What does NAM, The NBA and The NFL all have in common?

NAM, NFL, and NBA all have one thing in common ... the girls! And no, I don't mean that NAM girls are trading in their tiaras and heels for helmets and jerseys. But, National American Miss girls across the country are going from center stage to center court...or center field as PROFESSIONAL NBA & NFL Cheerleaders. Here are few former National American Miss titleholders that recently made the cut!

Name: Kayla Casciano

NAM Titles won: '04 Minnesota Jr. Preteen, '08 Minnesota Jr. Teen

Cheerleader for: NFL - Minnesota Vikings

 

Name: Bishara Dorre

NAM Titles won: '06 WI Jr. Teen, '08 WI Teen, '09 WI Miss, & NATIONAL MISS

Cheerleader for: NBA - Milwaukee Bucks

Name: Taylor Gorton

NAM Titles won: '07 OK Jr. Teen & National JR. TEEN, '09 OK Teen & National TEEN

Cheerleader for: NFL - St. Louis Rams

 



Shannon Smith The National All-American Miss Teen makes appereance at Texas Open Calls !!!

If you were at the Houston area Open Calls this past weekend you were in for an extra special treat because Shannon Smith the 09-10 National All-American Miss Teen was present and spoke to the crowd on just what NAM means to her !!!  Shannon is an awesome girl that attends Baylor University. She signed autographs and took lots of pictures!!! To find out more about this amazing rolemodel, check out her exculsive interview!!!

                          Click for Shannon's Interview !!!

Shannon Speaking to the girls about her experience as the 2009-2010 National All-American Miss Teen.

Meet The 09-10 National All-American Miss Teen Shannon Smith

It's time to get the inside scoop on the 2009-2010 National All-American Miss Teen Shannon Smith !!! Shannon comes to us from the LoneStar state and has HUGE plans for her future, lets watch Shannon chase her dreams while staying true to her Texas roots !!!

A word from Shannon:

My Name is Shannon Smith and I am 18 years old from Fulshear, Texas (right outside of Houston). I am the daughter of Eric and Holly Smith and I have an older sister, Ashley. I love cheerleading and have been cheering since 6th grade. I hope to one-day cheer at college. I am a freshman at Baylor University majoring in business with plans to use my degree and love of traveling to one day open and manage my very own resort or hotel. I’m obsessed with traveling and could see myself living in a resort if I was able to. California is my favorite place to travel to because I love their beaches! When I’m not traveling, studying, or trying to maintain my spot on the Dean’s List, I also enjoy being a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and attending sporting events to cheer on the Baylor Bears. I am a typical girly girl and love the color PINK, bows, and dresses. I love fried pickles, dancing when no one is watching, TRYING to sing, my family, laughing, hanging out with my girlfriends, and shopping. Most importantly I love living each day to its fullest!

Tiffany:What was your first reaction when you won your national title?

Shannon: I was in so much shock and I just couldn’t believe it. I literally fell to the floor and started crying. After all these years of trying to capture a national title I couldn’t believe my dream had final come true!



Tiffany: How did you prepare for nationals?

Shannon: I was constantly walking around in my heels and practicing my introduction into a hairbrush. I also meet with some other Texas queens and we practiced interviews together.



Tiffany: How did you get involved in NAM?

Shannon: I got a flyer in the mail and begged my mom. She refused saying “We aren’t pageant people.” After a year of begging, she looked into NAM and found out what it was all about and finally gave in. I’ve been hooked every since.



Tiffany: What do you want to be when you grow up?

Shannon: Would like to manage a hotel or resort.

Tiffany: What do you like to do for fun?

Shannon: I really love going to the beach with my friends and what girl doesn’t love to Shop!



Tiffany: What activities are you involved in?

Shannon: Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Bear Pit, and Baylor Line



Tiffany: What is your best quality?

Shannon: The fact that I am personable and can get alone with pretty much anyone.

Tiffany: How would your friends describe you?

Shannon: Caring, motherly, and full of spirit in all that I do.



Tiffany: Where is your favorite place to shop?

Shannon: Forever 21

Tiffany:Finish this sentence: People would be surprised to know...

Shannon: That I want a big family when I am older, to be exact 6 kids, 5 girls and 1 boy!



Tiffany: If you had 3 wishes what would you wish for?

Shannon: A baby sister, thicker hair, and my dream Tony Bowls dress



Tiffany: If you could trade places with anyone for a day who would it be?

Shannon: Matthew McConaughey’s Wife :) haha



Tiffany: If I gave you 1 million dollars what is the first thing you would buy?

Shannon: A GPS cause I’m always getting lost!



Tiffany: What is your favorite quote?

Shannon: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13



Tiffany: What is your all time favorite movie?

Shannon: The Notebook



Tiffany: What is your most prized possession?

Shannon: My family, I have no idea what I would do without them.

Tiffany: What is your favorite book?

Shannon: “Are you There God it’s Me Margaret?”



Tiffany: Who is your role model?

Shannon: My great grandmother, she passed away in April but was the center of our family. She never let anything get her down and she always had a smile on her face. She was truly a pleasure to be around.



Tiffany: If you could star on any TV show what would it be?

Shannon: The Amazing Race so I could travel the world!



Tiffany: What do you hope to accomplish as National All American Miss Teen?

Shannon: Be a model to all girls across the country and to show them that by not giving up on your dreams that they can come true someday just like mine did.



Tiffany: If you had to pick between your cell phone, computer or TV what would you pick?

Shannon: Cell phone for sure!



Tiffany: What is the best advice you have ever received?

Shannon: Just be you because no one else can.



Tiffany: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?

Shannon: Pesto Chicken Pizza



Tiffany: What makes you unique?

Shannon: My endless love for children and the ability to make them smile.



Tiffany: What advice do you have for any girls thinking about entering NAM?

Shannon: Just TRY IT and I guarantee you will love NAM! If you can be yourself, you will do great! The friendships and memories you will make are so worth it.

Former NAM Texas Jr PreTeen MARIAH PARKS is on her way to becoming a POP STAR !!!

The 2003 NAM Texas Jr PreTeen Mariah Parks is on her way to becoming the next POP sensation ! Mariah is starring in a new series that follows her journey to becoming a pop star. Mariah has a beautiful voice and is a talented actress. She graced the NAM stage several times, as the 2003 Miss Texas  Jr PreTeen Queen and as the 2003-2004 National Actress Winner !!! So follow Mariah's upcoming career as she stars in her very own TV show “THE WANNABES STARRING SAVVY" !!!

Check out this AWESOME music video starring NAM's Own Mariah Parks !!!

                                

Click to find out more about Mariah

Meet The 09-10 National All-American Miss Jr Teen Kendyl Kimbler

It's time to get the inside scoop on the ALL-AMERICAN Jr Teen ! From the LoneStar State of Texas, lets get to know Kendyl Kimbler!!!

Tiffany: How did you get involved in NAM ?

Kendyl: 3 years ago I got a flyer in the mail. I had done a pageant when I was 5, but no others, so I begged my mom to let me give it a try. We both had so much fun, and couldn't wait to do it again, and again!

Tiffany: What do you want to be when you grow up?

Kendyl: It changes daily! It's a good thing I am only 14 and have time to decide. Some days it's a lawyer, some days it's an actress, some days it is a fashion designer. I am so glad that I live in a country where there are so many choices, and I am free to explore all of them!

Tiffany: What to you like to do for fun?

Kendyl: Hang out with my friends. We do everything together...shopping, movies, church, SHOPPING...

Tiffany: What activities are you involved in?

Kendyl: FCCLA, which stands for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, and I LOVE my church youth group!

Tiffany: What is your best quality ?

Kendyl: The ability to forgive myself for my mistakes and start over again! I learn from everything I do, and strive to remain positive regardless of the situation. I can almost always find good in everything.

Tiffany: How would your friends describe you?

Kendyl: Fun, Crazy, Cool, Determined and Happy!

Tiffany: Where is your favorite place to shop?

Kendyl: Forever 21!!!!! Cute clothes at cheap prices!!!

Tiffany: Finish this sentence: People would be surprised to know...

Kendyl: That I have been on the Tyra Banks Show, and shot a movie for the BBC, all thanks to NAM! After my 1st NAM pageant, Tyra was looking for a girl who did natural pageants and her mom to compare with a glitz girl and her mom. Next thing you know, I am being flown to NYC! Then, the BBC asked me to help show a girl from England what it was like in America, and we shot a documentary with them! Such a fun experience!

Tiffany: What is your favorite childhood memory ?

Kendyl: I loved Disney World when I was 5. Everything was so bright and colorful, and I was so glad I got to meet Cinderella and her Prince!

Tiffany: If you had 3 wishes what would you wish for?

Kendyl: A closet that magically produced new clothes every day, a bedroom that magically cleaned itself, and three more wishes...

Tiffany: If you could trade places with anyone for a day who would it be?

Kendyl: Miley Cyrus, on a day she was dating Nick Jonas ! lol

Tiffany: If I gave you 1 million dollars what is the first thing you would by?

Kendyl: The red mustang that was given away at Nationals! What a car!!!!

Tiffany: What is your favorite quote?

Kendyl: "After all, tomorrow is another day" Scarlet O'Hara

Tiffany: What is your all time favorite movie?

Kendyl: I love Twilight! Teen life with a bite...

Tiffany: What is your most prized possession?

Kendyl: My National All American Miss Crown and Banner. Never in my life did I dream I would possess them.

Tiffany: What is your favorite book?

Kendyl: The Twilight Series. When the new books come out, guaranteed you will not see me for a day.

Tiffany: What do you hope to accomplish as the National All-American Jr Teen ?

Kendyl: To be the best role model I can be, and to spread the word that NAM is a learning experience that every girl should try!

Tiffany: If you had to pick between your cell phone, computer or TV what would you pick?

Kendyl: My cell phone. I could not possibly go on without being able to talk to my friends. Plus it has internet and TV on it, so I would really have all 3!

Tiffany: What is the best advice you have ever received?

Kendyl: If at first you don't succeed, try try again!

Tiffany: If you could witness any historical event which would you choose ?

Kendyl: The Sermon On The Mount.

Tiffany: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?

Kendyl: McDonalds Chicken Nuggets!

Tiffany: What makes you unique ?

Kendyl: I have seen the Christmas Decorations on Rodeo Drive and 5th Avenue, and the 4th of July fireworks over Hawaii all before age 15. That's pretty unique and VERY lucky!

Tiffany: What advice do you have for any girls thinking about entering NAM?

Kendyl: Do It!!! You will make so many new friends, have so much fun, and learn so many new things! It will help you with public speaking, confidence, poise, and be one of the best memories of your life!

Tiffany: How did you prepare for nationals?

Kendyl: I really didn't! I prepared for a vacation, and for meeting lots of new people, and for having a great time! The fact that I was competing while I was there was kind of secondary, but I will say that being able to do NAM twice in one year was a blast!