My journey began on October 8, 2011 when I was given the job as Mrs. Virginia International 2012. What a journey it has been. The many opportunities which have allowed me to speak about my platform Take a Stand B.R.A.V.E. (Be yourself, Resist the bullying, Achieve your best, Value your future, Encourage others) along with being the national spokesperson for SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere). I have seen a difference among our youth and schools after I visit. I hear how they have started programs against bullying/cyber bullying, mentor programs, and or bullying task force. I truly see that my family and our efforts are making a difference in the lives of our youth and that is the destination for my journey.

“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life, but define yourself.”

~Harvey Firestone






Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Skyline high school- (November)


Speaking to Skyline high school students (over 500 students) on my platform Take a Stand B.R.A.V.E. and SAVE.org. They were great and very responsive to what I had to say. They even participated in an activity. After I spoke at there school they formed a bullying task force. I'm so proud of them for Taking a Stand  and making a difference.  Thank you Skyline! 

Mr. Sherando High - (December)


As Mrs. Virginia I get asked to do ALL sorts of things which are so much fun. This event was one of them. These students had do a talent, fun wear, and evening wear. They ALL were such great sports. This event raises money for the DECA club at Sherando high school. 
Picture;
 #1- The Judges
#2 - Miss Frederick County Fair now Miss Virginia State Fair McKenna Kendrick

 The contestants looking dapper in there evening wear.
Mr. Sherando!

Monday, March 19, 2012

Sherando high school Focus Group

 As Mrs. Virginia International I have the great opportunity to help Sherando high school start a focus group. This group is made up of 22 diverse students; some that have been bullied, been labeled a bully, or just want to see it all end. This is me speaking to these students on how they can prevent bullying/ cyber bullying in there school. 

National Bullying prevention banner contest - Sherando high school


I was asked to come and judge ALL the great ideas from the students that participated in this contest. 

There were so many great ones  that we as judges decided to combine some of them.  
This is the finished project. Which I'm proud to 
say is displayed in the commons area for ALL the students to see. 
I truly believe we can make a difference on Bullying/Cyber Bullying. Especially with students such as Sherando Warriors who have proven they want to make a difference.


























Kiwanis of Winchester

I had the wonderful opportunity to speak to some great community leaders on my platform- Take a Stand B.R.A.V.E. along with being the national spokes person for SAVE. (November 2011)

AHA- Richmond walk -October

 AHA- Richmond walk -  volunteering with my sister queens - Pre-Teen Miss VA  Ann- Garland, Jr. Teen Miss VA Ashley, Miss Virginia International Kristyn Admire. 



Miss Virginia  International and I speaking to a survivor of a heart attack (triple by pass). 
 
The picture above is a team participating in the walk.


 All the queens along with my daughters dancing away with the D.J. from the event (below). 


We had a blast. This was our first official appearance after we won our titles in October. 
Getting my finger pricked to be tested to see if I'm healthy- which I passed with flying colors :)  

Miss Largo High School pageant - Maryland


 Miss Largo High School pageant. Mrs. Maryland International - Deanna and myself were invited to be judges for the 1st Annual Miss Largo High School which goes on to compete for the Miss Maryland High School. These girls were amazing, bright, well rounded young ladies and it was an honor to be a judge.
(November 2011)