The stereotype of the "pageant girl" is a common one. And it's not surprising that most people think that with shows like Toddlers and Tiaras or Honey Boo Boo. Not to mention, a lot of what an onlooker sees is what we do onstage - the pretty gowns, the walk, the perfect hair and makeup. Tonight, we all reflected and were reminded of what this is really about. Hearing the testimonies of the young women I am surrounded by this week about the Miss Kansas Organization and each other was refreshing. This is the true beauty that I talk about. It's the friendships we make, the support we give each other, and the amount of work it takes to be that girl on the stage. You see the confidence, and the poise, and the grace. Tonight and this week, we have had the opportunity to see the vulnerability, and the dedication, and the passion that is instilled in every single girl that will walk the Miss Kansas stage tomorrow night. It's these connections and experiences that differentiate the Miss America Organization from any other pageant out there and it's why I am proud to say that I am, indeed, a pageant girl.
- Annika Wooton
Miss Hay Capital 2013
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