It was a Great Year for Miss Minnesota Jr. Pre-Teen Grace Nester
My last year as Miss
Minnesota Jr. Pre-teen was nothing short of a whirl wind. I began
immediately by donating school supplies to the Salvation Army. It was fun
meeting the children and letting them try on my crown and banner.
Traveling to
Florida, Kansas, and Wisconsin pageants as visiting royalty gave me a chance to
learn from girls across the country and make new friends. I was in parades, met
our State Senator and did local appearances.
The most exciting
time of all was competing at Nationals! By far, the most amazing week of my
life. Miss Breanne and the rest of the NAMily staff were awesome and I
made lifelong friends.
Disney, Hollywood Tour, parties and themed rehearsals were a blast... But, the best part of nationals was walking away with 1st runner up to the queen’s title and 1st runner up for spokesmodel, actress, and most promising model, along with 4th runner up for talent, casual wear and top model!
To my sister
queens, I love you with all my heart. The bond we share can’t be
explained and I know you will always be there for me.
Miss Mary it’s your
faith in me that has brought me to where I am today! Thank you for believing in
me.
Mommy and daddy, thank
you for allowing me to chase after my dreams, encouraging excellence, believing
I can accomplish anything and supporting me every step of the way. I love
you. Auntie Jo-Jo, my sister Sara, and Mark, you are my biggest fans! Thank
you for always being there and cheering me on!!
I would like to thank
God for lighting my path and for giving me the courage to chase after my
dreams. With God, all things are possible.
To the contestants,
have fun and remember it’s not the crown that defines you, it’s the journey and
what you take from the experience that makes you who you are. To my
successor, this will be the most amazing year of your life. Enjoy every
minute because it will be over before you know it.
For the last time,
I am your 2016 Miss
Minnesota Junior Pre-Teen,
Grace Nester
