Kathryn's Last "Night of Inspiration"

Saturday night, I was excited to attend to attended Miss Minnesota, Kathryn Knuttila's last "Night of Inspiration" concert. If you remember from an earlier blog, Kathryn heald one of these concerts in Brainerd in April. Her platform "Who Has Inspired You" is centered around honoring people who are inspiring in their communities.

Last night's concert was a little different. Kathryn invited 9 former Miss Minnesota's to speak about their reign, and honor someone who they personally thought was inspiring in their lives. Some of them also performed the talent that they won Miss Minnesota with!

Not only did I walk away from that concert feeling totally inspired, but I was also reminded of how great the Miss America system is. The tradition of this pageant system started in 1921 when the first Miss America was crowned and everyday I am amazed at how much it had grown. No other pageant system is able to have former titleholders dating back to the 1960's, or even earlier, standing onstage and talking about their reign.

It was also great to catch up with all the local titleholders who came :) Talking with them got me really excited for Miss Minnesota 2011 in June. It's going to be a really great pageant to watch! It's crazy that it is only one month away. Kathryn has been an incredible Miss Minnesota and I look forward to seeing what things she will accomplish in her life after Miss Minnesota.

Always,
Bailey

 Corrina, Miss Scott County's Outstanding Teen

 Beth and I

 All of the local titleholders!

 Kathryn Knuttila, Miss Minnesota

 Allison Lordbock, Miss City of Lakes

 Corrina and I having a little fun :)

 Myself, Beth, and Stace!

Corrina and I with Jennifer, who judged us at Miss Minnesota's Outstanding Teen 2011