"If you can dream it, you can do it!" are words that Ellise Loomis, Miss MN 2010 has lived this past year by

"If you can dream it, you can do it!" are words that Ellise Loomis, Miss MN 2010 has lived this past year by

It
has been an honor to reign this year as your 2010-2011 National
American Miss Minnesota. My year went so fast; I attended the Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Lake Nokomis, Nationals in Anaheim
California, and many open calls and pageant preps with my sister
queens.

As I say goodbye as Miss
Minnesota, I will continue to be an advocate for the National American
Miss pageant, simply because it has shaped me into the person I am
today. I first started competing with National American Miss as a
pre-teen. Throughout my years of competing I have become strong,
independent, and confident. This pageant has left me with many skills I
will use through out my lifetime. With determination, strong will, and
the desire of obtaining my Masters Degree, I am confident as I progress
through college because I know I have gained speaking and interview
skills that will help me achieve my dreams. For the skills I will take
away from my pageant career, I have many people I would like to thank.

First and foremost, thank you mom and dad for your continuous
support and encouragement. Thank you National American Miss
choreographer and Minnesota Regional Coordinator, Lindsey Sauerer for
preparing me for Nationals and for all of your encouraging words. One
Walt Disney motto that Lindsey has taught me is, “If you can dream it,
you can do it!” While growing up with National American Miss I always
dreamed of earning the Minnesota state title to make a difference in the
world, or just in my community. Thank you NAM for making a difference
in me!

In closing my year as Miss Minnesota, and
my competitive years with National American Miss, I encourage all
contestants to make the most of their pageant experience, time goes by
so fast!

Sincerely,
Ellise Loomis
2010-2011 National American Miss Minnesota

Traveling was one of the best parts of my year!

I have loved every minute of being the 2010 Miss Minnesota

Love Always, Ellise!