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Having your makeup applied professionally
is one of the best services you can have done when you are having your
pictures taken. And there are lots of occasions when this is the case,
such as weddings, proms, modeling shoots, any special time that you
want your face to look more flawless and defined. Think timeless...
those pictures will be around a long time... and your image should be
appealing and memorable... the right makeup application can do just
that! Just read these testimonials....
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"Thank you soooooooo much for being
apart of my great experience in this years Miss San Antonio US Galaxy
pageant. You truly have a gift and I am so proud to have you in my
life. Unfortunately I didn't come home with the crown this year but I
was 1st runner up and I won the fashion competition. I am so please
with the work that you do, and how you always seem to make me look
great. I promise that I will let my hair grow and I will work on my
eyebrows!!! I am so glad that you are able to use you wonderful talent
to make girls feel like they have already won the competition. I
always feel like I am already the queen after you are finished working
you magic. And that is exactly what you do, magic. It is amazing and I
am in shock after each time that you do my make up and hair. Thank you
again, and I can't wait until I compete again. My time will come when
I will win a title, I just have to be patient."
Kristina Gunn
1st runner up at Miss San Antonio US Galaxy 2004 |
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"I was referred to Sheila, by Paul
Ladd, my photographer, for my wedding pictures. After my first
consultation with her, I knew I just had to have her for all of my
wedding pictures! She did a phenomenal job on my hair and makeup for
my wedding day pictures, my portraits, and for my engagement pictures.
Sheila has such an incredible gift to just look at a person and
transform them into flawless beauty. Sheila made me feel completely at
ease and so comfortable. My husband was so impressed with Sheila's
work and how my pictures turned out that he continues to drop his jaw
to this day whenever he looks at our pictures. Thank you for creating
beautiful lasting memories!!" |
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Delana
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Bride (Houston, Texas) |
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"Thank you so munch for your help. You
made me feel so beautiful. My bridal portraits came out great.... all
thanks to you.. your work is fantastic!! I hope to work with you again
in the future and I'll be passing along your information to my
friends. All my thanks!" |
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Laura Ibarra
Bride (Houston, Texas) |
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"When I got home last night after my
bridal portraits my fiancé didn't want me to take down my hair or take
my make up off- he said I looked like a doll. He really liked it! So,
I guess the standard has now been set!!!! Thanks again Sheila, you are
absolutely wonderful at what you do!!!!" |
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Suzanne Luna
Houston Bride |
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"Hi Sheila, I just wanted to say it was
great to finally meet you and work with you. I was really impressed
with your makeup and hair and am looking forward to our next
collaboration." |
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Chris Freeman
Houston Photography
www.cfphotography.com |
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"Sheila, I can't THANK YOU enough for
EVERYTHING that you did for Jessica. She came home a new person. She
is so excited about everything you've taught her--in fact she's
already shown me the walk--figure six turn--arms etc. She already
practiced her make-up this morning as well. You've really motivated
her. She wants to come back to Texas and work again on presentation
with you. YOU were the highlight of her trip." |
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Michelle
Mother from Minnesota Teen USA |
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"I just wanted to touch base with you
and tell you thanks so much for your outstanding work. You are a
Master at what you do!" |
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Jenny Palmieri
Mrs. Texas America 2004 |
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"Thank you so much for doing my bridal
hair and makeup for my wedding on Dec 27th. I looked absolutely
beautiful and received SO many compliments from family and friends all
night long! I wanted to contact you to see if you had any availability
in the near future for a make-up lesson & consultation. I have just
taken a new job and I would love to update my look. Thanks so much
again!"
Natalie Gaudin-Blanton
Bride (Houston, Texas) |
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"Thank you so much for giving up your
Sunday to do the hair & makeup for the Debra Duncan ad campaign shot!
She just looked great and we owe it all to you!"
Linda Miller
Producer of the Bridal Extravaganza |
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Before the wedding...
"I used Sheila for both my engagement and bridal portraits and I
can't tell you how pleased I was with the results. After showing
friends and family the pictures, I received wonderful compliments and
everyone wanted to know who had done my make up and hair. I know my
bridesmaids and I will look great on my wedding day too!! Sheila is
wonderful and so nice and professional. I will recommend her to
anyone. Thanks, Sheila!!"
After the wedding...
"I'm still glowing from our October 11th wedding
& how beautiful everything turned out! All the girls looked beautiful
and I felt like a princess thanks to you! All the pictures turned out
great that is something we will have for a lifetime and we looked good
because of you and your staff."
Wendy Wilson-Capasso
Bride (Houston, Texas) |
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Before the wedding...
"I looked at my bridal pictures a couple
of weeks ago and they turned out awesome. And that is saying a lot
coming from me since I hate taking pictures. I had a really hard time
picking the one for the church . Just wanted to say thanks for all of
your help. I absolutely loved my hair and make-up. I got a lot of
compliments on it. You are the best!!!!!!!"
After the wedding...
"I just wanted to thank you and let you
know how much your services were appreciated. I was so nervous the day
of my wedding and I was feeling so bad. You made me feel so
comfortable and so much better with just your presence. I received so
many complements on my hair and makeup and I felt like a princess on
my special day. I absolutely loved the look! Thank You. You are the
BEST!" |
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Connie Freeman
Bride (La Port, Texas) |
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"Thank you for taking the time to show
me how to apply my make-up for my fitness shows. It really allowed me
to make an impact in the industry not only with my physique but with
overall beauty. Many competitors are not concerned with the finishing
touches like hair and make-up but with your help that made me stand
out from the rest. Out of all of the make up artists I have worked
with at my magazine shoots no one can touch the work that you do. I
look forward to you coming out to California and making my clients
beautiful for their show!"
Brittany Thorsch
2003 Miss Los Angeles Fitness Overall and Figure |
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"When I was born, I was so overweight
and not attractive, that my father's comrades from the Vietnam War
took bets on how much it would cost for my Father to marry me off.
Therefore, my great grandmother nicknamed me "Thien Nga", It is the
Vietnamese word for swan. You can imagine my family's reaction when I
got back from my bridal trial run with Sheila Bantz. Sheila took a
hold of my face and hair and transformed that ugly duckling into a
beautiful swan. I can't wait for my fiancé to see me on our wedding
day - but most of all, I can't wait to see the reactions from my dad's
friends at the wedding! They haven't seen me since I was that "ugly,
fat little girl" Thank you, Sheila - for not just making me look
beautiful but for giving me the confidence to feel beautiful!" I owe
you so, so much! You have no idea how much I owe you!" |
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Thanh Nguyen
Bride (Houston, Texas) |
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"Thanks so much for all of your help.
Just having your opinion and reassurance really helped me prepare for
Miss Houston. You really put your heart into what you do and you
go the extra mile. That says so much about you!! I love
you like a true friend and I am very glad our paths have crossed."
Stephanie Guerrero
Miss Houston USA 2003
Miss Texas USA 2004 |
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"Just wanted to tell you thank you for
this morning for my bridal portrait session! You do such AWESOME
WORK!!! I'll definitely continue to recommend you to other brides." |
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Jennifer Ferrer
(Bride) |
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"Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!! You
are amazing and very talented! We had sooooo many people tell us how
beautiful Brittney looked, hair and makeup. I think she is naturally
pretty but your work was, well amazing. We heard you were the best in
the state and we think you are!! My oldest daughter, Jennifer and I,
were amazed just watching you work and all "your" girls were
beautiful. If Brittney ever decides to do anything like this again we
know who to call!!" |
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Becky Ball
Miss Tomball Pageant |
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"You are such a great friend and
pageant mentor and I just wanted to thank you for all you help and
advise."
Jessica Guzman
Miss Bay Area USA 2004 |
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"Just wanted to send you a quick note
to thank you for meeting with and giving Emily a makeup lesson. When I
got back to the house last night she was absolutely beaming, and so
pleased with herself..... not to mention that she looked great! She
looks great, she feels really good about herself, and I wanted to
thank you." |
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Gary Gilmore
(Father of Emily Gilmore)
Tomball,Texas |
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"I just wanted to tell you thank you
for helping me out at last minute. It really paid off. I
am a lot more comfortable with myself. Thank you so much for
also making me look great at Miss Houston Teen." |
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Katie Winter |
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"I wanted to take this time to tell you
personally, Thank You. Thank you for the professional
collaboration with Mr. Ladd, in making my daughter a beautiful piece
of art work, as well as making the both of us comfortable. Continue to
keep your sweet spirit." |
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Valerie and Sarita |
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“Sheila, it has been unbelievable what
your make-up lesson and the make-up itself have done for my self
image. I thoroughly have enjoyed learning from you and can only hope I
learn more in the future. I have since told everyone who compliments
me exactly who taught me and how to get a hold of you. A sincere thank
you for your positive words and cheerful spirit; you are truly a
beautiful person inside and out.” |
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Lisa Nobles
Ms. Go Texan 1997
3rd Runner-up Ms. Petite Texas 1996
Hawaiian Tropic State Representative 1997
7th place @ NPC Texas State Championships Figure Competitor 2002
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"Thank you for such incredible pictures
for the Miss Texas Teen USA Pageant. I am so pleased with them!
You are truly a professional and I enjoyed working with you."
Amanda Desenberg
1st runner-up, Miss Coastal Bend Teen USA 2003 |
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"Thanks you for doing my makeup.
You are an incredible talent and I felt like a princess. I lock
great in the photos, you did a great job!" |
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Jeana Mitchelle
(Bride)
San Diego, California |
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"Even without the magic you perform for
so many lovely young ladies, you are a gorgeous woman. You have
a sweet and nurturing disposition that makes you a joy to know.
Thank you so much for the amazing makeup at Miss Texas US Galaxy
Pageant. You made Alyssa look gorgeous, as usual. You are
our official image consultant from now until forever!!" |
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Rudi & Alyssa
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Del Rio, Texas |
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"Thanks for being such a good
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Juanita Pujol
Director, John Casablancas Modeling School (Corpus Christi)
Director, Miss Coastal Bend USA |
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"Thanks for everything. You made our experience at Teen Texas wonderful.
The stress level would have been unbearable without you and your beautiful
talent. Not only in making Tiffany beautiful on the surface, but your
wise words and ability to bring out the best in people. There aren't enough kind words to
describe you. Thanks for the extra effort and advice. I can't say thank you enough
for going out and purchasing a last minute dress for Tiffany. I don't
know of anyone who would have done something of that nature for a...well, basically a stranger." |
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Melissa Williamson
Aunt of Miss Houston Teen America 2003 |
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"Thank you for teaching me the artistry on makeup! It was such a boost of confidence to be able to apply my makeup & style my hair on my own. I also have you to be thankful for my photogenic award! I feel so blessed to have met you. Best wishes."
"Thank you so much for all your help
and makeup preparation for Miss Texas USA. I'm just thrilled to have
been the 1st runner up, and I couldn't have done so without your help
and expertise! Thanks again for everything and I hope to see you
soon!"
Cassy Meyer
Miss San Antonio USA 2004
1st runner-up at Miss Texas USA 2005 |
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"Sheila, I don't know how to began to thank you for all you have done for
Channing! She respects your advice and you are like a second "Mom' to her. You have been a blessing to us all- you have been such a great influence in so many people’s lives. I pray you'll receive many rewards for all you've done
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Galynn Crow
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"Over the past months I have grown so much because of you! You believe in me no matter what and always make me feel like a winner. You are truly my mentor and inspiration. I admire your work and how much you love "your girls." I'm truly blessed to have you in my life!"
Channing Crow
2nd runner-up at Miss Bay Area USA 2003 |
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"Thank you so very much for everything
you have done for me. You are the BEST at hair, make up, and being a
mommy. I admire you in more ways than you'll ever know. You
inspire me not only to be my best at pageants, but in everything I do.
I love you girl! You
are SO awesome. I would not have reached my goals if it was not for
your help, guidance, and mentorship. You are a wonderful person,
trainer, and mother. You are truly an angel and the BEST coach around.
Thank you for everything!"
Lana Wright
Miss Idaho USA 2003 |
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"I can't tell you how many compliments
I got on my bridal portraits! Everyone said I looked like I came out
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Bride
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"Sheila, thank you for helping my
daughter prepare for two pageants; the Miss Texas American Jr. Teen
and National Miss American Jr. Teen pageants. You did an exceptional
job with the hair and makeup for Jacquelyne's program photography as
well as training Jacquelyne to do her own hair and make-up at the
national pageant in Florida.
You're an extremely talented, patient and kind teacher; simply a
pleasure to work with. Your beauty is much more than skin deep and I
was truly happy to have such a kind and sensible person working with
Jacquelyne as she prepared for these competitions. I strongly
recommend you for both your professional knowledge and your
abilities."
Cheryl Boe
Mother to Jacquelyne Boe,
Miss Texas American Jr. Teen |
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"I am so glad Sheila Bantz was
recommended to do my hair and make-up for my bridal portrait! I truly
felt like a bride! She knew the best way to bring out my features and
make ME look my best! My pictures look amazing!" |
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Debbie Wylde
Director of Operations and Programming
KIOC KKMY KYKR KLVI KCOL
Clear Channel Radio
Beaumont, TX
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"I have worked with Sheila for a year
and all her advice and all her smiles really add up! I recently
competed in the Miss Texas Teen USA pageant and made it to the
semi-finals, and Sheila played a big part in this! Whether it was the
gorgeous make-up she used on me, or the beautiful curls she placed in
my hair, or her warm-felt advice, she helped me find the confidence I
needed to walk down the runway. Sheila does a magnificent job on hair
and make-up and makes a great friend! I recommend her to anyone
wanting to do a beauty pageant!"
"I just wanted to thank you for
everything! You have been by my side and have helped my mature
in this pageant world. You are a true blessing in my life.
Your helpful tips and your warm smile really have had an impact on my
life. Again, thank you for everything!"
Valerie Pro
Miss Coastal Bend Teen 2003
Miss Emerald Beach Teen USA |
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"Thanks once again for all you did for
Meghann during the Miss Texas Teen USA pageant. You and your team did
a great job and Meghann had a wonderful experience!"
Dianne Lowdermilk
Mother of Meghan Lowdermilk
Top 10 at Miss Texas Teen USA 2003 |
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"Having been to several photographers
and having different people do my make up was a challenge on its own,
but the day I arrived in Houston at Ladd Photography and met Shelia, I
knew today was going to be a day full of adventure . Shelia's
expertise on how to put make up on, from shadow base to contour simply
amazed me. She made me feel more beautiful than ever before, and I
even had her teach me how to apply it myself a couple of weeks later.
Shelia is a woman of many words not only with a brush in her hand, but
with the words from her mouth. She could tell you the exact place to
put make-up or a way to hold your brush and make a dramatic difference
on your appearance. Thank-you Sheila for making me feel like a million
dollars. Your words of wisdom and advice mean so much to me, yet you
made my face look like a work of art. You're extraordinary!"
Brooke Webster
Miss Northeast Tarrant County 2003 |
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"I wanted to thank you for helping me out. You made me look
amazing. I wish you the best. Again, thank you!"
Amber Lee
Darque Tan |
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"Thank you so much for doing my hair
and makeup on my wedding day. You made my day special and I felt like
a beautiful bride. We appreciate all your time and effort on our
special day. Thanks again!" |
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Patty & Brad Branch
Bride & Groom |
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"I can’t even begin to thank you enough
for all the knowledge, support, and help you have given me. There is
no way I could have come so far without you by my side. Thank you so
much for the hair and makeup. I look so gorgeous. You don’t know how
much I appreciate it." |
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Chelsea Carter
1st runner-up at Miss Texas Teen US Galaxy 2003
Top 15 at Miss Texas Teen USA |
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"Thank you so much for all that you
have done for me; all your advice, guidance, and support! You have done so much more than I ever dreamed of to help
me prepare for this weekend. It means more to me than you’ll ever
know. I owe so much of my accomplishments to you. You have taken this
small town girl and turned her world completely upside down. You are
an angel! Thanks again and God bless you!"
Madeline Bledsoe
Miss Golden Triangle USA |
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"Thank you SO much for all your help! I
had such a magical day – and it all started with you being there for
all of us. We all looked great! You did an AWESOME job on all the
girls. Thanks again for your kindness – it was wonderful working with
you!" |
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Michelle
Bride |
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"I just wanted to give you a BIG THANKS
for everything you did for me. I don’t believe I ever had someone
believe in me the way you did, and for that I am extremely grateful. I
did my best and owe it all to you! Also, thanks for all your support
the week of the pageant. I look up to you in so many ways and am
honored to have worked with you. Thanks for being a HUGE inspiration
in my life." |
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Charlotte Ognowski |
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"I am very thankful for the time you
gave me from your busy schedule to help me with my pageant. I am very
proud and honored to be the 3rd runner up. I now know that without
you, I wouldn’t have gotten so far. Thanks!" |
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Valerie Miller
Miss New York Teen Petite |
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"Thank you so much for making me look
so beautiful at the pageant. Also, thanks for all your advice on
modeling, my bio, and all the other pesky questions I had. Your
thoughtfulness and willingness to share your talents with me are
greatly appreciated. You’re a very special lady."
Valerie Hayes
Interview Consultants |
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"To the best makeup artist ever! Thanks
for making me beautiful -- also for sponsoring the 2002 Mrs. Texas
America pageant and providing the makeup consultation. Thanks for
being such a great friend and for all your advice this past year! I am
excited to represent Texas at the Mrs. America pageant and hope to
make everyone proud. I will see you there!!"
Mo-Lin Liu Jue
Mrs. Texas America 2002 |
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"I just wanted you to know how much I
appreciate all of the expert advice you have given me! I couldn’t have
won Rice Belt without your help!"
Aimee Kamp
Miss Rice Belt USA |
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"You are the sweetest, not to mention
the best! Thanks for making me look like a girl!" |
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Kristen
Bride |
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"Thank you so much for preparing me for
this special pageant. Because of what you have taught me, I have come
this week feeling confident and prepared. You have helped me to learn
a lot about who I am and why I’m here. Thanks again for providing me
with the tools necessary to compete and for everything you’ve done for
me. You are truly an inspiration." |
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Catherine Kubeczka
Miss Coastal Bend USA 2002 |
