Miss Diamond Lakes

Special Thanks to Jaison Sterling with Sterling Imageworks (first 2 photos) and Danny Barger of You've Got The Look Photography (last photo) for the pictures used in the header. They do an amazing job of capturing these moments! I am a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas. I own The Studio By Lauren, a dance studio located in Conway, and I also have my own business custom painting toms, which have been picked up by a few stores in Arkansas. I have 3 older brothers who are all married. I have 6 precious nephews. My parents have raised me to trust in God for everything. I admire my parents and the Christian foundation they have brought me up in.

Monday, February 3, 2014

Miss Arkansas 2013

Pictures from the week! I was so honored to be named Children's Miracle Maker Finalist, Ashlen Batson Esprit De Corp Recipient for the second year, Overall Swimsuit Winner, Overall Evening Gown Winner, and Fourth Runner Up to the wonderful Miss Arkansas, Amy Crain.

Miss UCA Wardrobe Preview and Send Off Party

Thank you to everyone who came to my Miss Arkansas wardrobe preview. Your encouragement and support meant the world.

Pictures From Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen

Rodney Block Concert

I was so thrilled to be invited to attend the Rodney Block Concert filming for AETN. It was a fun event to be a part of.

Chick Fil A Fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network

I was so excited to be chosen as a Children's Miracle Maker finalist at the Miss Arkansas Pageant. These pictures are from the fundraiser I hosted at Chick Fil A.

Tony Bowls Photoshoot Result

The Tony Bowls Photoshoot is one of my favorite events leading up to the Miss Arkansas Pageant. Here is my photo from my shoot as Miss UCA

Healthy Kids Week at Panera Bread Company

I thoroughly enjoyed promoting my platform as a part of Panera's Healthy Kids Week. I spoke to the children about proper dental care and each child received a dental kit. Other speakers included the Conway Fire Department and an advocate for eating healthy.

My platform is Giving Children Hope Through A Smile. My father is a prosthodontist, which is a specialized dentistry. I have grown up seeing the work he has done and lives he has changed by creating beautiful smiles. Each year more than 200,000 children are born with cleft lip and cleft pallet. These facial deformities often cause the children to not be able to eat or speak properly. In many countries the children are shunned and hidden away. It is my goal to spread awareness about the difference a beautiful smile can make in ones life. To do this I have partnered with Operation Smile raising funds for this cause. I go into schools to spread awareness about O.S. as well as to educate children on proper dental care. I have also traveled on medical dental mission trips to Honduras to assist my father in the dental work he does.