Meet The 09 NAM Alabama Princess and 1st runner up to the National Title MaKenzie Ward !!!

Tiffany:What do you like to do for fun?
MaKenzie: My favorite thing to do for fun is DANCE! I love ballet, tap, jazz, and clogging. I also like to swim, have sleepovers with my friends, and do crafts with my mom and sister.

Tiffany: What does your title of NAM Alabama Princess mean to you?

MaKenzie: It means I get a chance to let my light shine! I get to travel and help other state finalist as they compete. It means I am a role model for others and do my best to set a good example.

Tiffany:What is your favorite part of National American Miss?
MaKenzie:It’s hard to pick a favorite part because everything is so much fun…from the parties, to the competitions! But one of the things I love most about National American Miss is that it is like one big family! Even when I travel to other state pageants, everyone treats me like their little sister.

Tiffany: What do you want to be when you grow up?
MaKenzie: I want to be a fashion designer and have my own “MaKenzie“ clothing line.

Tiffany:What activities are you involved in?
MaKenzie: I am very involved at my church and I sing on the children’s worship team. I love to volunteer at a local nursing home each month. I take dance, piano, and guitar and I’m also a cheerleader at my school.

Tiffany: If you could star in any TV show what would it be?
MaKenzie: It would have to be "Suite Life with Zack and Cody". It’s a hilarious show and it looks like they have a lot of fun.

Tiffany:Who is your favorite Disney Princess?
MaKenzie:My favorite Disney Princess is Belle from “Beauty and the Beast“. She is kind and always uses her best manners. She always has her nose in a book, just like I do!

Tiffany: What is your favorite food?
MaKenzie: My favorite food is my mom’s red beans and rice. It is spicy and delish!

Tiffany: If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?
MaKenzie:(1) I would wish that everyone would know God (2) That everyone would have food and shelter. (3) To be the best “me” I can be!


Tiffany:What is your favorite pageant competition?
MaKenzie: My favorite competition is formalwear. I love getting all dressed up and having my daddy escort me on stage. I also love the talent competition. It’s so much fun to share my talent and watch others perform.

Tiffany: What makes your state special?

MaKenzie: There are many things that make Alabama special. At the top of the list would have to be good ol’ southern hospitality! My state is also the home of the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center and beautiful sandy, white beaches…what more could you ask for?! J

Tiffany:What was your favorite part of the national pageant?

MaKenzie:Wow! I had so much fun at nationals this year! I really loved the parties, the rehearsals (getting a spirit stick!), and being on the big stage in the spotlight! My favorite part would have to be when they called my name as a finalist! That was so exciting!