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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bean
Prayers being said! Hang in there Mom and SassySue!!! You go girl. 
SoWal Guide
Sassy and Mom:
thank you for keeping us up to date on your activities and your recovery. we're thinking of you all and pulling for you!!!
take care of yourself sass!
thank you for keeping us up to date on your activities and your recovery. we're thinking of you all and pulling for you!!!
take care of yourself sass!
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
can't keep a good gal down!
You go girl...we are all pulling for you, in every area of your life!
You go girl...we are all pulling for you, in every area of your life!
Beach ComberAuthor
Hello everyone,
I just want to thank you all for your prayers and would like to ask you to keep praying!!! I leave for Peanut on Wednesday afternoon and I am definitely starting to feel the nerves!!! I am doing last minute things to get ready and I am so excited!!!! Please continue to keep me in your prayers as I continue to get ready for Peanut and as I continue to heal!!!
God Bless You All!!!
Sassy
I just want to thank you all for your prayers and would like to ask you to keep praying!!! I leave for Peanut on Wednesday afternoon and I am definitely starting to feel the nerves!!! I am doing last minute things to get ready and I am so excited!!!! Please continue to keep me in your prayers as I continue to get ready for Peanut and as I continue to heal!!!
God Bless You All!!!
Sassy
Beach Comber
HI,
This is Sassy's mom. SoWal buddies,if you would like to send Sassy somehing at Peanut,she is at Dothan National Golf Club and Hotel
7410 Highway 231 South
Dothan, Alabama 36301.
She is able to receive flowers, cards, and gifts on Thursday and Friday this weekend, so take a minute and mail her a good luck card. If you don't think it will get to her by those dates, send it to her at
Walton High School
555 Walton Road
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433
Sassy would love to hear from all of you. These last few weeks have been rough with her car accident, college classes, and final preparations for this pageant, but she is determined to represent Walton well.
Say extra prayers these next few days!!
Teresa
This is Sassy's mom. SoWal buddies,if you would like to send Sassy somehing at Peanut,she is at Dothan National Golf Club and Hotel
7410 Highway 231 South
Dothan, Alabama 36301.
She is able to receive flowers, cards, and gifts on Thursday and Friday this weekend, so take a minute and mail her a good luck card. If you don't think it will get to her by those dates, send it to her at
Walton High School
555 Walton Road
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433
Sassy would love to hear from all of you. These last few weeks have been rough with her car accident, college classes, and final preparations for this pageant, but she is determined to represent Walton well.
Say extra prayers these next few days!!
Teresa
Beach Fanatic
Good Luck!! 
Beach Comber
Hi SoWal friends,
Sassy is at Peanut. She looked fabulous yesterday in an ocean turquoise suit with mink trim. Her bright pink cast was definitely a conversation starter.I will get photos posted after S unday. Say a prayer that she has stamina and draws the perfect word for her.
Kurt, Thanks for the Sowal t-shirt. She will love it!
Teresa
Sassy is at Peanut. She looked fabulous yesterday in an ocean turquoise suit with mink trim. Her bright pink cast was definitely a conversation starter.I will get photos posted after S unday. Say a prayer that she has stamina and draws the perfect word for her.
Kurt, Thanks for the Sowal t-shirt. She will love it!
Teresa
SoWal Expert
Sassy is all over the Defuniak Herald newspaper, regarding Good Luck wishes from family and friends.
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Hi SoWal friends,
Sassy is at Peanut. She looked fabulous yesterday in an ocean turquoise suit with mink trim. Her bright pink cast was definitely a conversation starter.I will get photos posted after S unday. Say a prayer that she has stamina and draws the perfect word for her.
Kurt, Thanks for the Sowal t-shirt. She will love it!
Teresa
can't wait to see the photos!bean
Update????
superJfunn
hmmmm......can't remember
I'm still proud of her. She persevered, and I saw one picture of her in her cute pink cast!
Happy healing, Sassy, and best of luck to you in all the other stuff you have going on...
Happy healing, Sassy, and best of luck to you in all the other stuff you have going on...
bean
I'm still proud of her. She persevered, and I saw one picture of her in her cute pink cast!
Happy healing, Sassy, and best of luck to you in all the other stuff you have going on...
Thanks for posting the link Jfunn and thanks for pointing this picture out NH. She is an amazingly strong young woman that is for sure. Love the pink dress and cast she looks gorgeous in the pic. Now relax Sassy, you have earned a well deserved break. Rest and recuperate gull.
I'm still in shock over the cost of entering this pageant...what about the state pageants or Miss America or Miss USA? I guess that's where the big sponsors come in eh?
SoWal Insider
Sassy you looked great from the photos I could see of you. You are certainly a determined young woman....
NOW, who is going to the fair?? We are going the last weekend...who wants to road trip????
NOW, who is going to the fair?? We are going the last weekend...who wants to road trip????
Beach Comber
Hi SoWallers,
I am so sorry that it has taken a LONG time to post. This is my first real breath of slow air. Stay tuned for the novella!!
Sassy did a great job at Peanut! She was beautiful! She made Top 5 at Verbal Communication for her impromptu response on self-confidence, but didn't make Top Ten. I am so proud of her for just competing because she was totally exhausted after her accident and never had time to slow down and recover. Her college class obligations, high school activities, and Miss Walton County activities kept her one of the busiest young women in the state. She endured- even when her arm ached after hours of rehearsing, changing clothes, and performing.
Kurt sent her a SoWal t-shirt which she loves-- thanks Kurt!
She had a great time being with the other girls and they helped her with everything. Other contestants had to roll her hair and set it every day. Sassy learned what she can achieve even when life isn't going her way. She learned how God always sends what and who you need when you need it and that everyone needs other people sometimes. She has a renewed faith in her peers, her community, and in God.
Sassy had been worried about the $$$$ we still owed on her wardrobe because we had to cancel all fund raisers after her accident. Neither she nor I had the energy or time to continue with them and take care of classes, medical appointments, and final wardrobe fittings in Dothan. Then, the day before she left for Peanut, she was getting together her gift basket that had to represent her community and be exchanged with another contestant. She went to pick up the last item from a wonderful Christian lady who owns a local business. In addition to a pink t-shirt, this angel from God gave her checks to cover the remainder of the wardrobe bill. Sassy called me on my cell phone in pure hysterical sobs. I thought she had been involved in another wreck, but she was just overcome with gratitiude. At that point, Sassy realized that the journey to Peanut was the priceless part- not the crown.
Sassy has painful physical therapy 2-3 times a week. Hopefully, she will develop full range of motion in her left wrist- in the future.She purchased a 1996 Ford Explorer, this past Friday, with the insurance money, but she still has the medical bill settlement portion to contend with.
She is competing in Miss Hometown Christmas on November 30th because {1} she has a beautiful dress- may as well use it and {2}at least 4 girls will win scholarship money in that pageant. Pray that she has a great time and leaves with some textbook money for FSU or Troy next year.
If we can locate her a ride, she will be participating in the Seaside Christmas Parade and Tree-Lighting on November 24th. Hope to see some of you there! If you know other Walton County events she can volunteer time for or participate in, please e-mail us at misswaltoncounty2007@yahoo.com.
I will try to send other pictures to wonderful Minnie later today or tomorrow.
Sassy and I will try to do a better job of updating the Saga of Sassy in the future.
Have a blessed day!!
Teresa
I am so sorry that it has taken a LONG time to post. This is my first real breath of slow air. Stay tuned for the novella!!
Sassy did a great job at Peanut! She was beautiful! She made Top 5 at Verbal Communication for her impromptu response on self-confidence, but didn't make Top Ten. I am so proud of her for just competing because she was totally exhausted after her accident and never had time to slow down and recover. Her college class obligations, high school activities, and Miss Walton County activities kept her one of the busiest young women in the state. She endured- even when her arm ached after hours of rehearsing, changing clothes, and performing.
Kurt sent her a SoWal t-shirt which she loves-- thanks Kurt!
She had a great time being with the other girls and they helped her with everything. Other contestants had to roll her hair and set it every day. Sassy learned what she can achieve even when life isn't going her way. She learned how God always sends what and who you need when you need it and that everyone needs other people sometimes. She has a renewed faith in her peers, her community, and in God.
Sassy had been worried about the $$$$ we still owed on her wardrobe because we had to cancel all fund raisers after her accident. Neither she nor I had the energy or time to continue with them and take care of classes, medical appointments, and final wardrobe fittings in Dothan. Then, the day before she left for Peanut, she was getting together her gift basket that had to represent her community and be exchanged with another contestant. She went to pick up the last item from a wonderful Christian lady who owns a local business. In addition to a pink t-shirt, this angel from God gave her checks to cover the remainder of the wardrobe bill. Sassy called me on my cell phone in pure hysterical sobs. I thought she had been involved in another wreck, but she was just overcome with gratitiude. At that point, Sassy realized that the journey to Peanut was the priceless part- not the crown.
Sassy has painful physical therapy 2-3 times a week. Hopefully, she will develop full range of motion in her left wrist- in the future.She purchased a 1996 Ford Explorer, this past Friday, with the insurance money, but she still has the medical bill settlement portion to contend with.
She is competing in Miss Hometown Christmas on November 30th because {1} she has a beautiful dress- may as well use it and {2}at least 4 girls will win scholarship money in that pageant. Pray that she has a great time and leaves with some textbook money for FSU or Troy next year.
If we can locate her a ride, she will be participating in the Seaside Christmas Parade and Tree-Lighting on November 24th. Hope to see some of you there! If you know other Walton County events she can volunteer time for or participate in, please e-mail us at misswaltoncounty2007@yahoo.com.
I will try to send other pictures to wonderful Minnie later today or tomorrow.
Sassy and I will try to do a better job of updating the Saga of Sassy in the future.
Have a blessed day!!
Teresa
Beach Fanatic
Hi SoWallers,
I am so sorry that it has taken a LONG time to post. This is my first real breath of slow air. Stay tuned for the novella!!
Sassy did a great job at Peanut! She was beautiful! She made Top 5 at Verbal Communication for her impromptu response on self-confidence, but didn't make Top Ten. I am so proud of her for just competing because she was totally exhausted after her accident and never had time to slow down and recover. Her college class obligations, high school activities, and Miss Walton County activities kept her one of the busiest young women in the state. She endured- even when her arm ached after hours of rehearsing, changing clothes, and performing.
Kurt sent her a SoWal t-shirt which she loves-- thanks Kurt!
She had a great time being with the other girls and they helped her with everything. Other contestants had to roll her hair and set it every day. Sassy learned what she can achieve even when life isn't going her way. She learned how God always sends what and who you need when you need it and that everyone needs other people sometimes. She has a renewed faith in her peers, her community, and in God.
Sassy had been worried about the $$$$ we still owed on her wardrobe because we had to cancel all fund raisers after her accident. Neither she nor I had the energy or time to continue with them and take care of classes, medical appointments, and final wardrobe fittings in Dothan. Then, the day before she left for Peanut, she was getting together her gift basket that had to represent her community and be exchanged with another contestant. She went to pick up the last item from a wonderful Christian lady who owns a local business. In addition to a pink t-shirt, this angel from God gave her checks to cover the remainder of the wardrobe bill. Sassy called me on my cell phone in pure hysterical sobs. I thought she had been involved in another wreck, but she was just overcome with gratitiude. At that point, Sassy realized that the journey to Peanut was the priceless part- not the crown.
Sassy has painful physical therapy 2-3 times a week. Hopefully, she will develop full range of motion in her left wrist- in the future.She purchased a 1996 Ford Explorer, this past Friday, with the insurance money, but she still has the medical bill settlement portion to contend with.
She is competing in Miss Hometown Christmas on November 30th because {1} she has a beautiful dress- may as well use it and {2}at least 4 girls will win scholarship money in that pageant. Pray that she has a great time and leaves with some textbook money for FSU or Troy next year.
If we can locate her a ride, she will be participating in the Seaside Christmas Parade and Tree-Lighting on November 24th. Hope to see some of you there! If you know other Walton County events she can volunteer time for or participate in, please e-mail us at misswaltoncounty2007@yahoo.com.
I will try to send other pictures to wonderful Minnie later today or tomorrow.
Sassy and I will try to do a better job of updating the Saga of Sassy in the future.
Have a blessed day!!
Teresa
SoWal Insider
I would think someone here has a nice convertable for her to ride in.....
If I had one I would loan it.... our Brownie troop would love to see a
"real life princess" and they will be in the parade that day
If I had one I would loan it.... our Brownie troop would love to see a
"real life princess"
and they will be in the parade that dayBeach Comber
Thanks for the update . What a nice girl with her head on straight she is.
Beach ComberAuthor
Hi everyone,
I hope your holidays have been blessed. I go back to the Orthopedic Surgeon for a final visit next week. My last physical therapy appt. is also next week. I am hoping I can stunt again with my cheerleading squad --after the holidays.
I am in need of a$$i$tance once again . I am raising funds for Hoodies for Heroes. I will be sending black hoodies to the wounded American soldiers at Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center in Germany. The chaplains there give them to our US soldiers who are receiving medical care before they return to the states. I sent 3 large boxes of t-shirts, hoodies,blankets and backpacks early this year and the soldiers liked the hoodies best, so this time I am just sending hoodies.
The first ones will say " You Rank #1 with Walton County, Florida" because I have about 25 decals left that say that, but I am hoping to design new ones with a new Hoodies for Heroes logo. It costs about $14 to send 1 American hero this small token of appreciation, so if you would like to sponsor a hoodie please send donations to:
Sassy Bogart
c/o David Pert
Walton High School
555 Walton Road
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433
I will be collecting donations through mid-January and any $$ amount is appreciated .
Thanks everyone for everything!! My Sowal buddies are the best!
Sassy
I hope your holidays have been blessed. I go back to the Orthopedic Surgeon for a final visit next week. My last physical therapy appt. is also next week. I am hoping I can stunt again with my cheerleading squad --after the holidays.
I am in need of a$$i$tance once again . I am raising funds for Hoodies for Heroes. I will be sending black hoodies to the wounded American soldiers at Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center in Germany. The chaplains there give them to our US soldiers who are receiving medical care before they return to the states. I sent 3 large boxes of t-shirts, hoodies,blankets and backpacks early this year and the soldiers liked the hoodies best, so this time I am just sending hoodies.
The first ones will say " You Rank #1 with Walton County, Florida" because I have about 25 decals left that say that, but I am hoping to design new ones with a new Hoodies for Heroes logo. It costs about $14 to send 1 American hero this small token of appreciation, so if you would like to sponsor a hoodie please send donations to:
Sassy Bogart
c/o David Pert
Walton High School
555 Walton Road
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433
I will be collecting donations through mid-January and any $$ amount is appreciated .
Thanks everyone for everything!! My Sowal buddies are the best!
Sassy
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