We are so proud of Miss Ohio Jr. Teen!
What an amazingly blessed year I have had! I have created
unbelievable memories and bonds to last a lifetime. My journey all started last
year at the Ohio pageant when I was honored to be crowned, along with my sister
queens: Kaylin, Olivia, Megan, Gigi, & Courtney. Of course, I can’t forget
the incredible, Sammie, my Cover Girl sister queen! I can’t imagine this year
without these talented & beautiful ladies to share it with!
I was able to participate in several appearances and
volunteer opportunities. The best part was being able to spread my platform,
Buddy Bags, which provides needed items to children taken into foster care!
The highlight of the year had to be my week in Hollywood,
California! I was able to meet so many remarkable girls from across the
country. Trust me when I say the future of our country is in great hands! I got
to tour Los Angeles, take on Disney, & look for my future home in Beverly
Hills J
The icing on the cake was winning 3rd Runner Up Actress and being
announced in the Top 10 for the Jr Teen Queen title!
I want to start by thanking God for this opportunity and all
the blessings in my life. Of course, I also want to thank Steve & Kathleen
Mayes, and all of the NAM staff for encouraging me and other girls to reach for
our dreams, no matter how far they may seem. Mom, Dad, & Kaleb I could
never be where I am without your constant support and love. Papa, you are
officially the greatest escort to cross the NAM national stage! To the rest of
my friends and family, thank you for always sending uplifting thoughts and
comments and believing in me every step of the way.
Finally to the contestants, remember to have fun, keep
reaching for your goals, and work to make the lives of others around you
better. Always remember, “How you make others feel about themselves, says a lot
about you”.
Signing off for the final time, and quoting the great Winnie
the Pooh, “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard”!
I am your 2016 Miss Ohio Jr Teen...Kylee Long
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