morning News and my picture and some of my quotes are in this morning's paper. Here is my picture from the paper.
Tomorrow is the big day for Apple Tree. It is distrubution day!! I get to paint girls fingernails while they wait to get their hair cut. It should be tons of fun!
Bunches of Love,
Kendra
Upcoming events:
8/16-Apple Tree Distubution Day!!!!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
August 8, 2010
Hello!
It has been a wonderful week. I didn't do anything with my title this week but I did get to go to Magic Belle Dance Camp. It was a blast!!!!
I am so proud of these girls. The Belles ended up getting one of the two spirit sticks handed out at camp and we also had two girls, Alysson and Kyla, make it into the HTE Dance and Kick Academy!!! The learned around thirteen routines these past three days and worked so very hard to remember them. I loved being there to help out the team and record all of their dances, take notes, make gifts, and so much more. I made some new friends at camp. Below is a picture of the officer line, I'm not in it but these girls were a great help this week!
This next week though, I have practice everyday from 9-4 and then pictures after practice for the team. I love these girls but it sure does keep me busy!
On Friday, my mom will graduate with her MBA from Texas A&M University Central Texas and I get to be there to watch. I am so truly proud of her keeping focus and never giving up to get where she is!!!
THEN, on Saturday, the Miss Teen World pageant will take place in Houston. I'm hoping to be able to attend. My friend Belle Owen, or Miss Teen United States-World will be competing. I meet Belle through competing in the American Coed Pageant system. She had the Kentucky Pre-Teen title while I held the North Texas Pre-Teen title in 2008. This just shows how pageantry can build to new friendships!!!!
I'm looking forward to the great week ahead!!!
Bunches of Love,
Kendra
Coming up this week:
August 13-Mom Graduates from TAMUCT
August 14-Miss Teen World
Left to Right: Lt.Alysson, Lt.Shelby, Capt.Maggie, Lt.Kyla, Lt.Taylor, Lt.Ashley
It has been a wonderful week. I didn't do anything with my title this week but I did get to go to Magic Belle Dance Camp. It was a blast!!!!
I am so proud of these girls. The Belles ended up getting one of the two spirit sticks handed out at camp and we also had two girls, Alysson and Kyla, make it into the HTE Dance and Kick Academy!!! The learned around thirteen routines these past three days and worked so very hard to remember them. I loved being there to help out the team and record all of their dances, take notes, make gifts, and so much more. I made some new friends at camp. Below is a picture of the officer line, I'm not in it but these girls were a great help this week!
This next week though, I have practice everyday from 9-4 and then pictures after practice for the team. I love these girls but it sure does keep me busy!
On Friday, my mom will graduate with her MBA from Texas A&M University Central Texas and I get to be there to watch. I am so truly proud of her keeping focus and never giving up to get where she is!!!
THEN, on Saturday, the Miss Teen World pageant will take place in Houston. I'm hoping to be able to attend. My friend Belle Owen, or Miss Teen United States-World will be competing. I meet Belle through competing in the American Coed Pageant system. She had the Kentucky Pre-Teen title while I held the North Texas Pre-Teen title in 2008. This just shows how pageantry can build to new friendships!!!!
I'm looking forward to the great week ahead!!!
Bunches of Love,
Kendra
Coming up this week:
August 13-Mom Graduates from TAMUCT
August 14-Miss Teen World
Left to Right: Lt.Alysson, Lt.Shelby, Capt.Maggie, Lt.Kyla, Lt.Taylor, Lt.Ashley
Sunday, August 1, 2010
August 1, 2010
So, this week has been super busy. On Tuesday I went to visit the Flavors of Central Texas in Killeen. I was able to taste all of the wonderful food Central Texas has to offer. I also got to present the awards for People's Choice which was decided on Facebook and Best in Show which was judged at the event. I can't wait to go next year!!
I also got to volunteer with Project Apple Tree. Apple Tree is an organization in Belton, my hometown, where children who qualify can come get the school supplies they need for the following year and a new outfit. To make this possible people come in and sponsor a child and buy all the things that child needs. This week I helped match up a child's school supplies with their outfit. I also helped make boxes to put the child's stuff in. I can't wait for August 16th, Distrubution Day, where the children and their families come pick up their things. The children can also get a haircut if they register. When the children come get their haircuts, I get to paint girls' fingernails!! It is sooooo much fun!
To finish out my week, yesterday I got to go watch the 2010 Miss Fort Worth Pageant. Will Henderson, the director put on a wonderful show. Sarah, Miss Dallas, and Haley, Miss Dallas Teen, were amazing emcees. The pageant was very competive. Any one of the contestants would have been great titleholders. Yet, only two girls walked away with the titles. Miss Fort Worth 2010 is Kathrynn Dunn. She was also my judge when I competed for Miss Heart of Texas Teen. Miss Fort Worth Teen 2010 is BreAnna Young.
I also got to see many other local titleholders at the pageant. I sat right next to the my big sis, Felicia Bolton, Miss Heart of Texas!!
Besides doing pageants what I LOVE to do, I am also the Magic Belle Head Manager at my school. The Magic Belles are my school's dance team and as head manager, I have to help get all of their costumes out, organize things for them, and so much more!! With that being said, I have Belles Camp next week so there isn't any appearnces coming my way just yet, but soon there will be.
Bunches of Love,
Kendra
I also got to volunteer with Project Apple Tree. Apple Tree is an organization in Belton, my hometown, where children who qualify can come get the school supplies they need for the following year and a new outfit. To make this possible people come in and sponsor a child and buy all the things that child needs. This week I helped match up a child's school supplies with their outfit. I also helped make boxes to put the child's stuff in. I can't wait for August 16th, Distrubution Day, where the children and their families come pick up their things. The children can also get a haircut if they register. When the children come get their haircuts, I get to paint girls' fingernails!! It is sooooo much fun!
To finish out my week, yesterday I got to go watch the 2010 Miss Fort Worth Pageant. Will Henderson, the director put on a wonderful show. Sarah, Miss Dallas, and Haley, Miss Dallas Teen, were amazing emcees. The pageant was very competive. Any one of the contestants would have been great titleholders. Yet, only two girls walked away with the titles. Miss Fort Worth 2010 is Kathrynn Dunn. She was also my judge when I competed for Miss Heart of Texas Teen. Miss Fort Worth Teen 2010 is BreAnna Young.
I also got to see many other local titleholders at the pageant. I sat right next to the my big sis, Felicia Bolton, Miss Heart of Texas!!
Besides doing pageants what I LOVE to do, I am also the Magic Belle Head Manager at my school. The Magic Belles are my school's dance team and as head manager, I have to help get all of their costumes out, organize things for them, and so much more!! With that being said, I have Belles Camp next week so there isn't any appearnces coming my way just yet, but soon there will be.
Bunches of Love,
Kendra
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