What is the first success you've accomplished as a newly crowned winner?

Winning this prestigious title of Miss Preteen National Teenager 2009-2010 is an honor . As an official spokesperson for the America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization ( ANTSO ) I have traveled across the country speaking on behalf of the organization and working with various service agencies. Winning this title has helped me realize my potential and has motivated me to believe in myself and to give 100 % at all times.

My first successful accomplishment as the newly crowned winner was on August 13, 2009. My contribution of coloring books, stickers, crayons, and teddy bears to the Pediatric Patients at Tampa General Hospital in Florida made channel 13 news and the Tampa Tribune Newspaper. I believe this was a success, not only because I was featured on the television news, and published in the newspaper, but the community involvement and support from families, friends, local businesses, churches, and schools were outstanding. This remarkable accomplishment will not only be remembered as the first, but as one that proves my motto “no matter how small your contribution, a helping hand goes a long way”

I am the Founder and President of the newly established nonprofit organization named Tampa Bay Teens on a Mission (TBTOAM) a Community Service Organization, seeking to make a difference in the lives of people. TBTOAM has received several awards and recognition from many organizations including the Florida House of Representatives and The Congress of the United States and is striving to become a pivotal service in the community. To date, TBTOAM has approximately 50 members and is continually growing.

What rang through your mind the second your name was called as the winner?

The first thought that crossed my mind when my name was announced as the ANTSO preteen winner was, “WOW… I can’t believe I won. This is amazing; I’ve made it!” At one point, I asked myself… is this for real or is it just my imagination? I was on the stage with the flashing lights of cameras, a bouquet of roses in my left hand, a trophy in the right and a crown on my head. I finally realized that my dream had come true. I couldn’t believe it; this was my third pageant and I am already the national queen. I had no idea what it was like to be a National Title Holder but I knew it meant a lot of hard work. I am thrilled about working with the Boys and Girls club, traveling across the country and making new friends. I know this is only the beginning of what is yet to come and I can’t wait for my reign and all the activities and opportunities that are ahead of me. My family is so proud of me (especially my grandfather and grandmother). All my hard work has paid off. I want to thank my coach, Chamanda Burris, my sister queens, church families, and the entire ANTSO organization for helping me to discover the beauty that lies within and molding me to be the national queen I am today. Most of all, I want to thank God for blessing me and giving me supportive parents, brothers and sisters. I truly feel like a queen right out of the fairy tales and I am humbled with this title and look forward to being Miss U.S.A one day. ANTSO ROCKS!!!