Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen 2011

30 May 2012

Today, I presented my platform program at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Waterbury to the afterschool children. We discussed the importance of liking who you are and always staying true to yourself. Many girls realized that it is ok to be different..ex: wear glasses, being short, being tall, liking math. We also talked of how to stand up for yourself and not care too much what others think of you as long as you are happy with yourself. We then recited the “Promise” pledge and learned a dance to Miley Cirus “s song “Nobody is Perfect”. Fun was had by all!

28 May 2012

Today I rode in the Memorial Day parade in Hamden with the lovely Morgan Amarone, Miss CT, and the very cute Rising Stars, Natalia, Madison, Emmie and Renee:). Thank you Steve Smith of Steve Smith Photography for once again driving me in your convertible in the parade. You really are the best!! Today was a little bittersweet because this was my last parade as MCOT…but it was a beautiful, hot day and I was honored to share this day with all the veterans for their special day of remembrance.

26 May 2012

24 May 2012

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24 May 2012

The Miss ConnecticutScholarship Corporation had its first golf invitational at Blue Fox Run in Avon, CT. We raised over $10,200!!! Morgan and I rode around in golf carts most of the day taking pictures with each foresome. We also ran the raffle which was also a huge success. Thank you goes to Mary Ann Gienty for all her hard work, expertise and dedication to this event. The success of this event was due to a team effort by Mary Ann, the CT Board, state and local titleholders, family and friends.

24 May 2012

I was asked by my friend, Joe from the Animal Rescue Foundation in Terryville to perform at the half time show for a charity basketball game at Wolcott High School. The Wolcott Police Dept played against the Wolcott Fire Dept to raise money to support Ruth Fortier who lost her home, son and cat in a devastating house fire a last month. Alexa Farrell and Cheyenne O’Donnell  also were part of the show. Emily Audibert, Miss Wolcott 2012, was also present to show her support. 

20 May 2012

Today I spent a wonderful afternoon at the Italian Primavera Show at the Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, CT. I was asked to perform a dance for the show which I always enjoy doing as well as watched and listened  to the talented voices of Aaron Cruso, Ray Suntino, and Graziana. I was able to meet all of them after the show. So honored!! I am half Italian and my grandparents on my mother’s side were full Italian. The songs that were performed reminded me of when they watched me growing up and played all these songs and danced in the living room. What great memories!! All of my fellow title holders did a wonderful job performing. Another great event. 

19 May 2012

Make new friends,
But keep the old.
One is silver,
And the other, gold.
A circle’s round
It has no end
That’s how long
I’m gonna be your friend.

A fire burns bright,
It warms the heart.
We’ve been friends,
From the very start.
You help me,
And I’ll help you
And together
We will see it through.
The sky is blue
The Earth is green
I can help
To keep it clean.
Across the land
Across the sea
Friends forever
We will always be
A GIRL SCOUT SONG ;)

19 May 2012

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19 May 2012

Great time had by all at the Girl Scout 100th Jubilee on May 19th at the Durham Fairgrounds! I signed so many autograph cards for so many girl scouts of all ages. I was also able to talk about our wonderful organization as well as my personal platform— Tap into your potential- Building a Path to Positive Self-Esteem! I  also have been a girl scout for 12 years- the last 3 years registering as an independent ”Juilette”  girl scout.  It was so nice sharing the day with the other teen and  miss contestants.  This was sure an event to remember. THANK YOU , Tom, for bringing lunch and Donna, Roger and Mom for chaperoning us.  Thanks Marla for planning such a fun event