UNSOLICITED EMAILS OR LETTERS FROM SOME OF OUR STATE FINALISTS OR THEIR FAMILIES, COME TO US OFTEN. WE WOULD LIKE TO SHARE A FEW OF THEM WITH YOU: Dear Mrs. Wiesend, I wanted to write you to say I had a wonderful weekend thanks to you!!  I truely enjoyed everything about the program.  It twas an amazing experience.  Thank you for your family's time and effort spent in the planning of the event. Sincerely, Chelsea Raleigh of Cincinnati, Ohio Dear Mrs. Wiesend, Thank you on behalf of Joanna, my husband and myself for the opportunity to be part of your wonderful program.  It was a great experience for all of us.  It is a class act organization and even though winning wasn't what we expected, it was that much more wonderful for us when Joanna won.  Thank you for all you do to make people aware that cheerleaders are smart, intelligent, and athletic people. Joe, Mary Jo, & Joanna Lenefonte Miss Ohio Cheerleader of America™ 2005-2006 Dear Lucy & Miss Cheerleader of America™, Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to compete in this prestigious competition.  The weekend was amazing!  Thank you so much for the scholarship, I greatly appreciate it.  The whole experience was incredible and unforgettable! Jessica M. McIntyre Miss Pennsylvania Cheerleader of America™ 2005-2006 Miss Cheerleader of America™ Staff:  I am Amber Rich, this year's first runner-up in Ohio.  I'm writing to send you my appreciation and gratitude.  You've all effected my  life in such an enormous way.  The weekend of the pageant is something I'll never forget!  I came home and the press release aired about my accomplishment and my school's view on its cheerleaders dramatically changed.  Now being a cheerleader is something to be very proud of.  I'm positive that you have made a huge impact on many females' lives.  Thank you all so much for giving cheerleaders this opportunity. Sincerely, Amber Rich Lucy Wiesend: I would first like to thank you for the wonderful idea of having a cheerleading pageant. It was so much fun getting to know girls from across the state who have the same ideas and interest as I do. I would also like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to step out of my box and do something I've never done...and that was to be a "pageant girl." This was an experience of a lifetime. I made it to First Runner UP! Always, Latresha Drummond of Greenville, SC Dear Miss Cheerleader of America™: I am truly honored to be the recipient of the Miss Cheerleader of America™ Scholarship for Indiana. I will do all that I can to uphold the standards of being the recipient of this award and the most helpful and meaningful scholarhsip. As a cheerleader since 5th grade, I am most honored to receive this particular scholarship. Sincerely, Carlye L. Horn Dear Mrs. Wiesend, I would like to thank you for giving me the chance to enjoy your wonderful program. First, I am really sorry that it has taken me so long to write, but I have been really busy with school, and cheerleading in college. Being able to take part in your program boosted my self-esteem, because I met girls that are into the things that I enjoy to do. I will never forget the experience that I had that wonderful weekend. If you need help with anything, I can hopefully be able to help you. Sincerely, Carey Flanagan, Bluefield High School (2004), Bluefield State College To all of you at the Miss Cheerleader of America™ organization: I would just like to personally thank you for a wonderful weekend in Bloomington, MN! My stepdaughter, Ashley Olson, was among the girls at the State Finals. Our family had a wonderful time, and we greatly appreciated all the time and effort that went into this event. Ashley felt very honored to have received the "Most Thoughtful" award! I can't tell you how appropriate that was...we have been trying to impress upon Ashley what a considerate and compassionate girl she is, and you just put the exclamation point on our statements!! She now truly believes us! Thanks, Carla Dear Mrs. Wiesend, I want to thank you for the wonderful opportunity that you and your program allowed our daughter, Jannah, to have. Even though Jannah didn't win any special awards, she had a lot of fun. Jannah is hopeful that future Champion Christian cheerleaders will have the opportunity to partiicpate in the pgoram. My husband made the comment that "It was a win-win situation." I agree with him fully. We all believe that the Miss Cheerleader of America™ pageant was a very positive experience. Sincerely, Amy Sue Gleason Hi! It is Miss Illinois Cheerleader of America™ 2002-2003. I thought that now was an appropriate time to write to you and tell you about all of my great fortunes of being the winner of your pageant. I was in the parade in my hometown for our state fair. Everyone that I knew, and those I didn't, were very good in welcoming and commending me on such a great achievement. We walked around the fair, my mom and I, and were approached by many different people. (We were even given discounts on fair food because I was in my crown and shash!!! I guess everyone looks up to a queen!!) I just wanted to thank you for the great experience you have given me, sometimes I wonder if you receive the praise that you most definately are worthy of. I have had great experiences throughout this past year, and I just thought that it would be appropriate to send you an email telling you about what a great time I have had being Miss Illinois Cheerleader of America™! Thanks again! Love always and respectfully ours, Rachel Brock Dear Chelsea (Chelsea Jane Merrill of Sacramento, CA), I hope all is going well with you as you transition from high school to college. I wish you continued luck and best wishes for a bright and successful future. I also am writing to compliment you and acknowledge your participation in the Miss Cheerleader of America™ competition. We have received a plaque with your picture and we have placed the award in our front office display case. When you are in town, please drop by to see it and say hello to your former teachers and friends. We are proud of you. Sincerely, Philip Moore, Principal, Florin High School Miss Cheerleader of America™: Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to participate in your scholarship pageant in Minnesota. It was a great experience! I also want to thank you for your work to acknowledge cheerleaders efforts across the U.S. It is greatly appreciated. Mallary Stramowski, Oak Creek, WI Hi Lucy! It's been a great summer so far. I have been involved with some local parades, and I am planning to attend more as Miss Iowa Cheerleader of Amrica™. What you guys do for these pageants is incredible. Thanks for everything! It was a blast, and I met a lot of new friends that I stay in touch with via email and instant message!! Mandy Krusemark Dear Miss Cheerleader of America™ Staff: Thank you for all your time and energies used to make the California pageant such a positive experience. May God continue to bless you and your efforts. Sincerely, Amy, Mike & Jannah Gleason