the fashion actress

To kick off my senior year just right I decided to run for student council! Now my high school isn’t very large so we don’t have anything fa...

1. I competed in my first pageant when I was three years old. 2. My favorite kind of movies are the sappy chick flicks that will make you ...

I stood on stage grinning ear to ear, squeezing the hands of the girls next to me. I could hear the voices of the hosts and the excited chee...

25 Things You Didn't Know About Me 1) My family is my life. There is nothing more important than my husband and our children. 2) Growing...

The  New York girl through and through.  I was born and raised in Elmira, NY (a small town upstate), attended college and worked professiona...

Hi everyone! My name is Haley Rose Pontius and I am Miss Teen International 2013. I am honestly still in disbelief that I am able to say thi...

JESSE LADOUE, MISS INTERNATIONAL 2013 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me 1.  My current hometown is Buffalo, NY – and I LOVE the food here! 2...

It has still not sunk in I am the new Mrs. International. This wonderful picture from Paula Preston helps! Well, hello there! Allow me to in...

I absolutely love that you all can follow my journey as Miss Teen International 2012 through my blogs! Even though you all have been closely...

The “Great Minnesota Get-Together” was true to form, with hundreds of thousands entering the gates each day during the 12 day run! The fair’...

I was so honored when asked to come speak to my hometown, Brooklyn Park, during the city council meeting. Before my presentation, the city c...

The evening of August 16th was a night of celebration, as Krista and I were blessed to be surrounded by supporters and loved ones who shared...

There is a rich tradition within the Minnesota International Pageant sisterhood of sharing the joys and sorrows in life. Earlier this year, ...

Come rain or shine…the parade must go on! With my husband Joe as my chauffeur, and a very cool Camaro convertible donated by New Prague Auto...

There is nothing like a parade on a perfect summer day! It was my pleasure to ride with the beautiful Gabby Taylor, Miss Teen of Minnesota I...

I am not certain how most people feel, but from my perspective, I would rather be on the stage competing versus sitting in the audience of a...

This week, I celebrated the first day of my Senior year at Ashford High School. We decided to design shirts to wear, and of course, we wore ...

I absolutely adore my Minnesota Pageant family. They are the most wonderful and supportive women on the planet. Sarah Bazey and I were welco...

There are many “firsts” in a life time…one of which I will always treasure was my first official appearance as Mrs. International 2012! Joe ...

The lovely Sherrie Gearheart is the Editor-in-Chief of Tiara Magazine, and it was a pleasure meeting her just prior to the start of the Miss...