Miss Iron County 2009

Angela and I worked so hard to make this year incredible and it was such an amazing feeling watching it all pan out. The production itself turned out so well and the tickets we sold were the most in years....we're finally seeing Miss Iron County go back to the way it was and better. Angela and I had to go out and help sell tickets because the line out the door wasn't getting any smaller and we needed to get started. We finally started 15 minutes late hoping the two girls left could handle the crowd. I sincerely thought I was going to have a heart attack watching the lights go dim knowing that it time to start.

This is Erika's last moments...she looks thrilled




DeLaney's song was phenomenal, she looked beautiful and did an amazing job.






This was the front page news the next morning. I was so proud
CEDAR CITY - The annual Miss Iron County Pageant continues to break down stereotypes, both of pageant life and for the Utah community, as queens of past and present push platforms of change at home. This year's Miss Iron County, crowned Saturday night in front of a packed Canyon View auditorium, is 18-year-old Delaney Westfall, with her platform of adoption advocacy. The Cedar City resident has four adopted siblings of diverse backgrounds, not something one sees in the average family today. But having a fulfilling life with joy from her siblings made choosing a platform, and how to move forward, relatively easy for the Brigham Young University freshman.


"I'll be putting together a book full of adoption stories," Westfall said, hoping to get the published information out to educate the public. Westfall said she is also planning a large community event for Adoption Day, Nov. 15, in hopes of meeting her goal to get as many children adopted into loving homes as possible. Last year's Miss Iron County, Erika Hansen, also from Cedar City, came closer to her own goal after being crowned, to diligently spread awareness about child sexual abuse, being a survivor and silent sufferer for years before speaking out. Hansen has become a certified Steward of Children because of her active role in the community on this subject, being able to teach a three-step program for both children and adults to help them recognize sign of sexual abuse and how to react. "Get ready for the experience of your life," Hansen said before the crowning to the future Miss Iron County. Westfall received several awards for winning, including a $3,000 scholarship to the school of her choice. Her first attendant is Aimee Peterson and second attendant is Crystal Cardon, who also received scholarships

TormentedSoul wrote:

Congratulations Delaney Westfall. You are beautiful and are a great role model for young women everywhere! Your adoption advocacy platform will be well served by you. I also know you were chosen as the first runner-up in the Colgate Country Showdown. Having been there, I can attest to your wonderful singing talent. Stay true to yourself and to all of your goals...

Angela and I have gotten so much posative feedback this year, more so than any other year that I've directed. The production was amazing and the calibur of girls we had this year was incredibly impressive. Every year I struggle with only being able to keep one girl. This year was harder than any other year. I hope you girls see and recognize how amazing you did. Just because you didn't actually walk away with the crown doesn't mean you didn't do an incredible job and I watched some of you grow so so much and I'm so proud of you. I better see each and every one of you there next year. Thanks girls!