Ms. Spirit American Renaissance 2012 - Jackie Thompson, loves helping sister queens excel in pageantry by giving advice and support! Haleigh will hopefully be competing in ARNP 2013!

On September 11, 2012, Ms. Spirit American Renaissance 2012 - Jackie Thompson, toured the USS Yorktown. Jackie and official ARNP photographer, Scott Krause were interviewed by Reuters on the importance of preserving the USS Yorktown. The USS Yorktown is located in Charleston, SC.

Ms. Spirit 2012 - Jackie Thompson, making an appearance with George Brugger, owner of Ego Boost Salon in Chapin, SC. George and Ego Boost Salon donated the beautiful crown pins and pink goody bags given to the 2012 American Renaissance Pageant contestants and reigning queens.

Ms. Civic American Renaissance 2012 - Sheila McKinney, attended the Barclays Golf Tournament on the black course at Bethpage State Park.

Ms. Civic American Renaissance 2012 – Sheila McKinney took care of the information booth for the New York Road Runner's Club.Pictured here is Sheila and Jill Sho for the Thomas Labrecque Lung Cancer Run.

Ms. Civic American Renaissance 2012 – Sheila McKinney helped to sell hats to promote the Central Park Conservancy. Sheila McKinney and Joan Kutz sold over 989 hats and travel cups to support this great cause!!

Ms. Civic American Renaissance 2012 - Sheila McKinney participated in Boomer Esiason's Run to Breathe for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis and raised almost $400 for this great cause!!!

Ms. Civic American Renaissance 2012- Sheila McKinney promoting the "You Can Not Fail foundation" (against major illness) and encouraging people to share their stories.