Local volunteer and wife will represent Texas in competing for the title of Mrs.  America.  Kayla Wharton, a committed volunteer and wife was won the title of Mrs. Texas on January 21, 2012 in Corsicana, Texas.  Mrs. America celebrates the achievements, poise, and personality of today’s married women. Kayla competed against twenty four accomplished women from all over the state of Texas. The Mrs. Texas competition seeks married women who are involved in their communities, who want to make a difference and who are excited about celebrating marriage. Mrs. Texas delegates are judged on their communication skills, achievements, poise and appearance. 

 After high school she moved to Texas to go to college, where she attended Kilgore Community College receiving an Associate in Fine Arts.  After graduating at Kilgore College, Kayla attended the University of North Texas graduating with a Fashion Design degree. Kayla met her husband, Andy, an operations manager at Chamberlain Roofing and Waterproofing in Dallas, after college and has been married for five and a half years.  She is a Bridal Alterations manager at Stardust Celebrations in Plano, Texas. Giving back to the community is a huge part of Kayla’s life. In addition to being a committed wife and volunteer, Kayla also enjoys meeting new people, and is very passionate about her platform; Perfectly Pink, Learning to reduce you chances of breast Cancer.  

Kayla will compete in three categories for the Mrs. America title: personal interview, swimsuit and evening gown.  The Mrs. America Pageant is the only nationally televised pageant for married women in the country.

Kayla can help in a variety of ways. Perhaps you’d like her to act as an emcee, or as an “Official Hostess” for an upcoming event. You may wish to have her as a spokesperson for your next fund-raising campaign. She can ride in parades, sign autographs, shake hands, and attract a crowd like you’ve never seen before! She is available to offer her assistance.