Parting is such sweet sorrow!

SO everyone, my graduation is tomorrow.... it seemed as if this time would never come. Mind you it is a bitter sweet moment for me because I'm leaving behind friends that I have had for six years, the school lunches, and the water fights. However, it is time for all of us to grow up and experience the wider world. As for me, winning the pageant has given me an amazing opportunity to see the world at its best, and I can’t wait! I’m just grateful for being blessed to share my high school career with the most superb group of teens, and I am especially thankful to God because I live His faithfulness each day. Graduation promises to be pretty good, word has it that I should be graduating on a really good level so of course I'm stoked about that. And then after graduation is the AFTER-PARTY..... but of course I'll be quite mellow about it, seeing that I am a queen...... ahem! Lololololol! But seriously, I'm just waiting for tomorrow, and then I am officially done! YAYYYYYYYY!

Missosology calling....

I'm amazed at the response I've been getting since winning the Miss Bahamas World title. Immediately after winning, I appeared on the covers of Global Beauties, Critical Beauty and Missosology! And now, Missosology has requested an interview with me for their Beauty Talks Section! I'm so excited! Some of these questions are quite interesting, to say the least! LOL! Can't wait to see the interview online!

Welcome home, Miss Bahamas World!

I feel so proud to be back home where the people of Grand Bahama are welcoming me with open arms! The next two weeks will be filled with events for me. Firstly tomorrow my sponsor has arranged to put on a motorcade for me in the downtown area (if weather permits - we've been getting a lot of rain lately). Also I was invited by Junior Achievement (I was a three year member and V.P of marketing award recipient) to give remarks at the JA banquet. Also my church which is Calvary Temple has made it priority to hold a thanksgiving celebration Sunday service in my honor. And of course there is prom and graduation night. I'm still getting used to this Miss Bahamas thing... not sure which events I should wear my crown and sash!

Good Morning MBO!

I know that it's pretty early in the morning but never mind that. I basically wanted to say to all of you Thank You! Words cannot express how grateful I am to have met such a wonderful and passionate organization in my life. You guys were not only always there for me but for all of the contestants at large, and if you all ever felt that you all went unnoticed, know that you were noticed by me. From what I saw, you guys worked extremely hard to put on a good production and I personally felt that because of the teamwork you all had, the show was inevitably a success. Thank you all for serving in your own individual capacities to create the person you have made me today. I'm sure all of the girls can say that you all were essential in our personal growths for the past three months, and we are all better ladies because of it. Thank you all for taking me under the shadow of your wings and nurturing me. Because of this I pledge to serve this committee and the Bahamas at large to the best of my ability. Through God's help and your continued support, I WILL be the best queen that you have ever had! I am delighted to be working with you all and I cannot wait for the work to begin!

Hit the ground running!

After being crowned Miss Bahamas World last night (wow... that sounds so surreal!) my mom and I had lunch today with MBO executives and my new coach Bobby Ackbarali. And guess what? The work has already begun! Bobby gave us some very detailed instructions of what I am to begin doing as soon as I get back home to Grand Bahama! After lunch, mom and I caught a flight on Sky Bahamas to Freeport, where I will have a very busy two weeks.... final exams, graduation, prom, appearances, then its back to Nassau to begin the job of being a Beauty Ambassador!

Joanna Brown is the new Miss Bahamas World!

At 17, she was the youngest in the pageant, but Miss Grand Bahama World Joanna Brown won over the judges with her maturity, grace, intelligence and charm to capture the 2009 Miss Bahamas World title. The 6’ 0” high school graduate now begins preparations for the Miss World pageant, which will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa in December of this year. A large crowd came out to witness the pageant, to see which of the “Earth Angels” would emerge victorious. In a tightly contested competition, Joanna did not disappoint her fans, as she appeared confident, calm, and regal during the competition. She now begins intense preparations for the Miss World competition at the hands of international and local beauty experts, led by renown fashion designer and pageant coach Bobby Ackbarali.

So, who is Joanna Brown?

PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Age
17

Date of Birth
11 23 1991

Place of Birth
Dade County Florida, U.S.A

Eye Color
Dark Brown

Hair Color
Dark Brown

Favorite Color
Gold

Favorite Food
Chinese Food

Favorite Sport
Soccer

ACHIEVEMENTS
National Debate Champion, Grand Bahama's Junior Minister of Tourism, Outstanding Junior Achiever, National Arts Festival Gospel Soloist Champion, Outstanding Youth Award recipient

FAMILY LIFE
Mom, dad, 7 brothers, 2 sisters, and our potcake Lala!

MOST UNUSUAL THING I'VE EVER DONE
At the age of 9, I attempted to take my pet fish for counseling for refusing to respond to the food I put in its tank after changing the brand 7 times!