Cassandra Salas gives us her final words on her year before she crowns her successor

This past year has been such a fun adventure. I got to visit other states and make an appearance as Official NAM Royalty. I loved getting to hang out with old friends I had met through NAM over the years and made a ton of new ones.

Volunteering for the Nebraska Humane Society was one of my favorite things but I also loved all the parades and singing the National Anthem at the opening of the Omaha Lancer Hockey game.

I couldn't have done any of this without the love from my family. There's a lot happening behind the scenes during pageant weekend and in pageant preparation... and my mom always took care of everything ~ love you Mom! But it was everyone from my Grandma and Uncle Dave coming all the way to California, to my brother carrying signs in parades, to my family from Guam supporting me from a distance that made me shine all year long. I am very thankful for all of you!

When I got to Nationals~I felt all the love and support from my NAMily, it's like a big family reunion for me. Thank you for your encouragement every step of the way. I am proud to have brought back the 1st runner-up Photogenic award and want to thank Billings Photography for their love and support.
To all the girls competing, GOOD LUCK! I can't wait to meet you all at State, because we are going to have a blast! And to the lucky girl I crown, take this experience and make the most of it. It goes by way too fast!
(Hugs)
Cassandra Salas
2011-12 NAMiss Nebraska Pre-Teen