It'll help me to get over my shyness and be more confident within myself. Once you get to a certain age, you can defend yourself. Pageant contestants like Laura and Marcy need a lot of support from family and friends, like the support the two ladies enjoy from their mothers. She wants that. That's been one of the main goals.
Nothing is more important that getting a degree.
The way we see it, she needs to open up. And the youthful Martinez has high hopes for her college career and beyond. But the training and financial burdens for the preliminary pageant are great. Participants often seek the help of sponsors, and Laura Martinez sought monetary aid from 15 San Benito and Harlingen businesses, as well as many friends and family members, including Sylvia Rodriguez, Jessica Martinez and Pete Claudio. The sponsors have been wonderful.