Saturday night, February 26, I was crowned Miss West Metro 2011 at the Miss Minnesota Sweeps pageant. Allison Lordbock was crowned my sister queen, Miss City of Lakes. I am so thankful and blessed to have such a supportive group of family and friends; many were in the audience cheering me on. I am excited to see what the next few months may bring. Miss Minnesota will be here before I know it.
Love,
Samantha Phillippi
(Top left: All Sweeps contestants with Miss Minnesota and the former Miss West Metro and Miss City of lakes. Middle Left: Newly crowned Miss City of Lakes, Allison Lordbock, Miss Minnesota, Kathryn Knuttila, and Miss West Metro, Samantha Phillippi. Bottom: Former and newly crowned Miss City of Lakes and Miss West Metros with current Miss Minnesota. Top right: Being crowned Miss West Metro 2011 by Miss West Metro 2010, Siri Freeh!)