Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade

I ran into a few of my dance students!

Today I was in the Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade with my friend Brenna O'Malley, Miss St. Clair Shores. We had so much fun and it was a beautiful (hot) day! It was great seeing so many of my former dance students and all along the 2 mile parade route heard kids yelling 'MISS ANGELA!!!' Thank you to all who serve our country and Happy Memorial Day!

xoxo, Angela

T3- Teens Talking Truth 8th Annual Conference

I was invited to be a guest speaker at the 8th annual T3- Teens Talking Truth conference, which was held today. T3 is an organization I was involved with as a teen and I was proud to return and speak to the group of 300 high school students. T3 is a group of of teens from Macomb County dedicated to empowering their fellow youth to live healthy lifestyles. They plan various drug-free events around the county and this is one of them. The entire conference is planned by the T3 group and they did a wonderful job!

The theme of this year's conference was 'Life of a Teen...' and I was asked to speak about my own life as a teen and how I've chosen to stay drug free. I had a great time speaking to this group about having goals and holding on to them and also shared a few personal stories from my life about friends that I've lost from destructive decisions. I am glad that I am able to speak to groups like this and use my stories in a way that connects with people. I'm so happy to give back to T3 and CARE, two organizations that have given me so much.

Hugs, not drugs!

XOXO, Angela

96.3 DVD Cares for Kids Radiothon & Freedom Walk

My past few weeks have been insanely busy! On 4/30 I graduated from Oakland University with my Communication degree and on 5/10 and 5/11 I had my last dance recitals! Wooooooo-hooo I have been busy, but I love it.

Sister/best friend on graduation day with me :)

One of my classes, Witch Doctor

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. I will miss being a dance teacher!

On Thursday, 5/12 I attended the 96.3 WDVD Cares for Kids Radiothon to benefit Children's Miracle Network, our Miss America National Platform. I answered phones & gathered donations for a few hours and also go to visit with pediatric patients at Beaumont Royal Oak (my favorite part of the day.) I found the experience to be heartbreaking and wonderful at the same time and walked away feeling appreciative for being blessed with good health. This year I've raised over $1000 for CMN through the CMN/MAO partnership! :)

With my good friend Brenna, Miss SCS

I've been able to do several visits in the past 2 years and each time I feel grateful for organizations like Children's Miracle Network, which help local families at our 4 CMN hospitals in Michigan alone.

On Saturday, 5/14 I attended the Freedom Walk to benefit the Kirsten Haglund Foundation. As a former Miss Oakland County, I am extra proud to support the Kirsten Haglund Foundation--Kirsten is Miss America 2008 and a former Miss Oakland County as well. Her foundation provides resources & hope to women struggling with eating disorders. For more info, check out her site: http://www.kirstenhaglund.org/

Just stretching with Miss SCS and Miss LOL

Moi, Ashlee (Miss MI 08), Kirsten (Miss America 08) & Brenna (Miss SCS)

After the walk, I met with my awesome ED Shelby & her husband Kevin to do a mock interview. Thanks Shelby, Kevin & Veets for all of your help and insight!

XOXO, Angela