I began as a Star in the Miss Oklahoma system. As I walked on stage with my Miss, I always looked up to my Miss and admired the person she was/is. I always wanted to be just like her. When I was thirteen, I decided I wanted to compete for scholarship money through Miss Oklahoma’s Outstanding Teen Organization. I didn’t realize everything it entailed. I was very shy. In interviews, I was uncomfortable talking about myself. I was terrified of answering questions from the judges