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Miss Allegan County:
Erica Marshall
Hometown: Otsego
Age: 18
Education: Otsego High School
Platform Issue: The Healing Powers of Man's Best Friend - Animal Therapy
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education and build an excellent music program within a school system
Talent: Vocal
Miss Auburn-Midland:
Lindsay Breann Bacigalupo
Hometown: Bay City
Age: 19
Education: Michigan State University Major: Communication with Specialization in Public Relations; Anticipated graduation: May, 2011 Bay City Central High School Graduation: June 2007
Platform Issue: The Power of Creativity
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Masters ofCommunication and a Specialization in Public Relations
Talent: Vocal and Dance to - "Trouble" by: Elvis Presley
Miss Bay County:
Katie LaRoche
Hometown: Bay City
Age: 22
Education: Michigan State University-Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Platform Issue: Our Poverty, Our Reality, Igniting Change for Our Future
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Acquire a PhD in Clinical Psychology focusing on adolescents with the goal of becoming a professor, researcher, and motivational speaker.
Talent: Character Dance "Life With Harold"
Miss Blue Lakes:
Amber Rose Haywood
Hometown: Ada
Age: 22
Education: Belmont University, Bachelor of Business Administration Grand Rapids Community College, Associate in Music Forest Hills Central High School Arts Education: Grand Rapids Ballet, North Carolina School of the Arts, National Ballet School of Canada, and Pacific Northwest Ballet
Platform Issue: A Strong Voice for a Silent Epidemic: Diabetes Awareness
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain my Master of Business Administration and become a CEO of an Entertainment Company.
Talent: Classical Vocal, "Art is Calling for Me"
Miss Calhoun County:
Allison Blaine
Hometown: Battle Creek
Age: 21
Education: Michigan State University-Bachelor ofScience, Double major: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Genomics/Molecular Genetics; Lakeview High School; Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center
Platform Issue: The American Competitiveness Initiative
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a PhD in Genetics; perform research in a medical field
Talent: Lyrical Dance - "Never Alone"
Miss Capital City:
Tiffany Michelle Griffin
Hometown: Buchanan
Age: 24
Education: Saint Mary's College Graduate: Mass Communications Buchanan High School Attending Dale Carnegie Leadership Training
Platform Issue: Be a Buddy, Not a Bully: The Anti-Bullying Campaign
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Masters Degree in Journalism Work for a major mass media corporation
Talent: Vocal - "Once Upon a Time" from Brooklyn the Musical
Miss Cass-St.Joe County:
Anjel Francisco
Hometown: Cassopolis
Age: 20
Education: Eastern Michigan University-sophomore-Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Psychology; Ross Beatty High School
Platform Issue: Awareness and Prevention of Violence in Schools
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Masters Degree in Psychology; Open a private practice in Psychology
Talent: Vocal
Miss Danish Festival:
Shannon Evans O'Donald
Hometown: Greenville
Age: 19
Education: Greenville High School Graduate; Rising Freshman Central Michigan University - Centralis; Gold Full Tuition Scholar
Platform Issue: Everyday Champions: Developing Winning Lifestyles
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Earn a Masters Degree in Business and Music, and develop a Skincare/Cosmetics Line
Talent: Vocal Solo "This is the Moment" from Broadway Musical Jekyll and Hyde
Miss Greater Grand Rapids:
Kelsey Mae Dufendach
Hometown: Ada
Age: 22
Education: Taylor University, Bachelor of Media Communications The Contemporary Music Center, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts Rockford Public Schools
Platform Issue: Mentoring: The Reward is Worth the R.I.S.K.
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Film Director/Cinematographer Children's Advocacy Lawyer
Talent: Vocal, "Someone Like You"
Miss Heart of Michigan:
Rebecca Ransom
Age:
Hometown: Coopersville
Education: Grand Valley State University; Coopersville Senior High School
Platform Issue: Steps Towards a Solution
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Master of Performance Degree; Obtain a Music Education Degree; Become a Music Educator and Performer
Talent: Piano Performance: "Storm"
Miss Iosco County:
Amy Gracik
Hometown: East Tawas
Age: 20
Education: Michigan State University Honors College - Freshman; Tawas Area High School
Platform Issue: Turn the Page
Scholastic/Career Ambition: BA in secondary education, double majoring in English and mathematics
Talent: Classical Piano excerpt from Sonata in C# Minor third movement by Ludwig van Beethoven
Miss Jackson County:
Brooke Lauren Hinkley
Hometown: Parma
Age: 22
Education: Spring Arbor University -Senior -Bachelor of Psychology and Communication; Western High School, 2004
Platform Issue: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
Scholastic/Career Ambitions: Obtain a Masters in Social Work; Obtain a PhD in Counseling
Talent: Vocal Presentation / "When I Fall In Love"
Miss Kalamazoo County:
Allison Renee Porrett
Hometown: Fort Gratiot
Age: 21
Education: Western Michigan University Junior; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Port Huron Northern High School
Platform Issue: Girl Scouts: Empowering Girls into Math and Science
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Bachelors of Science; become a Professional Engineer
Talent: Performing Liberace's variations of Chopsticks on piano
Miss Lake Huron Shores:
Regina Ruelle
Hometown: Fort Gratiot
Age: 23
Education: Central Michigan University-2008 Graduate Port Huron Northern High School - 2004 Graduate
Platform Issue: Domestic Violence Awareness
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
Talent: Contemporary Dance/ "Mercy on Me"
Miss Lighthouse:
Christina Hastie
Hometown: Dearborn
Age: 22
Education: Wayne State University-Junior-Bachelor of Music, Flute Performance; Western Michigan University - Freshman year - Undergraduate Studies; Dearborn High School
Platform Issue: Music Education: A Major Key To Success!
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Masters of Fine Arts in Musicology and an Orchestral Studies Certificate; Become a professional musician in a major symphony orchestra
Talent: Classical Flute Performance-"Hungarian Fantasy"
Miss Monroe County:
Rachel Lauren McCleery
Hometown: Petersburg
Age: 20
Education: Michigan State University (MSU) - Junior-Bachelor of Arts, Music, Pre-Law; Ida High School
Platform Issue: Increasing awareness of people with disabilities through summer programs
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a law degree specializing in advocating for the rights of people with disabilities
Talent: Musical Theater vocal - "Home"
Miss Oakland County:
Samantha Steckloff
Hometown: Farmington Hills
Age: 24
Education: Purdue University Graduate, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Major
Platform Issue: Youth Councils: Youth Involvement in Civic Life
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Masters ofInternational Relations and Foreign Policy; Enter the Foreign Service and become an Ambassador
Talent: Vocal / "What Kind of Fool Am I"
Miss River Raisin Festival:
Melissa Missy Brown
Hometown: Blissfield
Age: 21
Education: The University of Michigan. junior, cellular and molecular biology/pre-medicine; Dale Carnegie program graduate; Blissfield High School graduate; Classical piano instruction
Platform Issue: "Fight for Life: Cancer Prevention Awareness"
Scholarship/Career Ambition: Bachelor of Science degree in cellular and molecular biology; Doctorate of Medicine. specializing in Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School; Pediatrician
Talent: Jazz Piano to Ray Charles' "Mess Around"
Miss Saginaw County:
Ashley Lorraine Kabobel
Hometown: Saginaw
Age: 24
Education: Central Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Education - Major: Mathematics; Minor: Speech and Dramatic Arts; Swan Valley High School
Platform Issue: Campus Life: Whatever It Takes
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Masters Degree in Secondary Education and further develop my teaching styles and strategies.
Talent: Originally choreographed dance to "The Cotton Club"
Miss Shoreline:
Stephanie Frey
Hometown: Saline
Age: 22
Education: Senior at Western Michigan University College of Education, Bachelor of Science; Department ofHealth, Physical Education and Recreation; Saline High School
Platform Issue: Student Leadership
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Masters in Health Administration; Serve as a Nationally Certified Baton Twirling Judge
Talent: Dance Twirl to "Go Away" a Remix of Gloria Estefan
Miss Southwest Michigan:
Kaylee Samantha Magro
Hometown: Bridgman
Age: 21
Education: Columbia College Chicago Junior; Southwestern Michigan College: Associate in Performing Arts; Graduate of New Buffalo High School (2005)
Platform Issue: Building Confidence in Youth
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Earn a B.A. Degree in Theatre, Communications and Minor in ASL; Work within Youth Ministries; Expand self-started, non-profit organization "Own It!"
Talent: Dramatic Interpretation from "Steel Magnolias"
Miss Spirit of the State:
Melissa Kaye Cousino
Hometown: Erie
Age: 22
Education: Michigan State University (MSU) - Graduate - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Platform Issue: The Make-A-Wish Foundation® (MAW®)
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a PhD in Clinical Psychology; Pediatric Psycho-Oncology Counseling and Research
Talent: Tap Dance -"Play"
Miss St. Clair Shores:
Jill Kloster
Hometown: St. Clair Shores
Age: 23
Education: Baker College; Currently Attending Macomb Community College; Lake Shore High School
Platform Issue: Literacy
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain Bachelor's Degree of Early Childhood Education / to become a preschool teacher
Talent: Vocal - "Gimme Gimme"
Miss Sunrise Side:
Sarah Mumma
Hometown: Greenbush
Age: 22
Education: Alpena Community College - sophomore; Tawas Hollywood School of Beauty - Cosmetologist; Oscoda High School 2004
Platform Issue: The Importance and Benefits of the Hole in the Wall Gang Camps
Scholastic Career Ambition: Obtain my masters in Accounting, and Business Administration
Talent: Dance - "Luck Be A Lady"
Miss Washtenaw County:
Alicia Jaros
Hometown: Riverview
Age: 22
Education: Eastern Michigan University - Senior - Bachelor of Public Relations; Graduate of Riverview Community High School
Platform Issue: Supporting the Special Needs Community and Breaking Stereotypes.
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Masters Degree in Public Relations
Talent: Vocal-"Feeling Good"
Miss Wayne County:
Ashlee Baracy
Hometown: Westland
Age: 23
Education: Eastern Michigan University - Graduate Student; University of Michigan - Graduate - Bachelor of General Studies; John Glenn High School - Valedictorian
Platform Issue: Breast Cancer Awareness and Education
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Masters Degree of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications ; Anchor/Health Reporter -Top Ten Television Market
Talent: Lyrical Dance -"I Run for Life"
Miss West Michigan:
Sheila Marie Klein
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills
Age: 22
Education: University of Michigan - BA: Psychology, BFA: Dance; Andover High School
Platform Issue: Learn and Live: Women's Heart Health
Scholastic/Career Ambition: To become a professional dancer and eventually a social worker or clinical psychologist focusing on women's issues.
Talent: Tap Dance: Dancin' Fool
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