Miss Massachusetts Weekend -- June 25th and 26th 2010

I had an amazing time at Miss Massachusetts! On Friday, I arrived early to do a soundcheck and say hi to all the girls. I sang the National Anthem to start the show. I was introduced onstage, then I had the chance to watch the rest of the show with my mom. All the contestants did such a great job! Towards the end of the show, I went backstage to help with awards. Congratulations to Taylor Kinzler and Corin Harmon, Preliminary Swimsuit Winners, and Loren Rabinowitz and Amanda Narcisco, Preliminary Talent Winners!

On Saturday night, all the girls had such a great energy! I could tell that everyone was so excited. Amy, the emcee, announced the Top 11 Contestants, and the final competition began! During the show, I performed my talent selection from Miss Massachusetts Outstanding Teen, "Defying Gravity", and was introduced onstage. The Top 5 Finalists were announced, then it was time for Amanda's farewell. Amanda Kelly was a fabulous Miss Massachusetts -- Congratulations on such a great year! Then it was time for Amanda to crown Miss Massachusetts 2010! Then Amy announced the Runners Up and Winner!

4th Runner Up -- Ashley Bendiksen (Miss Apponagansett Bay)
3rd Runner Up -- Cherise Leclerc (Miss Pioneer Valley and MMOT 06)
2nd Runner Up -- Ashley Rizzo (Miss Boston)
1st Runner Up -- Taylor Kinzler (Miss Bristol County and MMOT 08)
Miss Massachusetts 2010 -- Loren Rabinowitz! (Miss Collegiate Area)

I'm so excited to have a new big sis! Loren is so beautiful and talented and I know she will represent Massachusetts well! I can't wait to get to know her this year. Congratulations to all of the contestants for a job well done!!

Miss Massachusetts weekend really got me excited for Miss America's Outstanding Teen -- it's not too far away!!











Love,
Kendall