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Julianna Strout
Watch Hill, Rhode Island
Age: 24
Education:
E. Longmeadow High School
University of Massacusetts - Dartmouth
Salve Regina University
Platform Issue: Finding the Pulse to Recovery
Talent: Vocal
Scholastic Honors: Dean's List, Christen Lozak Scholarship
Career Ambition: To become a District Attorney or Marketing Executive
Local Competition Sponsor: N/A
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Program
Ashley Bickford
Newport, Rhode Island
Age: 22
Education:
Torrington High School
Salve Regina University
Salve Regina University
Platform Issue: The kNOw HIV/AIDS Campaign
Scholastic Ambition: To attain CPA certification and earn a Juris Doctorate.
Talent: Ballet en Pointe
Scholastic Honors: - B.S. - Accounting - M.B.A. - Masters in Business Administration - Four times Dean's Academic Scholarship Recipient - National Dean's List - Alpha Mu Alpha Honor Society
Other Accomplishments: I lived in Rome, Italy for a summer while I studied abroad. I walked the runway during New York City's fashion week. I danced the lead in the role of Clara in the "Nutcracker". I started a women's micro-finance organization after serving as an AIDS volunteer in Africa
Career Ambition: To become CEO of an International Non-Profit organization.
Local Competition Sponsor: N/A
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Program, Inc.
Francesca Simone
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Age: 22
Education:
St. Mary Academy Bay View
Providence College
The Boston Conservatory
Platform Issue: Alzheimer's Disease Awareness
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate of Musical Arts
Talent: Classical Vocal
Scholastic Honors: Dean's List; Sigma Alpha lota; Who's Who Among Young American Professionals
Career Ambition: To be a leading soprano with the Metropolitan Opera
Allison Rogers
Providence, Rhode Island
Age: 25
Education:
LaSalle Academy
Harvard University - Comparative Study of Religion
Harvard Graduate School of Education - M.Ed., Special Focus on Environmental Education
Platform Issue: Go Green! Global Warming Awareness
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Talent: Piano
Scholastic Honors: Graduated Cum Laude with Honors; John Harvard Scholar; AP Scholar with Distinction
Career Ambition: To become President of a University
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Program, Inc.
Jessica Samson
Newport, Rhode Island
Age: 23
Education:
New Bedford High School
Salve Regina University—graduate—MBA and Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Platform Issue: Pink Project
Scholastic Ambition: To pursue a PhD
Talent: Vocal
Scholastic Honors: Magna cum Laude graduate; Dean’s List; Member of three national honor societies
Career Ambition: To become CEO of a Fortune 500 Company
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Program, Inc.
Aimée Belisle
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Age: 24
Education:
North Smithfield High School
Bentley College – Bachelor of Science, Finance;
Platform Issue: Depression Awareness
Scholastic Ambition: Obtain a Master’s degree in Business Administration
Talent: Ballet
Scholastic Honors: Summa cum laude; Bentley College President’s List; Member of the National Honor Society
Career Ambition: To manage an internal audit department
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Program, Inc.
Three Nouns that Can Describe the Contestant: Ballet dancer Baseball fan Auditor
Gianine Marie Teti
Providence, Rhode Island
Age: 22
Education:
Lawrence High School
Providence College Graduate
Platform Issue: Disability Awareness Through Embracing the Possibilities
Scholastic Ambition: To pursue graduate studies in law and broadcast journalism
Talent: Classical Vocal
Scholastic Honors: Magna Cum Laude; Dean’s List; National Honor Society
Other Accomplishments: Member of the Providence College Friars Club; volunteer services for Providence chapters of Ronald McDonald House, Tomorrow Fund and Head Start Association; member of high school mock trail team, winning four consecutive county championships as well as regional and state level honors
Employment: Played ingénue lead “Hope Langdon” in Off-Broadstreet Theater production of “Something’s Afoot”; Orientation Leader at Providence College summer of 2002; administrative assistant and art camp counselor
Family: Father is president & CEO of printing co. Mother is manager of printing co. She has two brothers, Len, 25 and, John, 23.
Career Ambition: To pursue a career in public service through broadcasting and law (lobbyist)
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Program, Inc., Woonsocket
Laurie Beth Gray
Warwick, Rhode Island
Age: 22
Education:
Toll Gate High School
Harvard University Graduate
Platform Issue: Promoting Music Education
Scholastic Ambition: To become an M.D.
Talent: Classical Violin
Scholastic Honors: Summa Cum Laude (top 5% of graduating class); John Harvard Award (Dean’s List with highest honors); Phi Beta Kappa; Detur Award (awarded to top 5% academically of Harvard freshman class)
Other Accomplishments: Concertmaster of the Harvard Bach Society Orchestra; two-time American String Teachers’ Association State Solo Competition winner; concerto soloist with the Rhode Island College Orchestra; concertmaster of the Rhode Island All-State Orchestra for 3 years
Employment: Researcher in a skin cancer laboratory; director of a music festival dedicated to promoting peace through chamber music; private violin teacher
Family: Father is a professor of chemical engineering. Mother is an ophthalmic technologist. She has one sister, Cheryl, 26.
Career Ambition: To become a doctor and to play violin in a symphony orchestra or professional chamber music group
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Program, Inc., Woonsocket
Jennifer Leigh D'Ambrosio
Westport, Rhode Island
Age: 21
Education:
B.M.C. Durfee High School
Providence College
Platform Issue: Children's Literacy
Scholastic Ambition: Obtain juris doctorate
Talent: Vocal
Scholastic Honors: Dean's list; National Honor Society; National Elk's scholar; Discover Card gold award recipient
Other Accomplishments: Tutor/administrative volunteer for volunteers in Providence schools (VIPS); mentor for Providence College PALS Program; volunteer for MADD and American Cancer Society
Employment: Interned for U.S. Congressman Patrick Kennedy of RI and Senator John F. Kerry of MA
Family: Father is a state trooper. Mother is an insurance broker. She has one brother, Joshua, 25.
Career Ambition: To become a lawyer; seek elected office
Local Competition Sponsor: -
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Program, Inc., Warwick
Jennifer St. Laurent
Bristol, Rhode Island
Age: 24
Education:
Apponequet High School
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth Graduate
Roger Williams University School of Law
Platform Issue: Organ Donation Awareness
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Juris Doctorate Degree
Talent: Vocal
Scholastic Honors: Cum Laude Graduate; President Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society); Received CALI and Dean’s Awards
Other Accomplishments: Research Assistant; member of RWU’s School of Law’s Trial Team
Employment: Law Clerk; Billing Associate for an Insurance Company; Research Assistant
Family: Father is a Business Owner. Mother is a Medical Billing Supervisor. She has two brothers, Marc, 23, and Evan, 21.
Career Ambition: To Practice Law in the Area of Legal Litigation
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Program, Warwick
Karen Lindsay
Warwick, Rhode Island
Age: 24
Education:
Pleasant Grove High School
University of Rhode Island
Platform Issue: Prevention of Teen Pregnancies & Diseases
Scholastic Ambition: To Obtain a BS in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design with a Minor in Communications. Also to Complete an Internship with a Fashion Magazine in a Work/Study Program in Fashion at the American College in London
Talent: Vocal
Scholastic Honors: H.S. President of Communications Org.; Lettered in Communications; Superior Rating at State Vocal Competitions
Other Accomplishments: Peer Educator at URI; Volunteer-Health Services; Volunteer for the Ronald McDonald House and the McAuley House
Employment: Southwest Airlines
Family: Father is an Integrated Circuit Chip Designer. Mother is a Writer. She has three sisters: TaShera, 28, Nicole, 26, and Tiffany, 18.
Career Ambition: To Work in the Fashion Communications and Promotions Industry
Local Competition Sponsor: None
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Program, Warwick
Heather Picard
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Age: 23
Education:
Cumberland High School
Wheaton College
Platform Issue: Skin Cancer Awareness
Scholastic Ambition: Obtain a Master's Degree in Education/Administration
Talent: Ballet en Pointe
Scholastic Honors: Graduated cum laude; Dean's List; Spanish National Honor Society; Rhode Island Honor Society
Other Accomplishments: Nominated outstanding female athlete, Wheaton College 1996; Wheaton Captain's Council 1995/1996
Employment: Administrative operations assistant for a seafood distributor; administrative assistant for the Dean of Medicine at Brown University
Family: Father is a machinist and toolmaker. Mother is an academic office coordinator. She has one sister, Heidi, 26.
Career Ambition: Obtain a position in Academic Administration
Local Competition Sponsor: None
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Pageant, Inc., East Greenwich
Kelly Jo Roarke
Cranston, Rhode Island
Age: 24
Education:
Cranston High School West - 1991
Troy State University - Graduate
Platform Issue: Domestic Violence
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a master's degree in communication
Talent: Comedic Monologue
Scholastic Honors: Graduated magna cum laude; Who's Who Among America's Colleges and Universities; honor societies: Omincron Delta Kappa, Gamma Beta Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Order of Omega Chancellor's; Dean's Lists
Other Accomplishments: Troy State University Best Supporting Actress Award 1993-1995; Irene Ryan Acting Award; gold medalist in Young American Dance Competition; performer in Great Britain cultural exchange program; Alpha Psi Omega (dramatic fraternity); TSU baseball hostess; appeared in “The Mirror has Two Faces”, “As The World Turns”, an international Subaru commercial and the upcoming feature, “Strangers in Transit”.
Employment: Taught dance to children and adults while in high school; worked in the restaurant business in a number of capacities; interned for Outcasting Inc. in Boston, MA - a casting company
Family: Father was a professional baseball player and coach for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox. Mother is a homemaker. She has three sisters and one brother: Susan, 37, Karen, 34, Janet, 31, and Thomas, 36
Career Ambition: To become a professional actress
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Pageant, Inc., East Greenwich
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