​ I know how fast a year can fly by as a titleholder, so when I can, I always say yes appearances that present themselves. One of my elementary teachers recently asked me to perform at a dinner event. What an honor to be able to share my talents by singing a couple numbers and speaking  about the Miss Minnesota Outstanding Teen Organization as well as my platform, Creating Generation Healthy. Thank you Mrs. Hein and  Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Theta group!
​Photo credit: Kristin McMartin Photography

We are doing our part to keep our beautiful state clean! My friends and I are part of Interact, a student led community service group, and this weekend we got together to pick up garbage out of area ditches. As co-president of Student Council I love setting a great example for my peers, and encouraging them to be involved too!

​What an incredible experience to be able to attend the Miss America competition in Atlantic City this year. I was able to to cheer in person for Miss Minnesota Michalene Karlen each night of prelims, and watch her be called into the top 15. The atmosphere was electric!!!! Since this is my last year as a teen, I was so thankful to be able to see first hand what to expect with the new changes in place with Miss America 2.0, I was not disappointed! Can't wait to see locals bring in the 2.0 changes, and be able to compete for my dream job as a Miss someday.

​Thanks Southwest Metro magazine for the fun pic of Eden and I and featuring Miss Minnesota week on pages 30-31. Photo credit: Photographycs
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