Tony Bowls/Mon Cheri Miss Arkansas People's Choice

I would greatly appreciate it if you would go online to http://www.missarkansas.org/photoshoot2012.htm and vote for my picture for the Miss Arkansas Peoples Choice award. The donations go toward scholarship. Thank you so much! Also watch my video of my recent trip to honduras on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjxo-Vp597M&feature=youtu.be

Speaking to the Children at Theodore Jones Elementary

May 10 I visited Theodore Jones Elementary School in Conway. I spoke with 100 third graders about my platform, Giving Children Hope Through A Smile. I talked to them about my involvement in the Miss Arkansas Pageant, what Operation Smile is, what I have done for Operation Smile, what they can do for Operation Smile, and My trip to the Children's Home in Honduras. I enjoy speaking to children about the children in Honduras, because the children always want to know what they can do to help them. However, when I spoke to the children at the home in Honduras about Operation Smile, they wanted to know how to help those children. I also taught the children at Theodore Jones about proper dental care and gave each child a dental kit. Each kit contained a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and a timer. The children absolutely loved it and I was so happy to be able to put a smile on their faces. My favorite part of the day was when I walked into the school. There was a little boy in the hallway who asked me, "Are you the queen?" I laughed and told him no, I am Miss South Arkansas and will compete this summer in the Miss Arkansas Pageant. He responded, "Well you look like the queen!" I loved talking with each of the children both individually and as a group. I hope to visit them again next year. 

Photoshoot With Gary Allen Strain Photography

I have grown up taking many photos with Brandy and Jackie Strain at Gary Allen Strain Photography. I was so excited to have them take some photos of me as Miss South Arkansas. I always have a blast working with them and the pictures always turn out great! Here is a sneak peak at a few from the session!

Habla En Espanol

I have had the opportunity to speak to different groups about my platform and experience in Honduras. However this time was quite different. This past spring, I had the privilege of sharing my Honduras Medical Dental Mission trip with my college Intermediate Spanish class. One catch... I delivered my presentation in Spanish!!! I developed a slide show to be able to illustrate everything I was saying just in case they did not understand every part. The class responded very well and were eager to learn more about my work in Honduras. I always enjoy sharing my Honduras experience with whoever I have the opportunity to.

Fiesta For A Cause Media Promotion

I was extremely honored to have the opportunity to work along side Miss Arkansas 1995, Paula Swindle, to promote Fiesta For A Cause. This event raised funds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters in Arkansas. It consisted of a live auction and silent auction. I was proud to donate a pair of my custom hand painted toms to the silent auction. I was asked to be a part of the media tour for this event. I made appearances with Paula Swindle on KARK news, Todays THV, and KATV Good Morning Arkansas, modeling different dresses from the Royal We that would be donated as part of a prom package. Thank you to all who supported this event and made for a great turnout! 

Here are some photos from the different news stations. You can find a link at the bottom to video from KARK.

http://arkansasmatters.com/fulltext?nxd_id=526382