This past Saturday was the Miss Mankato Pageant. For those of you who do not know, this is where my pageant career started just four years ago. Since giving up my title I planned on attending every Miss Mankato Pageant from then on. Last year I drove all the way down there with my mom and grandma and I ended up becoming very ill and wasn't able to go to the pageant. This year I started getting car sick on our way down, must be the product of getting old and aging out of the Miss America system, but nothing was going to stop me from attending the pageant! I am so glad I fought through not feeling well so I was able to see all of my friends from the Mankato community and to see my new Miss Mankato sister be crowned. Congratulation Katie Borneke on being crowned Miss Mankato 2014! She is a prime example that hard work, determination, and persistence pay off and help you accomplish your dreams. Welcome to the family Katie- I am very excited to see what you accomplish during your next year as Miss Mankato.
Until next time,
Samantha Phillippi
Until next time,
Samantha Phillippi