Thank You

I think it is very important to mention and thank everyone who has helped me get to this phenomenal point in my life. There are so many people who have shared many things with me along the way to help me better myself and grow into a mature young woman.


Tracy and Pam - Where do I begin, words cannot expresses the gratitude I have for you both. You have been there for me through it all! You literally have have watched me grow up. I can't believe I was just thirteen years old when we met. You have helped me with my interview skills, overall confidence, and always made sure I have a top notch wardrobe! I am so thankful to have met the both of you and have you in my life. You are not only friends but role models,women who show such poise and class and offer the many qualities I hope to have myself as I grow older.

Robbie, Marianne, and Jeff - You guys truly are the BEST dance teachers anyone could ever ask for. You have known me since I was just four years old. You have taught me much more then just how to be the best dancer I can be. You always attend everything of mine and support me all the way. Thank you for everything, I LOVE YOU !

Debbie- There are not enough thank you's I can give to you that will truly show how thankful I am for everything you have done for me! You are such a wonderful, kind woman and always put a smile on my face with your fun loving persona. Without you I would not be where I am today! Thank you for everything, I truly believe in the saying friends are the family we choose!

Kristi Rizzo and Ashley Abate- You are my girls! We always have so much fun together no matter what we are doing! Thank you for always supporting me with everything and always being there to talk to. You both have been such wonderful role models in my life and I know we will be forever friends.

Andrew- Thank you for supporting me in everything I do. It means so much to see you in the audience at every dance competition and pageant. Thank you for the many roses you have bought for me to show how well I have done. I love you!xox

Nicholas- Thank you for being such a great brother! You have been to every pageant of mine and that means so much! All though you couldn't be at the Miss Connecticut Teen USA pageant, I know you were thinking of me the whole time you were away. The personalized photo album you bought me for Christmas is gorgeous and I cant wait to fill it with the many pictures I take throughout this exciting year!

Peter- You are such a great Dad to me! It always means to much to hear you say how beautiful I look for every event I go to. Thank you for always supporting me with everything I do. I love you so much!

Mom- I don't know where to begin. I am so blessed to have you as my mother. You are a beautiful, strong, successful woman whom I am proud to call my mother. I am so grateful to have you. The thing I am most grateful to have is your support. Though you always lead me in the right direction, you always trust and support me with the choices I make. You are more to me then just my mom, you are my best friend. I love you around the world and back again!!!!!

Lastly, I'd like to thank all my other friends and family that came to the Miss CT USA Pageant,especially Gramma Roxanne, Auntie Allyson, Maya, Megan, Chris, Jason, Jackie, Kimmie, Ashley, Alyssa, Robin, Taylor,Jeana, Louise, Linda, Nakiya,Peyton, Mrs. Reid, Ashley,Deb, Morgan and my special friend Emmie.

Thank you everyone I love you all!