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1.) In today's society, women play prominent roles
in business, politics, education, sports, entertainment, and the arts.
What are the two primary contributions pageants make for today's women?
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First, pageants help you to set goals and to realize that
through hard work and dedication you can achieve anything you set out
to do. This allows you to build your self-confidence and gain a better
understanding of who you are and what you believe. Second, you increase
your communication and social skills, creating an incredible stepping
stone for any career path you choose.
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2.) What is the single, most important message a titleholder
can convey?
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Any goal you set for yourself is attainable through hard
work and determination.
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3.) Are you currently attending school or involved
in any educational studies? If so, what are you studying? Where? What
are your eventual goals?
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I am currently enrolled in Towson University. I plan to
graduate with a degree in Business Administration. This, along with my
modeling experience, will help me to expand my consulting business to
its fullest potential.
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4.) Are you currently employed? If so, what is your
occupation?
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Yes. I am a licensed Stylist and Makeup Artist and run
my own Image Consulting business.
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5.) Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to
being a state titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
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Running my own Image Consulting Business at the age of
22.
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6.) What have you learned about yourself during the
past year?
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| Hard work, determination and never losing sight
of your dream can really pay off. |
| 7.)What is the most daring or adventurous
thing you have done? |
| I have a terrible fear of heights, and, at the
age of 12, our family went for a climb up a hill in the Swiss Alps. Needless
to say, I was terrified and nearly passed out. |
| 8.) Describe what you think the role of women
will be in the 21st century. |
| Everyone is an individual. There will not be
just one path or mold that women will conform to. She will do what is best
for her, whether it be a high profile career in the field of her choice
or a wife and mother. |
| 9) What charity/charities have you supported
with your time and/or resources in the past? |
| I currently volunteer with the American Cancer
Society's "Look Good, Feel Better" program. I work with women who are undergoing
chemotherapy and other radiation treatments due to cancer. I help women
boost their self-esteem and restore their appearance during this hard time
in their lives. In the past, I have been involved with the American Heart
Association. I was also featured in The Baltimore Sun for doing "Haircuts
for the Homeless" at Baltimore's Opportunity Fair. |
| 10.) What expression/slogan/motto best describes
your view of life? |
| The song lyrics to a popular Chumbawumba song:
"I get knocked down, but I get up again - You're never gonna keep me down!" |
| 11.) What is your most treasured possession?
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| My silver charm bracelet. The charms on the bracelet
symbolize various events and accomplishments in my life. |
