Miss San Antonio American Beauty

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2010-01-03T18:30:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year, Y'all!

Photo by Firefly Photography by Eric Riley- official photographer of the Miss Texas American Beauty 2009-2010 pageant.

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2009-12-28T12:51:00.000-08:00

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MISS SA 09-10 Winners

2009-12-20T16:16:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to all the beautiful young ladies who competed in the Miss San Antonio Pageant at Our Lady of the Lake University on December 13, 2009.

I had the pleasure on passing on my Miss San Antonio American Beauty 2008-2009 title to a wonderful set of young women.

The new San Antonio titleholders are:

Rachelle Garza - Little Miss San Antonio

Deliah Rivera- Miss Pre-Teen San Antonio

Priscilla Garza- Miss Teen San Antonio

Vanessa Garza- Miss San Antonio

Priscilla Caballero- Ms. San Antonio

Melissa Bourque- Mrs. San Antonio

Miss SA Queens & Contestants featured on WOAI

2009-12-15T08:55:00.000-08:00

The Miss San Antonio American Beauty pageant was a huge success!
The pageant held at Our Lady of the Lake University this week crowned new SA queens in Little Miss, Pre-Teen, Teen, Miss, Ms, and Mrs SA categories.
I had the priveledge of handing off my Miss SA title to a great group of ladies.

The pageant was hosted by Shelly Miles who featured the girls on her Living show.
Click here to check out the story and for info on the Toy Drive!

KSAT Instant Replay

2009-12-14T09:03:00.000-08:00

Tune in to KSAT's Instant Replay show throughout the holidays to catch promos by me and Mrs. Texas!

Click here to catch one on KSAT's website!

Animal Friends Forever Fashion Show

2009-12-06T19:09:00.000-08:00

The Miss San Antonio contestants joined me and local celebrities for a special doggie fashion show benefiting Animal Friends Forever.

For more info on how to help Animal Friends, log on to http://www.animalfriendsforever.org/

The adoptable dogs modeled holiday fashions. We also collected pet food for the shelter and canned goods for the San Antonio Food Bank.

Christmas Toy Drive

2009-11-30T17:06:00.000-08:00

You can help the American Beauties bring some holiday cheer to kids in need.

Participate in our Toy Drive! For more info, visit http://www.misssanantoniopageant.com/toy.html

Also, you can drop off toys during the Miss San Antonio pageant to be held December 13, 2009 at Our Lady of the Lake's Thiry Auditorium at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving

2009-11-28T17:01:00.000-08:00

We volunteered on Thanksgiving morning for the Meals On Wheels program.
We stocked volunteer drivers with cards, placemats, and tray favors handmade by local Girl Scouts.

Lutheran High School of San Antonio Auction

2009-10-24T09:47:00.000-07:00

MRS. Texas Kimara Carmona and MRS. Alamo City, Lucy Ortiz-Lopez joined me in supporting Lutheran High School of San Antonio for their annual auction at Leon Springs Dance Hall.

Desire Laser & Medical Spa

2009-10-14T21:43:00.000-07:00

Desire Laser & Medical Spa at Stone Oak offers the latest technology to help you look your very best. Watch out soon for a commercial featuring Laser and American Beauty.
Dr. Alberto Belalcazar is the official physician of the American Beauties pageant.

Miss San Antonio Pageant Rehearsals!

2009-09-30T09:37:00.000-07:00

The newest contestants of the Miss San Antonio pageant are busy rehearsing for the pageant opening number dance! Rehearsals occur at the San Antonio Roses studio with choreographer, Cynthia Trinidad. The girls have been hard at work-- it's sure to be a great show!

Become a Fan of BGCSA

2009-08-19T11:40:00.000-07:00

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio on Facebook

Walzem Elementary Summer Pen Pals

2009-07-02T20:46:00.000-07:00

My summer pen pals and I got to meet in person and talk about our summer plans. The girls said they've had a great time so far this summer with awesome field trips.

Granados Community Center Summer Reading

2009-06-25T20:40:00.000-07:00

The Granados Community Center celebrated summer reading with a discussion of John Grisham's The Rainmaker. The July book selection is To Kill A Mockingbird.

Habitat For Humanity

2009-06-20T20:22:00.000-07:00

Michael and Rebekah Fell joined me in providing preceremony entertainment as we sang for the dedication of new homes in the Palo Alto Heights Habitat for Humanity Community. Read the full story here.

SMASHBURGER Grand Opening

2009-06-19T20:10:00.000-07:00

Kimara, Mrs. Texas AB and I were two of the inaugural "Burger Smashers" at the sneak peak celebration for Smashburger San Antonio at Stone Ridge (Evans Rd and 281). We had a great time! Don't think pageant girls won't chow down on a good cheeseburger, because we sure did! Yum!

THAT'S how you Smash a Burger!

Learning to Smash

Holding the North Chamber's official ribbon cutting scissors.

More Smashburger photos should be up soon on these web sites:

http://www.Whatapartysa.com

http://www.myspace.com/screamagazine

ALSO.... we met a Miracle Baby named Zach...photos coming soon.

Zach, a transplant survivor, has an amazing story! Please check out his website for his story and details on how you can volunteer or donate.

http://www.cotaforzachb.com

Brown Bag Book Club

2009-06-04T21:15:00.000-07:00

Come join me and the Granados Brown Bag Book Club in reading their June book selection-- John Grisham's The Rainmaker. I will be joining the Book Club on Thursday, June 25 at noon for a discussion of the book. To join the discussion, please bring your lunch to the Granados Adult & Senior Center at 500 Freiling in San Antonio, Texas.

The Granados Adult & Senior Center is open to adults 18 and over with a $5 annual participation fee. The Brown Bag Book Club meets the last Thursday of each month.

Hope to see you there!

2009-06-02T21:12:00.000-07:00

It's Summer Time!
Summer Fun-- baseball (Go Missions! .... wait, Go Cubs!), reading (right now I'm reading Texas Women by Janice Windle Woods) and going to Port Aransas!

Upcoming appearances-- Pen Pal Program with Walzem Elementary School, Habitat for Humanity build ...

Cynthia Trinidad vys for Mrs. Texas United America

2009-06-01T20:10:00.000-07:00

Root for Cynthia Trinidad, Mrs. San Antonio United America, as she competes for the title of Mrs. Texas United America. The pageant is Sunday June 7th in Austin Texas at 5:00 PM at the Wyndham Hotel 3401 S.IH 35 . See website for info. http://www.mrstexaspageant.com/index.html

For more info, visit www.saroses.com

Thank you Ms. Cynthia for all the help you've been in preparing me for Miss San Antonio and Miss Texas American Beauty!

Walzem Elementary Career Day

2009-05-28T20:22:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Alamo City, Lucy, and I inspired elementary school children with motivational stories about our education, careers, and Titles! I presented to 5 classes of kids. They had so many great questions. I even wore my college cap and gown so they could get a visual of what it will look like when they achieve their goals. The first class even had time to write and share their goals and special moments that demonstrate their ability to BE GREAT! We talked about famous alums of the Boys & Girls Clubs like Denzel Washington and Shaquille O'Neal. The kids learned that you can be anything you want to be and came up with phrases like... Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be a Good Student. To learn more about the Be Great campaign, visit www.begreatamerica.org

Goodsearch for a Cause

2009-05-27T19:02:00.000-07:00

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Children's Miracle Network

2009-05-16T20:07:00.000-07:00

We set up at Costco to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network.

We did face painting and photos by donation with all the proceeds going to CMN. Jen- Miss Hemisphere City- did a great job utilizing her artistic skills.

Thanks to Costco and Dos Kiwis Studios for a great event!

Happy Mother's Day 2009

2009-05-10T18:57:00.000-07:00

We spent the morning volunteering at Meals on Wheels. We passed out flowers, cards, and goodies handmade by local Girl Scouts to volunteers delivering meals to homebound elderly citizens. Thank you to all our special Moms!

Jen- Miss Hemisphere City and Lucy- Mrs. Alamo City (contestants in the upcoming Miss San Antonio pageant) were both on hand to volunteer. Thanks also to Lucy's husband and their baby girl for getting involved.

Dan, a dedicated CSS board member, brought his boys out to volunteer.

My awesome little helpers! Thanks, girls.

Teens from the Eastside and Teen Center Branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio delivered over 2 dozen meals!

To learn more about Meals on Wheels or to volunteer or donate to Christian Senior Services, please click here.

Mother's Day Fiesta!

2009-05-08T23:11:00.000-07:00

Desire Laser & Medical Spa sponsored a Mother's Day event to shower Moms with special gifts and prizes. The Grand Prize was actually won by My Mom!

Talk about being showered with gifts.

The grand prize includes a stay downtown at the Fairmont Hotel, dinner and a limo ride, Hair & Makeup by Vanity Eiland, Flowers by Mrs. O at Spring Garden, A photo shoot by Dos Kiwis Studios, and free liposuction by Desire Laser & Medical!

FUN!!!!

There are plans to host another similar event, probably next month, so stay tuned. You won't want to miss the next one! Dr. Alberto Belalcazar is so gracious. I can't wait for the next event.

Want to be Miss San Antonio???

2009-05-07T20:32:00.000-07:00

Who will EARN THE TITLE of the next Miss San Antonio!?!

It will happen only if you try, so get signed up soon.

Send me a message on Myspace if you have any questions about my experience as Miss San Antonio and Miss Texas!
http://www.myspace.com/sa08americanbeauty

:)

~ Stephanie

VIVA FIESTA- Texas Cavaliers River Parade 2009

2009-04-20T23:00:00.000-07:00

San Antonio Fighting Back invited me to ride on their Texas Cavaliers River Parade float.

Our float theme was "Native Americans," so I, and friends from AIT and the StMU Native American Student Association, dressed in full native regalia to celebrate our culture with the city!

It was such a great time-- people showered us with glow jewelry, cascarones, roses, beads, and even a tortilla!

Viva Fiesta - Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow

2009-04-18T18:40:00.000-07:00

At the 2009 Fiesta Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow, sponsored by United San Antonio Pow Wow which is headed by Erwin DeLuna, we shared the traditions of our rich native culture.

Tom, from Maine, a Fiesta military ambassador, danced to the drum as my two-step dance partner.

I was able to catch up with friends from the St. Mary's University Native American Student Association and other friends from the pow wow circle.

Mike is an amazing fancy dancer.

Charles Barrett, president of the Fiesta Commission, spared a few moments for a photo.

Viva Fiesta - Crowning of El Rey Feo Charlie Garza

2009-04-17T18:25:00.000-07:00

VIVA FIESTA!!!

Fiesta 2009 is overtaking the city of San Antonio with brillant color, festivities, and our rich culture.

Mrs. San Antonio United America, Cynthia Trinidad, and I attended the celebration of the crowning of San Antonio's 61st El Rey Feo, Charlie Garza at Sunset Station. We were guests of John at Toyota Boerne.

Toyota Boerne at the Palladium

2009-03-29T20:14:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Texas American Beauty, Kimara, and I looking pretty with Mrs. San Antonio United America and the San Antonio Roses.

Representing Toyota Boerne at the Palladium... check out that Scion!

More Master Art by Jorge Moreno

2009-03-15T20:14:00.000-07:00

Jorge Moreno Photography
http://www.jorgemorenophoto.com/

http://www.myspace.com/jgmphoto

View more JM shots under my August 2008 blog post.

FashionAble Show

2009-03-08T20:44:00.000-07:00

The FashionAble Fashion Show by the Spina Bifida Association of Texas...
What a great event! The show featured fashions created by students from Jefferson High School.
All the kids that were in the show are so beautiful and talented!
View more event photos or find out how to volunteer or donate to SBATX-
click here!

Golden Gloves Boxing by BGCSA

2009-02-28T21:00:00.000-08:00

Golden Gloves Regional Boxing Tournament!

American Beauty titleholders and contestants volunteered as greeters for Finals night.

Cassey, Ms. San Antonio and Katerina, Miss Teen Texas also stepped in the ring to present a trophy after a match.

Catch a free replay of the tournament action on TWC San Antonio On Demand Digital Channel 988.

The Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament is an annual fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio.

Click here to learn more about Golden Gloves and BGCSA.

Miss Fiesta Pageant

2009-02-07T21:12:00.000-08:00

MISS FIESTA SAN ANTONIO!

We attended the Miss Fiesta 2009 pageant as visiting royalty.
Jessica Ramirez, Miss San Antonio American Beauty 2007, was crowned the new Miss Fiesta.
All of this year's contestants are so talented. We were so impressed with their historical skits.
I attended with Amanda- Miss United America and Cynthia- Mrs. San Antonio United America.

U.S. Army All American Bowl Gala

2009-01-02T21:23:00.000-08:00

U.S. Army All-American Bowl

We attended the Army Bowl gala honoring the 2009 players.

This game features the best of the best high school football players from across the country.

(Amanda- Miss United America and Cynthia- Mrs. San Antonio United America)

Elf Louise with the Frost Bank A Team!

2008-12-18T21:34:00.000-08:00

Elf Louise Christmas Present Delivery!

The Frost Bank A-Team and I delivered gifts to deserving children around San Antonio for the Elf Louise program.

Holiday Greetings

2008-12-01T20:00:00.000-08:00

Watch Instant Replay on KSAT 12!
Stopped by the studio to film Holiday Greetings for Instant Replay.
Thanks, Danny!

We're from TEXAS!
Miss Teen Texas, Ms. San Antonio, Mrs. Texas, and me... Miss Texas!

Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, and happy holidays from all of us!
Photos by Dos Kiwis Studios

Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving Day

2008-11-27T19:51:00.000-08:00

The Eastside Boys & Girls Club participated in Meals on Wheels delivery.

We volunteered at Christian Senior Services to stock drivers with goodies for the residents they
would deliver Thanksgiving meals to throughout the day.
Mom and I collected the handmade cards, placemats, and napkin rings made by local Girl Scouts and had them ready for Meals on Wheels delivery.

Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner

2008-11-27T19:40:00.000-08:00

Miss San Antonio contestants volunteered their time on Thanksgiving Day at the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner greeting dinner guests and escorting Digital Dog.

Patricia Jimenez stopped for a picture with us and Time Warner Cable's Digital Dog.

Crestholme Branch Boys & Girls Club Fashion Show

2008-11-18T17:32:00.000-08:00

I put together a Fashion Show for the kids at the Crestholme Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio. The kids modeled their fashions on stage for friends and family attending Crestholme's BBQ plate sale. The fun didn't stop with fashion though.... the Club's break dancing crew busted some awesome moves for the show's finale!
Special thanks to Cassey, Ms. San Antonio, for helping at the show.

My Blog!

2008-11-10T21:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the official Miss San Antonio American Beauty blog page.

I am pleased to represent the city of San Antonio and the great state of Texas as Miss San Antonio American Beauty 2008 and Miss Texas American Beauty 2009.

~Stephanie

Winning Miss Texas American Beauty

2008-11-10T20:09:00.000-08:00

Winning the title of Miss Texas American Beauty...what can I say? It doesn't come easy, that is - winning a title doesn't come easy. I've learned so much about myself and the power of determination...and much prayer. Thank you to my family- mom, dad, Brian, my grandparents, sisters, and big bro for believing in me, praying for me, and encouraging me. It's been a long journey to get here and now the journey is just beginning. LOVE, Steph

As for the pageant-- it was in Houston, Texas...and so much fun. All the contestants were so sweet. Special thanks to Vanity Eiland and KM Impressions.

Kat and I shared a photo with Ms. Debbie Harris our American Beauty national director.

Bringing home the title... Miss San Antonio, Miss Teen San Antonio, and Mrs. San Antonio-- now representing our home state!

MISS SAN ANTONIO AMERICAN BEAUTY 2008 - 2009

2008-11-08T19:24:00.000-08:00

Wow! Winning the title of Miss San Antonio American Beauty certainly did not come easy, but it is so worth all the hard work. Thank you to everyone who encouraged me along the way.

San Antonio Roses 2008 End of Season Dinner (July 08)

Dancing the Hula Hokey Pokey at the AF Village Senior Luau (August 08)

Dancetime USA dance at Lackland AFB (August 08)

Locking Up folks with "Big Hearts" in benefit of MDA (August 08)

Shop for a Cause at Macy's benefiting Boys Town (September 08)

Princess Day for kids from Starlight, Starbright (August 08)

San Antonio Warriors Football with the San Antonio Roses (September 08)

Princess & Me event benefiting The Children's Shelter (October 08)

Lutheran High School of San Antonio Benefit Auction (October 08)

12th Annual Monte Carlo Casino Night Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio (November 08)

The Master Art of Jorge Moreno

2008-08-28T19:58:00.000-07:00

I so enjoyed this photo shoot. I get so nervous in front of the camera (Lol- kinda funny to hear from a pageant winner, huh!?), but Jorge made me feel so at ease. Jorge is a great photographer. Check out his links below.

Photos by Jorge Moreno

http://www.jorgemorenophoto.com/

http://www.myspace.com/jgmphoto

The Miss San Antonio American Beauty 2008 Pageant

2008-07-10T20:35:00.000-07:00

Can you tell I was shocked! I worked long and hard to win. Our first runner up was the Gorgeous MaryCarmen. She is currently competing on Nuestra Belleza Latina on Univision.