Miss Virginia's Outstanding Teen 2009

Posing with other queens that were in the parade

Taylor participated in Lackey Mission’s Week where she put in over 45 hours of volunteer hours. She and other youth from Rising Sun and Seaford Baptist Church participated in activities such as prayer walks, evangelism and Senior Care. Taylor is seen here painting a room in the house of an elderly lady.

Taylor was a special guest performer at the Relay For Life on July 11 at Tabb High School. She sung “Amazing Grace” during the Luminary Ceremony.

Taylor participates in the caregiver & survivor lap with her Nana, who is a survivor and A’Leah Burrell, Miss Hampton Roads Outstanding Preteen and Relay For Life co-captain, Loren McAdams, Miss Southeastern Va’s Outstanding Preteen and Evelina Johnson, co-captain

Taylor was a guest performer at the Miss Black USA District Pageant on July 12, 2009. She is pictured with the Miss and Teen winners.

Taylor is pictured here with her gymnastics team (Riverview Flipateers) who were also in the parade

Pictured with members of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (who also happen to be her Godparents)

Taylor also celebrated her 11^th birthday later that day with a “Chef’s Party”. Her guests all made chef’s hats and aprons and created their own personal pizzas and decorated cupcakes.

Taylor was a special guest at the Miss York County Princess party on Sunday, October 4th where she helped the princesses make crafts and entertained them with a song.

On October 17th Taylor was a guest at the Miss Norfolk Pageant where she sang the National Anthem and performed "Defying Gravity".

November 7, 2009 - Taylor with Miss Hampton Roads, Ashley Smith. Taylor also performed at the pageant.

December 5, 2009 - Caressa and Taylor at the Miss Arlington Pageant

Taylor with Dominick and Jordan (Arlington teen & preteen)

January 18, 2010 - Taylor was a special guest performer at the 2010 Martin Luther King Jr Youth Oratorical Competition & President’s Volunteer Service Awards program where she was awarded with a Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for putting in over 100 hours of community service in 2009.

January 23, 2010 - Taylor with Sydney Carmony, Miss Piedmont Region’s OPT 2010.

February 13, 2010 - The girls attended the Heart of the Arc Ball. It was a Valentine’s Day dance for the Arc of Greater Williamsburg. The Mission of The Arc of Greater Williamsburg is to improve the well-being of older teens to senior citizens with intellectual disabilities through the provision of monthly social, educational, and recreational activities, while providing respite for their families and caregivers. The girls were invited by Lizzy Mothershead to volunteer at this event.

Taylor Burrell Miss Virginia's Outstanding Preteen
*Appearances*
Posing with other queens that were in the parade	With Jordan Martin, Miss Southeastern Va’s OPT and Skylar Woodhouse, Miss Southside Va’s OPT
Taylor participated in Lackey Mission’s Week where she put in over 45 hours of volunteer hours. She and other youth from Rising Sun and Seaford Baptist Church participated in activities such as prayer walks, evangelism and Senior Care. Taylor is seen here painting a room in the house of an elderly lady.	Taylor was a special guest performer at the Relay For Life on July 11 at Tabb High School. She sung “Amazing Grace” during the Luminary Ceremony. Taylor participates in the caregiver & survivor lap with her Nana, who is a survivor and A’Leah Burrell, Miss Hampton Roads Outstanding Preteen and Relay For Life co-captain, Loren McAdams, Miss Southeastern Va’s Outstanding Preteen and Evelina Johnson, co-captain
Taylor with her sister and team co-captain, A’Leah Burrell selling raffle tickets	Taylor’s crown is adored by a future Relay Walker and Miss Virginia!
Taylor was a guest performer at the Miss Black USA District Pageant on July 12, 2009. She is pictured with the Miss and Teen winners.
Taylor with Courtney Garrett, Miss Virginia's Outstanding Teen, standing in front of the banner that will hang in Orlando, Florida next week at Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant!	Taylor, Courtney and Courtney's Mom
Taylor performs
August 29, 2009	Taylor joined several other former and current title holders at the Sentara Nursing Center in Chesapeake. Taylor colored with the residents and performed for them. Taylor wishes to thank Carolyn and Andolyn Medina for inviting her to attend this event.
September 19, 2009 - Denbigh Days Parade and "Chef's Party" Taylor on her car preparing to pull off for the parade. Posing beside her car prior to the parade.	Taylor is pictured here with her gymnastics team (Riverview Flipateers) who were also in the parade Pictured with members of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (who also happen to be her Godparents) Taylor also celebrated her 11^th birthday later that day with a “Chef’s Party”. Her guests all made chef’s hats and aprons and created their own personal pizzas and decorated cupcakes.
Taylor singing the national anthem at her brother's football game	Taylor in front of a cement mixer at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk that was held October 3rd at Harbor Park
Taylor with some of the members of "Team Diversity" at the walk	Walking during the actual 3mile walk
3 miles later and still feeling good!
Taylor was a special guest at the Miss York County Princess party on Sunday, October 4th where she helped the princesses make crafts and entertained them with a song.
On October 17th Taylor was a guest at the Miss Norfolk Pageant where she sang the National Anthem and performed "Defying Gravity".
Taylor was a special guest judge for the costume contest and participated in the walk with her dog, Banker. Event was held Sunday, Oct. 25th	Announcing Best Costume Winner
Taylor with "Sarah Palin"	Taylor with dog walk coordinator, Mary Grace.
Taylor and Banker	Winner of Best Costume
November 7, 2009 - Taylor with Miss Hampton Roads, Ashley Smith. Taylor also performed at the pageant.	November 21, 2009 – Taylor performed at the Miss Hampton-Newport News pageant
Taylor with Miss Hampton-Newport News, Meredith Brown, and Miss Hampton-Newport News Outstanding Teen A’Leah Burrell
*December 4, 2009 - Indian River Pageant with Miss Southside Virginia's OPT, Skylar Woodhouse*
December 4, 2009 – Z104 Stuff the Bus to benefit Toys for Tots

December 5, 2009 - Caressa and Taylor at the Miss Arlington Pageant	Taylor with Dominick and Jordan (Arlington teen & preteen)
December 12, 2009 - Academy of Dance Christmas Show to raise funds for Operation Smile
December 12, 2009 - Holly Days Parade, Hampton	Taylor rides in the Holly Days Parade with A'Leah Burrell, Miss Hampton-Newport News Outstanding Teen; and Shelby Smith, Miss Hampton Holly Days Outstanding Teen
January 18, 2010 - Taylor was a special guest performer at the 2010 Martin Luther King Jr Youth Oratorical Competition & President’s Volunteer Service Awards program where she was awarded with a Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for putting in over 100 hours of community service in 2009.
January 23, 2010 - Taylor with Sydney Carmony, Miss Piedmont Region’s OPT 2010.
February 6, 2010 - Miss Hampton Roads Teen/Preteen Pageant
February 10, 2010 - VA Hospital, Hampton, VA
February 13, 2010 - York Convalescent Center visit. They performed and did valentine crafts with the residents
February 13, 2010 - The girls attended the Heart of the Arc Ball. It was a Valentine’s Day dance for the Arc of Greater Williamsburg. The Mission of The Arc of Greater Williamsburg is to improve the well-being of older teens to senior citizens with intellectual disabilities through the provision of monthly social, educational, and recreational activities, while providing respite for their families and caregivers. The girls were invited by Lizzy Mothershead to volunteer at this event.
March 6, 2010 - Miss Chesapeake Pageant. Taylor meets Miss Virginia 2009 - Chinah Helmandollar!	Taylor with Kristena Wright - Miss Chesapeake 2010