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We want to extend a heartfelt
congratulations to Miss Mississippi's Outstanding Teen 2007,
Jasmine Murray, who made it into the Top 13 on American
Idol. She was radiant and truly represented this program
with class and grace. After Jasmine completed her time on
the show, she did a media tour where she got to be a guest
on the Regis and Kelly Show and the Ellen Degeneres Show. We
know this is just the beginning and we are looking forward
to supporting Jasmine in all of her future endeavors!
Orlando, FL-- March 23,
2009 - The Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization
announced today that Bill O'Dowd, Emmy-nominated producer
and President of Dolphin Entertainment, accepted the
invitation to join the MAOT Board of Directors.
The Miss America's Outstanding Teen program is
scholarship-based and allows young women to showcase their
accomplishments and awards the most outstanding young women
with college funds. The organization not only promotes
scholastic achievement, but also community involvement,
creative accomplishment, and healthy living.
Mr. O'Dowd founded Dolphin Entertainment in 1996, and it has
since gone to become one of the leading independent
producers of family programming. His experience spans wide
genres of television and film, from movies and mini-series
to sitcoms and drama series. Additionally, Dolphin
Entertainment recently secured a $100 million film fund for
an upcoming slate of six features, the first of which will
be based on the highly inspirational true story of shark
attack survivor and professional surfer Bethany Hamilton.
O'Dowd also resides as CEO and Chairman of Dolphin Digital
Media, a publicly-traded technology company dedicated to
providing solutions for keeping children safer on the
Internet. Mr. O'Dowd graduated with honors from Harvard Law
School, has received a master's degree in modern European
History from Creighton University, and was named 1st-Team
Academic All-American by USA Today while an
undergraduate at Creighton.
"I'm pleased to welcome Bill O'Dowd to the MAOT Board of
Directors," said Donna Bozarth, Chairman of the Board. "His
company works to promote wholesome programming for teens and
tweens and also helps to educate everyone about the
entertainment industry. We feel he's doing an incredible
service for teens and their families and are excited to have
him join our team."
Dolphin Entertainment has been involved with MAOT since 2008
and was last year's talent sponsor. Additionally, MAOT and
Dolphin Entertainment partnered together for a workshop
series.
Mr. O'Dowd will join the MAOT Board of Directors consisting
of 12 business leaders from various parts of the United
States. The Chairwoman of the Board is Donna Bozarth of
Orlando, Florida.
For more information about Bill O'Dowd and Dolphin
Entertainment, please visit
www.DolphinTalent.com.
More information about MAOT is
available at
www.MAOTeen.org.
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Dolphin Entertainment, founded
by Executive Producer Bill O'Dowd in 1996, is the world's
leading producer of children's and young adult live-action
programming including Primetime Emmy(r) Award nominated
Nickelodeon hit series Zoey 101 as well as Nick's
top-rated Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.
Other Executive Producer credits include Nickelodeon's TV
movie, Gym Teacher, and highly anticipated,
first-ever musical, Spectacular!.
Congratulations to Hailey
Ates, Miss AL OT, Julia Rae Schlucter, Miss PA OT, and
Shannon Folsom, Miss ME OT for winning the LA Experience
from Dolphin Entertainment and MAOT!
The LA Experience is a summer
trip to Los Angeles where students gain an exclusive
insider's guide to the entertainment industry. We limit our
trips to 12 families and guest speakers are comprised of our
friends and colleagues who donate their time because of
their shared commitment to encouraging the country's most
talented young performers. Students will get a chance to
meet with a variety of individuals that play a crucial role
in the industry including writers, producers, and directors.
They will also have the unique chance to audition for and
receive performance feedback from Executive Producer Bill
O'Dowd and industry leading talent agents and casting
directors. In previous years the LA Experience has had
Sharon Lieblein, the head of casting for Nickelodeon, Joey
Paul, who casts for Disney and Cindy Osbrink who represents
Dakota Fanning. Finally, students will meet with actors and
their parents to get a personal account of their experiences
as they have transitioned into the industry and moved to Los
Angeles.
If you would like to know more about it or register for the
LA Experience, please visit
www.DolphinTalent.com
Indiana:
Taylor was a special guest at
Miss America, Katie Stam's Homecoming in Indiana!
Orlando, FL:
She was also very busy in Orlando! She was able to
participate in the Children's Miracle Network festivities
with Miss America. She also had the chance to go to
Universal Studios and Give Kids the World. Taylor also
visited our wonderful MAOT supporters in Orlando!
Taylor at Universal Studios!
Taylor and Julieanne Hough
(Dancing with the Stars Champion and country singer)
Taylor with Katie Stam and
a CMN Champion, Connor, from Australia
Taylor and Carl Dunn of Pageantry Magazine and
Taylor at Regalia with David Lang and Carry O'Neal
PLATFORM SPOTLIGHT
Miss Tennessee's Outstanding Teen 2008- Madyson Foster
Madyson Foster, Miss TN OT,
has been volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House long
before she ever decided to compete in MAOT. It was an easy
choice when it came time to pick a platform. From January
2008 through May 2008, she decided to organize a volunteer
program for her local school system and called it the Common
Cents program. It collects spare change for the Ronald
McDonald Care Mobile. The Care Mobile provides dental care
for at-risk children that can't receive dental care or just
do not have insurance. The winning class at each school wins
a Happy Meal Party sponsored by local McDonald restaurants.
Also, her high school's Beta Club helped out tremendously by
counting the money and bringing the Happy Meals. She had an
incredible turnout! Four schools participated: Blythe Bower
Elementary, Mayfield Elementary, Arnold Elementary, and
Cleveland High School. With all these schools combined, they
raised over $1,500 just in spare change!
Madyson has also participated
in several other activities with the Ronald McDonald House.
For the past three years, she has been chosen to be the
Vanna girl on Chattanooga's Ronald McDonald House Telethon.
Channel 9 also collaborated and it was broadcast on TV. She
has also dressed up as Wonder Woman and Sully from Monsters
Inc. at their Autumn Children's Festival and also ran a
makeup booth as Tennessee's Outstanding Teen.
Being involved with the program has taught her to be
self-confident, poised, fun, organized, and importantly to
be herself and she said that the program will always stay
close to her heart!
Great job Madyson!
Miss Delaware's Outstanding Teen- Amanda Debus
 The Delaware
State Office of Volunteerism has announced that Amanda Debus
is the recipient of The Governors Youth Volunteer Service
Award in the area of Public Safety! Amanda is one of
nineteen young adults chosen from throughout the state for
her excellence in service to others. This award celebrates
the volunteer efforts of Delaware's youth, and includes the
areas of community service, public safety, human needs,
social justice advocacy, environmental, arts and culture,
and education. Amanda is being recognized for her service to
public safety in her efforts to educate children about fire
safety and prevention. Although only a high school junior,
Amanda serves as an active member of the Volunteer Hose
Company in Middletown, Delaware. As Miss Delaware's
Outstanding Teen 2008, Amanda has been an advocate for her
platform, "SAFETY: Safety and Fire Education for Today's
Youth." Wearing her fire suit and crown, Amanda visits
schools to educate youth about fire safety and prevention.
Amanda is truly an authentic role model for children and an
example to young girls that they can be whatever they choose
to be!
Amanda was nominated by Mrs.
Melanie Hatter. A valuable Miss Delaware volunteer, Melanie
serves as Dressing Room "Mom" for the Miss Delaware and Miss
Delaware's Outstanding Teen Pageants. Melanie is an
Accounting Specialist for the Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control.
Amanda will be honored at an
Awards Ceremony April 23 at Dover Downs Hotel. Amanda's home
school, Middletown High School, will also be recognized.
Gov. Jack Markell will present the awards. The public is
invited to attend. Registration begins at 4:30 pm. Hors
d'oeuvres will be served from 5:00-6:00. The Awards Ceremony
will begin at 6:00 pm. Reservations are $25 per person. For
a reservation form and more information, visit:www.volunteerdelaware.org
Congratulations Amanda!
Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen- Julia Rae
Schlucter
Julia just returned from
Clearwater, FL where she was asked to sing the National
Anthem for the Philadelphia Phillies, the 2008 World Series
Champions! Julia had an amazing time and was able to meet
several of the players and take pictures with pitcher Jamie
Moyer and catcher Carlos Ruiz.
Check out her performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpDX6htM6qY
Miss Oregon's Outstanding Teen - JoAnna Adkisson
 In
celebration on JoAnna's 18th Birthday, she decided to throw
a Birthday Book Bash at Border's this past weekend. She
signed autographs, shared birthday cake with customers,
distributed information about the Miss Oregon's Outstanding
Teen program and the Children's Miracle Network. As JoAnna
anticipated turning 18, she knew that she wanted to
celebrate in a way that was out of the ordinary and that
would have a significant impact on the children that she has
met during her year of service.
JoAnna said, "Having met so many wonderful children and
families facing medical crisis this year I have seen first
hand how confusing and frightening a hospital stay can be
for them. I have learned that familiar experiences such as
reading can be a great help in calming some of those issues.
As I was anticipating turning 18 I knew that I wanted to
celebrate in a way that was out of the ordinary and that
would have a significant impact on those children."
Much to JoAnna's delight,
customers came out in droves on Saturday and donated over
250 new books which JoAnna will present to Skylakes Medical
Center Pediatric Unit and Oregon's three Children's Miracle
Network hospitals!!
Happy Birthday JoAnna and
Great Job!
Miss Utah's Outstanding
Teen!
Congratulations to Meredith
Gaufin, who recently was recognized as one of the 50 most
fabulous people in Utah Valley. Here is what the
magazine had to say about her:
 MEREDITH
GAUFIN
"Outstanding" may be the official adjective used to describe
Meredith Gaufin, but beautiful, talented, smart and giving
would work just as well. Meredith, of Provo, was crowned
Miss Utah's Outstanding Teen in October 2008.
The 17-year old attends Timpview High School where she is
ranked No. 1 in her junior class of 474. She is on the Honor
Roll, is a varsity cheerleader and a founding member of the
Green Team, a recycling program at the school.
Meredith's platform for the scholarship program centers on
helping children with cancer in Utah. She has already raised
more than $1,000 for the Children with Cancer Christmas
Foundation. The funds went to 90 families with children
affected by cancer.
"I decided to raise money for
the organization after one of my sister's friends was
diagnosed with cancer and I saw the toll that it took on her
family," says Meredith, who would like to be a pediatric
oncologist.
Meredith plans to raise more money for the foundation at a
summer luau and golf tournament. .
http://blog.uvmag.com/2009/50-most-fabulous-people/
Elena LaQuatra, Miss PA
OT 2007:
 Elena
was just named a Top 8 finalist in a national search for the
new face of Chickdowntown, an upscale clothing boutique
based in Pittsburgh that advertises nationally. Please vote
for Elena to be the grand winner. You can only vote one time
per day from each computer.
The link is:
http://chickdowntown.com/tv/modelsearch.asp
 The
Tony Bowls Collection and Pageantry's Prom Time Photogenic
Competition: Vote for your favorite photo from the Tony
Bowls photo shoot that took place in August 2008! Help your
favorite 2008 titleholder win a new gown and prizes courtesy
of Tony Bowls and MAOT.
The competition kicked off on March 1st and voting will be
open throughout the month of March. You can vote for the
2008 state titleholder that is your choice for the most
photogenic and who represented the Tony Bowls Collection the
best during their photo shoots which took place last summer
during the national competition. We will accept votes from
the public and the winner will receive an extraordinary
prize package sponsored by Tony Bowls and Pageantry
magazine.
The last day of voting is
March 31, 2009 11:59 EST.
The winner will receive:
- Tony Bowls dress
- Subscription to
Pageantry Magazine
- Season ticket to the
2009 MAOT competition
- MAOT tote bag
- Publicity and promotion
in our weekly email blasts
Tony Bowls, MAOT's Official
Evening Gown Designer, has provided cocktail dresses for the
opening number of the MAOT competition for the past three
years. Tony also sponsors the photo shoot for each
contestant at the national pageant giving the state
titleholder the chance to experience a professional photo
shoot from a top designer and nationally known photographer.
Info on Tony Bowls can be found at:
http://www.tonybowls.com/
Cast your vote at
http://maoteen.org/vote/index.php
Don't forget to purchase a
photo of your favorite contestant!
You can buy a poster or photo
cards of your favorite contestant in the Tony Bowls photos
for only $55!!!
http://www.printroom.com/ghome.asp?domain_name=MAOT&group_id=4
Princess Program! Deadline for discount entry fee is April
15th SAVE $50!!!
Miss America's Outstanding Teen is now accepting
applications for their mentoring program. Girls ages 6 to 12
are invited to join us in Orlando, Florida August 11- 15,
2009 for the Miss America's Outstanding Teen's Princess
Program.
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Team up with a Miss America's
Outstanding Teen contestant and learn her secrets to
success! Each Princess will be paired with a state
representative!
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Enjoy the spotlight as you
take the stage in a high energy production number during the
national pageant! The Princesses will have their own
production number during the national Preliminary Show. They
will also participate in other on-stage events.
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Learn from a variety of
experts and authors as we take you through courses designed
just for you!
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Laugh, giggle and have fun
during a PJ party and fashion show!
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Have lunch with Miss America
and Miss America's Outstanding Teen! Get your picture taken
with Miss America!
An Early Registration
discount is available online through April 15th. Don't
miss out! We're limiting the number of Princesses we can
accept!
See you in Orlando!
Pageant Season items on
sale!
Get ready for pageant season with these helpful items from
the MAOT Store!
For more items, go to
www.maoteenstore.com
If you are interested in
advertising in our program book, please contact Allison,
Allison@maoteen.org,
for more information!
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