The Miss America system and organization is centered around the four principles of: Service, Style, Success and Scholarship. Right on the home page of the Miss America website it states," Miss America empowers, Miss America serves, Miss America educates and Miss America inspires". No where does it say anything about the crown or winning the title. Those four important principles are what make up the four points of the crown which many have the chance to wear while being involved in the Miss America system. With that being said, no matter what happens June 13th, I will still walk away with the crown of Miss Pearl City and I will still embody those four principles. Of course the ultimate goal is to walk away Miss Iowa but in reality my chance is 1 out of 16 amazing ladies. I have used the past 6 months to better myself in all aspects of the competition and of the crown and now all I can do is enjoy this next week and stay true to the born performer I am.
Success: My journey in the Miss America system has not been an easy one, but that is what has made my story unique. I competed in multiple local competitions before becoming a titleholder. Each time I competed (usually receiving first runner up) it pushed me to better myself and try even harder. I never want to be known as someone who gave up and I know in my heart I have what it takes to compete at Miss Iowa and one day win. Success to me is also staying true to yourself and that is what I have done and plan to always do. If on June 14th I can confidently say I did my best, I have won.
Service: If you don't know by now that my personal platform is the March of Dimes, then I have not done my job. I have spent the past 6 months jumping head first into the Iowa chapter of the March of Dimes. I was elected as an Iowa Chapter March of Dimes board member, attended two March for Babies walks, sat on a March for Babies planning committee, started a sorority educational tour, hosted the first annual Cocktails for a Cause benefit raising over $800, became a Circle of Champions member, attended national partner events and was an ambassador for the March of Dimes. Win or lose in a few days I will continue to promote the March of Dimes and expand my involvement. It would be a dream come true to bring the March of Dimes to the national stage of Miss America to bring more attention to the issue of prematurity. If one person know more about the March of Dimes because of my effort, I have won.
Style: While all points of the crown are personalized, I feel the style has the most freedom. Style to me is who you are and what uniquely makes you, YOU. While competing in the Miss America system I have been able to solely identify those unique things about me and embrace them. If I can embrace my differences then I can encourage others to do so as well. If I have touched one person through this journey, I have won.
Scholarship : Since, I began competing a little over 2 years ago I have gained over $5,000 of scholarships just competing in local pageants. I am currently working on towards gaining my personal training certificate as well as ultimately going to graduate school to obtain a Masters in Athletic Training or Kinesiology. If I can successfully use my degrees and one day continue my education , I have won.
At the end of this process the winner of Miss Iowa comes down to the scoring system and opinions of five wonderful judges. I will give my 100% to win over the judges and hopefully make it as the last one standing. With all that being said I will leave this here again,
"Pageantry isn't about being 'the best' in interview, or having 'the best' talent, or having 'the best' clothes, body, makeup, hair or stage presence. Pageantry isn't even about being well-rounded in each of those categories! Rather pageantry is about making 5 different people (the judges) love you at one time". -The Pageant Junkies
Before I sign off, I want to take this chance to thank each and every person who has supported me and will be cheering me on in person or from a far. I am humbled by the amount of support I have and it is impossible to thank each and everyone of you so please know that I appreciate all the kind posts, "likes", letters, texts and most importantly kinds words and interactions. Each and everyone of you will be with be during Miss Iowa week. You all are my inspiration. I am not just doing this for myself but I am doing this for everyone.
XOXO Miss Pearl City, Christy Scimeca
