S.M.A.R.T Girls Celebration - Boys & Girls Club of Harford County

This week I had the great honor of being invited back to the Boys & Girls Club of Harford County to be the guest speaker for the Smart Girls Graduation Celebration.  Upon arrival to the Aberdeen club, I was greeted with a burst of screams and excitement from the girls awaiting my arrival.  It was such a nice feeling to see the smiles on the girls’ faces.

Ms. Megan Canino and her Smart Girls group welcomed me into their clubroom and I talked to them about the importance of the sisterhood within Smart Girls, self-confidence and to always dream big.  The question and answer session was filled with inquiries about being Miss D.C. International, the International Pageant system and what it takes to be a ”queen.”  I ensured them that being a great role model and respecting others confirms all girls are princesses and turn into queens.

My interactions with the Smart Girls continues to inspire and motivate me to be a stronger role model.  Since my appearance at the Aberdeen club, I have received “thank you” e-mails from the girls and appreciation from their parents on social media.  I feel blessed by God to be placed in a role, in which I can make a positive impression in young people's lives.

Thank you again to Ms. Ashley Choate, Ms. Megan Canino and Mr. Marcus Robins from the Boys & Girls Club of Harford County for your continued support and friendship.

Paying it forward,

Keia Brown
Miss District of Columbia International 2015

The program, SMART Girls is a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for girls ages 8 to17. The program is designed to encourage healthy attitudes and lifestyles that will enable early adolescent girls to develop to their full potential. The SMART Girls program is sponsored by Tupperware Brands.