The contestants and Judy Hoit want to make the following announcements of thanks:

Please visit Iowa for our "Thank You" messages on our luncheon

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH to all our friends and supporters!

---- in particular to our family members, our dear companions, the uniformed people of the Jr. ROTC from North High School in Des Moines, to Robert Watson who had some great ideas, to the friendly staff of the Embassy Suites hotel and all other staff members, that helped us make this time a most wonderful experience. Also to sponsors who were willing to stretch out a helping hand and to those who always work on the frontline or those who shy away from the limelight, while supporting us in various ways with difficult tasks.

Thank you so MUCH!

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Darin Hoit

---- who helped with the pageant all week. He was at the airport and assisted in getting everyone to the hotel. There are also so many other things he did during the week.

Thank you VERY MUCH, Darin. Your compassion touches not only our lives, but our hearts. We love you!

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Leigh Wallace

---- who supplied photos from the pageant. Leigh was an intern from the University of Iowa who helped Judy Hoit throughout the year organizing the pageant. She is originally from Chicago and is currently working in New York in in the world of fashion.

Leigh your help is sincerely appreciated. Your smile and positive attitude helps to make the work a lot easier. Thank you. You are a star!

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