Miss Brooklyn is a Role Model
When people think of beauty pageants, I think they usually think of women who are obsessed with their looks and themselves. Today, Miss Brooklyn, Christina Moore visited my school to talk with the students. Of course she was enthusiastic and cheerful, but I was surprised at how down-to-earth and such a positive role model she was to my students.
Christina began talking to the students and asking them to remember what they wanted to be when they were five years old (a princess, a ninja turtle, a doctor, a lawyer, etc.). The auditorium got noisy as the students recalled their childhood. She then asked them to close their eyes and put up their hands if they had dreams. Then she instructed them to open their eyes and see how many other students had dreams. The room went silent as Miss Brooklyn shared how she dreamed of winning a dance competition, but didn’t meet that goal. She was very open about her feelings of self doubt. When she shared how not reaching for that goal made her reach higher for Miss Brooklyn, the students cheered for her. Christina spoke about her future goals of trying for Miss New York and possibly Miss America.
I was amazed at Miss Brooklyn’s dedication to others. Her beautiful spirit filled the room as she inspired the preteens sitting before her to get involved, help others and do community service. Miss Brooklyn will be returning to IS 187 to teach the students a dance routine and then in May there will be a performance/fundraiser.
Towards the end of her speech, Christina Moore pointed to her beautiful crystal crown sitting on the podium and explained why she didn’t wear her crown. She wanted the students to know her as Christina. She really made the students feel comfortable and inspired them with her story. The students were so excited to see her put on the crown and many wanted to have their pictures taken.It’s great to see Miss Brooklyn understands her role as a role model for these teens!
Hugs,
marlene
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