dare to dream

Hi Everyone........

Welcome to my personal website :)

I started this site after I was crowned Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen 2007; it's purpose was to promote my platform of building self-esteem through dance, and also as a blog of my travels and adventures representing the title. I enjoyed it so much that I've decided to continue my site to update my friends and family.

My work with at-risk preteen girls through the Boys & Girls Club has changed my life profoundly, and continues to be very important to me......I am also now a mentor for "Smart Girls" , a program that allows preteen girls the opportunity openly discuss a variety of topics relevant to teens, from diet and excercise to peer pressure and substance abuse.

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I'm 17 years old and a junior in high school....academics are extremely important to me, so I'm very proud of my 4.5 GPA :)

I am in the dual enrollment program, which means I receive college credit for my Honors courses.....in addition to my academic schedule, I am a geometry tutor for the National Honor Society, and I also tutor at a local elementary school.

I'm an active member of Christians In Action (Secretary), SGA (Jr. Vice President) and recently elected SGA President for 2010-11, National Honor Society (Vice President), Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Competition Math Team, Government Club, HOSA (Reporter), Biology Club, Spanish Club, Future Business Leaders of America (Vice President), Key Club, Prom Committee and the 1st United Methodist Church Youth Group.....

DANCE IS MY PASSION.........I've been studying dance for 14 years, and having taken a year off to promote the Outstanding Teen program, I'm very excited about returning full time to both the DSD Performance Team and the Southeast Alabama Dance Company....... my dance training (18-20 hours a week) is a HUGE part of my life, but I feel the benefits far outweigh the sacrifices I am often forced to make.

I have recently been hired by the Dothan/Enterprise Schools of Dance to teach classes this next school year....and I will also be available for choreography and private lessons.....send me a message on Facebook for more info.....

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photo credit:: Richard Calmes 2009

photo credit:Richard Calmes2009

photo credit: Richard Calmes 2009

photo credit: Lisa McGuffin

In addition to dance and my volunteer work, I enjoy reading, pageantry, shopping, and commercial and print modeling. I was honored to model for a national Tony Bowls campaign in 2007, and I am currently the spokesmodel for The Princess Pageant Room in Dothan, AL. Miss Debby is a certified pageant consultant with over 20 years experience and can help you with all of your pageant needs from wardrobe to coaching....she's a wonderful lady!

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My plans for the future include graduating from high school at the top of my class (I'm working hard on that one, I'm currently 3rd in my class of 200).....I'm planning a double major in broadcast journalism and physics, with my ultimate goal a PhD in meteorology......all while pursuing opportunities in dance.

I am considering both Auburn University and Vanderbilt University, but I plan to apply to many different colleges across the country, so we'll see what Gods plan is for me.

My goal is to work as a broadcast meteorolgist for The Weather Channel.....and perhaps eventually work for the National Weather Service or NASA......I dream of standing on a windy, rainy, tropical beach reporting live from the eye of a raging hurricane! Watch for me.....

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photo by: Lisa McGuffin, eyeCandy photography inc.

photo credit: Lisa McGuffin

eyeCandy photography inc.

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I had such an AMAZING year representing Alabama as Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen in 2007. I believe so strongly in the Outstanding Teen program, and the many ways it celebrates and rewards the academic and creative accomplishments of teens.

To date, through the Miss Alabama/Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organizations, I have been awarded over $46,000 in scholarship assistance; including a full 4 year scholarship to Troy University, and a full 4 year scholarship to Auburn University.........in addition to the opportunities I've had for self improvement and personal growth.

To any teens ages 13-17 even considering participating, I encourage you to GO FOR IT.....you will benefit so much by just being involved. And to any preteens considering future involvement, my advice is to work hard on your talent, work hard in school, and develop a community service platform based on something you are truly passionate about. I promise it will forever change and enrich your life.

Thanks for visiting my site!