The Miss Liberia California Organization launches their New Website!!!

The Miss Liberia California Organization is proud to announce the launch of their new website. Please visit www.missliberia-california.org to get the lastest pageant news on the West Coast!!!
Find out about the current California Queen Miss Patience Dunbar.

Interview with Miss Liberia California coming soon!!!

Miss Liberia Texas Kate Clarke: A queen with a passion to run and a heart of gold

My name is Kate Clarke. I stand 5 feet 8 inches tall and weigh 165 lbs. I was born on the west coast of Africa, specifically, Monrovia, Liberia, approximately five miles away from the heart of the city. My parents are Mr. Daniel Clarke and Mrs. Albertha Clarke. My mother comes from an Americo-Liberian origin and my father is a native of Bong County; one of the thirteen counties of Liberia. I have one sister, Kemah and three brothers, Daniel Jr., Rupert and Kim, of which I am the youngest. Daniel Jr. is currently the Director for Red Cross in Liberia, Rupert is a Chemist, Kemah is an Accountant with the United Nations stationed in Liberia and Kim is an Accountant with my father’s NGO (Non-Government Organization) called FACE (Farmers Association to Conserve the Environment).
I first started running at age 10 at St. Teresa’s Convent High School in Monrovia. My enthusiasm for the sport grew while watching the 1988 Olympics on television. I remembered trying to mimic the techniques and stature of the athletes the following day at practice. Unfortunately, my school did not offer Track and Field to lower classmen, so I was denied the opportunity of competing until I turned thirteen.
Nevertheless, at age 14, the Liberian National Track and Field Federation broadcasted on television and radio about an open tryout. The federation was searching for new talents and I registered to compete. That year (1994) I ran against some of Liberia’s top athletes and placed third overall in the 100m (12.01 secs.) and fourth in the 200m (24.48 secs.) races, and was selected a few weeks later for the National Team. The following year, I was chosen to represent Liberia at the 1995 Track and Field World Championships in Gutenberg, Sweden, where I ran the 100m race. This was one of the most pivotal moments of my life, when I was given the opportunity to showcase the ambition of young talented women of Liberia.
In 1996, I was also chosen to represent Liberia at the Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia in the 4 x 100m relay. Later, I moved to Texas to begin high school as a sophomore. When I arrived in Texas, I was immediately enrolled at Macarthur High School in Irving, Texas. I joined the varsity track team and became one of my coach’s favorite. While there, we broke all the schools’ records in the 100, 200, 400, 2 x 800, 4 x 400, long jump, triple and so forth. At most meets, I competed in about five to six events at a time and was pretty drained by the end of the day. I went on to achieve over forty medals and numerous awards, both in academics and sports. After graduation, I was offered a full track and field scholarship first at Life Chiropractic University in Marietta, Georgia and a year later at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida, where I attained a bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics.
At Jacksonville University I competed primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4 x 400m races all through the year and at the end of my senior year, I finished second in the 400 meters behind Georgia Tech. Since the Olympics, I’ve been selected for two national women’s sprint relay teams, first, the IAAF championships in Edmonton, Canada (2001) and then the All African Games in Tunis, Tunisha (2002), but both times, unforeseen calamities prevented me from realizing and pursuing my goals.
I’ve had numerous aspirations, but running is my passion. I’m occasionally asked, “What keeps you motivated?” My answer is always the same. I’m motivated by people who are motivated, all of the time. Which brings me to one of my favorite quotes, "it is inherent in personality to be able to know other personalities, but full knowledge of one personality by another cannot happen in one encounter." –Tozer

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The women of LUWIP: Serving the Liberian Community

The Women of the LUWIP, the producers of the Official Miss Liberia in the US pageant, were the host of the Grand UULA conference held in Philadelphia PA. This is the time when Liberian Associations from all across the US come together to have their various meetings and seminars but most importantly, to vote in the new officers of the Union.


LUWIP served as the hospitality host and caterers to hundreds of
Liberians from around the United States. As members and delegate went into various meetings and conferences, the ladies provided the massive crowd with breakfast, lunch, and huge banquet buffet dinner that was served at the UULA Gala Ball. All the delicious fare for the evening was prepared by LUWIP member Ms. Wata Chenoweth.

I had a chance to speak to the President of LUWIP Miss Edith
Wilson. "We have a very unique group of women in LUWIP each individual has their own special gift. The rest of the organization supports each woman in using whatever gift they may possess. By doing that it empowers that woman and makes our organization even stronger. "

We also have to lead by example. By getting involved in community service, it shows our queens and future queens how to be productive women in the Liberian society.

By the end of the conference the UULA Organization voted in the Emmanuel Wettee and the Georgia Selli Team as the new officers of the Union. Everyone seemed happy and joyous with the outcome.

The members of LUWIP are grateful that they could contribute to make this event a success.

Miss Liberia in the US promotes the platform aids Awareness in Washington DC

The Aids awareness Black and White Party held at Kednejah in the Nations Capital was a complete success. Youth from all around the Washington DC Metropolitan Area seemed to fill the Liberian gathering place that evening. It was standing room only.

The Evening was hosted by the Liberian United Youth in Progress in conjunction with Miss Liberia in Virginia Organization. Liberian Royalty present that evening was former The former Mis PA 2004, the 2006 Miss Liberia Virginia Ambassador, and of course the reigning Miss Liberia in the US Miss Ro-Pauline K. Doe

The Proceeds from the evening went to promote the aids awareness initative in Liberia geared toward Education Testing couseling and a movement to promote health and human sexuality a course in the Liberian High school ciriculum.

During the evening the Organization called on Ms Doe to say a few words in honor of the occassion. She informed the audience that according to a recent UNAIDS study between 15 and 20 percent of the poplulation of Liberia today has contracted some form of the Aids virus. She reminded us that since our country is such a small one. The epidemic affects all of us and this is not to be taken lightly.

After her comments the organization thanked her and the rest of Liberian Queens for there attendence and the Party continued until the wee hours of the morning. During the event I had a chance to chat with Miss Liberia Virginia Director Miss Yeatoe Mcintosh. She is very happy to see the enthusiam and suppport past and present Miss Liberia in the US Queens in the community. She is confident that as the Organization becomes larger we will see more wonderful things being done by our queens throughout the US

Contestant's Corner: What should a contestant consider when selecting a pageant???

The new year is almost here !!! This is the time where pageant systems are start recruiting contestants for their 2007 events. Pageant magazines and calendars provide a wealth of all the possible pageants that one might participate in. With so many pageants to chose from, how does select the proper pageant to compete in? In this article I plan to take a look at what criteria contestants should look at before selecting a pageant.

1) Select a pageant that best caters to you. Today one can find a variety of diverse pageants to choose from. Today you can choose from Ms, Miss, Mrs, Senior, Teen, Ethnic, Plus Size, International and World Pageants just to name a few. Also these pageants may also focus to difference aspects of a competition. Meaning. One pageant may focus more on physical fitness where as another may focus more the interview and public speaking. For those who have extraordinary talent, choose a pageant that offers a talent competition. By selecting the right pageant competiton, you are insuring that the time spent preparing, practicing, and participating will be a stress free experience.

2) Consider the location of the pageant competition. Let’s say for a moment that you reside in Denver, Colorado and the Pageant is in Tampa, Florida or better yet Japan. After you initial excitement of traveling a beautiful destination, consider this question? How long will I need to be away? Most state and local pageants may require that you stay for a day up to weekend for competitions. National, International or World Pageants may have you stay up to a week or more. Most of us have obligations that may hinder us from staying for and extended period of time. Find out as soon as possible what the pageant itinerary is so you can make the proper arrangement with work, or school.

3) Consider the amount of time that you have to prepare for the pageant. Many people have different opinons as to how much time is needed to prepare for a pageant. This is what I say. To properly prepare for a pageant one should give them selves no less that six months. This holds even truer for first time pageant contestants. There are so many areas that need developing. Among these are platform, talent, interviewing skills, etiquette, public speaking, physical talent, pageant attire selection, proper walk and stance, fundraising among other factors. Give yourself enough time to prepare for each aspect of the pageant. Enilist the help of family and friends or even consider hiring a pageant coach You will thank yourself in the end.

4) Create a detailed budget. There can be a lot of expenses that come about from participating in a pageant. Primarily these consists registration and sponsorship fees. However, you can incur other pageant expenses such as hotel, food, transportation, clothing, coaching, gifts souvenirs, etc. To help you create an exact budget, contact the pageant system and find out what expenses will be automatically covered by your sponsorship fee. Once the budget has been made. Create a payment schedule and stick to it

5) Choose a pageant that will enlighten and inspire you to be the best you can be. A good pageant should not be simply a beauty contest. It should inspire them and leave each woman that participates wanting to make a difference in their community. They should want to strive to be a proper role model and encourage other young women to do the same. What is the pageant system’s mission. How does the pageant system encourage for young women to excel and make a difference. By researching the pageant system and talking to past contestants helps to insure that your time and efforts are indeed beneficial.

I hope this set of criteria help you in selecting the proper pageant for you. Participating in a pageant should be a enjoyable exiciting and rewarding experience.