PLUS TEEN USA

    During the weekend of August 14-16, 2009, Dallas/Ft. Worth will play

    host to the Plus Teen USA, 2009 Pageant and Conference.  Young

    ladies ages 13-19 who wear size 13 and up (junior size 12 and up), will

    gather together from all over the United States for fun, friendship,

    education, and inspiration to celebrate themselves in the skin they're

    in, while discovering their full potential from the inside, out. 

    Contestants will walk away with a renewed sense of self esteem, 

    self awareness, self image, self acceptance; SELF.  Only one of the

    contestants, however, will walk away with the title of Plus Teen USA,

    2009, a beatiful crown, $500.00 scholarship, and numerous other 

    fantastic prizes.  

    Contestants, regardless of race, family structure, and past pageantry

    experience, will complete in Personal Interview, Casual Wear, and

    Formal Wear competitions, with five finalists answering a final 

    question to determine who will become Plus Teen USA, 2009.

    Contestants may also enter optional Photogenic, Performance Talent

    and Non-Performance Talent Competitions.  

    If you- or someone you know- are a plus size teen who is interested in

    modeling and/or pageantry, and would like to participate in a life

    transforming experience just for plus size teens, register today to

    become a contestant in Plus Teen USA, 2009.  

    Deadline for entry is 7/1/09.

    Do not report "Miss" when describing this event.

THE WINNING CROWN 

It's not the title, nor the crown that counts.
It's not the weight that's lost that really amounts.
It's not the makeup, nails, or the gown you wear.
Or the shape of your build or length of your hair.
You see, the beauty of a Queen is all done inside.
It's nothing support hose or makeup can hide.
The real preparation is done in the mind.
It's leaving your fears and your faults behind.
It's lifting your soul to a place that’s far seen.
It's molding a teen to the height of a Queen.
It's hard and it's work; it's not easily done.
But when it is over, you’ll know who has won.
When the stage is clear; the lights turned down,
You'll know you're a winner with your crown.
You see, all crowns are different, it’s really an art.
Yours can have diamonds or growth of the heart!