Miss Missouri Jr Teen, Emily Bray's Farewell
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Disney once said “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to
pursue them.”
After six years of
hard work and dedication, I was crowned the 2013 National American Miss, Miss
Missouri Junior Teen. With a crown upon my head, I set out to make a
difference in my community. While making numerous appearances, volunteering
over 300 hours of community service, and raising over $3000 for Friends of Kids
with Cancer, I have learned
that this journey through life is about what I can do to make this world a
better place.
In November,
I was off to Nationals in sunny California for the week on my life! I made so
many new friends and had the opportunity to reunite with some very dear friends!
I was not only blessed to be announced as a top ten semi-finalist but I was
chosen as the 2nd RUNNER UP to the NATIONAL TITLE!
H.E. Luccock said, "No one can whistle a symphony. It
takes a whole orchestra to play it.” Sienna, Shae, Stevie, Shenell, and Jenn:
it’s been a blast being pageant sisters! You will forever shine bright in my
heart. To the Momagers: remember to just
keep swimming! I enjoyed every moment with you. To Team Maples: Lani, Ken, Breann
and Ryan: I am finally a MAPLES GIRL! Thank you for always believing in me and
empowering young women nationwide to grow in confidence and poise. Kara: Thank
you for being the big sister I never had. They say, “Although we weren’t
sisters from the start, fate brought us together to be sisters by heart” and I
totally agree. To my family: you are the epitome of dedication. Thank you for always being there for me. I
love you all so much!! Last but not least, God: thank you for blessing me with
the year of a lifetime. I am forever grateful.
Though I may be signing off for
now, this won’t be the last time you hear from me. Because I will forever be
your 2013 National American Miss, Miss Missouri Jr. Teen, Emily Bray.
