Kaylee Samantha Magro

About Kaylee...

I could not be more honored and excited to represent Southwest Michigan during my reign this year. As an advocate for society, especially the youth of America, I envision an outlet that will not only enrich my learning experience, but more importantly will allow me to enhance the lives of others. I will bring forth a characteristic that is lost in so many today. This very important characteristic enables one to rise above the influence. It encourages self-respect and it is committed to building truth, integrity, intellect and love. It is the perfect balance between wisdom and self discipline. It is CONFIDENCE.

Confidence is loving yourself enough to never lose yourself! Due to the lack of confidence, many young people face harmful consequences as a result of poor decisions. By making choices that compromise integrity and the intent of God’s will, these young people continue to damage their self-esteem. If they abstain from drug and alcohol use as well as pre-marital sexual relations, we can not only lower statistic rates for drunk driving, juvenile probation, teenage pregnancies and diseases, but death as well. A death that if not physically, will occur spiritually.

Proverbs 4:7 states, “Wisdom is supreme, therefore get wisdom”. The only way to confidence is first through wisdom. It is my passion to provide educational advancement for the next generation. Using my best judgment, I will lead the youth with honesty, strong character, intellect, integrity and confidence. I will supply the youth with understanding that cements their commitment to make wise choices. With this wisdom they won’t just have knowledge; they will know how to apply it to their own life.

I began my reign September 30, 2007. I was blessed to receive the Mayfield Interview Award and the Talent Award for my monologue from Steel Magnolias. I also received The Quality of Life Award and Ticket Sales.

I am a graduate of New Buffalo High School and currently enrolled at Columbia College Chicago. There I will obtain a degree in American Sign Language-English Interpretation allowing me to advocate to all children. I Plan to expand “Own-It”, a non-profit organization I created. “Own-It” is intended to help increase self-worth in children by doing community service projects and staying centered with faith. Children learn that they feel good by doing good works. I plan to open a studio that builds confidence in youth through performing arts!

My parents are John and Kim Magro and my three younger brothers are Jay, Cameron and Conner. I thank them for being my number one fans and I know I wouldn’t be who I am without them. I also thank Josh; my loving boyfriend and my incredible family including the Wahlstrom’s- you know my life would not be the same without you. I thank my amazing support team and the Miss Southwest Organization for transforming the lives of young people. I love all of you and I thank you for your passion and commitment to excellence. Most of all I thank God for the beauty of this life. To God be the Glory!

As Miss Southwest Michigan 2008 I will through faith, truth, and values, advocate, educate, and love the people I encounter.