Hi!
I hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas Season with family and friends! I know that I am!
I spent this last week doing multiple interviews to promote the Miss America Reality Show, “Countdown to the Crown” as well as the actual Miss America Pageant. It’s been really exciting to see such interest being generated by the rebuilding of our amazing program. And as the date of the reality show premiere approaches, I’m getting more and more excited to see the finished product of our three weeks in L.A.!
I also attended a press conference to promote the new Miss Louisiana preliminary, the Miss Monroe Pageant last week. It was so nice to see the support extended by the entire city of Monroe and the anticipation on the faces of its citizens in attendance. Unfortunately, I won’t be here for the Miss Pageant, because I will already be in Las Vegas. But I’m really looking forward to attending and emceeing the Outstanding Teen Pageant the weekend before I leave!
Later that night, I attended the Miss La. Tech University Pageant, where I had the opportunity to emcee the show and sing one of my favorite Christmas songs, “The Christmas Song.” It was a lot of fun (I always enjoy that part of my job as Miss Louisiana)! And all of the young women who participated did a fantastic job.
So far, this week has been filled with more preparation for Miss America! I can’t believe it’s right around the corner! I’ll keep you posted on my adventures through the New Year! 
-Blair
posted by Blair at 11:29 am
Hello Everyone!
I’m glad to report that my latest CMN Fundraiser was a great success! We had a wonderful turnout, and as usual, the people in the Hammond community were extremely generous. Before Sunday, I had never played Bunko before, but now I understand why everyone says it’s so much fun! Thank You to everyone who had a part in making this event possible and successful!
With a great start to the week, I continued on to Ruston to start my RJ Reynolds School appearances on Monday morning. I visited numerous junior high schools and middle schools throughout Lincoln Parish over the course of four days, speaking about the importance of making good, healthy decisions. I was truly impressed by all of the attentive and respectful young adults I spoke to.
As a part of my tour, I also spoke at an asssembly of over 500 fifth graders at the Ruston Civic Center. It was so much fun!! Special thanks to Ms. Cathi Cox and Ms. Judy Burt for making this big event possible. I know that all of the kids had a wonderful time, and so did I! Also, big thanks to the Ruston High students that participated, as well as the La. Tech Dance Team, Kineseology staff from La. Tech, and of course, football hall of famer, Mr. Fred Dean. You all helped to make this assembly a memorable and informative one.
The coming week will be another busy one! As always, I’ll let you know how it goes! Until then, Enjoy the Christmas Season!
-Blair
posted by Blair at 3:43 pm
Since my last post, I’ve had the opportunity to make several appearances in the Southern part of the state…
I attended the Columbia Theatre’s “Trim the Tree” Party in Hammond, where I met dozens of adorable kids and drew the name of a lucky child who will participate in the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Concert this month. I attended LSU’s “Holiday on Campus” event as well, where I signed lots of autographs alongside Miss LSU. We had a great time, and I also sang a Christmas Song at the event.
Later in the week, I emceed the Southeastern Wind Symphony “Collage Concert” and sang “Nessun Dorma.” I also spoke to the High School Honor Band participants about my job as Miss Louisiana before the concert began. The Wind Symphony and various ensembles gave a beautiful concert, and I really enjoyed being back in the Music Department at Southeastern!
Next on the agenda is tomorrow’s CMN fundraiser, called “Bunko for the Kids.” It’s going to be a Bunko Tournament in Hammond, and I’m hoping for a great turnout! I’ll let you all know how it goes!
posted by Blair at 1:50 am