NOVEMBER 2003 UPDATE

My Miss Kansas travels continue . . . the week of November 17 was incredibly busy.  On Veterans Day Monday, I had presentations in Southeast Kansas - two in Sedan, Kan. (just west of Coffeyville) and one in Chetopa, Kan.  (east of Coffeyville).  All of the students were very well-behaved and of course, enjoyed the baton twirling.

Tuesday evening I was in Colwich, Kan., for a Renwick Education Foundation Banquet.  Renwick educators from Garden Plain, Andale and Colwich are trying to create an endowment for their schools and I was more than pleased to help out and to support their efforts.

My Wednesday's travels took me to the northeast corner of Kansas. My aunt and uncle, who own Van's Electric in Fairview, Kan., hosted me for my stay in the area.  My Aunt Cleo was able to be my traveling companion for the day as I made school appearances in Mayetta, Holton and Jackson Heights. The day kept us moving quickly from school to school. 

After my twirling performance in Mayetta, a student commented to one of the educators, "Miss Kansas is a pretty good baton twirler for her age."  In my mind, I didn't think twenty-two years old was too "old," but I guess that student enjoyed the presentation.

 This area of schools was very interesting because about twenty-five percent of the students in each school were native Americans.  My audiences were very diverse which as enjoyable to talk to.

My school tour ended Thursday in Emmett, a small grade school of about fifty total students.  I took pictures with each class.

This week was just packed with presentations, but I truly enjoyed myself.  Each day brings a new opportunity to enrich children's lives, and that is very rewarding. 

I wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday season.

Angelea Busby
Miss Kansas 2003