Miss Texas Day 1!

TCheck-in and orientation was today, had a great time relaxing a bit and hanging out with the girls! 

Going to bed tonight for a day of rehearsals, appearances... And maybe a little party ;). Brief post, more coming tomorrow! 

Watch the webcast July 2-6 at misstexas.org

Team Keller is ready!!

June Happenings!!

June has been busy busy busy!!

I graduated high school this month!

I also have quite a few appearances leading up to the big check in day!

So far I have painted faces and nails at Zinga Frozen Yogurt with Shannon Saunderford Miss San Jacinto. Zinga had a princess party day and collected clothing donations for Genesis Wonens Shelter.

I also volunteered at two nights of Resounding Harmony's concerts benefitting the Wounded Warriors project. What a noble and awesome cause, and one that is dear to my heart as my dad is an army vet, and I have good friends who are vets or are currently serving.

That's all for now, I will update soon as I have yet more appearances this month!

Special Olympics Victory Dance

One of the events I've looked forward to for several months  is the Special Olympics. Finally, this past Saturday I was able to volunteer at the Victory dance. I met so many precious people and gracious athletes! Loved dancing with the athletes and getting to sign autograph cards for them as well. 

 joy and happiness that something as simple as a signed photo can bring is so amazing. 

Spending time getting to know the athletes was by far the best part of the night for me. There are some truly inspiring people who attended this event. 

Thank you to Duc for inviting me to this event! As well as all the other MT volunteers and directors there to watch over us! 

Below is a photo that my new friend Tank sent me on Facebook From the event:)

Colonial Pro-Ams

I loved attending and volunteering at the Colonial Country Club for its annual golf Pro-Ams. I participated in this event last year as well, and I'll definitely be back next year! The funds raised for Children's Miracle Network at this event are OUT OF THIS WORLD! So glad to have been a part of it, big thanks to Dan, Shelli, and Faith Bates for helping me get involved! 

The title holders helped run the 'game' that the amateur golf teams played to determine their professional golfer, and provided greeting and hospitality services as well. Miss North Texas Teen and I ran the check in table, and handed out team assignment sheets as well.

Hughston Elementary School

I was very blessed to speak at Hughston Elementary School's fifth grade class this past week about the transition to Middle School and the importance of extra-curricular activities! My Platform is 'The Extra-Curricular Edge', so it was very significant to me to be able to speak on it. The kids were very receptive, and asked a lot of questions (related and unrelated to the topics I was speaking on). But it was an absolute joy to speak to them. 

I went to Hughston Elementary School Kindergarten through fifth grade.  This appearance is so personally meaningful to me because of that! I got to connect with old teachers and faculty, and I really hope I can continue speaking engagements there... In those familiar halls. 

Quick plug for the PISD School District: I feel beyond prepared for college academics. Also, the ability to participate in multiple fine arts classes and clubs has helped train me for the field of study I wish to go into. This is a wonderful community of schools that really does encourage excellence!

DSM Award Show

I was so honored to be able to perform at the Dallas Summer Musical High School Musical Theatre Awards this past Tuesday both in the opening number and in an ensemble number with the ensemble of Curtains. While I didn't win Best Supporting Actress, my fellow cast mate won Best Actor, and we also took home Best Tech and BEST SHOW!! What a great experience... I love my cast:)

Mud Bug Festival

This past Saturday I volunteered at the Mud Bug festival fundraiser for the Assistance Centre of Collin County. Besides autographing crown shot photos to the children, I helped with the raffle, silent auction, promoted their upcoming golf tournament benefit, and had my first taste of crawfish. I am so grateful that I received the opportunity to help raise money for such a worthy organization and cause! Thank you so much to Tanya Sastoque of ACCC for inviting me to volunteer, and to Christi Barlow of for being my guide!
Also, thanks to Gabrielle Pruitt for these photos from the event!
For more information about the services that ACCC provides, please visit
http://www.assistancecenter.org/
And to any golf players interested, the Assistance Centre is having a benefit golf tournament this month!