Sharon and the other 2005 contestants participated in the "Blue River Festival" parade.

Terri Krolikowski, Mrs. Nebraska 1988, gives Sharon Soltero, Mrs. Nebraska 2005 a bag from pageant sponsors.

Sharon introduces herself at the 2005 pageant.

Sharon with a few of her pageant sisters prior to starting interviews.

The 2005 contestants in interview suit.

Sharon in the 2005 swimsuit competition.

Sharon is escorted by her husband Saul.

Sharon in the evening gown portion of the pageant.

The new Mrs. Nebraska 2005 is, Sharon Soltero!

Sharon is crowned the new Mrs. Nebraska.

Mrs. Nebraska 2005, Sharon Soltero
and all the 2005 contestants.

Mrs. Nebraska 2005, Sharon Soltero, and her court.

Mrs. Nebraska 2005, Sharon Soltero
with former Mrs. Nebraskas.

Sharon and her family shortly after being crowned.

Sharon with Tom and Nancy Osborne at the Seward 4th of July parade.

Sharon meets Secretary of State John Gale.

Sharon poses with Governor Heineman and First Lady Sally Ganem.

Sharon and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry.

Sharon and Senator Ben Nelson.

Mrs. Nebraska 2005 along with Julie Pulec, Mrs. Seward County and Shelly Keene, Mrs. Central Nebraska.

Sharon and her group of supporters at the Mrs. Nebraska pageant.

Mrs. Nebraska along with the Seward 4th of July parade royalty.

Sharon celebrates with an open house given by her husband Saul.  In attendance, Mrs. Nebraska 1994-Melanie Gutzmer, Mrs. Nebraska 2005-Sharon Soltero, Mrs. Nebraska 2004-Susan Meyerle, and Mrs. Nebraska 1988-Terri Krolikowski.

Sharon takes some time to talk with one of our nations finest.

Sharon rides in Columbus Days Parade.

State TeamMates convention with Tom and Nancy Osborne, Detta and Tricia Faust, Columbus Teammates Coordinator.

Taking the stage at nationals escorted by the love of her life, Saul.

Sharon with new friend, Ann Truman Ball, Mrs. Nevada.

Sharon and Mrs. California, now Mrs. America, Andrea Preuss.

Me and my roommate Liz Pratt, Mrs. Michigan.

Clowning around with Andrea Pruess, Mrs. California, and Jennifer Tapang, Mrs. Washington.

The Ben and Jerry's girls...Mrs. Florida, California, North Carolina and Ohio.

Me and the Mayor of Pal Springs, Ron Odem.

Modeling Levian Jewelry with my friends.

With my buddy, Mrs. North Carolina Kelly Ann Somers.

Jeanie Truesdale, a contemporary Christian singer, and me at the Center for Survivors Chili Cook-off

Oklahoma Sooner and Dallas Cowboy Football coach Barry Switzer

Dealing cards at the Columbus Hospital Fundraiser

NU Husker Football coach Bill Callahan