John was Stunned
I just had an email from my long time friend and fishing companion, John Beth, that had nothing to do with fishing or knives! But, it was a fabulous bit of news. John’s daughter, Kjersti, entered and won the Ms. Wisconsin Untied States competition the other night.
John writes, This national event has 4 age categories: Miss Jr. Teen Wisconsin Untied States, Miss Teen Wisconsin United States, Miss Wisconsin United States, and Ms Wisconsin United States. It is the Ms Wisconsin United States that Kjersti entered and won since she is 29 years old or over. This competition dates back to the 1930’s so it’s been around a while. They are judged on 5 categories of scoring. This association (Miss Wisconsin United States) is also a national partner with fundraising for the “Relay for Life” cancer foundation.
She did look amazing – all those years of modeling (and teaching it) made her the star of the fashion show runway, and I think she actually smoked the younger girls in the swimsuit ! (life in the gym – black belt in martial arts – and super disciplined..
She now goes to Washington DC in July for the national finals. Kjersti won an impressive list of awards/prizes with it – A Bahamas Cruise – All expenses to the DC finals – Jewelry – Clothes – Multiple photo shoots – Modeling school paid, ( in NY) – A website – Spokesperson engagements etc. – etc. – and about 25 other things (no sporting goods).
Note John’s disappointment that there were no fly rods, waders, or other gear given as prizes. You’ll have to enter the Mr. Sportsman US contest, John.
What can one say except, WOW Kjersti, ya done good, kid! Congratulations.
Here’s John’s caption for the photo: our daughter Kjersti with myself and Randine… (thinking..what the hell just happened !!??)