Miss Teen United States Final Pageant

Today, Allie spent the day in rehearsal with the contestants preparing for her 1st official appearence as Jr Miss Untited States World. The final pageant was amazing and she was so excited to find out who her sister queen would be. Faith, her Kansas sister queen, did an amazing job and placed in the top 10 and was named Miss Personalilty. Way to go Faith! Allie was so excited when Belle Owen, Miss Kentucky, was named Miss Teen United States World and couldn't wait to spend the next couple of days getting to know her.

Ms. Kansas 2010

Wow! What a year this has already become since winning the title back on May 1st. It was a busy first month with a fashion show to benefit the Dress for Success charity at the Warren Theatre in Old Town. Then another show at Suede Lounge to benefit the Kyrie Foundation in their continued research efforts to find a cure for pediatric brain cancer. I'm so looking forward to Nationals in Vicksburg, MS and continuing to represent Kansas. I know this is going to be a great year and I can't wait to see what more exciting opportunities are coming!

Mrs. Kansas US 2010 at My Father's House

Wow, I was invited to help celebrate the first "anniversary" of the ministry My Father's House in North KC, MO. This is a ministry that provides home furnishings to those in need in the Kansas City area and is a part of my church UM Church of the Resurrection.
We started out with an outdoor carnival-like party until a giant wind storm blew everything over! After moving everything inside the warehouse, the celebration began. I could literally feel the spirit of God working inside My Father's House. I met the director, several volunteers, their ministry partners and several recipients of furnishings from this ministry. I was able to sign autographs for several children and adults! We took pictures, enjoyed a picnic lunch, and enjoyed live music from a local Christian rock band. What a great day!

Day 3

Allie Marx is your new Jr Miss United States World. We are all so thrilled and Allie is honored to represent this title. She is so excited and can't wait for her first apprearence on Friday at the Teen World Pageant. Thanks to everyone who made the last 3 days amazing. We will never forget this experience.

1st Day as Jr Miss United States World

Allie's first day as Jr Miss Untited States World was spent picking out jewelry and receiving her gifts from sponsors. It seemed everytime we turned around she was getting something from one of the sponsors. She was so thankful to everyone. She also went to watch the Teen contestants practice for their final pageant and of course had her hair and make up done by the amazing Marie Lynn and Katie.

2nd Day at Jr Miss World

The second day for the Jr Miss Contestants started out with interviews. After they were finished with interview the girls got ready for the Luau themed lunch. Allie said the lunch was amazing and after lunch the Teen and Jr Miss contestants gave gifts to Cassie & Lauren. The gift was supposed to have something to do you with your state. The girls had a little time to hang out by the pool and relax before they went to rehearsal. All the girls were treated to a nice dinner and then of course back to rehearsal. Teens have their Prelims tomorrow during the Jr Miss's final pageant. Tomorrow will be a busy day!

Day 1 at Jr Miss United States World Pageant in Houston

We arrived in Houston on Sunday June 20th, the day before pageant activities began. Everyone kept telling us how hot it was going to be in Houston, and boy were they right. That didn't stop us however from making our way to the Galleria - The biggest mall we had ever been in - over 400 stores! It was nice to arrive early so we could get settled in and just hang out. On Monday Allie had Registration & Orientation, this was when Allie met all the other girls competing in the Jr Miss division. She also met Gasper Cruz the director of the Teen United States World pageant. All the girls received some fun gifts and also their dresses that they were going to wear for opening number. After Orientation it was off to bed because the Jr Miss girls had interview early in the morning.

Allie Marx Jr Miss Kansas - June Appearances

We wanted to post a couple of events Allie made appearances at. The first was on June 5th at our hometown parade. Old Shawnee Days, one of the area’s largest festivals pays homage to the 1920s farm community heritage of Shawnee. Our family has attended Old Shawnee Days parade and festival for the last 19 years. Allie was excited to be in the parade, which is one of the largest in the State of Kansas. Allie's second appearance was on June 19th at the Sanctuary of Hope Walk. Sanctuary of Hope is a contemplative, ecumenical community of persons who are committed to knowing, loving, and serving God, each other, and those in need. It is a not-for-profit organization comprised of different faiths and cultures and committed to providing a retreat center in the inner city of Kansas City, Kansas. We participated in the Family Fun 1 Mile walk and then Allie handed out water bottles to those who walked/ran in the 5k. This was our 4th year our family has attended this walk.

Jr Miss Kansas World 2010

Hi, This is Allie Marx your Jr Miss Kansas World 2010. I am so excited to represent the state of Kansas this year at Nationals in Houston Tx June 21-23. I had an amazing weekend at the KS pageant and met some new friends and reconnected with old. Here are some highlights of pageant weekend.

Mrs. Kansas US 2010 @ Jazz in the Woods

Hello from Stephanie! I had a blast this weekend at Jazz In The Woods, a fundraiser for several local children's charities. I was able to join the Fox 4 news team on stage and announce the jazz artists, recognize our sponsors, and sing happy birthday to the city of Overland Park! I enjoyed meeting Fox 4 anchor Mark Alford and working with him on stage. I hung out with the event organizers and met representatives from our benefactors, Marillac, Lee Ann Britain Infant Development Center, Fox 4 Love Fund, and the Overland Park South Rotary Foundation. Thousands of jazz fans were in the audience to hear jazz artists Erin Bode, Mingo Fishtrap and Mindi Abair.
My family enjoyed all of the children's activities, the music, treats and playing frisbee at Corporate Woods. I was able to take pictures, sign autographs, and promote my personal platform skin cancer awareness and prevention on stage!
Saturday morning I went back out to help with the first annual Jazz in the Woods 5k run/walk and children's run. We had over 200 participants and a lot of fun before the rain hit!

Mrs. Kansas US update

Hello everyone, my first appearance at Farm Fest was great fun! My family went along and the girls didn't want to leave! This event raised money for Operation Breakthrough and the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. I enjoyed meeting and greeting about 100 children and their families.

I am excited to participate at Jazz In The Woods in Overland Park this coming weekend (June 11 & 12). This event raises money for local children's charities. I will help promote their first annual 5k run and walk while enjoying some wonderful music! On Saturday morning I will meet and greet children from the walk and I get to announce the winners of the 5k race. I am not running in this one, but hope to participate next year! For more information visit www.jazzinthewoods.com.