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Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan

Inspirational Quote

"Women go through hard things in life, that's a fact. But the ones who survive the pressure become diamonds who can cut through anything."

Success Story

As a child who grew up living in poverty and struggled to attain a college education, I learned how to succeed as an independent woman. I realized that an education was my only way out and would later provide better opportunities for my children. It was difficult for me to obtain my college degree in four years because I had to pay for my entire education on my own. Instead of giving into poor circumstance, I overcame this hardship by attending college for a few semesters and then dropping out for a semester to work full time. It took me eight long years to finally receive my Bachelors degree at the age of 26. I will always remember that day as I finally walked across that stage at my graduation ceromony and was handed my Degree. The feeling was surreal. Looking back on my long journey through college, I was glad I was able to refrain from having children at a young age. It would have made my struggles to attain an education even more difficult if I had had children to care for while trying to attend and pay for college. I was later horrified when I discovered that so many women both here and abroad do not have control over their own fertility or protection because they lack knowledge or live in a poor area. Being a leader and a woman of action, I knew I had to do something. As Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties I am proud to say what truly makes me a success is the great strides I have made with my platform, Our Bodies, Our Futures. My mission is to educate women all over the world about their bodies and reproductive health and to ensure that they are provided with the tools they need in order to take control over their reproductive health and have healthy families. I have been published several times in “Celebrating the Success of the Modern Woman” Online Magazine which covers every aspect of my platform. I also connected with a women’s health clinic in Nebraska where each patient receives a personal letter from me, offering my condolences to the grieving single or joint parents. I have visited schools and mentored students on goal setting and working hard to get what you want out of life. I implement the nationally recognized CHARACTER COUNTS! into my motivational seminars to focus on core character development. My online blog has created a lot of buzz which prompted a New York Times journalist to follow me around for one year. His goal is to record my progress for a future editorial piece. As Miss U.S. Beauties I want to take an even stronger presence in the United States. I believe in my platform because it provides many positive effects and personal benefits for women of all ages. If chosen to be Miss U.S. Beauties, I promise to use my National title as a catalyst for my personal platform, Our Bodies, Our Futures.

Jordan Barnstable
Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties 2009

Princess Jordan's Video's

A Year In The Life of Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties 2009-2010 Jordan

Modeling Video

Princess Jordan Photo Shoot

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan Modeling at the South Asian Bridal Expo

Personal Appearances

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan and David Three Feathers in his full dancing regalia.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan and David Three Feathers, a hoop dancer.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan and Penny Richmond, the woman leader of the powwow who honored me by presenting me with the pink shawl.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan and Coti, a Mohawk Indian.

Miss Illinois Jordan and John Richmond, the male leader of the powwow in his full dancing regalia. What a grand costume!!

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan, Thomas Three Feathers of the Cherokee & Blackfeet tribes, Black Horse, and Yellow Jacket of the Spotted Eagle Clan. The pink shawl I am wearing was presented to me by Penny Richmond, the woman leader of the powwow. Being presented with that shawl is considered a great honor by the Native Americans.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan next to a cooking fire inside of a teepee. The Indian man inside was cooking a dinner of corn on the cob and meat.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan and a unknown Indian woman in a beautiful blue skirt

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan and Torah, a little Cherokee Indian girl.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan and Sarah, an Osage Princess. She was awarded this title based on her dancing skills.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan and a spectator at the powwow.

Immediately upon arriving at the powwow, a crowd of spectators swarmed Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan and asked to pose with her for a picture. She happily obliged.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan visits with a good friend of her deceased Grandfather

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan stops to say hello to a Bonnie, a resident she knew many years ago.

Miss Illinois Jordan visits with old and new residents at Friendship Home.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan stoops down to say hello to Virginia, a patient she knew when she worked at Friendship Nursing Home several years ago.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan, Jr. Miss Carlinville, and Little Miss Carlinville pose for a group shot.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan at the Pocahontas School District. Jordan gave a speech to an assembly of about 50 girls from grades 5 through 8. She spoke to them about issues ranging from self-esteem, body-image, bullying, and working towards goals to make a better life for themselves. Jordan stressed the importance of getting an education and working hard towards what they want in order to have a better future.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan at the Pocahontas School District.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan and Miss Central Illinois Katie take time for a photo op at the Tiara Magazine booth at the Dulhania Baazar.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan strikes a pose at the end of the runway.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan modeling East Indian bridal wear at the South Asian Bridal Expo.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan walking down the runway at the Dulhania Baazar South Asian Bridal Expo fashion show.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan Jordan was a big hit with all the little girls at the Taste of Glen Ellyn!!

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan with the man This man and his family who came from Norway. He just had to get a picture with Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties!!

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan at the taste of Glen Ellyn with fans.

Miss Illinois U.S. Beauties Jordan at the fashion shoot for Bri'Zan Couture.