Correction on the BON VOYAGE!
Hey Everyone!
I made a mistake! My departure is WEDNESDAY night at 10:55pm on Hawaiian Arilines...not Tuesday night. So sorry!
Tanks ah! Raeceen
Miss Hawaii Organizations Officla Bog Site
Celebrating over 60 years of empowering young women in the Aloha State, the Miss Hawaii Organization operates the Miss Hawaii program and its teen equivalent, Miss Hawaii's Outstanding Teen.
Our organization makes available over $500,000 in scholarships and tuition grant waivers each year.
This year of Outstanding Teen program will take place on June 13, 2009 at the UH-Leeward Community College Campus Theater.
The Miss Hawaii competition will be held on June 27, 2009 at the Hawaiian Convention Center.
Please visit www.misshawaii.org for more information and details!
I made a mistake! My departure is WEDNESDAY night at 10:55pm on Hawaiian Arilines...not Tuesday night. So sorry!
Tanks ah! Raeceen
Bon Voyage! Las Vegas or Bust!
Aloha ALL!
It's finally here!! I'm leaving for Las Vegas to compete in the Miss America 2010 Competition! I want to send a BIG MAHALO to all of you who have supported me and helped make this journey absolutely incredible! I embark for Vegas tomorrow night, leaving on a 10:30p flight on Hawaiian Airlines. Please stop by to say "Aloha Oe" if you'd like!!;) Don't forget to stay tuned to the action in Vegas by watching TLC on Friday, Jan.29, at 10p for the pre-competition 1-hour special and of course, the Miss America 2010 Competition on Jan. 30!! Check your local listings for time details. Even if you can't watch, please send me a little prayer and keep me in your thoughts. Nothing fills me with more pride than to be chosen to represent my home on a national stage. Let's show the world how special our islands are! No matter what the outcome of this competition, I will do my best, and let God do the rest:) I will never forget all the love and support I've received thus far and that WILL motivate me to strive for the highest! I love all of you and thank you for making my journey to Miss America so special:) By FATIH and LOVE, Raeceen PS- If anyone is interested in purchasing our "Team Hawaii" shirts please contact Mike @ 808-987-7813. He can mail orders as well as meet anyone on the island! Mahalo!
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Happy New Year and Send -Off Party!
Aloha All!
I hope you all had a fabulous holiday season! I had soooo much fun hanging out with my family and enjoying the awesome-ness of our great state. Of course I'm talking about beaches and sunshine in the dead of winter! ;) Here are some pictures from my holiday season, hope you all enjoy them...
~NEWS FLASH~ With the Miss America Competition right around the corner, January 30 to be exact, I am having my Miss America send-off party. It's Saturday, January 16 from 4 to 8p at Rumours nightclub. All of the proceeds benefit the Miss Hawaii Organization and the Children's Miracle Network. Please contact me at Raeceen@misshawaii.org if you are interested in attending or just show up at the door and purchase your tickets for only $15! Come early and enjoy free pupus, KAPENA from 4-5p, and my highly anticipated Miss America Competition wardrobe preview! WOOHOO!
Hope to see you all soon!
By FAITH and LOVE,
Raeceen
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From KONA to the BIG APPLE~!!
Hey ALL!
Wow! It's been an amazing few weeks. I've been on the road three times so far this month! My first trip was to the Miss Kona Coffee and Miss Aloha Hawaii 2010 pageant in Kona. What an amazing production. Aunty Grace and Aunty Tracey sure know how to put on a show! Congratulations again and I look forward to seeing our new Miss Kona Coffee and Miss Aloha Hawaii 2010 at the Miss Hawaii Competition in June!Last week I returned from New York to attend the Miss Staten Island 2010 Pageant. I joined judges Larry Nakano and Kanoe Gibson (Miss Hawaii 2003). What a FUN group! This competition is a preliminary to the Miss New York 2010 pageant. I had an awesome time touring the city and checking out the sights, sounds, and smells of the Big Apple. Check out some of these fun pics with our outgoing Miss Kona Coffee, Miss Aloha Hawaii, judges and more. Plus, take a peek at pics from my NY the trip at Washington Square, Times Square, the Staten Island Ferry ride and a picture with the star of Broadway's, "Billy Elliot." Enjoy!! :)
By FAITH and LOVE, Raeceen
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Christmas Will Find Us Wherever We Are
New Musical Release by Candes Meijide Gentry, CMG Records
Christmas Will Find Us Wherever We Are
Release date:November 1, 2009
PRESS RELEASE
Candes, Miss Hawaii 1999, is very excited about the release of her third album. With over 35 songs available via digital download on sites such as iTunes, Amazon, eMusic & the likes, Candes has decided to ring in the Holidays with a promotional tour to celebrate and promote her first Holiday Album. Christmas Will Find Us Wherever We Are consists of 12 songs, 3 of which are original songs that speak of Christmas in the Islands: the title song "Christmas Will Find Us Wherever We Are" by Ron Creager & Tina Tessina; "A Christmas Love Song" by Kristin Zambucka, & "Aloha, The Spirit of Christmas" by Randy Hongo. You will also find several Hawaiian Christmas favorites as well as some surprising twists on all time Holiday classics.
Featured on the album is Grammy Award winning slack key guitarist, Jeff Peterson. Jeff delights listeners with his ukulele, classical & steel string guitar and tenor ukulele. He brings an Island feel to the CD that is unparalleled and provides a beautiful cloud on which Candes' voice soars.
Dr. Laurence Paxton, chairperson of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Music, demonstrates his multi-faceted musical prowess through exquisite accompaniment, arrangements & repertoire.
Once again Candes has chosen to record and produce her album at Rendez-Vous Recording under the musical guidance and genius of Pierre Grill. Condesa Azria Nora Meijide-Gentry of Atelier 808 captures the essence of Candes' vision in her incredible photography. Long time friend, Joey Caldarone, is featured in a rendition of "Baby It's Cold Outside," and Candes' niece and nephew, Tasia and Kaimana, make their recording debut in a children's chorus on one of Hawaii's all time Christmas favorites, Alex Anderson's "Mele Kalikimaka."
Candes would like to wish you a happy holiday seasons and hopes that this CD will serve as a reminder that "it's not the things you do at Christmas time, but the Christmas things you do all year through..." - The Secret of Christmas
"Gentry and Grill do a beautiful job. Gentry sings these standards with skill and sincerity. Grill's arrangements are uncluttered and use a piano as the primary instrument. Joey Caldarone, another long time friend, joins Gentry for a stirring rendition of the title song." - John Berger, Star-Bulletin 2009 (Come What May, released November 2008)
"A valid voice, an auspicious debut; She sounds as pretty as she looks. Candes...has a powerful voice well-suited for the performing stage." - Wayne Harada, Honolulu Advertiser 2006 (A Change in Me, released February 2006)
CMG Records For Booking inquiries please email: info@candescd.com
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Honolulu, HI 96816 www.facebook.com/candescd
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Conscientious Costumes!
Hey All!!
Hope you had a fun and safe Halloween! I wanted to share my costume this year. I was "Breast Cancer Awareness!" I thought I would use this evening of dress-up for some thought provocation. What a way to finish a month of "Thinking Pink!" Hope you like it :0) By FAITH and LOVE, Raeceen
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Back to School- Take 2!
Hey All!
This past week I visited Waipahu High School where I hung out with Ms. Dayna Fu's "Focus on Freshman" Class. It's a life and career guidance class. I got to share my message of getting involved in the community but mostly applauded these young adults for being proactive- volunteering and choosing a plan of action for college! It's so refreshing to see young people excited about their future!
By FAITH and LOVE,
Raeceen
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Dave Shoji's 1000th Career Win Celebration!
Hey ALL!
This week I had the honor of participating in University of Hawaii's Women's Volleyball Head Coach, Dave Shoji's 1000th career win celebration! Wow, what a tongue twister! But a fancy title doesn't scratch the surface of how monumental this occasion really is. Dave Shoji has been coaching for over 30 years, has 3 National titles under his belt and countless NCAA Tournament appearances. Not only has Dave made his mark as one of the best Division 1 college coaches with a coveted win-loss record, he has also coached some pretty amazing women. Even a Miss Hawaii, that's right, I'm a former Wahine! What an incredible honor to have played for a such a prestigious program and an even better coach! CONGRATS DAVE on your 1000th career victory and many more to come!By FAITH and LOVE, Raeceen
(UH Wahine 2003-2007) PS- Mahalo to GLENN YOZA for the professional pictures of the UH Wahine Alumni Match and post game celebration!
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