Testimonials from our 2009 National Pageant

Dear Jenny,
I had such a great year!
Thank you so much for everything you did for me.  You run a fabulous organization and I’m blessed to be a part of it.

Love,
Allyson Townsend, Miss National Teenager 2009

Dear Jenny,
Thank you for all that you do.  I know how much heart you put into this organization and the many hours you work.  What you and ANTSO offers to many girls across the nation is priceless.  I am here to help in any way that I can.
You have my full support always.

Kimberly Somer, Nebraska State Director

Dear Jenny,
Just a small note but big thanks for allowing and providing a wonderful week as ANTSO parents.  We had such an enjoyable time together.  Thanks for your time and love, and God bless as we continue to follow all that ANTSO does in the coming year...

Dr. Rodney and Debbie Lindsay, National Sweetheart Parents to Rachel Lindsay, Miss National Sweetheart 2009

Dear Jenny,
I cannot describe how much ANTSO and your warm spirit have impacted my life in the past year.  You truly are such an inspiration, talented, driven and beautiful woman with a fashion sense to never be beat!  I thank God for leading me to ANTSO, to you and all my new friends and the experiences I continue to gain.  THANK YOU so much for everything! You truly are appreciated!

Love Always,
Brittany Luther, IN National Miss 2009

Dear Ms. Jenny,
Thank you soooo much for everything!  You are the best.  This pageant is so much fun!

Sydney Sigmon, Miss NC Preteen Sweetheart 2009

Jenny,
Just seeing how far this program has come and continues to grow has made me so proud to be a member of the ANTSO family!  Thank you for all you do!

Dear Jenny,
Thank you for everything!  I had an amazing experience at Nationals!  All of your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm to the ANTSO group is greatly appreciated!  Thank you again so much for making the two weeks in Nashville, memories that I will cherish forever!

Kaitlyn Schoeffel, Miss NJ National Teenager 2009

Dear Jenny,
I wanted to thank you for an amazing week.  I have competed in many pageants, but you truly have the most outstanding organization ever!  I have never been involved with people who are so self-driven, cheerful, personable and loving.  No matter the results, I will promote your program in whatever way possible!  Besides, you are one of the most beautiful directors I have ever seen!  I hope God will continue to bless you and your family.  And know I will drive across the country to help you!

Love you!
Rachel Fenters, Miss SC National Teenager 2009

Dear ANTSO,
We have much to be thankful for here at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and are particularly grateful for your thoughtfulness and wonderful donation of activity bags.  Support such as this makes our children’s stay much brighter and we see this by the many smiles on their faces.  On behalf of the patient’s families and our staff, we want to thank you again for your generous donation.

Sincerely,
Stephanie Van Dyke, Director Volunteer Services, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Nashville

Jenny,
I really wanted to say what a wonderful pageant week we all had.  The Sweetheart program is really awesome and the girls feel just as special as if they were the state overall winners.  Thank you for the memories that will last the girls a lifetime.

Blessings,
Michelle Sigmon, Mother of Sydney Sigmon, Miss NC Preteen Sweetheart 2009

Jenny,
A year goes by faster than you think!  But WOW…this year has been great.  I’ve learned so much, helped out so many, gained so much and it’s all due to this organization.  You’ve been a joy to work with.  I hope we will stay in touch!  Thank you for all you’ve done.  I know my reign is officially over, but I will continue to promote the ideals of the program as I stay busy volunteering with the organizations I worked with all year.  I’m proud to be part of the ANTSO family and have you in my life!

Thanks again for everything!

Riana Cerceo, Miss Jr. National Teenager 2009

Dear ANTSO staff,
Thank you for all the hard work you put into Nationals week!  It was so wonderful to dance, see and do!

Best wishes,
Lauren Slamb, Miss Ohio Preteen National Teenager 2009

Dear Jenny,
I wanted to let you know Lauren was offered full ride scholarships to Tulane, Emory and Vanderbilt Universities.  All of these schools required personal interviews and she frequently thanks ANTSO for preparing her so well to be able to be comfortable meeting new people in an interview situation.  Most of these scholarships were made available to her based on the amount and depth of community service she had done in high school…and again, ANTSO opened so many doors in this area as well.  I think so fondly of the amazing people who have been through your program.  Again, thank you for a wonderful experience.

Jacquelyn Pyle, Lauren Pyle’s mom, Miss IL National Teenager 2007

Dear Jenny and National Staff,
I needed to write to you to tell you that I had the most AMAZNG time in Nashville last week!  The contestants, staff and show itself was just wonderful and I feel so blessed that I was able to participate.  Although I didn’t win the title, and I wasn’t a finalist, last week was a week to remember.  I can’t wait to hear about all the adventures coming in the next year for ANTSO.  Thank you again!

Dear Jenny,
I just want to thank you for all you have done this past year and thank you for creating the ANTSO Miss division.  ANTSO is by far the best pageant I have ever competed in, and I know I will be talking about my experience with ANTSO for years to come.  It was such an honor to compete in a pageant that is held in such high esteem.  Thank you again!

Amanda Garcia, Miss CA ANTSO National Miss 2008

Jenny,
Thank you so very much!  You are amazing at everything you do!  You are an inspiration as you put your all into all you do!  We are so glad to have been a part of this system!  This organization has impacted our lives in such great ways!

Love Always,
CA Queens 2008

Jenny,
You always amaze me!  You are truly superwoman!  I have such a wonderful mentor!  Thank you for all my years through the pageant world.  You helped shape me into who I am today.

Love you!
Jenna Wetherholt, TN National Miss 2008

Dear Ms. Jenny and Staff,
Thank you so much for a great first pageant experience.  I had fun and made friends that will last a lifetime.  I am getting so excited about nationals.  It will be a blast.  Thanks to this program, I will continue my pageantry career, but there will never be a better system than ANTSO because of the amazing people who run it.  And lastly, thank you for always answering my questions and being so kind, even though you have a thousand things to do.  Thank you so much for everything!

Kristen Perry, Miss TN Preteen National Teenager 2009

Hi Jenny,
I just wanted to take the time to thank you for all that you have done during my many years of pageantry with America’s National Teenager. In May, I gave up my title, but I will always be Miss Pennsylvania in my heart.  I have learned so much through your organization that no high school could have taught me. Yes, I admit spending so hours with your organization took away from some of my high school opportunities, but my dedication to your program paid off. I now have a complete network of friends from your system.  I will become a communications major at Hofstra University.  I have learned to give of myself and to others, and let’s not forget the extensive wardrobe I have from shorts to evening gowns.  I have learned to “walk the walk” and “talk the talk” of a pageant girl …something that has given me great confidence. If you ever get down and feel like you can’t go on or this type of business is not for you, just watch my CD and see what I have become with the encouragement of America’s National Teenager.  I owe you so much.

Thank you for everything,
Rianna Polin, Miss Pennsylvania National Teenager 2009

Dear Jenny,
We want to thank you for providing our daughter, Kelly, the opportunity to participate in state pageants as a visiting queen. As an at-large contestant from NY, it is clear she that not only has she truly benefited from these experiences, but she (and we as parents!) had a wonderful time visiting state pageants and making appearances.  Having had the opportunity to meet some staff from the National Office, particularly you and Michael Hartman, has made us even more excited for nationals!

Although we have not been involved with the National Teenager Organization long, we have a  sense that as CEO, you probably appreciate hearing specific positive feedback about your program.  We thank you again, Jenny, for this wonderful opportunity.

Gratefully yours,
Sharon and Richard Hoffman, parents of Miss NY National Teenager 2009

Jenny,
You are the fairest of them all!  Congratulations on a successful event!

Sue Ann Hemphill, Experient Inc.

Jenny,
I absolutely could not have asked for a more dedicated director!  You are such a wonderful role model to all of us girls.  Thank you for making this an outstanding year for me!  I will never forget my year as one of your national queens!

Love you!
Rachel Lindsay, Miss National Sweetheart 2009

Miss Jenny,
Thank you for everything! This is a great program!

Kyrstin Marshall, Miss Alaska Preteen National Sweetheart

Jenny,
You are a real sunshine maker!

Thanks for nationals,
Joan Kaminski, Miss WI State Director 

Jenny,
Thank you so much for bringing ANTSO back to MN and for all that you do.  You have changed my life forever.  You truly are an amazing woman!

Ashley Wermerskirchen, Miss MN National Teenager 2009

Jenny,
Thank you so much for the privilege of judging and choosing your next Preteen National Teenager!  I knew it would be a difficult task, but I never anticipated that working with such a distinguished panel of judges would be so much fun!  Also, congratulations on all of the changes you have instituted for 2010.  Its very exciting to see the bold direction ANTSO is headed in and I am looking forward to the ride!

Jenny,
Thank you for awarding me the title of Miss ND Jr. National Teenager!  I loved the national pageant and appreciate all your hard work!  I can’t wait for all the trips!

Love,
Cara Mund, Miss North Dakota Jr. National Teenager 2009

Dear Jenny,
I wanted to thank you so much for all the hard work that went into making ANTSO such a great experience!  Nationals week was so much fun and full of great opportunities for all of us!  I felt extremely fortunate to have met so many genuinely nice girls from my division and to have made several friendships that I know will last a lifetime.  I truly appreciate everything you have done and am so grateful for the opportunity to represent my state as the 2009 Miss New York!

Love,
Kelly Hoffman, Miss NY National Teenager 2009