A Denim 'State'ment

The dance floor was a rockin' tonight at the Cowgirl Gala (formerly the Get Acquainted Party). As the room filled with more than 300 people the girls were anxious to visit with their parents and have the opportunity to show off their state outfits. This year the silent auction was moved to the Cowgirl Gala so the room was lined with auction items.

Creed Robert, Master of Ceremonies, welcomed the contestants into the room while Born in the USA rocked through the speakers and the girls came in one by one with their state flags. The girls weaved through the tables showing off their colorful and original state themed Wrangler outfits. Kelli Jackson, 2010 MRA, started the event off talking about her outfit and that she had chosen to showcase the latest fashions from some of the current sponsors. The contestants then started with Wyoming and described why they had chosen their outfits. There were a lot of great descriptions and outfits.

Creed Roberts spent time asking Kelli what she was thinking one year ago during this event and then what advice she would give the contestants this year. Kelli said her advice would include the fact that the contestants had done all the studying they could and that now was the time to showcase themselves and their year.

Glenn Klaus won the 50/50 raffle and then used part of his winnings to have the first dance with Kelli Jackson.

Then it was time to dance. JP Ultimate Entertainment (Jose Perez Jr, Ellensburg, WA) DJ'd the Cowgirl Gala and worked to keep the girls on the dance floor.

A big thank you to the committee, chaired by Karie O'Donnell and Nicole Cypers, for all their hard work and to the sponsors of this event.