As most of us usually are when bitten by the "pageant bug," I wanted to compete again. So...I took on the title of Ms. Petite CT again! My friend and photographer, Don Roudi, took these photos for me. 
But I was looking forward to Houston for more than one reason. My old friend from the Miss Virginia America pageant was there! We were hugging and crying and talking a mile a minute! It was so strange for the other contestants. They were wondering how two competitors from far away (CT & NC) could know each other. Stephania (pronounced Stephanie) Cash, Ms. Petite North Carolina, was as beautiful as ever and gave me her official photo as a present.
Here I am with the reigning Ms. Petite International 1996, Alicia Moses.
We were at our swimsuit shoot and I got interviewed for "Ritmo Latino."
I had a great time and got to see old friend Stephania Cash, Ms. Petite North Carolina. She and I had competed together at Miss Virginia America. 
I also made Top 13 again! This is the second time there's been a tie! I was told later by the Director that I was 7th, but who knows. I still am happy with how I did. That's me - sixth over from the left! 
I had the BEST room-mate, Ms. Canada, Renee Prusak. She and I had sooo much fun!
I had to take this picture of Renee before we went to dinner! We were laughing so hard! I asked her if she had the "right bra" for that dress. She didn't know what I meant and then she looked down and started laughing! 
The final shot of the Top 13. That's me in the back row, 3rd from the left. The new Ms. Petite International 1997 is Jennifer Caldwell.
