I haven't posted in quite some time and I have much to update on! Back in December, I volunteered at an amazing event, the DECA Central Region Leadership Conference! This event brings in high school students from 13 states that are involved in their school's DECA Chapter. I volunteered both as a chaperone for the 2,000 kid DECA Dance, and I was also a "Clue Agent" for a very fun scavenger hunt that took place at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo!
Desert Dome Clue Agents!
My Brother Ryan and I with our DECA Adviser from High School, Tracy Hinchcliff Smith
With State Officer Aleah Peters and Millard South Chapter Officer Michelle Goodman!
With the DECA Mascots..
Bringing in the new year was exciting as always! I was in Florida for the Capital One Bowl with the UNL Marching Band! We were there for 4 days and had a great trip! The game didn't turn out as we wanted, but the rest of the trip was wonderful! It is always fun to take trips with the marching band!
Game day! Waiting for the team to come through..
Waiting for the parade to start..
After being back in school for 4 days, it was time for anther vacation! The Miss America Pageant took place January 14th and I had the pleasure of attending with my mom, sister, brother-in-law, and brother! It was a great experience! It was my 4th time attending a Miss America Pageant, but my first time since the pageant had been in Las Vegas! It was so much fun to cheer on Miss Nebraska, Kayla Batt, and also visiting the trade show, trying on dresses, and exploring Las Vegas for the first time!
My mom and I at the Miss America Gala
Finally got to see Kayla!
It was great talking to Katie Stam, one of my favorite Miss Americas!
The wonderful Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011!
Mindy and I before the final pageant!
Family..
My mom and I just before the pageant started!
With Danae Couch, a fellow twirler and pageant friend!
Now things are finally starting to settle down, but not for long! I have three more trips planned for this semester including a collegiate twirling competition in Florida, a fire-twirling performance in Denver, and the World Baton Twirling Championships in Switzerland! In between all of this (and of course going to school full time) I will also be busy with appearances for the Children's Miracle Network, The American Heart Association, and much more! I will also be promoting my platform, speaking to numerous different groups about the dangers of texting and talking on the phone behind the wheel. It will be a busy semester, but a great one!
Until next time,
Rachel Foehlinger
Miss Lincoln
