❤️🥹Top 12 in the NATION 🥹❤️
Something I’ve waited years to accomplish. Going into finals night I felt so much peace knowing that 13 year old DeAnna was already so proud of me and confidence I have today. After years of working towards this goal of top 12 and always coming so close, I am extremely proud of myself. My biggest goals for this week were to make memories by having so much fun, be a role model for the younger contestants, not let myself be intimidated by the greatness of others, and be the truest version of myself. I am so grateful that I accomplished everything a set out for and much more.
I am also walking away with several honors:
* NAM Top 12 Semifinalist
* Top 6 for Senior Face of Ashley Rene’s
* NAM Actress Winner
* 1st Runner-up in Miss Personality
* 1st runner up in NAM Spokesmodel
* 2nd runner up in NAM Photogenic
* 2nd runner up in International STEM Award
* 4th runner up in International Red Carpet Correspondent
There is a huge team to thank for these accomplishments:
@ljcustomjewelry for making the most SPECTACULAR earrings for my Formal Wear and interview outfits. I looked stunning with these fabulous earrings
@queeniesandcrowns Faith and Katie for being fabulous coaches, mentors, and friends. You are constantly pouring into me and reminding of who I am. Thank you for believing in me before I could believe in myself. Honored to be a Queenie❤️
@emeriejones for providing a stress free room and making my makeup look flawless all week long!
fairytanmother for providing me with the perfect glow so my skin would look stunning on stage
@tulleanddyeshoppe providing me with an AMAZING opening number dress. I would wear it everyday if I could tbh.
@nationalamericanmiss for gifting with the best holiday gift of sisterhood. From laughs to cries, I know that will always have these girls on my life.
@amandamorenoconsulting thank you for coming back in my life and helping form a plan to be the truest version of myself
Mom and Dad thank you for always supporting my dreams.
While nationals is over, I still have the honor of continuing to represent Missouri ❤️ In then end, it always Progress over Perfection ✨
