Meet The 2011-2012 National All-American Miss Princess Josephine McDowell

Tiffany: How did you get involved in National American Miss?

Josephine:I met Katy Jones, former 2009 Miss South Texas Preteen, at an introductory meeting to NAM.  She read books at my mom’ child care center.

Tiffany:  How did you prepare for the National Pageant?

Josephine: I skyped with my coaches.  I practiced with my parents and brother.  I also practiced in front of my parent’s friends.

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

Josephine: To Have FUN!!!

Tiffany: What quote , motto or scripture best describes you?

Josephine: Be silly!

Tiffany: What are your future plans?

Josephine:To get a house

Tiffany: What activities are you involed in?

Josephine:Volleyball, gymnastics, swim team, and softball

Tiffany: What do you like to do for fun?

Josephine: To play with my friends

Tiffany:What is one item you can’t live without?

Josephine: My American Girl Doll, Kanani.

Tiffany:Who is rolemodel?

Josephine:My brother, Dylan

Tiffany: What is your favorite TV show?

Josephine: iCarley

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

Josephine: I have everything I want.

Tiffany: If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?

 Josephine: Las Vegas

Tiffany: What is your defintion of a NAM girl?

Josephine: An amazing rolemodel

Tiffany: If you were stranded on a deserted island what three things could you not live with out?

Josephine: chicken nuggets, toys, friends

Tiffany:How would your friends describe you?

Josephine:Nice and caring

Tiffany:How are you making a difference in your community?

Josephine:By helping others and being caring and nice

Tiffany:If you could go back in time and be at any historical event what would it be?

Josephine: I would like to be at one of Martin Luther King’s speeches.

Tiffany: If you could go back in time and meet one person who would it be and why?

Josephine: My Great Grandmother because I was named after her.

Tiffany:If you could be famous for something, what would you want to be famous for?

Josephine: For writing a popular song

Tiffany:What is your favorite book? And why?

Josephine: "Butterfly Buddies" because I love to read!

Tiffany:Where is your favorite place to shop?

Josephine: Justice For Girls because it has fancy dresses. 

Tiffany:Who or what inspires you most?

Josephine: My mom and dad

Tiffany:What have you learned about yourself since competing in pageants?

Josephine:I keep trying my hardest.

Tiffany: What advice do you have for future NAM girls?

Josephine:To work their hardest and have fun!

Tiffany: What do you plan to do with your title this year?

Josephine: Do volunteer work and help others.

Tiffany: Tell me about yourself.

Josephine: I am nice and caring.My mom always says I’m smart, I’m funny, and I’m beautiful!

At National American Miss Dreams Really DO Come True !

Watch this AWESOME video right after the crowning of the 2011-2012 National All-American Miss Pre-Teen!

Waheedah Pugh, The 2004-2005 National All-American Miss Teen says "I DO" !

Waheedah Pugh, The 2004-2005 National All- American Miss married her sweetheart on September 24, 2011.  After her national win back in 2004, Waheedah has worked as a National American Miss Choreographer and staff member helping produce NAM shows all around the country and inspiring girls to go after their dreams! Waheedah met the man of her dreams in 2010, when she took a mission trip to Swaziland, Africa. Waheedah and Musa Masinga will reside in Africa and continue to impact the nations with Challenge Ministries.  

Over 40 NAM Staff Members and former titleholders were present for the ceremony



Waheedah and Musa Masinga on their BIG DAY !

Waheedah with pageant sisters Chelsey and Molly!

A goal of NAM is to create life long friendships!

Take a Look at Amaryllis Rodriguez, The 2010 National American Miss Connecticut !!

Amaryllis models a fabolous evening gown!

The 2010 NAM Miss Connecticut !!!

Volunteering with The ALS Association!

Signing Autographs!

Volunteering at "Light the Night Walk"!

Sister Queens !!!

NAM National Winner Say's "I DO" !!!

Brianna Haggerty , A former NAM national winner says " I Do " !!! Brianna has held several titles for National American Miss, She was the 2003-2004 National All - American Teen , the 2005 -2006 Miss Texas and went on to the national pageant where she captured the National Title of National American Miss !! On August 28, 2010 Brianna married her college sweet heart, Eric Cannon ! NAM wishes the new Mr and Mrs Cannon the very best of luck ! Enjoy these beautiful pictures of Eric and Brianna on their BIG DAY !!!

Brianna, a True Texas Girl, shows off her spirit for Texas Christian University at her wedding rehearsal ! Brianna and Eric are both graduates from TCU !!!

One of the goals at NAM , is to encourage girls to make life long friends and memories!!! Here is Brianna with her bridesmaid and former sister queen Whitney Windham ! Whitney was the 2005-2006 National All- American Miss and the 2007-2008 Miss Texas! Brianna and Whitney met at the 2005 NAM National Pageant and became life long friends !

Here is Brianna and Whitney at the National PhotoShoot in 2006 !!!

Brianna Haggerty 2005-2006 National American Miss

Brianna looking beautiful with all of her Bridemaids.

The Wedding Party

The New Mr and Mrs Cannon !

For More Information on Brianna, Click Here !

Texas Open Calls are AWESOME !!!

The Dallas and Houston Open Calls were soooo much fun this last week. We had a great time meeting future NAM girls and sharing about National American Miss !!! Check out these fun pictures of Kaiden Maines 09-10 NAM Texas Pre-Teen and Kendyl Kimbler 09-10 National All-American Jr Teen!!!

Autographs !!!

Smile !!!!

Meet The 09-10 National All-American Jr PreTeen Queen Griffin !!!

It's time to get the 411 on the small girl with a big personality !! Its my honor to introduce to you the 2009-2010 National All-American Miss Jr Pre Teen Queen Griffin. This sassy tween comes to us from the state of Maryland, lets find out what she is all about !!!

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

Queen: OMG !!! I was in shock. I couldn’t believe it. I was so blessed.



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

Queen: I want to be an actress and a singer. I want to be an actress because I love to play different characters and personalities. I want to be a singer because I love to talk and I’m sort of sensitive so I can express my feelings with a tune in a song which helps me calm down.



Tiffany: What do you like to do for fun?

Queen: I like to sing, act, play with my dog and of course dance.



Tiffany: What is your favorite quote?

Queen: My favorite quote is “You can if you think you can.” (By George Reeves).



Tiffany: What is your all time favorite movie?

Queen: My all time favorite movie are Princess Diaries



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

Queen: I would trade places with the president of the United States because I think he’s job is totally COOL!



Tiffany: Who is your role model?

Queen: My mom is my role model because she is kind, funny and smart.

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

Queen: All the French Fries in the world. (I just love fries)

Tiffany: What advice can you give to other girls that want to enter NAM?

Queen: The advice I would give them is be yourself, have fun, make friends, enjoy every moment, greet every one you see and most importantly, SMILE, SMILE, SMILE

Tiffany: What is your best quality?

Queen: If I focus on something and put my mind to it I will succeed.

 

Tiffany: What is your favorite place to shop?

Queen: Limited Two

 

Tiffany: If you could have any three wishes what would they be?

Queen: To become an actress, Queen of pop and to live in the biggest mansion in the world in France !!!

 

Tiffany: Finish this sentence. People will be surprised to know…..

Queen: People would be surprised to know that I sleep with 6 teddy bears.

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

Queen: Don’t ever stop believing in yourself and always SMILE.

Tiffany: How would your friends describe you?

Queen: Funny, caring, smart and very outgoing.



Tiffany: How did you get involved with NAM?

Queen: I got involved with NAM because one of my mom’s friends whose daughter competed at NAM and loved it.



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

Queen: FRENCH FRIES because they’re so crispy on the outside and so moist on the inside and I like it when my food is like that !



Tiffany: If you could star in any T.V show what would it be?

Queen: Wizards of Waverly Place because I love magic.

Tiffany: What is your favorite book?

Queen: All of the Junie B. Jones books.

Tiffany: What makes you unique?

Queen: My name is Queen and I’m a straight A student.

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

Queen: I would pick my cell phone because you can text on your cell phone, use the internet, call and watch T.V. All in one little gadget.

Tiffany:What activities are you involved in?

Queen: Dancing, Acting, Singing, Modeling and Swimming.



Tiffany: What do you hope to accomplish as your title?

Queen: I will represent NAM and do a lot of community service. Plus, I wish to be a big impact in little children’s lives.

Tiffany: What is your most prized possession?

Queen: The anklet that has my name that I have been wearing practically since birth.

Meet the 09-10 National All-American Miss Jamie Roddy!!!

Hey NAM fans its time to get the 411 on the sassy title holder from the Cajun state of Louisiana! It’s my honor to introduce to you our newly crowned National All-American Miss, the beautiful Jamie Roddy!!! Stay tuned and watch Jamie as she represents NAM girls across the USA!!!

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

Jamie: I was shocked...I just wanted to make to top 5



Tiffany: How did you get involved in NAM ?

Jamie: I think a flyer came in the mail but I'm old, I've been around nam for 6yrs since i was 14 !!! I love it



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

Jamie: I want to work on the travel channel, and still do something with pageants!



Tiffany:What to you like to do for fun?

Jamie: sleep, shop, go to movies and out to eat

Tiffany: What activities are you involved in?

Jamie: Im involved with my sorority alpha omicron pi



Tiffany: What is your best quality ?

Jamie: I'm laid back, soo nothing really affects me negatively!



Tiffany: How would your friends describe you?

Jamie: Outgoing, but usually im hard to put into words haha!!!



Tiffany: Where is your favorite place to shop?

Jamie: The Buckle and Bebe



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

Jamie: I'm shy when u first meet me but once u get to know me it doesnt stay that way for very long



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

Jamie: First to win miss universe,  Second to marry the man of my dreams and third to own my very own island !

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

Jamie: The Barefoot Contessa...I wish Icould cook like that



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

Jamie: Pay for my education in full !



Tiffany: What is your all time favorite movie?

Jamie: Mommie Dearest



Tiffany: What is your most prized possession?

Jamie: My memories of my grandmother



Tiffany: What is your favorite book?

Jamie: Pride and Prejudice



Tiffany: Who is your role model ?

Jamie: Anyone with real talent in their field



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

Jamie: Anything on the usa channel !



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

Jamie: DO IT!!! oh and read every piece of paper they send you...its important info!!!

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.