Nicole Johnson (T15 08, 1RU 07)
Rachel Rose (FL USA 4RU 09, FL USA 4RU 08)
Sarah Chapman (4RU 09, T10 08)
Bonnie Carmault (T10 09)
Michelle Spelata
TOP 5 No. 2
Nana Meriweather (3RU 09)
Luna Foxx
Jessica Etchell
Lacey Bollinger
Nicole Chiu (4RU 08)
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[> Subject: What do ya bet California says away from a blonde this year. My vote is for Luna Foxx just because she has a cool name and she looks like she would have my back in a bar room brawl. I get in SOOOO MANY of them :)
[> Subject: If Michelle Spelata has the body to match that gorgeous face, it's no contest. Slim pickings in California, though. I save give the crown to Shanna.
[> [> Subject: She's a former massachusetts girl she is tallll. I hope her body is in better shape and more toned than when she competed in Mass USA last year. I didn't realize she'd moved to cali!
[> [> [> Subject: Michelle went to law school in Mass and I competed with her in Miss Mass USA - she made top 10 last year. She was Miss Mass International queen the year before. I'm so excited for her! She is gorgeous and I saw some facebook pics and it looks like she has really been working out hard and she looks in top shape. She has really transformed in my opinion. Good luck Michelle from Mass!!
[> [> Subject: Michelle is originally from CA. She moved back after graduating law school. She has been working really hard on her workouts and looks fantastic. I really hope she does well.
[> [> Subject: I think that is a postitive thing since trump always referred to Carrie as a "great beauty". I don't see the resemblence though except they are both blondeish and if that's the reason then so do 1/3 of the girls in the pageant.
[> Subject: I am hoping that Louise Wu does good. She is the intern at the Ellen show and Ellen has been doing all kinds of stuff with her about the pageant. It would be great publicity for the pageant. A little more positive to balance out all the negative they have had lately
[> [> Subject: Louise was one of my top 16 and just missed my final cut, along with Saddaf Yusef, Brandi Milloy, Jessica Morgan, Summer Loftis and Sno E Blac.
[> [> [> Subject: Oh wow!!! Brandi Milloy is competing CA USA... COOL! She was runner-up at Miss AZ a few times and then was on that Oprah philanthropy show thing (she came in 3rd). I would NOT write her out of your top 15... she's even prettier than her pic and she's got a real magnetism on stage that will work amazingly in USA. and she will really win them over in interview. Best of luck to her!!!
[> [> [> [> Subject: I will be shocked if she doesn't make Top 15! I just wasn't certain about Top 5. Like I said, she was one of the last ones I cut from my Top 5 list, so it wouldn't surprise me at all if she makes it. I also think it's obvious she's much prettier than her headshot. Those pictures are really bad!
[> Subject: Whoa where did this Jessica Etchell come from? Hope she's prepared because based on face alone she's my pick for the win. Fresh, wholesome, sweet and with subtle hint that she can sex it up when it matters.
[> Subject: Wow my eyes just go to the Lacy girl but I have a feeling it will be Rachel or Bonnie. Luna Foxx is not allowed to win as the only Asian beauty to grace that USA stage this year will be Lily Wu.
[> Subject: Thanks Meemaw. I can tell you that many of these girls are MUCH prettier than these pictures show - including my daughter's. I do think it will be a good, albiet, huge, pageant! Happy it is televised on the 22nd on the CW network.
[> [> Subject: The pictures are just awful! How did someone manage to make a jillion girls look plain? Isn't Benizo the photographer? He normally does great work.
[> Subject: the girls are ALL leaps and bounds more beautiful then these pics and some don't even look like their pics.. top 15 will be very good promise!
[> [> Subject: Nana stands out to me too, Fra. Of this group of pictures, Bonnie and Michelle also catch my eye. I haven't had time to look through all of the pictures yet though. PS- just out of curiosity, can someone tell me how Nana's name is pronounced?
[> Subject: We often talk on this board about the need for USA contestants to be "Universe ready." Are there any contestants you think could go straight to Miss Universe and win there?
[> Subject: Bonnie looked fantastic last year-I was surprised when she didn't make the top 5.Lots of tall girls this year,which I think is what is going to win this year-height.Also, not looking like Carrie might be a plus.Some pics turned out really well(Sarah) but some look a little "off".Anyway,one thing I know,I hope these girls are prepared to runway over 120 feet "roundtrip".
[> [> Subject: Agree with you Andre. I couldn't take my eyes of Bonnie C. last year and was surprised she didn't make it to T5. At orientation again I couldn't take eyes off her. She had fabulous smile and carried herself like a pro and after this year, we need someone like her. Don't care for Sarah's picture. But I think it will be between these two in the end. Good luck to both.
[> [> [> [> [> Subject: I'm getting a good vibe from Michelle Spelata. She looks to have a gorgeous face in her pic! Hope she has the body to go with it...Is this her first time competing?
[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: No intended offense to anyone, but I've heard these same types of accusations regarding her more than once from more than one source. So, be diligently cautious regardless of truth or not. Better safe than sorry regardless of who could or would sabotage another contestant. The mere fact that it's been said is enough for me to wave a flag of cautiion.
[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: I was at Miss Teenage California when Sahra was there, Mrs. Chapman was actually very helpful and kind, gave me some help with my speech. Don't think I would have made the top ten without her support.
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[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: TO THE SARAH CHAPMAN BASHER: You have made three posts in this thread attacking Sarah Chapman, one of which was removed for inappropriate name calling. As a recent poster you should know we're not the kind of board that allows that. We encourage critical opinion, but belaboring your point with repeated posts and immature name calling won't be tolerated. Either respect the environment we have here or find another board that allows that sort of thing.
[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Thank you! Finally a board that will do the ethical thing. We should all be able to share our opinions, but be appopriate with our wording. As a pageant fan, I am happy to see someone take control and leadership of their board!
[> [> Subject: If Bonnie Carmalt looks as good in person as her photo, she is my pick. Maybe it's just me, but I think she has a very feminine "pretty" about her and still emits a sexy appeal. The only other photos that come close are Nana and Snow E.
[> Subject: Going with Summer Loftis for the win. Her photo does not look like her at all, but she is gorgeous. Prelim SS winner and top 10 at Miss CA. Hope she makes her hair blonde the way it was before Miss CA. She is squeaky clean (Cinderilla and Snow White at DisneyLand). Plus she has her own boobs!
[> [> Subject: Awwww - thank you. We believe in her too! Proud mom ps- ps - Darling Jaime Munro, Robin Senne, Prisca Shirilian and a few others were MAO girls too!
[> Subject: Ugh. Bad year all around for the Miss category. That being said, the 4th runner up looked better last year and she wasn't a standout then either.
[> [> Subject: DMM, you're here! Welcome!!! I don't know if Rachel Rose competed as a Teen in Austin or not, but she's been competing in Florida and was my pick to win for the past two years (she placed 4RU both times). If she competed as a Teen in Austin she's not exactly following the Katy Johnson "So I'm Not a Real Yankee, No Need to Be Cranky" Guide to Statehopping!
[> Subject: CALIF RETURNEES FROM 2009: Alexandra Ibarra, Bonnie Carmalt, Brittany Wagoner, Cierra Jackson, Greta Frances Pechter, Jan Humphrey, Kristina Johnson, Krystal Stewart, Matma Singhvi, Nana Meriweather, Nicole Chiu, Saddaf Yusuf, Sara Chapman, Sarah Henning, Sno E Black. ANY WINNERS IN THERE?
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