Wow! I had an incredible time back home in Dassel over Red Rooster Day/Labor Day weekend. I cannot express how nice it was to have appearances within 2 miles of my home! I sure saved on gas money that weekend!
On Saturday, September 3, I rode through town in Dassel's parade. Thank you to John, for graciously donating his car and his time! Also thanks to Sheryl Faust and Susan Marco for helping to arrange a Miss Minnesota float in the parade.
On Saturday, September 3, I rode through town in Dassel's parade. Thank you to John, for graciously donating his car and his time! Also thanks to Sheryl Faust and Susan Marco for helping to arrange a Miss Minnesota float in the parade.
Later that day, I attended the Queen's banquet at my very own church in Dassel, then I headed to watch the Dassel Ambassador coronation at the D-C Performing Arts Center. Congratulations to Courtney Helmin and Colee Jennissen for being honored as the new Dassel Ambassadors! I am so impressed with these young ladies! They are well spoken and highly involved in their academics, activities, and communities. Best of luck to them during their year of service to Dassel. Also a huge congratulations to all of the Dassel Ambassador candidates. They obviously grew so much through their involvement in the Dassel Ambassador program throughout the summer, and I hope to see them flourish as representatives of their town in other ways as they move onto their next chapters in life. Thank you to the Dassel Ambassador committee for including me in their queen festivities that weekend!
On Sunday, I performed "God of Grace" with the Dassel Community Choir at the community church service. Thank you so much to Barb Kay for including me in this event. The music you chose was just beautiful! Also thank you to Barb for accompanying me on the piano later that day at the piano recital commemorating Louis Guhl. Thank you to Carolyn Holje for including me in the program.
With my middle school music teacher, Mrs. Kay, who made an incredible impact on my young life and my love of music.
On Monday, I was invited to a homecoming reception planned just for me by Carolyn Holje and Sheryl Faust at the Dassel History Center. Thank you so much for giving me such a warm welcome home to Dassel! As Miss Minnesota, I get asked where I am from all the time. I am so proud to call Dassel my home. I will never forget where I come from.
This reception was also the debue of my new CD, Sweet Dreams. Thank you to everyone who purchased a copy. All proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Miss America Scholarship Fund. If you would like to purchase a copy, you can do so online! Just click the CMN Hospitals tab at the top of this page!
This reception was also the debue of my new CD, Sweet Dreams. Thank you to everyone who purchased a copy. All proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Miss America Scholarship Fund. If you would like to purchase a copy, you can do so online! Just click the CMN Hospitals tab at the top of this page!
Thank you, Carolyn and Sheryl!
Before I sign off, I have to say one gigantic, heartfelt thank you to my parents. I wouldn't be the person I am today without each of your 23 chromosomes...oh yeah, and your parenting and unconditional love. :) I love you, Mom and Dad! Thank you for everything you do to support me!
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