Collinsville,
Oklahoma February 16, 2009 Kelsey Cartwright Thanks Collinsville |
Happy
To Still Be
Miss Oklahoma
Miss
America Pageant Was Unforgettable Experience
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To
the City of Collinsville:
As
the rush from Miss America is beginning to die down, I want to take this opportunity
to thank my hometown and the many incredible individuals who have helped make
all my dreams come true. I never thought in a million years that I would be standing
on the Miss America stage, nor did I think I would be featured on national television
for a reality TV show! But I did, and its all because of the love and support
of my family, friends, teachers, and community leaders in Collinsville, Oklahoma.
I first want to thank the City of Collinsville for donating the two large
banners and providing the license tags for my fundraiser. We were able to raise
close to $1000, and that money will be used to benefit children nationwide through
the Childrens Miracle Network. Your money not only helped me get to the
Miss America stage, but it is also helping to heal sick children right here in
Oklahoma. Donations were also received from Wal-Mart, Piggly Wiggly, Bill and
Carolyn Harris, Helen Murphy, and George and Delores Sallee. Thank you to all
those who attended the fundraiser and those who purchased a license tag. These
car tags were part of the fundraiser from Kelsey Cartwright Day, where
the city of Collinsville gathered together to raise funds to send me to Miss America.
I want to give a special thanks to Stan Sallee, Pam Polk, Susan Babbitt, and State
Representative Earl Sears, for organizing this fabulous event and promoting the
Miss Oklahoma Organization. The support Ive had from Collinsville has been
tremendous- not just from individuals but from businesses as well. Our local SONIC,
Silver Dollar Café, EZ Mart, and Bill and Ruths were willing to hand
out advertisement for the fundraiser with each meal purchased. Thank you for helping
promote Kelsey Cartwright Day! And where would I be without someone
to publicize these wonderful events? I want to say thank you to Bill Johnston
and Ted Wright for your consistent efforts in keeping Collinsville informed. Thanks
to you both, I have wonderful memories to look back on forever and ever. I cant
thank you enough!
There is also a new business in town, and it gets two thumbs
up from me! I want to give a huge thanks to Sherry Campbell, the owner of All
Dolled Up, for providing my Daddy with a tuxedo to wear in Vegas. I just stopped
by one day and thought I would ask for a discount, since it was such a special
occasion (expecting to hear...Ummm I dont think so.) But she
immediately responded with Bring him in! Well take of it- no problem!
Your generosity is much appreciated, Sherry! Thanks for making my Dad look like
a million bucks! Speaking of looking like a million bucks- I want to specifically
thank RCB Bank, Bank of the Lakes, and American Bank for providing the funds to
get those incredible signs on both sides of town. Having my name posted on a huge
sign for everyone to see when they enter Collinsville sure makes me feel like
a celebrity!
Sure, being Miss America would have really solidified my status
as a celebrity. And as nice as that would have been, I was secretly so happy that
I was able to come back home and be Miss Oklahoma. There is no place Id
rather be! I had the time of my life in Vegas and it was so great to have lots
of friends and family from Collinsville there to support me. It was an unforgettable
experience and a dream come true. As badly as I wanted to be in the top 15, so
that my community could see all the hard work we have put into this, I believe
God is in control and all things happen for a reason. We ended up with the PERFECT
Miss America. I mean, I think she came out of the womb ready for the job. Her
name is Katie Stam, and she is going to do great things for the organization and
for the young people in our nation. I have the amazing opportunity to attend her
homecoming party in March
which is quite an honor because only 10 contestants
were invited!
Now that Im home its back to work for me! Im
making appearances and speaking to schools nearly everyday. I was even able to
speak to Herald Elementary, which was obviously my favorite school assembly so
far! I have been named as an official spokesperson for IHOPs national pancake
day on February 24th, in which the proceeds will benefit the Childrens Miracle
Network. Im also emceeing the Miss Keystone Lake pageant on February 28th
where I give up my local crown to the new titleholder. Ah, that will be a sad
day, as I realize how the year has flown by! After I give up the amazing title
of Miss Oklahoma, its back to OCU for me, as I finish my degree as a Dance Management
major. And with the overwhelming amount of scholarship money I have received through
the Miss Oklahoma Organization, I want to also attain a degree in Veterinary Technology,
because I love working with animals. Yes, the coming weeks are jam-packed!
I
wish I could explain how proud I am to have gown up in Collinsville. Throughout
childhood, college, and this crazy life as Miss Oklahoma, I have been blessed
with never-ending support from the small town bond we all have here in Collinsville.
It has been an absolute joy representing our great state, and I hope that I have
made you all proud!
With
Abundant Appreciation,
Kelsey Cartwright
Miss Oklahoma 2008
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