Brownfield Transforming Through Transition Fair

   On May 23^rd I spent all day at the Brownfield Transforming Through Transition Fair. Texas Tech asked me to be one of their Key Note Speakers and bought 60 books to give to each girl that I spoke to. The 8^th grade girls were split into three groups and I gave my presentation about bullying to each group.  After my presentations, they brought the 8^th grade girls and boys together for a big presentation given by a rapper named Yella Boy and an American Idol participant named Javonte Bibbs. Yella Boy is a rapper whose raps are inspirational and Javonte got into the top thirty of American Idol. They both sang for us and sounded amazing, and the presentation was very inspirational! After Yella Boy and Javonte finished, the 8^th graders had lunch and the girls had me sign their books, and both the girls and boys had me sign autographs and their shirts. As I was leaving that day, it was so touching to see the some of the girls reading my book even though they had the freedom to be talking or running around. I am so honored to have inspired them that much in my presentation that they couldn’t wait to crack open my book. It is such a good feeling to be God’s tool! <3 Jacy MCOT

May 22nd

   On May 22^nd, the counselor of the Kelly/Dodson Elementary School in Denver City, Texas asked me to speak about bullying. I was able to bring Scarlet, my ventriloquist figure, to help me speak. The girls loved Scarlet and had several questions for her. I shared my story with them and educated them about the positive ways to overcome bullying and explained how each of us has special qualities and talents that make us unique.

   To end the program, a song called Don't Laugh At Me  was played. This song really touched my heart and gave me another great resource for my platform. Mrs. Hilburn, the counselor, also purchased 25 of my books to give away in a drawing. What a great day! <3 Jacy MCOT

Jacy's JEWELS and GEMS Style Show

   Lights... Camera... Action… On May 19^th, my JEWELS and GEMS met to have our First Annual Jacy’s JEWELS and GEMS Style Show. It turned out to be a great success! The kiddos modeled in Spring attire, Dressy attire, and shared a talent. The kids had a choice to pick their categories, so not everyone participated in the talent portion. They all did a fabulous job. I am so blessed to work with my JEWELS and GEMS! The kids had some cute Spring attire and some snazzy Dressy attire. I am so impressed with all of the neat talents presented by my JEWELS and GEMS. I must say, what a talented group of young men and women that I had the opportunity to work with this year. The Miss Texas Organization better be ready when these ladies are able to compete because there will be some tough competition! Also, have I mentioned how WONDERFUL our escorts did! They looked so adorable in their Tuxedos and bowties! I am honored to say that I had the opportunity to get to know this group of young ladies and gentlemen! They are OUTSTANDING! I am also proud to say that this event raised $320 for the Komen Walk for the Cure.

Please log onto the Jacy's JEWELS and GEMS website for more pictures and a list of participants.  <3 Jacy MCOT

May 13th

   On May 13^th I was invited to speak to the 6^th and 7^th grade girls at Brownfield Middle School. They were a great group and I think they had fun learning about my platform. One of their teachers who sat in on the program told me afterwards that I had no idea how much of an impact I make to the people I talk to because she still remembers when a former Miss Teen Texas, Brooke Staudt, came to speak to her class when she was in school. It is so nice to hear that because I want to make an impact and help others learn a healthy way to overcome bullying and avoid peer pressure. Educating and inspiring are the main reasons I am proud to wear my crown; I am able to share my story with others and let them know that they are not alone and they can reach their goals and dreams if they focus on the positives and love who they are.

  After I shared my platform, we had time for questions and answers and few of the girls had asked if I would come to their end of the year band concert. I was honored to watch as the 6^th grade, Middle School, and High School bands performed. They all sounded wonderful and I loved seeing some of the girls I had spoken to that morning! <3 Jacy MCOT

May

    May started out with a trip to Dallas. On the 4^th I helped put caulk on a house for Habitat for Humanity and was interviewed for the Chronicle TV News. This past week leading up to Mother's Day is National Woman Build Week and it was an honor to be a part of that. I also visited Bruce Wallace, a Vietnam Veteran and dear friend and mentor, who was in the hospital because of a heart attack. It was great to see him again and I am glad he is doing better, Bruce is a wonderful man that has sparked my knowledge on our Veterans and men and women in service. On the 5^th, the Miss Fort Worth Organization (a. k. a. my MFWSO family) held a Mock Pageant for all of the Fort Worth girls and any other organization that wanted to participate. We were able to have a mock interview and practice our walking patterns and talent for the judges and received helpful feedback. I had so much fun reuniting with my MFWSO family again. Can't wait until Miss Texas week! <3 MCOT Jacy

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Fun Times :)

    April 27^th was my Junior prom! I had a fabulous time with my date and my friends! We danced the night away to the great music provided by the DJs and I was voted the Most Artistic of the Junior class! On April 30^th, the Denver City Production class performed Murder Box and I played Pricilla. Our main prop was the Magic “Murder” Box and I helped my wood shop teacher build it! I had a blast! Another great thing about April is that I received Student of the Month! What a great month April has been!

<3 MCOT Jacy

Wyatt, Suzi, Me, and Colby

Colby and Me

My friends: Bray, LaKayla, and Colby

Student of the Month for April

April JEWELS and GEMS meeting

      My JEWELS and GEMS met again in April. Our theme was “You Rock” and we talked about how they, like rocks, can be polished to have more value and worth. We talked about how they could become polished- polishing for people is obtained by the choices they make. I also took the kids back to the 50’s and the time of ROCK & roll. We learned how our lives are like a record, or in this day and age, a CD. Our lives and the choices we make are RECORDed on to the CD of life and we talked about how we want our lives to be recorded (remembered). For exercise, we learned how to do the twist.  Boy, can they dance?! We made a calcium rich snack of old-fashioned Ice Cream Sundays and they were very creative with the fresh fruit. We painted rocks to take home to remind them that "they rock". We read a book entitled “Bully BEANS” and talked about how Bullies Everywhere Are Now Stopped and I gave them each a bag of Bully Beans to take home. I love working with my JEWELS and GEMS they always make me smile! <3 MCOT Jacy

Spring Meeting Weekend

    To start off Spring Meeting weekend (April 5^th-7^th), I was invited back to Harmony Science Academy. I presented my School Program for their 4th, 5th, and 6th graders and that was the largest group that I have spoken to. The Harmony kiddos welcomed me and embraced me with hugs. I signed more autographs then ever before and they all wanted pictures with me. Since then I have received letters and  Facebook messages that stated what they have learned and how I made a difference in their lives.

    After my School Program, I headed to Allen for an all pageant weekend with all of my pageant friends at Spring Meeting. I received a ton of great information and listened to/met so many wonderful speakers. The Miss Texas Organization held the annual Woman of Achievement dinner and my nominee, Lisa Landry, and her family was able to attend and Mrs. Landry received her award from Miss Texas, DaNae Couch, Miss Texas Outstanding Teen, Margana Wood, and myself. The Miss Texas Organization also held the Mini Miss Texas pageant where one of my little friends Kiley Irlbeck won the Talent award. What an exceptional weekend! <3 MCOT Jacy