~Happy New Year~

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.  ~Oprah Winfrey

~A Dream Come True~

The Nutcracker Season is every ballerina's favorite time of year. This year, I literally had the opportunity to fulfill my life long little girl ballerina dream of dancing as Clara in The Nutcracker. Apparently, wishes upon stars and birthday wishes do come true!

Merry Christmas!

Happy New Year!

What Christmas is all About

I hope that everyone had a WONDERFUL Holiday! Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

The day before Christmas, the whole Percy clan volunteered with the Salvation Army, helping less fortunate parents pick out Christmas gifts for their little ones. The experience was so humbling and amazing, my mother and I volunteered with the Manchester Fire Department the next day. After the first day of the "Christmas Shopping Event," we had a shortage of gifts. The next day the MFD took donations for toys to give to all of the parents who were not able to find what they needed the day before. The generosity of the people of New Hampshire is truly inspiring.

It's Getting Closer...

This weekend we hosted the annual Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen orientation for the new MNHOT! So great to meet all of the girls!!! The judges will definitely have a very tough time...

Also, we danced our first two Nutcrackers of the season!!! Off to a great start, NH Ballet Company!!!

~Dreamy December~

And the Christmas Season has officially started! The tree is up, the weather is getting colder, and next weekend is our FIRST NUTCRACKER! Not to mention it's college acceptance season for early action... Oh man! Waiting on pins and needles...

On Friday, the annual Miss Strafford County and Miss University was held at the University of New Hampshire. If the Sigma Chi boys that produced the show (and helped me set up the stage) were not enough to convince me to go there, the new Mama Mac's macaroni and cheese restaurant definitely was!
So proud of Lauren Carter, and Jillian Granucci (her first pageant!) who stole the judges hearts and the titles!

Congratulations, girls!

With the dynamic Dr. Dana Rosengard, the man who whipped me into shape for interview! And, taught me everything that I know about climbing rock walls in evening gowns...

Sweet little Emily<3

Eileen Kelley and me, and the Sigma Chi brothers who put on the show! (Can you point out my future husband?)

My dear Kami<3 Just so happy when I am with her.

The next day, the new Miss Strafford County and I blew kisses and waved it up in the Portsmouth Holiday parade.

I was SO EXCITED when one of my lovely directors Dr. Stephanie showed me this in Fourpoints Magazine! Seriously so cool to spread some love about my platform!

Well, That's all for this weekend! Have a lovely couple of days.

~November~

On Sunday, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting with Mr. Chris Saltalamacchio! We gave him a little tour of the University of New Hampshire, with a stop at the Wild Cat, of course!

The annual Miss Berlin-Gorham and Miss Berlin-Gorham's Outstanding Teen pageant took place this past weekend in beautiful Gorham, New Hampshire, in the newly renovated arts center.

Congratulations to Linda Montminy, the new Miss Berlin-Gorham, and Elizabeth Thagouras, the new Miss Berlin-Gorham's Outstanding Teen!

All of the OT's!

The new Miss Berlin-Gorham's Outstanding Teen!

With Miss New Hampshire, Regan Hartley:)

Only a week before Miss Berlin-Gorham, Miss NH Regan Hartley and I had a WONDERFUL photo shoot from the amazing Jay Philbrick up in North Conway for the Miss NH Christmas card picture.
Here's a sneak peek!

Merry Christmas? In October?

Wow! Despite the snow, Miss Gate City's OT, Miss Souhegan Valley's OT, Miss Gate City, and Miss Souhegan valley went on without a hitch! Congratulations to Devenn Glickman, Jessica Avelar, Meredith Eib, and Kaitlin Soucy!!!

It's almost Christmas time!!!

Come and see me as Clara in the Nutcracker! It's seriously my wish come true:)

Here's where you can get tickets!

https://www.palacetheatretickets.org/seatingchart.aspx?scheduleID=1869

~Miss Monadnock Region~

Congratulations to Kelsy Ferdinando, the new Miss Monadnock Region!

All of the contestants did a beautiful job; including Kacie Ferraro!

Hey, Teens!

Hello fellow Teen-Boppers! Here are some interesting things to look at... especially if you're a teenager!

How do you view yourself?

Boost that self confidence!

What REALLY is cool?

AND OF COURSE...

THE COMMON APP

Believe it or not, it, sadly, needs to be done soon!

So. WHAT are you doing next year??? Anything super cool and fun? Let me know! Yes, Zac Effron was right when he said, "We're all in this together."

Let's ring in the New Year with the New Girls!

Congratulations to Caroline Carter, the new Miss Capital Area's Outstanding Teen, and Katherine Smith, the new Miss Hooksett's Outstanding Teen! Very proud of you girls!

With my dear buddy Miss Melanie:)<3

Good evening, fellow Outstanding Teens!

It's that time of year..... Time for college apps and essays and last chance SAT's. I'm right there with you. So my question is, HOW are you paying for college? Why, with the Miss America Organization's bountiful scholarships, of course! The Miss America Organization is the largest scholarship organization for young women in the entire WORLD. Yes, entire WORLD. So sign up! You have nothing to loose. You only have a college education to gain!

www.missamerica.org

www.maoteen.org

www.missnh.org

What Would You Wish For?

Today I had the opportunity to go on the Make A Wish Cruise on the Mount Washington boat. It was the most amazing event, the most amazing ANYTHING I've ever done actually... I feel so blessed to have had the pleasure of attending. The kids are wonderful, and this experience was truly magical. I will forever remember this day. So what would you wish for? It really makes you think... This puts it all in perspective. We can ALL be Fairy God Mothers. It's time to grant some wishes... A little bit of Bibity Bobity Boo magic.

New Teen Queens!

Congratulations, Kennedy Chaney! The new Miss Rockingham County's Outstanding Teen is crowned by Angela Conklin.

Congratulations to Hailey Bowie, the new Miss Kearsarge Vally's Outstanding Teen!

God Bless

Today is the day to not only really appreciate all that we have, but to appreciate the people who have made us who we are today. As we remember the events that changed our history, we can't help but know that we have grown from the events of our past. Americans are resilient like no other. We are blessed, each and every one of us. 9/11 was the most tragic event of our lifetime. We, as a nation, have proved ourselves to be brave, persistent, and patriotic. I love where I am from because of the spirit of the American people. In times of need, Americans bond together in a way that is indescribable.

Hope lies in some of the most unexpected places. Miracles do happen.

God Bless

Congratulations!!!

With Megan Lyman, Miss Lakes Region

Congratulations to Katrina Ulaky, the new Miss Kearsage Valley, and Kristin Crossland, the new Miss Keene Area! Very proud of all of the girls. All of the young women last night did a FABULOUS job, and just as the outgoing Miss Keene Area, Samantha Massahos said, every one of them came out a better version of themself. BEAUTIFUL performances by Regan Hartley, Miss New Hampshire 2012 (and the outgoing Miss Kearsarge Valley) and Samantha Massahos!!!

Shopping... For A Cause!

Today was Macy's Shop For A Cause! All proceeds went to the March Of Dimes.

Getting the girls set for the Macy's Shop For A Cause Fashion Show!

 "Not For The Life Of Me," from "Thoroughly Modern Millie"

Eileen Kelley, Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen 

Eileen was a FABULOUS and FIERCE model!