Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Get involved

If you would like to become involved in the process of
putting next year's Mr. East Tennessee Competition together
please send an email to METennessee@gmail.com and outline
what you would be able to help us with.

We would like to thank our sponsors for their help with this year's
competition:

Pilot Light
Rolf Lanz Ski Outdoors
Star 102.1 FM
Thompson Photo Products
Downtown Grind

Stay tuned for more on the work of Mr. East Tennessee 2009 as well as
information about next year's competition.

Michael Phillips: Mr. East Tennessee 2009


We are pleased to introduce you to 2009’s Mr. East Tennessee: Michael Phillips

Michael is a Jackson, MS native who has been interning with Reformed University Fellowship a college ministry on the University of Tennessee at Knoxville campus.


Vitals:

Height: 5’ 10”

Weight: 160

Hair: Red

Eyes: Brown

Sign: Capricorn

Education:
Undergraduate: Belhaven College (Jackson, MS)



Interests:

Sports, Fashion, Architecture.

Favorite Quote:

“I was not hit by a train. Darnit, I am the paterfamilias!” - Ulysses Everett McGill - Oh Brother Where Art Thou (2000).

The sponsorship proceeds of this year's competition will be donated to the charity of Michael's choice, Models for Christ. The ministry is located in New York and its mission is to present Christ and train leaders in the fashion industry.

Connect: http://www.modelsforchrist.com/

Press Release: Michael Phillips Wins 2009 Mr. East Tennessee Competition

Press Release: March 2, 2009 --

The Mr. East Tennessee Modeling Competition is pleased to announce this years winner of the Mr. East Tennessee 2009 Competition, Michael Phillips.

Mr. Phillips, a Mississippi native, competed in a very competitive pool and was one of the few amateurs to ever reach this level in our competition. Even though he only models part time, modeling is his passion and he is eager to explore the opportunities that winning this illustrious competition will bring.

As Mr. East Tennessee Mr. Phillips is now eligible to compete in the Models of the South Competition to be held on November 19-21st, 2009 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa in Hilton Head, South Carolina. In addition, Michael will receive a $5,000 scholarship and has been invited to speak at several area events and schools in the state of Tennessee.

Regards,
The Mr. East Tennessee Team

Sunday, March 1, 2009

The 2009 Competition is OVER!!!

We will have up to date information and a competition breakdown forthcoming.

Stay Tuned!