AGIF Miss Michigan

Eva, Alhan, Librado, Maribel, and me at Youth Luncheon

I traveled to Flint, Michigan for the State Conference for four days. My only competition was Ms. Lansing, Maribel Tyler. Even though we were running against each other, we befriended and we had a good sportsmanship. There, a few members of the Youth forum attended, including Ms. Michigan of 2008-2009, Eva Martinez, Alhan, Mr.National 2008-2009, former Mr.National of 2007-2008 , Librado Lugo, and Lorena Galvan, Miss Teen Detroit 2006-2009. We had a wonderful time socializing and discussing the various obstacles the Youth forum are facing(details will be on another post).

The Tyler's, Eva, Alhan, my mother, Francisca, and me waiting for the results.

Maribel and I were interviewed and then it came down to the competition. I volunteered to present my speech first before I succumbed to my nervousness. I delivered my speech and it went well. Maribel then presented hers, and then we were asked to step out for the judge's evaluation.

We then returned to the room with our parents. My mother has been both mom and dad, so she scorted me, while Maribel had both parents on each arm. We settled and the 1st runner up was announced...Maribel Tyler. It took a few seconds to grasp that I had won the Ms. Michigan title. I gave a gratification speech and then Eva crowned me and gave me the title sash. I also receive a dozen roses and a trophy. Maribel also received a trophy and a dozen roses



Afterwards, members of all forums that had won positions had to recite the Oath. For the State Youth Forum, Librado was elected President, Eva as Vice President/Chaplin, Alhan as Sergeant At Arms,Lorena as Secretary, and me as Parliamentarian.

I will be traveling to Corpus Cristi, TX, for the National Conference on August 3,2009. I have good faith that everything will go well and that I will return home as AGIF Ms. National of 2009-2010.