Iowa Teen Cover Girl, Anna Schroeder's farewell
As your 2013 Miss Iowa Teen Cover Girl, I have had the
chance to put smiles on others faces. Making appearances at the Cedar Rapids
Kernels Baseball games, where the stadium was full of Girl Scouts and signing
their baseballs and t-shirts, was a blast. I could tell the girls were excited.
I did at least eight LONG parades. And you all know the lovely weather here in
Iowa. One was raining, one was 96 degrees, one was raining with the sun
shining, and my last parade it was a nice -7 degree night. But I look back at
those days, and laugh because I made the best out of it.
I participated in America’s Reads
Day in my community reading to three schools. The kindergarteners and I had a
blast reading many types of stories, and I enjoyed answering their questions about
myself and about pageants. I donated my school supplies and books to Taylor
elementary in Cedar Rapids. Taylor is a school who was affected terribly in the
Flood of 2008, and has struggled, along with the families within the school,
post flood.
One of my favorite things I did in
my year was being able to help my work paint a women’s shelter home. This was
volunteer work, and a lot of fun being able to pain the house for women to live
in. It was a great experience, and the best experience I had.
Last August, the sisters and I
walked in the Iowa State parade for breast cancer. Walking that long distance
was fun, and we had a great time together.
I had an amazing year with my
sister queens. One in which I have become the best of friends with. I could ever
ask for. She only lives 20 minutes from my home, when she is home from ISU, and
I know she would listen to me and give me the best pageant advice I could ask
for. She will forever be my sister.
I wish I could have become closer
to all the rest of my sister queens, but distance kept us apart. But it’s ok
because I will forever love them and
keep them in my heart.
Alyssa, you are such an amazing
role model and I will love you forever!
Maddison, you are such a sweet
loving girl, and also a great role model. I will miss you!
Hannah, we really didn't get too
close, but you will forever in my heart!
Shayla, we didn't get to know each
other very well, but I want to wish you much luck with the near future.
Lemuel, I have yet to even meet
you. It’s sad we haven't met, but may the best come towards you as you reach
success
Shae, YOU GO GIRL! When I watched
you get crowned at nationals, I cried like a baby. You will be forever loved by
anyone you meet! Good luck with the rest of your year, and I love you.
And to all of my Cover Girl sister
queens, none of us have meet, and that is a shame, but you ladies will forever
be in my heart and I hope you had a good year.
To my Successor, good luck! May you
have a great year, and make the best out of it. People will judge you for being
a pageant queen, but just smile and wave. Make a difference in yourself, in
others, and throughout your state, and the community! Put yourself out there,
and have fun! Put that crown on whenever you feel the need. Where it when
you’ve had a bad day, when you need a smile, while you are in your princess
footy pajamas. Love your crown, and love yourself. Put your crown to good use
and Good luck!
With much love:
XOXO
Anna Schroeder
2013 Miss Iowa Teen Cover Girl