A Page in the Life of Miss America [6/12/2008 12:47:07 PM] Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund has taken a few moments out of her hectic schedule to share her thoughts on being Miss America and living on the road with you, the readers of fourpoints. Here’s what she had to say!
Scholarship: Charity Events [6/12/2008 12:43:40 PM] Teaming Up to Make a Difference
A surprising way to raise money for your scholarship fund is to team up with other organizations, like Children’s Miracle Network or the March of Dimes. By teaming up with another organization, you can raise awareness and money at the same time.
By Julie Anne Wieland
Special Report: A New Era for Miss America [6/12/2008 12:42:57 PM] In 2008, Miss America shed her traditional image and became the latest and greatest “It Girl.” Today, pageant contestants and volunteers are wondering exactly what it all means. Rick Brinkley, the national judges chairperson for the Miss America Organization, sat down with fourpoints and talked about the “new” Miss America. What he had to say might surprise you!
By Julie Anne Wieland
Matters of Production [6/12/2008 12:40:48 PM] If you have ever produced a local or state pageant, you know it’s a big job! From scripts and costumes to dancers and lighting, creating a pageant that is entertaining and cost-effective can be difficult. Candy Reid, the veteran producer of the Miss West Virginia pageant, has shared some time-tested tips with fourpoints magazine.
By Julie Anne Wieland