It Gets Better. but this time, it's my video.

In previous blogs, I have shared multiple "It Gets Better" videos that have been inspirational to me. Many people have asked if I had made a video. Well I have. But it's more than me. With celebration, excitement and honor, I represent a "first" in the Miss America Organzation. But with respect and admiration for my peers in the MAO Class of 2011, I wanted to share this project with the many other women across the United States who believe in this universal message of equality, dignity and respect as we, together, take a stand against bullying.

I received so many emails of support but with such busy schedules as state titleholders, there were many girls unable to send a video. However, I want to recognize their support (and the door is always open to add to the video!).

Miss Arkansas Alyse Eady
Miss California Arianna Afsar

Miss Florida Jaclyn Raulerson

Miss Georgia Christina McCauley

Miss Iowa Pauli Mayfield

Miss Louisiana Kelsi Crain

Miss Michigan Katie LaRoche

Miss Puerto Rico Mariselle Morales

Miss Rhode Island Deborah Saint-Vil

Miss Tennessee Nicole Jordan

Miss Vermont Caroline Bright

Miss Virginia Caitlin Uze

In the video:

Miss District of Columbia Stephanie Williams

Miss Illinois Whitney Thorpe-Klinsky

Miss Indiana Gabrielle Reed

Miss Nevada Cris Crotz

Miss New Hampshire Krystal Muccioli

Miss Oklahoma Emoly West

Miss Wisconsin Kimberly Sawyer

Miss Wyoming Alicia Grove

You, too, can take the pledge to stop bullying and spread a message of hope that "It Gets Better."
Click here to take the pledge.