ValleyQueens is the only website that provides valuable interesting information about not only pageantry in the Rio Grande Valley, but around Texas. The quality of their photos captures the true essence of every event and makes you feel like you were there. Their message board allows pageant fans to express their feelings and knowledge about pageantry without being offensive. Between their podcast and pageant news updates, ValleyQueens always keeps you informed on the latest trends of the pageant world. I am privileged to say that I am a part of the ValleyQueens family.
Crystle Stewart
Miss Texas USA 2008 & Miss USA 2008
Miss Texas USA / Miss USA
Hello Everyone at Valley Queens.com,
Just wanted to drop you a note and say how impressed I am with this website and your overall concepts of showing how impressive young women that compete in pageants today are well rounded, hardworking and motivated individuals… I commend you all for being positive insights to the world of pageants… wish this site all the best!
Sincerely,
Tony Bowls/Designer
To the great folks at ValleyQueens.Com:
As a Feature Writer with PAGEANTRY MAGAZINE for the past 15 years, I have had the sincerest pleasure to travel all over the United States and the world meeting not only the fabulous girls who are the centerpiece of our industry, but equally, the people “behind the scenes” who give so wholeheartedly and unselfishly of themselves. With Cassidy continuing to win titles and the friendly smile of Mike behind the camera, your combined talents and contributions to the pageant world has earned ValleyQueens a sterling reputation and a legacy that is to be admired.
All the Best,
J.J. Smith- PAGEANTRY MAGAZINE
Hi VQ!!!
WOW! I owe you so many thank you’s I don’t know where to start! I have had so many wonderful young ladies cite “Valley Queens” as how they “found out about us”, and I must admit I was embarrased enough by the 75th or so that I just said, “okay, sit down and tell me what exactly are these ‘Valley Queens?’” I’m incredibly proud to say that we sponsor numerous Miss USA states for the Miss USA Pageant, a growing number of states for Miss America, and usually end up with 15 to 20 beautiful ladies in each event. Now we’re a new sponsor for Miss Texas (MAO)!!! Thanks you again, for the fabulous site, the link, and for making my day when I found your website! And of course for all the great ladies that found me through you!
Sincerely,
Stefanie Somers- www.stefaniesomers.com
stefanie@stefaniesomers.com 800-400-4312 or 936-273-2488
Just wanted to let you know that I think your site is great. Thanks for keeping us informed about what is going on in the pageant world in Texas.
Regards,
- Jennifer McCoy, Owner Lenz Boutique- “Official sponsor of the Miss Texas USA, Miss Texas Teen USA, Miss Texas America, Miss Louisiana USA, and Miss Louisiana Teen USA along with several other state and local systems.”
Mike and Cassidy,
Your continuous hardwork and ever faithful support is just a couple of reasons why you are both so special to me. You definitely made my last competition days more enjoyable by having access to not only your website, but also by receiving your constant encouragement. I’m extremely forgetful when it comes to capturing memories on film and thanks to you I have more than enough to look back on! Thank you for your friendship and thank you for keeping everyone up to speed with pageantry in Texas!!!
-Much appreciation and many hugs,
Allison Seale-Miss Austin USA 2007
The impact that Valleyqueens.com has placed on pageantry will still be intact decades from now. You have provided a POSITIVE and encouraging forum for anyone having to do with anything in the pageant circle the opportunity to grow and improve. As a result, the local pageant industry has expanded leaps and bounds plus local delegates have the opportunity to network and sample various pageants statewide and throughout the nation through your fabulous photography as well as providing delegates nationwide a similar opportunity to witness Texas pre-lims and State pageants. I am astounded by the level of professionalism and amount of knowledge you two have provided to VQ members and visitors. And you do this all without the drama needed for ratings!!! Bravo!
Much love,
Myssie Cardenas-Barajas, Former ValleyQueen, Model & TV personality- Rio Grande Valley, TX
I think that you two have done a great job with Valley Queens. Your website is very informative and keeps all of us “pageant lovers” up to date with events throughout the valley and the state. Congratulations on a job very well done.
Debi Chavez
Director, Miss Rio Grande Valley USA Pageant
~Valley Queens~ I cant tell you how much I appreciate what you have done! Everything you are doing for pageantry is amazing! You are so good at what you do, and captioning some of the best moments! I’m so thankful to have two of the most sincere people helping me and all girls fulfill there dream!
Love Always,
~Holly Kuhn- Miss Austin Teen USA 2007~
The valley needed like minded pageantry lovers like Mike and Cassidy. Thank God Valley Queens keeps us updated on currents pageant events locally and nationally. My hat is off to both of you. Keep up the good work!!
John Llanes
Former Miss RGV USA Pageant Director 1990-2003
Owner, Valleywood Entertainment
RGV MODEL and TALENT
John-Albert Productions, Inc.
Thank you guys so much for all of the support you have given me. It is so nice to have people out there to give such positive remarks! I love having you guys at all of the pageants to take pictures of every event, it makes the pageant so much more special knowing that there is someone there to capture the memories!!! You guys have truly made my pageant experiences even more special! Thanks so much!
God Bless,
Lauren Sapaugh- Miss Texas USA Pageant Contestant
Words cannot even begin to explain how thankful I am that God put Cassidy & Mike in my path three years ago. Together Mike & Cassidy developed a wonderfully classy and tasteful website that helped promote the beautiful young ladies of the Rio Grande Valley & gave everyone in the pageant community a chance to get to know each other & reach out and help one another. This was ever so clear the moment I was diagnosed with cancer. Cassidy & Mike were just as involved during my difficult time as my parents, family, & doctors were. VallyQueens.com is such a refreshing RGV pageant page to visit because it is full of encouraging words, compliments, congratulations, tips, advice, and support, which is what many pageant girls need while competing! ValleyQueens.com offers the best to the girls and allows the rest of the state of Texas to see all the beauty the Rio Grande Valley holds.
Cynthia Edee Alcocer- Miss South Texas Teen 2003 & Miss South Texas All-American 2004
Just a note to congratulate you on your new web site! It’s informative, educational, and appealing. This is what the valley needs a professional pageant web site. GREAT JOB!
Mrs. Yolanda Guerra- Lauren Yvana Ltd. Co.
Valleyqueens is like my myspace. I go on everyday :0) Pageants is a whole other world and many young ladies dont know about pageants & tips. Valleyqueens is the best way to get your information on different pageants. The other thing that I like about valleyqueens, is that they keep the forum very professional, fun, and informative. Keep up the great work!
Ronica M. Jackson- Miss South Texas All-American 2007
Dear Mike, I want to say it has been a wonderful experience having you in our pageant. In addition to having a great expiator you have been a fine friend and great help. Your website is absolutely the best! It relates so much information and photographs of the surrounding pageants as well as the local pageants leading to the MISS TEXAS USA. Our contestants and queens here in the City of Laredo are so grateful for the beautiful photos you took during our event. We wish you the best be in all your endeavors. GOD BLESS YOU.
-Blanca Benavides- Executive Pageant Director: Miss Laredo USA Pageant
Congratulations to Valley Queens for revolutionizing the pageant community! Never before has a website brought together such an abundance of information, tips, and advice while facilitating a safe and friendly network for contestants and fans alike. Keep up the good work and I look forward to the seeing the impact you will have on the NATIONAL pageant scene!
Tami M.- Miss McAllen 2005 & Miss Oklahoma USA Contestant
Hi everyone at VQ! Thank you for everything you do in pageantry. Your support of the many pageant systems, and contestants is wonderful! Thank you so much for keeping us informed on all of the pageants and girs so the fans can enjoy it as well. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and I can’t say thank you enough for all of your hard work!
-Carrie LeighAnn, carrieleighann@yahoo.com & www.coachingwithcarrie.com
Hello! You two are so wonderful at what you do. This is such an amazing website, and the pictures are always perfect. I have been able to follow pageants that I normally would not be in touch with because of your wonderful website. Thank you so much for your support and friendship. I cannot wait to see you both this year at Texas Teen 2008! God bless!
~Jessica Kirkland – Miss Bay Area Teen USA 2007
Thank you Valleyqueens for the amazing pictures! I love going on your website and seeing the beautiful pageant contestants from across the state of Texas. It was great seeing you at Miss Houston USA and Miss Houston Teen USA this weekend! I have looked at all the pictures and love every one of them! I am thankful to have the pictures as a way to
remember one of the best times of my life! I look forward to seeing you both soon.
Hannah Kirkland - Miss Houston Teen USA 2008
Thank you for all of the wonderful coverage that you provide of Texas pageants! I love visiting your site and seeing all of the high quality photos. Your hard work and dedication to providing all of us pageant fans with pictures and updates is much appreciated! Keep up the outstanding work!
Sincerely,
Christina B.- Columbia, South Carolina
I LOVE ValleyQueens!!! Your photography is absolutely stunning and the coverage from each pageant is tremendous. You truly have an eye for it! But most importantly, I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me. From the invitations to pageants, to the great appearances, to the amazing friendship, you’ve truly been an inspiration to me, and I appreciate you in so many ways. Thank you for all you do! Much love and blessings. XOXO : )
- Michele Cude- Miss American Beauty 2007
I absolutely LOVE Valleyqueens! It provides such a great tool for pageant girls and people affiliated with pageants. Without this website it would be so difficult to find out about the special events in the valley, or the dresses, shoes, and different outfits from pageants all over Texas. Valleyqueens is great! After my first pageant I was introduced to it by Mike and Cassidy and since then, two years ago, I’ve been hooked! The pageant tips and the discussions on the message board are so interesting. It’s great to have a network like this. In a way I think it brings the valley pageant girls together. I love it! Keep up the good work!
Lots of Love,
Tiffany Atkinson- Miss Tip of Texas 2007
Mike and Cassidy,
Wow, your website is awesome! Your love and dedication for photography is motivating. It is nice to have you at each event with your camera ready, but most of all you always have a smile and a kind word. I have thoroughly enjoyed your website with all that it has to offer. Thank you for all of your true labor of love!
God Bless,
Lacie Weatherford - Miss Texas USA Pageant Contestant
Hey VQ! Just wanted to tell you how much your website means to any pageant fan. I thank you for all the support you have given my Miss Texas Lone Star Latina and Mini Nationals. We have never met and you all treat everyone like family. Keep up the great work.
-Claudia Lopez- Executive Director of The Innermind Connection- Miss Texas Lone Star Latina, Miss Val Verde, Mini Me Nationals, Mini Me Txas Lone Star Latina, Mini Me Miss Val Verde, and Mini Me Miss Del Rio.
Valley Queens,
Thank you so much for what you have done for pageants not only in the RGV but in Texas! You guys have been wonderful with the photo coverage, the helpful tips for newbies and the positive, encouraging message board. From a ex-pageant queen’s perspective I can see how helpful VQ would have been during my days. You offer such great advice and are always there for anything we need. Keep up the great work.
Vanessa Segovia- Miss McAllen 2004, Miss Rio Grande Valley USA 2004, Miss South Texas 2006
Mike and Cassidy, you should be proud of what you’ve accomplished with Valley Queens. When I want to know anything about pageants here or out of town, I just check VQ! First place I go to when I sign on, is VQ! I think we’d be a lot poorer for not having such a well designed website to keep us all informed. Thank you!
-Dina Tunberg and Miss Pre-Teen South Texas 2007, Rachel Tunberg
Valley Queens,
This has been such a wonderful experience for us. And, I really would not be as well informed about the Pageant World or our pageant surroundings, without Valley Queens. As you know, I’m a faithful visitor to the site and really have found it to be so incredibly valuable. My daughter and I have really found insight, discussions and positive guidance through Valley Queens and I really, honestly feel that it has been a tremendous impact on our journey. Thank you!!
Emilie Collazo & Miliah Haslerig - Miss RGV Cinerella Jr. Teen 2008
I want to thank you Cassidy and Mike for having such a great site that my daughter can view all things pageant. I don’t have to worry about the content being inappropriate. The site has wonderfull role models for her. Thanks, Mike and Cassidy for being friends with my daughter.
Zonia C. Flores and Gabriela C. Flores, Miss Texas Jr. Pre-Teen 2007
ValleyQueens.com is a unique site that gives pageant contestants, judges, emcees, and everyone else involved an opportunity to stay up to date on all the pageant world has to offer. As a Valley News Anchor at KGBT4 and former titleholder and Miss Texas USA contestant, it’s enlightening to see so many South Texas girls competing and succeeding at representing the culture of our area. I’ve judged local and state pageants including Miss Texas Teen USA and am proud to say Valley contestants always rise above the rest. I frequent the page to see how the girls I remember judging when they were children have now grown into beautiful young women who have discovered that pageants are so much more than prancing around in pretty close and make-up. Cassidy and Mike, keep up the good work!
Marcy Martinez, Action 4 News Anchor- Harlingen, TX
ValleyQueens.com is such a wonderful website!
So many of us in the pageant community are thankful not only for their up-to-date pictures and news, but also for their unending support of all titleholders! Keep up the great work; we appreciate you!
-Elizabeth (Jones) Huffman - Miss San Antonio Teen USA 2000 and Miss San Antonio USA 2003
Thank you Valley Queens for your professional efforts. Updated pageant information is a plus. Young girls can visit your website and moms don’t have to worry. No trashing, no bashing allowed. There are pictures to view, a forum to express your opinion, plenty of valuable pageant information including RGV, South Texas, State, and lots more. We commend your reputation. You deserve a superior Five Star rating from all of us at Starz Productions!
Narce Reyes - Director: Starz Productions
