Cassandra Kunze was crowned Miss California USA 2014 on January 4th, 2014.  Cassandra competed as the reigning Miss Beverly Hills USA 2014 at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach and will represent the state of California in the upcoming Miss USA 2014 pageant.



Cassandra is a student at San Diego State University and former Miss Teenage California 2012.

The remaining finalists were:

• The first runner-up: Natasha Martinez (Malibu).
• The second runner-up: Amanda Delgado (North Orange County).
• The third runner-up: Alexis Swanstrom (Pacific Beach).
• The fourth runner-up: Lauren York (Carlsbad).

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I had the opportunity to speak with the fabulous Victoria Hughes CEO of the US Universal System.  In this episode we discuss:

• How Victoria got started in Pageantry
• Victoria being crowned Miss New Mexico Teen USA
• The good, the bad, and some ugly of pageantry
• The history of the US Universal System
• Mrs. US Universal
• What it takes to be crowned Mrs. US Universal
• How to enter the pageant system

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Zereana Jess-Huff was crowned Mrs. Maryland 2014, Saturday, October 26, 2013, at the Crowne Plaza Baltimore North-Hunt Valley in Timonium, Maryland.  In addition to the crown, Huff was also awarded in the swimsuit and physical fitness categories while competing against 6 delegates from across the state.  We had the opportunity to connect with Zereana after her win and to get her first thoughts.  
 
PIN: What did it feel like to hear your name called as the winner? 

ZEREANA: When my name was called as Mrs. Maryland America 2014 it was a moment of immense pride. I immediately looked at my husband and whispered, "Thank you." I scanned the crowd for my daughter and when I saw her I felt such joy. It was so important for me to be up on that stage showing her that cancer could be beat. With shining hair, glowing skin, and a smile a mile wide I showed her that it was okay, that we survived, and that mom was going to be alright. We needed this victory as a family and I am so grateful! 

PIN: How will you be spending your year as Mrs Maryland America 2014?

ZEREANA: As Mrs. Maryland America 2014 I plan to spend my year advocating for Ovarian Cancer Awareness. 
 
PIN: You have had a personal experience with Ovarian Cancer.  What motivates you to spread the word to other women?

ZEREANA: When I think back to when the oncologist first broke the news I'll never forget his words, he said, "Zereana if we had this conversation 2 months ago you might not be looking at chemotherapy." It is the greatest regret of my life that I didn't listen to my body. I want women to know that its okay to slow down. Your health has to come first. 

Zereana was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in March of 2012.  After an extensive surgery and five months of chemotherapy, she was pronounced cancer free in October 2012.  As Mrs. Maryland America 2014, Huff will partner with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) and the Junior League of Baltimore to promote awareness for ovarian cancer and numerous other community initiatives involving women’s health and family lifestyle.  Throughout her tenure, Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff will focus her efforts on encouraging women to “think outside of the bra.”



For more information on Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff, please visit the Mrs. Maryland America website at: www.mrsmdamerica.com.  

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Yummy! I love Chicken Fajitas! Here is a healthy alternative to my one of my fav dishes I found on SparkPeople!   Here is recipe you may love:


Who says you have to serve fajitas in a flour tortilla? Instead of serving peppers in the fajitas, I serve fajitas in a roasted pepper!

DIRECTIONS: Combine the rub, lime zest and juice, and the oil. Pour over the meat, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.

Place a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions for 10 minutes, until light golden brown in color, then remove from the pan and set aside. Add chicken to the same pan and saute until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Add the cooked onions, corn, beans, and tomatoes to the pan, stir and cook for one minute. Remove from heat.

Place one pepper on a dinner plate, fill with one cup of chicken and vegetables, then top with a heaping tablespoon of the Avocado Cream and cilantro.
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Today, Miss Philippines, Angeli Dione Gomez, was crowned Miss Tourism International.  The competition was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Not only does today mark the last day of the year and final international competition of 2013, this marks a historical back-to-back win for the Philippines. Angeli was crowned by last year's winner, also from Cebu, Philippines. 



The remaining finalists were:

• 1st Runner-Up - THAILAND 
• 2nd Runner-Up - AUSTRALIA
• 3rd Runner-Up - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 
• 4th Runner-Up - MALAYSIA 

Crowning Moment:
 

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In this episode meet Amanda Grad, Mrs. US. Universal! Listen in to hear how she prepared for national and international competition.

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Sydney Robertson was crowned Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA 2014 on Sunday, December 8th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh. She will represent the state of Pennsylvania in the Miss Teen USA 2014 pageant. The remaining top five were: : Alex-Taylor Deitz (First Runner Up), Jasmine Daniels (Second Runner-Up), Justine Staub (Third Runner-Up),
and Brielle Corrente (Fourth Runner-Up).

In addition to capturing the state title, Sydney also awarded Miss Photogenic and Miss Congeniality. No stranger to the USA stage, Sydney was the second runner-up in Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA 2012 pageant when she was only 14 years old and a semi-finalist in Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA 2013.

Semi-finalists were: Olivia Hamm of Knox, Monet Tiberii of Allentown, Sabrina Nolan of Williamsport, Madeline Zerbe of Reading, Cassidy Mattiola of Collegeville, Kaitlyn Fritz of Bethlehem, Sydney Robertson of Williamsport, Danielle Doran of West Chester, Katie Smith of Mount Union, Jennifer Mahoney of Gilbertsville, Veronica Howard of Littlestown.

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Valerie Gatto was crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA 2014 on Sunday, December 8th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh. Valerie will represent the state of Pennsylvania in the Miss USA 2014 pageant.  The remaining Top 5 were: Billie Jo Powers (First Runner-Up), Andrea Shen (Second Runner-up) , Laura DiFrancesco (Third Runner-up), and Cassandra Angst (fourth runner-up).

The Top 15: Andrea Shen, Valerie Gatto, Devon Mondillo, Cassandra Angst, Samantha Osikowicz, Stephanie Snyder, Gretchen Schoeck, Ariane Datil, Shana McKay, Lindsey Stoltzfus, Billie Jo Powers, Laura DiFrancesco, Khari Siegfried, Elliot Griffin, Candice Robinette.

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Audrey Banach was crowned Miss Kansas USA 2014 on December 22nd, 2013.  Audrey represented Wildcat and will now represent the state at the Miss USA 2014 pageant next year.  The pageant was held at the Maize South Performing Arts Center in Wichita, KS.  The remaining Top Five were: Victoria Wiggins (Milford Lake), Sara Herbel (Sunflower State), Jessie Colonna (Leawood) and Rachel Morris (Overland Park).



Miss Kansas USA 2014 Top 16: Victoria Wiggins – Milford Lake; Sara Herbel – Sunflower State; Jessie Colonna – Leawood; Olivia Harlan – Johnson Co; Rachel Morris – Overland Park; Jammie Layman – Riley Co; Charity Stowers – Leavenworth Co; Catherine Carmichael – Douglas Co; Julianna Phillips – West Wichita; Audrey Banach – Wildcat; Katie Hemann – Southwest KS; Meagan Johnson – Manhattan; Jenna Kaufman – Jayhawk; Alexis Rewalt – Olathe; Charissa Dugan – Sedgwick Co; Belinda Post – Shawnee Co.

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