Tonight marks the end on an incredible chapter of my life as Miss __________.

Through a very special twist of fate, I was able to seize a unique moment in Miss Georgia Pageant history
and embark on a journey to better myself, inspire my peers, and carry with my the hopes and dreams of
an entire state to the Miss America Pageant.
As daunting as it was to be looked up to as a role model for both strangers and friends, I relished the
opportunity to give you my very best, to show the world that young women everywhere are capable of
doing great good, and show that in life as it is in sport we should always give our bestand never, ever
give up.
Many have made today and my journey as Miss Georgia possibleBut one thing I have learned is that it is
the generous spirit of every Georgian that has made my reign so meaningful and memorable.
I have to thank my loyal, selfless pageant prep team, Greg, Galen, Shana, Alta, Snooky, Roland, and
Stephenthe countless volunteers who smiled through the countless hours of rehearsals, pageants, prep
work, and goofy fundraisersmy incredible sponsorsthe field directorsthe Miss Georgia and Miss
America Organizations for giving me this opportunityand of course, to my friends and incredible family
for their belief in me, their endurance through all things, their sacrifice, their courage and their love.
To every contestant who participates in the Miss Georgia program, through our example tonight, this
week, and over every day of our lives, let us give inspiration to those who will begin to dream and believe
in what is possible.
No matter the outcome tonight, we are, and always will be, beautiful inside and outdedicated to making
our lives and the world we live in a better place.
Thank you for being here. For supporting me in this and every day, and for being the very essence of
what makes Georgia the place to be.
And to the contestants of Miss Georgia 2010, I wish you all the Time of your Lives..


One lucky girl behind me will get to open her own chapter. To the new Miss North
Dakota USA 2012, please remember that holding this title and representing our state is
a privilege. Its YOUR year so remember to have fun and of course make your own
memories.
Once again tonight I have that feeling in my heart of just knowing as I stand before you
one last time as a titleholder, that this journey has been a stepping stone for bigger
things to come and Ill always be Brandi Schoenberg, Miss North Dakota USA 2011.