New Miss Diamond Bar Prepared To Reign

Final Sunday, 18-year-old Annemarie Branks came out on top as she was crowned the new Miss Diamond Bar 2013.

“Having my name referred to as for major five was a full shock and I could ultimately breathe a sigh of relief,” Branks stated. “Later, when they have been naming the finalists my name was announced last, so I was the only a single left in line around the back of the stage. As they crowned the first runner up and I stood alone in the back pondering, ‘is this definitely happening?’ Then a wave of excitement overcame me and I was absolutely nothing, but smiles for the rest of the day.”

Before announcing the finalists, each and every contestant was asked a final query on stage -- “As a member from the Miss Diamond court, you've got the chance to create a difference in your community, what exactly is your platform and why?” -- that is exactly where Branks felt she “really shined.”

“Interview is what I practiced most so I was able to give an sincere, genuine answer,” Branks said.

The senior at Diamond Bar Higher School has competed in preceding pageants including the Miss California Teen USA 2013 pageant as Miss Phillips Ranch Teen, but had in no way won a title.

“A year ago I watched the Miss Diamond Bar 2012 pageant and seeing all of my good friends make the court definitely motivated and inspired me to enter the 2013 pageant,” Branks stated. “This is my very first time winning a title and I am so thankful I was chosen as Miss Diamond Bar 2013.”

Apart from pageantry, Branks can also be the captain for the varsity cross-country team at her school. She also takes element inside the UNICEF club as an officer for publicity and has been an active member of your St. Denis Parish where she has volunteered as an altar server for pretty much eight years.

Within the following year, Branks anticipates to meet new persons and create relationships using the citizens, politicians, and her court of four princesses.

The rest of the court consists of:

Serena Avila-Mott: 25-year-old High quality Management Coordinator and Clinical Care Extender intern with Citrus Valley Overall health Partners Melina Di Palma: 16-year-old junior at Diamond Bar High College Chika Udengwu: 16-year-old junior at Diamond Ranch Higher College Danielle Ritchie: 18-year-old senior at Diamond Bar High College

Contestants who also participated in the pageant consist of:

Taylor Kalinowski: 16-year-old junior at Diamond Bar Higher School Joann Liang: 20-year-old sophomore at Irvine Valley College

Some other awards won incorporated:

Bria Smith: 16-year-old junior at Diamond Bar High College won the "We Adore to view You Smile" award Vivian Li: 17-year-old junior at Diamond Bar High College won the "Miss Congeniality" award

Among Branks' goals as Miss Diamond bar is always to “bring light” to the organization she supports, the American Diabetic Association, so absolutely everyone can discover to live healthier lifestyles, Branks said.

“Being an ambassador to Diamond Bar for all these individuals will aid teach me to become additional of a mature young woman,” Branks stated. “I also hope to become helpful and fulfill my Miss Diamond Bar duties at all the city’s events.”

http://ralphgracie.com/network/blogs/19062/43425/new-miss-diamond-bar-prepared-to