To Be Miss America . . .
is to be patient for your purpose
but persistent in your pursuit of it.
To Be Miss America . . .
is to be unapologetically yourself
and let your light shine bright.
To Be Miss America . . .
is to look for the good in every person
and help others recognize that good.
To Be Miss America . . .
is to know you had a voice before the crown
but eager to let the crown amplify your voice.
To Be Miss America . . .
is to recognize you have an opportunity to serve others
and leap at that opportunity.
To Be Miss America . . .
is to remember how it feels to be a little girl with a role model
and realize you are now that role model.
To Be Miss America . . .
is to be excited to learn from everyone around you
and carry that knowledge humbly.
To Be Miss America . . .
is to know you are a part of something larger than yourself.
To Be Miss America . . .
is to be Miss America every day,
even without a crown.