Thank you, thank you very much!

Did you say the title of the post in your best Elvis voice? Good! He's my favorite!

I think THE most important thing a titleholder can say is "thank you". The wheels of this wonderful organization would stop turning if our generous sponsors did not continue to support us. I am an extremely lucky girl! I have so many people in my life who have donated their time, talents, and money to making me the best Miss White River and Klancy I can be.

First off, I would like to thank Debbie Brower with Image Forward Texarkana for sponsoring my head shots for Miss Arkansas! I LOVE them! I was Debbie's first client when she started her photography business in 2005 in her dining room. And you see that gorgeous dress I am wearing? That is only one of the dresses she has given me! I have enjoyed getting to know her and her amazing family over the years and I love them all to pieces! I can't tell you how much she has done for me. Debbie has a heart of pure gold and I am just one of the many people she has helped pursue their dreams! Thank you!! I love you to the moon and back!!

I would also like to thank Laine Berry at the Royal We. With her sponsorship, and her impeccable style, I was able to find the perfect wardrobe for Miss Arkansas this summer!! Let's just say I will be "married and buried" in this one ;)

A huge shout out to Dr. and Susan Whitten at the Beauty and Wellness Center in Texarkana for helping me look and feel beautiful!! Their skin care regimen is unlike any other! There was an emergency last year where I literally burnt a few layers of my lip off (waxing accident....embarrassing doesn't even begin to describe it). I just knew I was going to have a mustache-like scar. Thanks to their various treatments, you would never know anything happened! I am eternally grateful!!

Girls love hot cars. And what's better than one hot car? TWO! Thank you to Frank Poff, for not only letting me ride in your Porsche and Camaro, but for always offering your advice on politics and public speaking. It's hard to believe how far I've come from that terrified 13 year old. You are also always willing to do anything and everything to help! You're a man of many hats and talents, and I appreciate all that you continue you to do for me!!

I. LOVE. FOOD. All food. I do not discriminate. Unfortunately, food does not love me. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to eat healthy and work out hard on a daily basis. Luckily, I have someone who makes sure I stay right on track. Mitchell Beasley has been there every step of the way guiding me in my fitness journey. This is not an easy task believe me. But he works his magic and dedicates hours upon hours of his time to make me look good! Thanks to Mitchell, I won preliminary lifestyle in fitness in swimsuit last year at Miss Arkansas and we're working to make it two years in a row!

I do not know where I would be without Karmyn Tyler!! She has been my vocal coach since I was 6 years old. She continues to push me to new levels vocally and works with me to achieve every goal! I have done things I never thought I could do with her coaching. There is no one out there I trust more!! She has been so generous to donate her time to work with me this year!! I can't wait to strut my stuff during talent at Miss Arkansas this summer!

These are just a few of the MANY sponsors that are making my journey to Miss Arkansas as Miss White River possible!! I am eternally grateful to each and every one of you.

As always, thanks for stopping by!
Klancy

Christus St. Michael Health System Foundation Gala

On February 7, I attended the  Christus St. Michael Health System Foundation Gala. I have gotten to attend a few special events already this year, but one of the things that made this so special is I got to accompany my grandparents to this event. My Granny Sue (Sue Johnson) has been an employee at the hospital for 40 years. She is currently part of the administration, but started out as a nurse. Her influence has greatly encouraged me to follow in her footsteps! My Papaw (Steve Johnson) was the lucky man who escorted us for the evening! 

When we arrived at the gala, I enjoyed getting to chat with (HOPEFULLY!) my future employers! :) And later on in the program, I was happy to help show off the live auction items. This event raised several thousands of dollars, the proceeds of which will go to assist with services and programs of Christus St. Michael Health System. The highlight of my night was the performance!! I am a huge country music fan, so you can imagine how star struck I was seeing the award winning artist Neal McCoy perform!! If you don't recognize him, check out his hit "The Shake"

I had a lot of fun with two people that I love very much!! It's a tough life, but somebody's gotta do it right? 

Me, with my wonderful grandparents

Neal McCoy!  I was really this close!

Thanks for stopping by!

Klancy

Phantom Ball 2014

On January 25, I attended the 11th Annual Phantom Ball in Texarkana. This event is a fundraiser that helps Temple Memorial Rehabilitation Center raise funds for children with disabilities. I helped with the live auction, plus had a great time enjoying the food, dancing, and company! There was also a silent auction. The 5 items I was able to get donated were successfully auctioned off, and I went home with a couple of items myself!! The night was a huge success!!
Each year a child is chosen as Temple Memorial Rehabilitation Center kid of the year. This year, precious Chloe was chosen! She has been a part of Temple since she was only a few months old. I enjoyed hearing her parent's testimony of how much of a difference the therapists at Temple have made in Chloe's life, helping her achieve goals many doctor's thought would never be possible. If you missed the Phantom Ball this year, make sure to attend next January! Tons of fun for a great cause!!

Chloe and I 

My friend Kristie, me, and my mom 

Kristie and I with Frank, a previous Phantom (The criteria for "Phantom" is one who gives generously of their time and financial support to the Temple Center and the community of Texarkana. The Phantom hosts the ball.)

Mallori (Miss DFW's Outstanding Teen) and I with the lead singer of Vintage 15, the awesome live band!! 

And here's a flashback for you!! When I was Miss Teen Texarkana 2005, The Phantom Ball was my very first appearance!! I was only 13. 

As always, thanks for stopping by!!

Klancy 

Money talks

"It's 2 o'clock in the morning...studying is abhorring....my brain doesn't have much more room....can I please go to bed soon"

Don't get me wrong, I am so very glad I'm in nursing school and I am completely confident that I will love my job once I graduate. But, If you know me, you know I take sleep very seriously. Tuesday was the first day of the spring semester and it is already pedal to the metal. As I was singing that little song as visions of care plans danced in my head, I forgot just for a moment how fortunate I am. I attend one of the top 100 nursing schools in the nation...and I haven't paid a dime for my first year's tuition and books. You read that right. ZERO. And there are plenty of students who would gladly take my spot in the program in a New York minute.

Again, I am a huge advocate for the Miss America Program and how they empower young women. One of the many wonderful things the Miss Arkansas organization has done for me is provide me with over $5300 in scholarships!!! And that is only within this last year!! I am so very thankful for the opportunity to further my education and pursue my dream of becoming a nurse. The Miss Arkansas Scholarship Organization has made it a reality. So, with that said, I'll humbly go back to preparing for my clinical day.

Here is a picture of me in my scrubs on my first day of school. (Yes, my mother still demands a first day of school photo). My parents are proud, and very thankful for the Miss Arkansas Organization, too!!

Thanks again for stopping by!
Klancy

I was crowned Miss White River 2014 in August. I couldn't have been more excited!!! Here I am pictured with my awesome director Mark Sparks and my sister queen Miss Batesville Rachel Roebuck. I just love them!!

My first blog post!

Well here it goes, my first (of hopefully many) blog posts! To be honest, I'm probably one of the least tech-savvy people you know. If the remote isn't working correctly I'm just about ready to toss it across the room. However, I have found this is a great way to tell people about myself, my goals, and my mission as Miss White River 2014 as I vie for the title of Miss Arkansas! I can't wait to share my journey with you!

My name is Klancy Johnson. I'm a 22 year old student in the nursing program at Texarkana College. I have taken dance for 17 years and have extensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, and acrobatics. I'm currently a Graduate Dance Instructor at Judith McCarty School of Dancing where I have been assisting and teaching dance classes for over 8 years. I have also been singing on stage since the age of 6. I have won many awards and I debuted my own original album at the age of 13. I started competing in the Miss America System at the age of 13. In Miss Teen Arkansas 2005 I won the preliminary talent award and placed in the top 13. In the three years that followed I placed in the top 10 at the state level. In 2011 I started to vie for the title of Miss Arkansas as Miss Diamond Lakes in 2011. I won the alpha interview award at Miss Arkansas. I competed in Miss Arkansas in 2013 as Miss Texarkana. I won the preliminary lifestyle and fitness award in swimsuit as well as placed in the top 10. I'm a huge advocate for this scholarship program!! 

So that's just a tad bit of information about me! As you may notice, the title of my blog is "Think Pink: Breast Cancer...You're Never Too Young". I can't wait to share my story with you as well as my commitment to breast cancer awareness. 

But for now, back to studying! Thanks for stopping by!

Love, 

Klancy