Hi SoWal members,
My name is Sassy Bogart and Im the 2007 Miss Walton County. I had the great fortune of meeting Kurt Lishka and his friends ,in July, when I was volunteering for the Beaches of South Walton by handing out information about the beach safety flag system. He suggested that I join the sowal.com board and introduce myself to its members. I became a member, but was so busy during the summer that I didnt have time to introduce myself until now.
As Miss Walton County 2007, I have the distinct honor of becoming acquainted with the wonderful people of Paxton, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, and of course, the beautiful beaches of South Walton. Some of the community activities that I have participated in during my reign include helping host a Mothers Day Tea at Stanley Retirement Home in DeFuniak Springs, speaking at the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Walton County Courthouse, working at the childrens booth at the 4th of July festivities, cleaning up the beach, and hosting Camp Sassy-- a 3 day camp for young girls. In addition to these community events, I have met the City Council members of Freeport, Paxton, and DeFuniak Springs, the Walton District School Board members, our County Commissioners and our sheriff Ralph Johnson. Currently, I am creating a third grade reading program that features readers theatre and vocabulary games. I have represented my county at the Brundidge, Alabama Patriotic Celebration; the 4th of July parades in Seaside and DeFuniak Springs and will ride in the Homecoming parades at Walton and Freeport High in the near future.
One of my privileges as Miss Walton County is that I will represent my home at the Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant in Dothan, Alabama on October 18th-20th. To prepare for this phenomenal pageant, I have visited a peanut farm, prepared an extensive personal portfolio, developed skills in verbal communication, practiced on stage poise, and selected a wardrobe appropriate for this prestigious pageant. To even be remotely competitive in this 64-year-old pageant that is nicknamed Miss America of the Tri-States, I will be devoting several hours everyday for the next 6 weeks to making final preparations.
I will also be spending time raising the needed funds to help me compete in this pageant. In May, I needed to raise $5100. With the help of friends and family, I have sponsored 2 car washes, a bake sale, a Boston Butt sale, a Simply Good Barbecue Dinner sale and a t-shirt sale featuring my Simply Sassy silhouette. I have another bake sale scheduled for September 29th at Walmart, but my expected profits will not be enough to raise the needed funds. By my calculations, I will be about $1200 short. That is where you, the members of the SoWal Message board come in. Mr. Lischka shared that you are some of the most caring and generous people in the world and that some of you would help me achieve my dream of being competitive in the Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant, if I shared my situation.
I will turn 18 on September 20th. My birth name is Rhapsody Danika Dawnae Bogart: however, my only brother nicknamed me Sassy when I was a baby and that moniker described me perfectly. I have four sisters and a niece and nephew. My father works in the construction section of the Florida Department of Corrections and my mother is a substitute teacher, completing an EPI degree to be a fulltime educator. My dad just retired from the Florida Army National Guard and spent 2003-2004 in Iraq with his troops.
I am a senior at Walton High School in DeFuniak Springs. I am proud to be the secretary for the Anchor Club, treasurer for the National Honor Society, a member in the Pep Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Drama Club, and WHS Student Council. I am also a varsity cheerleader. I have been honored by Whos Who Among American High School Students, National Honor Roll , United States Achievement Academy Leadership and Scholarship Rosters and numerous other school awards. I am also a sophomore at Okaloosa Walton College. I am in Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society for Community Colleges. Recently, I made The Presidents List at OWC. I will graduate from OWC in May 2008 with an AA degree focusing on Criminal Justice and from Walton High in June 2008, both with highest honors. My future plans are to transfer to Florida State University next school year to pursue a joint bachelors/masters degree in Criminal Justice, then complete two years training as a sheriffs deputy. My ultimate goal is to be an FBI agent.
As you can tell, I am not your typical high school student. I am not your typical beauty queen either. One of my proudest accomplishments is that I recently took a handgun safety class presented by the Walton sheriffs department. I had never fired a gun before in my life, but I scored the highest on the range and on the written exam. It just proved that being an FBI agent is Gods will for my life and He is preparing me to be a success.
I wear my sash and crown with pride and absolute Christian morals because many young people, especially young girls, consider me a local role model. I am committed to maintaining virtuous morals and energetic self-motivation throughout my reign because these young people need to know that personal integrity is beautiful.
I apologize for sharing so much personal information with you, but I want you to know a little about me before you make a decision on whether or not you should assist me financially with achieving my dream. If you have any questions for me, please e-mail my mother or me at misswaltoncounty2007@yahoo.com or you can leave a message on my mothers cell phone---850 687-9747 . If you can help- even a few dollars, I would really appreciate it.
You may send any donations to
Sassy BogartMiss Walton County
C/o Walton High Drama Club- David Pert
555 Walton Road
De Funiak Springs, Florida 32433
I have an account for Miss Walton County / Sassy Bogart
at the Walton County Teachers Federal Credit Union. You may deposit directly into it. Their contact information is:
Walton County Teacher's Federal Credit Union
1586 Highway 90 West (physical)
P.O. Box 634 (mailing)
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435
Phone:
850-892-2024
850-892-4730
Fax:
850-892-4813
Tellerline:
850-892-4472
850-892-4654
Thank you for taking the time to read this message and I hope you will pray for me these next 6 weeks as Miss NPF draws near.
Sincerely,
Sassy Bogart
I am also going to attempt posting a picture in the near future, so you can get to know me a little better.
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119Beach ComberAuthor
I want to thank you all for your support and your questions!!! The Miss NPF Pageant is expensive because a competitive wardrobe is needed and with that, comes a high price. My dress alone which I, along with several others designed, was priced at $3800 and that does not include my two suits, that I also designed, which each range around $800 each. But the money is well worth it. If I win Miss NPF, I recieve thousands of dollars in prizes along with enough money to pay for my first year of college at a university. Even if I only place, I will still recieve scholarship money and tons of prizes.
I'm getting very excited for my Peanut adventure and hope that I will do very well.
If anyone has anymore questions, I am more than willing to answer, and, yes, that is me in the blue and black floral dress. That picture was taken at Wallace Day, when I first met with the other queens I will be competing with.
Thanks for everything,
Sassy
I'm getting very excited for my Peanut adventure and hope that I will do very well.
If anyone has anymore questions, I am more than willing to answer, and, yes, that is me in the blue and black floral dress. That picture was taken at Wallace Day, when I first met with the other queens I will be competing with.
Thanks for everything,
Sassy
SoWal Guide
and good luck to you sassy! I met you on the beach that day with kurt and all. I appreciate all you have accomplished and have done to help out in so many ways in Walton County - you've not only earned your title, but honored it as well. Thank you for being such a role model to us all.
Beach Fanatic
Thanks TnJed! I needed that Saaassssy start this mornin'!
:funn:
De nada! You can't spell Sassy without Phil Hartman.
Okay, spelling isn't my strong suit, but that's sooo Sassy! ;-)
SoWal Insider
Is 'Sassy' your given first name?
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SoWal Expert
Is 'Sassy' your given first name?What? You didn't read the bio?
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My birth name is Rhapsody Danika Dawnae Bogart: however, my only brother nicknamed me Sassy when I was a baby and that moniker described me perfectly.
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SoWal Insider
What? You didn't read the bio?
Apparently not...I'm still trying to find the US on a map.
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SoWal Insider
duh, I grew up on a peanut farm.but they are just better at the fair, just like funnel cakes, corn dogs, roasted corn on a stick....:roll: :roll:
Sassy, Best of luck to you!!!!Beach Comber
Hi,
My name is Teresa Chambless-Bogart and I'm proud to be Sassy's mom. I decided to join SoWal to help her answer questions and to get to know everyone here on the board. She was so excited that in less than 24 hours, several of you had read and responded to her request. She checked the SoWal board between her Abnormal Psych and Intro to Criminal Law class at OWC today.
Believe me, if someone had told me 5 years ago that my daughter Sassy would be Miss Walton County and needing a $5000 wardrobe, I would have laughed. My older daughter Liberty was Miss DeFuniak Springs in 2003 and placed 4th in the Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant that year. She was the only Florida contestant to make top 5 that year. Sassy had a great time watching Liberty in the pageant, but swore that she had no desire to ever go to " Peanut". Sassy was all about reading, studying hard, and pursuing her education and future. Besides that, the verbal communication portion of this pageant is a killer. Each contestant must draw a word or phrase out of a bowl and give a 30-59 second impromptu speech about it. The judges select all of the contents in the bowl and the contestants are not given even a hint of what the judges have put in the bowl. This counts 20% of the preliminary portion of the pageant.
Then....
This past November, Sassy won her school pageant-- Miss War Whoop. She was in such shock, her knees buckled and she feel to her knees on the stage when her name was announced. She had competed in 9th and 10th grade and never won anything, so she never expected to even place. She really didn't want to do the pageant, but I wanted her to so she would have a " pretty" picture in the yearbook. Her school pictures were terrible, and she had missed most of her club pictures because of medical appointments and college obligations. She finally agreed to be in the Miss War Whoop pageant because I bribed her with a pair of black heels that she had fallen in love with. Yes, Sassy loves shoes-- sandals, high heels ,tennis shoes-- she loves them all. Then she won!! It finally dawned on her that maybe she was attractive and maybe she had something to give back to the community. She immediately got busy raising money to send t-shirts and hoodies to the wounded soldiers at Landstuhl Army Hospital in Germany.
She competed in the Miss DeFuniak Springs pageant in February and had a horrible day... week! It was truly a Murphy's Law kind of day-- week. She only placed as second runner-up. It took courage and a strong belief in herself and God's plan for her life before she ever agreed to compete in the Miss Walton County Pageant at the end of March.The funny thing about that pageant was that the 2006 Miss Walton County -- the wonderful, talented Rachael Jones wore Sassy's prom dress in the opening number and one of her friends- the 2006 Teen winner wore the same dress that Sassy was wearing in the opening number. It didn't really matter to Sassy at that time, but when we found out that other stores in Dothan were selling the exact ivory suit Sassy had selected to wear for her interview at the Miss NPF pageant, we decided to custom design her 2 required suits. That would keep Sassy from worrying about another girl sharing her taste in clothing and history repeating itself.HaHa!
We have been very busy with fund raisers this summer and my husband and I have helped what we could. I substitute teach, so I have no salary all summer and he just got out of the US Army National Guard. He officially draws a retirement check in October/November, but for a few months our famliy missses out on his army pay altogether. We believe that Sassy being Miss Walton County is a part of God's plan for her life and that everything she needs will be provided, even if we cannot just pay cash for it. She is a remarkable young lady with a great work ethic, morals above reproach, and a deep love for her country and the people who live here. We believe that she has what it takes to succeed, so we give her the wings to try.
For someone who isn't familiar with the calibre of contestants and their wardrobes in the Miss National Peanut Pageant, I can only say-- surf around the Miss USA website. Miss NPF is that competitive! Sassy will also compete in a Miss or Teen Miss Florida preliminary next year in her wardrobe.
Sassy and I just want to thank all of you for your interest in her and her dreams. More than anything, please pray that she will represent our county and our way of life well in 39 days. Wow!! It's just around the corner.
Sorry I went on and on.... but I absolutely love my Sassy!!
Teresa
My name is Teresa Chambless-Bogart and I'm proud to be Sassy's mom. I decided to join SoWal to help her answer questions and to get to know everyone here on the board. She was so excited that in less than 24 hours, several of you had read and responded to her request. She checked the SoWal board between her Abnormal Psych and Intro to Criminal Law class at OWC today.
Believe me, if someone had told me 5 years ago that my daughter Sassy would be Miss Walton County and needing a $5000 wardrobe, I would have laughed. My older daughter Liberty was Miss DeFuniak Springs in 2003 and placed 4th in the Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant that year. She was the only Florida contestant to make top 5 that year. Sassy had a great time watching Liberty in the pageant, but swore that she had no desire to ever go to " Peanut". Sassy was all about reading, studying hard, and pursuing her education and future. Besides that, the verbal communication portion of this pageant is a killer. Each contestant must draw a word or phrase out of a bowl and give a 30-59 second impromptu speech about it. The judges select all of the contents in the bowl and the contestants are not given even a hint of what the judges have put in the bowl. This counts 20% of the preliminary portion of the pageant.
Then....
This past November, Sassy won her school pageant-- Miss War Whoop. She was in such shock, her knees buckled and she feel to her knees on the stage when her name was announced. She had competed in 9th and 10th grade and never won anything, so she never expected to even place. She really didn't want to do the pageant, but I wanted her to so she would have a " pretty" picture in the yearbook. Her school pictures were terrible, and she had missed most of her club pictures because of medical appointments and college obligations. She finally agreed to be in the Miss War Whoop pageant because I bribed her with a pair of black heels that she had fallen in love with. Yes, Sassy loves shoes-- sandals, high heels ,tennis shoes-- she loves them all. Then she won!! It finally dawned on her that maybe she was attractive and maybe she had something to give back to the community. She immediately got busy raising money to send t-shirts and hoodies to the wounded soldiers at Landstuhl Army Hospital in Germany.
She competed in the Miss DeFuniak Springs pageant in February and had a horrible day... week! It was truly a Murphy's Law kind of day-- week. She only placed as second runner-up. It took courage and a strong belief in herself and God's plan for her life before she ever agreed to compete in the Miss Walton County Pageant at the end of March.The funny thing about that pageant was that the 2006 Miss Walton County -- the wonderful, talented Rachael Jones wore Sassy's prom dress in the opening number and one of her friends- the 2006 Teen winner wore the same dress that Sassy was wearing in the opening number. It didn't really matter to Sassy at that time, but when we found out that other stores in Dothan were selling the exact ivory suit Sassy had selected to wear for her interview at the Miss NPF pageant, we decided to custom design her 2 required suits. That would keep Sassy from worrying about another girl sharing her taste in clothing and history repeating itself.HaHa!
We have been very busy with fund raisers this summer and my husband and I have helped what we could. I substitute teach, so I have no salary all summer and he just got out of the US Army National Guard. He officially draws a retirement check in October/November, but for a few months our famliy missses out on his army pay altogether. We believe that Sassy being Miss Walton County is a part of God's plan for her life and that everything she needs will be provided, even if we cannot just pay cash for it. She is a remarkable young lady with a great work ethic, morals above reproach, and a deep love for her country and the people who live here. We believe that she has what it takes to succeed, so we give her the wings to try.
For someone who isn't familiar with the calibre of contestants and their wardrobes in the Miss National Peanut Pageant, I can only say-- surf around the Miss USA website. Miss NPF is that competitive! Sassy will also compete in a Miss or Teen Miss Florida preliminary next year in her wardrobe.
Sassy and I just want to thank all of you for your interest in her and her dreams. More than anything, please pray that she will represent our county and our way of life well in 39 days. Wow!! It's just around the corner.
Sorry I went on and on.... but I absolutely love my Sassy!!
Teresa
Funnkalicious
I wish I could contribute, but I'm living the Hollywood dream and can barely support myself. 
Smiley J has a big check book and deep pockets (among many other giving Sowallers). I'm sure you'll have no problems raising money.
Go get 'em Sassy!
Smiley J has a big check book and deep pockets (among many other giving Sowallers). I'm sure you'll have no problems raising money. Go get 'em Sassy!
SoWal Expert
Funnkalicious
That's sooo cute!
Beach Fanatic
Good Luck Sassy from CP in Ms!!!!!!!!!!!!
hmmmm......can't remember
Hi,
My name is Teresa Chambless-Bogart and I'm proud to be Sassy's mom.
Sounds like you have every reason to be proud! I'm broke, too, but I'm cheering for her. Love your daughters' names, by the way.
Beach Fanatic
Good luck Sassy,
Why does this all want to make me sing, Found a Peanut.
I love the Elvis peanut statue on the side of the road at Dothan, we always have to stop for a photo op.
Why does this all want to make me sing, Found a Peanut.
I love the Elvis peanut statue on the side of the road at Dothan, we always have to stop for a photo op.
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
De nada! You can't spell Sassy without Phil Hartman.
Okay, spelling isn't my strong suit, but that's sooo Sassy! ;-)
Is 'Sassy' your given first name?Please can we have a slap your face smilie? go to another thread if you are going to be sarcastic.....get out of here...shoo shoo..or take it to the lounge..........> :roll:
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Beach Fanatic
Please can we have a slap your face smilie? go to another thread if you are going to be sarcastic.....get out of here...shoo shoo..or take it to the lounge..........> :roll:
Who's being sarcastic??
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Beach ComberAuthor
Hello everyone,
I once again want to thank you for all of your support and that sign is soo cute.... I've never had my own sign before!!! Believe me, I understand about being broke!!! I just spent the last of my summer earnings buying a Homecoming Court dress because I've never made Homecoming court before and I'm so excited. But honestly, your support and prayers are just as important as a monetary donation.
Thanks and I'll keep you updated on my progress as "Peanut" gets closer,
Sassy
I once again want to thank you for all of your support and that sign is soo cute.... I've never had my own sign before!!! Believe me, I understand about being broke!!! I just spent the last of my summer earnings buying a Homecoming Court dress because I've never made Homecoming court before and I'm so excited. But honestly, your support and prayers are just as important as a monetary donation.
Thanks and I'll keep you updated on my progress as "Peanut" gets closer,
Sassy
SoWal Expert
Ever thought of incorporating the SoWal.com logo, in sequins, into one of your dresses? It would be way cool.
Funnkalicious
Ever thought of incorporating the SoWal.com logo, in sequins, into one of your dresses? It would be way cool.
Like a billboard?
Beach ComberAuthor
Well I would love to wear a dress with the sowal logo on it, but right now I'm concentrating on paying for my first designer dress. 
Sassy
Sassy
Funnkalicious
Well I would love to wear a dress with the sowal logo on it, but right now I'm concentrating on paying for my first designer dress.
Sassy
Who is designing it? Someone local?
Meow
Ever thought of incorporating the SoWal.com logo, in sequins, into one of your dresses? It would be way cool.
Make that peanuts, and I bet she'll win!!!
hmmmm......can't remember
Oh, Lordy. Forgive them, Sassy. They're rotten.
Beach Lover
Sassy,
You sure are one ambitious young lady!!! It's so wonderful to hear when the younger generation has so many goals and plans for their future!
I grew up in Dothan and certainly remember the Peanut Festival and Pageant. My parents would always volunteer at the festival and we would get passes to get into the fair! We were there every night!! Lots of fun - Yummy hand-dipped foot long corn dogs and elephant ears!!! We'd stand in line forever for those!!!
Sending a donation your way!!!
Good Luck to you from Northeast Atlanta, Georgia!
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You sure are one ambitious young lady!!! It's so wonderful to hear when the younger generation has so many goals and plans for their future!
I grew up in Dothan and certainly remember the Peanut Festival and Pageant. My parents would always volunteer at the festival and we would get passes to get into the fair! We were there every night!! Lots of fun - Yummy hand-dipped foot long corn dogs and elephant ears!!! We'd stand in line forever for those!!!
Sending a donation your way!!!
Good Luck to you from Northeast Atlanta, Georgia!
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SoWal Expert
I think 30gAy is available for fashion tips. Where the heck is he?
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