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.
Replies
119Beach Comber
Hi,
This is Sassy's mom Teresa. Her "Peanut " gown {as we have nicknamed it} is a Claire's Collection. Pam Keebles of Formally Yours in Dothan, David Pert,Sassy's pageant director and WHS Drama CLub sponsor, and Sassy chose facets of 4 different dresses, made a few changes and created Sassy her very own dress. Pam and her sister Tasha at Formally Yours are the best-- if you need a fabulous gown. Tasha also custom designed the 2 suits that Sassy needs for arrival, the Panel interview and on-stage verbal communication competition. They are also helping Sassy prepare for the pageant itself.
Sassy and I have been trying to post an individual picture of her , but we are technologically hopeless about this.I have it on my computer, but don't know what to do with it---- even with the directions on this board.
Thanks for your support for Saassy,
Teresa
This is Sassy's mom Teresa. Her "Peanut " gown {as we have nicknamed it} is a Claire's Collection. Pam Keebles of Formally Yours in Dothan, David Pert,Sassy's pageant director and WHS Drama CLub sponsor, and Sassy chose facets of 4 different dresses, made a few changes and created Sassy her very own dress. Pam and her sister Tasha at Formally Yours are the best-- if you need a fabulous gown. Tasha also custom designed the 2 suits that Sassy needs for arrival, the Panel interview and on-stage verbal communication competition. They are also helping Sassy prepare for the pageant itself.
Sassy and I have been trying to post an individual picture of her , but we are technologically hopeless about this.I have it on my computer, but don't know what to do with it---- even with the directions on this board.
Thanks for your support for Saassy,
Teresa
SoWal Expert
You should video Sassy in all of the competition events and post in on SoWal.com. When is the Peanut Festival, and what day is The Peanut Pageant?
Beach ComberAuthor
Hello everyone,
The preliminary night for the pageant is on Friday, October 19 at 6:30 and finals night is Saturday, October 20 at 6:30. Both are at the Dothan Civic Center and everyone is invited to come cheer me on.
The actual festival is November 2-11. I've never actually went to the festival, only the pageant, but I will be there one night this year because I am in the pageant. Every year, one of the nights of the actual festival is Queens night and all participating queens are supposed to attend to meet the citizens of Dothan and all the guests that flock to the festival. If I win the pageant, I have to be at the Festival every night and a couple of days for certain events.
So keep asking any questions you might have! I am more than willing to answer!!!
Sassy
The preliminary night for the pageant is on Friday, October 19 at 6:30 and finals night is Saturday, October 20 at 6:30. Both are at the Dothan Civic Center and everyone is invited to come cheer me on.
The actual festival is November 2-11. I've never actually went to the festival, only the pageant, but I will be there one night this year because I am in the pageant. Every year, one of the nights of the actual festival is Queens night and all participating queens are supposed to attend to meet the citizens of Dothan and all the guests that flock to the festival. If I win the pageant, I have to be at the Festival every night and a couple of days for certain events. So keep asking any questions you might have! I am more than willing to answer!!!
Sassy
Beach Fanatic
Hello everyone,
The preliminary night for the pageant is on Friday, October 19 at 6:30 and finals night is Saturday, October 20 at 6:30. Both are at the Dothan Civic Center and everyone is invited to come cheer me on.
So keep asking any questions you might have! I am more than willing to answer!!!
Sassy
Good luck to you Sassy, and may I say you are a breath of fresh air.
To the family.
Funnkalicious
Sassy...tell me you rock some serious pageant hair!
Beach ComberAuthor
Yes, I have to have pageant hair and pageant make-up, which means up close I look like a clown. One of the things about peanut, is that I have to do my hair and makeup all by myself for both, preliminary and finals night. Since I'm not a makeup girl, this part has been a little more difficult for me to learn. Until last May, I had never put on my own eyeliner and, now, I can do that and so much more!! I'm a fast learner and I practice all the time!!!! But pray for me anyways, I am going to need it!!!
Sassy
Sassy
SoWal Expert
Sassy, while those judges may require make-up for someone to be pretty in their minds, I bet you do just fine without wearing any make up or having any fluffy hairdoos. ;-)
SoWal Expert
You should video Sassy in all of the competition events and post in on SoWal.com. When is the Peanut Festival, and what day is The Peanut Pageant?
I'm thinkng road trip!!
Funnkalicious
I'm thinkng road trip!!
NOOO!!! I want to go!
Ok, once we get Sassy's clothes covered, let's start a pool for a flight from LAX to Panama City!
Sassy...I'll be your personal publicist pro bono. Just promise me that after I make you a star you won't pull a Lohan or a Britney on me!;-)
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
NOOO!!! I want to go!Kimmi...you will love Sassy...
Ok, once we get Sassy's clothes covered, let's start a pool for a flight from LAX to Panama City!
Sassy...I'll be your personal publicist pro bono. Just promise me that after I make you a star you won't pull a Lohan or a Britney on me!;-)
you MUST fly there! I wish I could go and cheer her on!
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Who's being sarcastic??Sorry...I just want Sassy to get a good impression of us.....
"Lighten up Francis"
I LOVE "Stripes"!! Thanks TNJed,for bringing me back to the right place....
SoWal Expert
Kimmi...you will love Sassy...
I wish I could go and cheer her on!
Just talked to Kimmi- Sassy needs her as a publicist!!
Funnkalicious
Just talked to Kimmi- Sassy needs her as a publicist!!
This is my donation. My services!
Sassy, we need to get you the right boyfriend. Zac Efron? Vanessa is killing herself with the nudie pics, so I'm sure he'll be available soon.
And always wear undies getting in and out of Paris' Bentley- Key!
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
This is my donation. My services!You are adorable, girl!
Sassy, we need to get you the right boyfriend. Zac Efron? Vanessa is killing herself with the nudie pics, so I'm sure he'll be available soon.
And always wear undies getting in and out of Paris' Bentley- Key!
Beach Fanatic
Sorry...I just want Sassy to get a good impression of us.....
I LOVE "Stripes"!! Thanks TNJed,for bringing me back to the right place....
No worries!
Your humbleness humbles me. ;-)And always wear undies getting in and out of Paris' Bentley- Key!
Let's hope she doesn't like go-carts. Please, someone get that girl a Segway.
SoWal Insider
Best of luck SassySue! We will be pulling for ya!
I love road trips....this should be funn! Here is the link.... the actual Peanut Festival is November 2nd - 11th. hmmmm, if we do the 2nd we would have to be back for mountain film http://www.nationalpeanutfestival.com/
sounds good to me....here....start working on this...study her competition and do what you do best!
http://www.nationalpeanutfestival.com/pageant07 Miss.asp
I'm thinkng road trip!!
I love road trips....this should be funn! Here is the link.... the actual Peanut Festival is November 2nd - 11th. hmmmm, if we do the 2nd we would have to be back for mountain film http://www.nationalpeanutfestival.com/NOOO!!! I want to go!
Ok, once we get Sassy's clothes covered, let's start a pool for a flight from LAX to Panama City!
Sassy...I'll be your personal publicist pro bono. Just promise me that after I make you a star you won't pull a Lohan or a Britney on me!;-)
sounds good to me....here....start working on this...study her competition and do what you do best!
http://www.nationalpeanutfestival.com/pageant07 Miss.asp
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FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Best of luck SassySue! We will be pulling for ya!Goodness, those girls look older than teen age! Make-up will surely make you look sophisticated...:scratch: maybe I don't wear enough make-up....
....here....start working on this...study her competition and do what you do best!
http://www.nationalpeanutfestival.com/pageant07 Miss.asp
Sassy looks beautiful in her photo, but in real life she looks different... fresh and sweet....
no make-up... a natural beauty!SoWal Expert
Sassy, I hope you are ready, because I just noticed that a peanut farmer's wife is in charge of the Miss Eufaula Pageant, so she might have some strong input in the Peanut Pageant. ;-)
Beach ComberAuthor
Hello everyone,
I would like to thank you for all of the advice and support, and I would love for some of you to come watch me in the actual pageant. I think you will really enjoy it, even though it is very long!!
You all are very funny, and I get some of my daily laughs reading what you have written for me and about me.
Anyone have anymore questions for me??
Sassy
Still working on putting a good picture on here for you to see........
I would like to thank you for all of the advice and support, and I would love for some of you to come watch me in the actual pageant. I think you will really enjoy it, even though it is very long!!
You all are very funny, and I get some of my daily laughs reading what you have written for me and about me.
Anyone have anymore questions for me??
Sassy
Still working on putting a good picture on here for you to see........
hmmmm......can't remember
Hello everyone,
I would like to thank you for all of the advice and support, and I would love for some of you to come watch me in the actual pageant. I think you will really enjoy it, even though it is very long!!
You all are very funny, and I get some of my daily laughs reading what you have written for me and about me.
Anyone have anymore questions for me??
Sassy
Still working on putting a good picture on here for you to see........
That was my question! (I have a hard time believing that there is such a thing as a bad picture of you.)
Beach ComberAuthor
Also, I wanted to invite everyone to the Good Luck at Peanut Party for Miss DeFuniak Springs -Devin Jones, Little Miss DeFuniak Springs- Paige Howell, Little Miss Walton County- Kylie Smith and me. The party will be held on Monday, October 8 from 6-8:30 at LaRumbas in DeFuniak Springs. This will give you the chance to meet me and tell me good luck in person.
I hope that some of you that are locals can make it!!!!
Sassy
I hope that some of you that are locals can make it!!!!
Sassy
Beach Fanatic
I LOVE me some boiled peanuts;
Sass!!!!
congrats on the range; women make for GRAYTE shooting!!!
Sass!!!!congrats on the range; women make for GRAYTE shooting!!!
Beach Fanatic
Here she is Miss Walton County: Sassy
Her mom and Sassy were having a bit of difficulty getting photos on here, so I offered to help and they sent me several. I had a very difficult time picking, as all were great!
Her mom and Sassy were having a bit of difficulty getting photos on here, so I offered to help and they sent me several. I had a very difficult time picking, as all were great!
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FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Here she is Miss Walton County: Sassy
Her mom and Sassy were having a bit of difficulty getting photos on here, so I offered to help and they sent me several. I had a very difficult time picking, as all were great!
Now...these photos show her beauty ....and from what I could tell when meeting her, she has great inner beauty as well!Beach Fanatic
One thing that is so striking about her is her beautiful blue eyes with that dark hair.
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