Miss Bozeman - Kaylee Wolfensberger

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsor Dairy Queen in Billings for a much needed sweet treat on this hot day! 🍦
Little fun fact about me… I am a chocolate dipped ice cream cone fanatic. It’s my first choice ALWAYS when it comes to ice cream!

It’s officially Miss Montana Weekend! 🏔️
It’s bittersweet that this weekend there will be a new Miss Montana. I have so much I want to show the judges and all of you! See you all on Saturday @ 5:30, at MSU Billings!

SERVICE👑
The point of the crown that has a special place in my heart. I have always looked for a way to serve and connect with my community. In high school I joined every club time allowed me, from rotary to student council, and everything in between. When I started attending school at MSU, I joined the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, where I’ve been able to work on multiple service projects and connect with my school and community.
But through all my service endeavors, I’ve never been able to serve like I have through the Miss America Opportunity. I’ve been able to advocate for underfunded youth and music education through my CSI, “Healing Harmonies”. I have been able to read and teach students about the importance of music. I’ve helped serve underfunded families in the Bozeman community, and plan to continue to do so throughout Montana. The crown on my head isn’t meant simply for style, it’s to give me the opportunity to connect with people around me. It opens the door for conversation about my CSI & the MAO. It lets me make a difference in young girls life and be a role model for them. Montana, I’m ready to serve you selflessly!

Tickets for Miss Montana & Miss Montana’s Teen are on sale! 🎟️
I can’t believe we are a week away from competition night! I’m ready to show the judges what I can do on stage and in the interview room.
You can get your tickets here https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/16600/missmontana. The show starts @ 5:30 at MSU Billings. See you there!

Happy Independence Day!!🇺🇸🎆
I had the best time passing out toy instruments to promote my CSI, Healing Harmonies, in the Ennis parade today! Though Bozeman doesn’t have a parade, I was lucky enough to visit the neighboring town of Ennis and expand my reach throughout Montana! I loved getting to give young girls their “crowning moment” with these adorable Americana crowns. The smiles are priceless and remind me what being Miss Bozeman is truly about.
Montana, the support I felt from you today, for me and this country, was amazing! I love this state and country that I get to call home. Have a happy and safe 4th!

Why Music Matters Wednesday🎶
Music plays a pivotal role in our growth and development by reducing stress, regulating emotions, and aiding in the development of coping strategies. Most importantly, music evokes feelings of joy and unites people, fostering a sense of community and shared experience.

Bethany was only 7 years old when she first performed the national anthem at a sporting event, and continues to do so today!

People’s Choice Is Open! 💌
$1 = 1 Vote, You can vote through this link
https://www.spotfund.com/story/2596a3e4-f545-4249-84a8-dc3138ea20d0?autoplay=false
The winner will receive a scholarship towards her education!

Can we also appreciate my official headshot by our amazing Miss Montana sponsor !

Why Music Matters Wednesday 🎶
Music plays a pivotal role in our growth and development by reducing stress, regulating emotions, and aiding in the development of coping strategies. Most importantly, music evokes feelings of joy and unites people, fostering a sense of community and shared experience.

Brooke Hendrickson is the current Miss Sego Lily in the Miss Utah Organization. A fun fact about Brooke is that she has been clogging for 15 years!

SISTERHOOD🩷
The 5th pillar of the Miss America Organization & one that I cherish most. I grew up with two rambunctious brothers and though I wouldn’t trade that for the world, I always wished for a sister. Through the Miss America Opportunity, this wish was granted.
The sisterhood I gained through the MAO is beyond what I could have ever imagined. I have a deep love for every woman in this organization, and hold close every moment I get to spend with them. I am excited to get to see my sisters again at the Miss Montana Competition in just a few weeks!

My Miss America journey started well before I became Miss Bozeman. I grew up watching local competitions while my mom helped the young women backstage. I was constantly in awe at the confidence and beauty these women portrayed.
At the age of 10, I was part of the Junior Gem Program in a local competition, where the Miss I was partnered with won a title! I was able to go to appearances and help advocate for her CSI. She made me fall in love with the Miss America community. I began to feel the impact this program made on people both in and outside of the program.
Shortly after, I entered in the Miss America’s Pr***en portion of competition. It was my first “big girl” pageant. In honor of “keeping it real”… it did not go as well as my 12 year old heart wanted it to. In fact, I decided after that, that maybe I was meant to be a spectator instead of a competitor in the Miss America Opportunity.
After that I didn’t compete again until I was 18, and entered into the Miss America’s Teen portion of competition. This experience made me fall back in love with competing. I grew immensely in my interview skills and onstage presence, and most of all my confidence grew! I placed 1st runner up at my first competition back after years of sitting in the audience. I knew then, that this program was something I’d be continuing.
Fast forward and here I am! Ready to compete for the Miss Montana title in just a few weeks!👑

Family Promise’s Summer Carnival was a success! Even with a little Bozeman rain, the turnout was amazing! I loved getting to help with the mosaic art booth and watch kids thrive in a creative setting!🩵
Family Promise helps families facing or experiencing homelessness in the Bozeman community, through multiple programs. The staff here is phenomenal & so welcoming. Thank you for putting on such a wonderful event!

In love with this state that I get to call home🤍
30-day countdown to Miss Montana & I couldn’t be more excited!

SCHOLARSHIP!👑
Let’s talk about one of the four points of the Miss America crown. Each year Miss America gives away millions of dollars in scholarships to women nation wide. Thanks to my participation in the MAO, I’m able to continue my education at Montana State University studying business marketing! Go Cats! 🐾
After I graduate I hope to enter the world of sports marketing, focusing on athlete representation and promotion. I grew up a frequent watcher of football, and it’s still my favorite sport to watch! I hope to one day work as a marketing director for the NFL! 🏈

Miss Montana Forum ✅
This weekend was amazing! I loved meeting my pageant sisters and can’t wait to compete by their side in just a few weeks. This weekend was jam packed with preparation for state and I’m excited to show everyone what I’ve learned!

Today we honor the men and women who lost their lives while fighting for our country. A sacrifice that I am grateful for each and every day.🇺🇸
Both my grandfathers served in the military, though they were lucky enough to make it home. Visiting their graves on this holiday reminds me how blessed I am that someone is willing to sacrifice so much, so that I can have the freedoms I do.

Another fun day reading and teaching students about music at Hawthorne Elementary!
These sweet kids had so much to tell me about music. It’s so fun seeing how everyone interprets music differently! 💚🩵

I had an amazing day, getting to talk to kindergarten and 1st grade classes at Whittier Elementary about the importance of music! 📚
Music education is so important at for child development! It helps children grow educationally and emotionally. Getting to hear about the students favorite songs and what instruments they play, truly made me so excited! I can already feel the passion they have for music and how it helps them thrive in their daily lives. 🎼

Such a fun day handing out dillybars to elementary schools in Billings with Rimrock City’s Teen! 🍦
I got to meet some of the candidates for Miss Montana and Miss Montana’s Teen, and I can’t wait to meet more at forum in a few weeks!

Happy Women’s Health Week! ❤️🫀
Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women, and only 55% of women are aware of this statistic? The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women has collaborated with the Miss America's Scholarship Foundation to raise money for heart disease research and tuition scholarships for the women in the Miss America Opportunity. This partnership helps women live a healthier and happier lifestyle while opening doors to educational opportunities for women in America!
I encourage you all to, “Go Red” and join the movement that is empowering women across America!

I am currently raising funds for educational scholarships and heart research with the AHA GO RED x Miss America collaboration! You can donate by clicking the link in my bio, or go here https://www.spotfund.com/story/68467d53-4db7-4dac-b65f-1f92ea220804

🎶My Community Service Intiative is “Healing Harmonies: Empowering underprivileged youth through music education”, which aims to bridge the gap in music education amongst underfunded youth.
Music provides an outlet for self-expression and emotions amid our youth. Additionally it can aid in fine-motor and language skills.
Nearly 18% of Bozeman’s residents live below the poverty line, leaving funds for music education nearly nonexistent.
My goal is to make music education more accessible to the underfunded in my community, to give them the opportunity to grow and develop through the power of music.

Officially your Miss Bozeman! 🩷
Beyond excited to represent this community at Miss Montana. Follow along learn more about me, the Miss Montana Organization, and the Miss America Organization. I can’t wait to serve you Bozeman!