By NATALIA JONES
Register Staff Writer
The 2009 search for Miss Teen Gainesville is underway.
Teenage ladies living or attending school in Gainesville, are single and between the ages of 13 and 18, are encouraged to apply, said Kristin Koether, executive state director for Miss Teen Texas International Pageant.
Applicants may download an application from www.missteentexasinternational.com. Koether also said contestants can submit a written biography of themselves, although it is not required. All applicants must, however, submit a current photo of themselves along with their applications which according to Koether “doesn’t need to be professional by any means.”
The deadline to apply is Dec. 20 and all applicants will be notified by mail whether or not they won.
“Established in 1985, the Miss Teen Texas International Pageant is a scholarship program designed to celebrate the accomplishments and desires of young women,” said Koether, “especially those who want to make a difference in their community.”
Once selected, Miss Teen Gainesville will go on to represent Gainesville at the Miss Teen Texas Pageant to be held March 20-22 at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in San Antonio.
According to an official press release sent by K2 Productions with Miss Teen Texas International Pageant, “The young woman selected as “Miss Teen Gainesville” will become an ambassador from the Cooke County Area and receive an official title and sash.”
“What we’re really looking for is a true representation of today’s young woman,” said Koether. “We’re looking for someone who is real, who has a great relationship with her family and friends and who wants to make a difference in her community and challenge herself.”
Koether who was crowned Miss Teen Texas in 2004, said her future was her primary motivation in deciding to compete in the pageant.
“I competed because I thought it would look great on my resume and college applications,” said Koether. “I ended up competing all throughout high school, college and then again when I got married. I received the state title and it’s just amazing how many doors it opens.”
However, Koether said the judges will not be looking for the “typical beauty queen,” but will instead be searching for someone original and unique.
“Especially since we’re looking for a true representative it almost behooves you not to be the stereotypical beauty queen,” said Koether. “In fact, our regional Miss Teen Texas never competed before and that happens quite frequently. In the last five years, only one of our Miss Teen Texas have competed before.”
The teenage lady crowned Miss Teen Texas will receive a scholarship and prize package valued at over $15,000 plus an opportunity to represent Texas at the 2009 Miss Teen International Pageant which will take place in Chicago this July.
According to the Miss Teen Texas International Pageant press release, “The American Heart Association is the official charity of the Miss Teen Texas International Pageant. In 2008, the international pageants joined the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement and each state title holder will champion heart disease as a national platform in addition to promoting their own platform throughout the year.”
“Go Red for Women captures the energy, passion and intelligence of women, to work collectively to wipe out heart disease-the No. 1 killer of women. While one in 30 American women die of breast cancer, almost one in three will die from cardiovascular disease. Our passion is to unite women in this fight...even at an early age.”
For more information about Go Red for Women, please visit www.GoRedForWomen.org. To download a Miss Teen Gainesville application or learn more about the pageant and its former winners, please visit www.missteentexasinternational.com or call (210) 403-0589.
Local News
Miss Teen Texas looking for local talent
- Local News
-
-
Randy Travis arrested in Sanger
SANGER — Country singer Randy Travis was arrested Monday morning in Sanger on a charge of suspicion of public intoxication.
-
In Memory of Andy
Gainesville Middle School designated Monday as Andy’s Lakers Day, in honor of Andy Sandoval, a GMS seventh-grader, who recently died of a brain aneurysm.
-
GHS students take top place finishes at academic meet
Several Gainesville High School students had top place finishes at the Ryan High School academic meet on Saturday.
Sophomores Mark Clark and Alexander “Alex” Huerta lead the leap of GHS leopards competing. -
Gainesville woman hit by car
THACKERVILLE, OKLA. — A road collision early Sunday morning near Thackerville injured one female pedestrian, a Gainesville resident whose identification has not been released by officials.
-
Gainesville native fights for justice
IDABEL, Okla. — An Idabel, Okla. police officer — reeling from the death of his friend and fellow officer — is trying to beef up his state’s negligent homicide laws.
-
As deadline approaches, election day unclear
As the Texas primary election approaches, a muddle continues locally and statewide as to exactly when election day arrives.
-
House District 68 candidates present platforms
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second part of a two-part report.
Texas House District 68 representative opponents stressed their intentions to mend local problems via “rural values” during Thursday’s candidate forum -
Cooke County emerges out of drought
For residents in Cooke County, one of the most severe droughts in Texas history is no longer a concern — for the time being, anyway.
-
Souper Bowl a super success
The aroma of some dozen different homemade soups filled the air Sunday in the lunchroom at the First Christian Church in Gainesville.
-
A mother's Love
VALLEY VIEW — She’s a crusader for special needs children and their parents, but Valley View resident Wendi Tipps doesn’t think of herself as a hero.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Stranded Fishermen Rescued From Bay of Green Bay
Analyst: Outside Troops Won't Intervene in Syria
Murder Trial for Ex-U.Va. Lacrosse Player Begins
NY Giants Touch Down Victorious
Police: Father Planned Deadly Fire for Some Time
US, UK Pressure on Syria; More Homs Violence
Raw Video: Mass Killer Wants Medal, Freedom
Few Answers in Death of Sons of Missing Utah Mom
Court Strips Contador of Tour De France Title
Runaway Goat Leads Police on Wild Chase
And the Winner for Best Super Bowl Ad Is...
Raw Video: Deadly Helicopter Crash in Australia
Raw Video: Smoke, Purported Gunfire in Syria
Romney Latest Poll to Join Let-me-explain Club
Blast Kills Husband of Missing Utah Mom, 2 Boys
Obama: US, Israel Will Work Against Iran Nukes
NJ Museum Finds 19th Century Recording
Snow Causes Disruptions in Much of Europe
Clinton: Vetoed U.N. Syria Resolution 'travesty'
Romney Picks Up Decisive Win in Nevada Caucuses
