Miss South Carolina 2010 Kelly Annette Sloan

Kelly Annette Sloan
Gray Court, South Carolina
Age: 24

Education:
David Lipscomb High School
Coastal Carolina University

Platform Issue: Communities in Schools

Scholastic Ambition: To receive a Master's degree in Education

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: South Carolina Life Scholarship Recipient, Phi Eta Sigma Greek Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

Career Ambition: To become a Professor and a Curriculum Developer

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Hartsville Scholarship Recipient

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Organization, Inc.

Miss South Carolina 2009 Anna Perry

Anna Perry
Florence, South Carolina
Age: 23

Education:
Trinity Collegiate School
College of William and Mary

Platform Issue: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Cancer Center

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a medical degree

Talent: Piano

Scholastic Honors: Deans List 2006-2007; National Society of Collegiate Scholars since 2004; Scholar Athlete 1999-2003

Career Ambition: To become a sports medicine doctor for college athletes

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Lexington Scholarship Program

Miss South Carolina 2008 Crystal Alicia Garrett

Crystal Alicia Garrett
Columbia, South Carolina
Age: 21

Education:
Ridge View High School
University of South Carolina

Platform Issue: P.E.A.K.: Preparing and Empowering Asthmatic Kids

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's Degree in vocal performance from the Julliard School of Music

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: - Vocal and Academic Scholarships from Columbia College - Columbia College Dean's List - National Honor Society

Other Accomplishments: Establishing the Family Connections Princess Workshop

Career Ambition: To become a professional Vocal Artist and Performer.

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Charleston

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina

Miss South Carolina 2007 Shelley Bryson Benthall

Shelley Bryson Benthall
Florence, South Carolina
Age: 21

Education:
West Florence High School
Clemson University – Attending – Community Recreation Management

Platform Issue: Above the Influence – Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honors

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean’s List; Academic Sorority Member; Miss SC Scholarship Winner

Career Ambition: To be a singer in a Christian/Country music industry or run a coffee shop

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Florence

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Pageant, Inc.

Miss South Carolina 2006 Erika Grace Powell

Erika Grace Powell
Easley, South Carolina
Age: 20

Education:
Bob Jones Academy
Furman University-undergraduate, Voice Performance

Platform Issue: Teen Pregnancy Prevention through Mentoring

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Masters Degree from the Music Conservatory

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Furman University Vocal Scholarship; SC Academic LIFE Scholarship; Featured Soloist—Honors Recital/Musical Performance

Career Ambition: To perform in Theater, Concert and Recording venues worldwide

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Golden Corner Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Pageant, Inc.

Miss South Carolina 2004 Ann Ashley Wood

Ann Ashley Wood
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Age: 23

Education:
Spartanburg Day School
Duke University – graduate – Bachelor of Arts, Public Policy; Markets and Management Certificate with concentration in Entrepreneurship

Platform Issue: Character: Charting America’s Destiny

Scholastic Ambition: Earn an MBA from Harvard Business School

Talent: Lyrical Dance

Scholastic Honors: National Merit Finalist; Duke University Dean’s List with Distinction; First Place Duke University French Department Poetry Declamation Contest

Career Ambition: Build my company into a multi-national corporation and raise a family

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Charleston Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Pageant, Inc.

Three Nouns that Can Describe the Contestant: Visionary Entrepreneur Communicator

Miss South Carolina 2002 Kelly McCorkle

Kelly McCorkle
Greenville, South Carolina
Age: 23

Education:
Eastside High School
North Greenville College Graduate

Platform Issue: Learning Disabilities

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master’s degree in Communications from the University of South Carolina

Talent: Lyrical Ballet

Scholastic Honors: Cum Laude graduate; National Dean’s List (3 years); North Greenville College Honors Program

Other Accomplishments: Spokesperson for South Carolina’s Occupational Diploma; chosen as spokesperson to meet with members of Congress for the National Learning Disabilities Association of America; serving on Board of Directors for the South Carolina Learning Disabilities Association as Public Relations Director

Employment: Spokesperson; serving on a board of directors as a public relations director

Family: Father is an educator. Mother is an educator. She has two siblings: Brent, 20, and Courtney, 11.

Career Ambition: To pursue a career in the field of Public Relations

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Golden Corner Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Pageant, Inc., Spartanburg

Miss South Carolina 2003 Jessica Diane Eddins

Jessica Diane Eddins
Columbia, South Carolina
Age: 24

Education:
Irmo High School
Charleston Southern University Graduate

Platform Issue: Arts Education

Scholastic Ambition: To pursue a master’s degree at Lesley University in Boston focusing on expressive arts therapy

Talent: Classical vocal

Scholastic Honors: Four-year recipient of Charleston Southern University Vocal Scholarship

Other Accomplishments: Completed intensive six-month internship at Palmetto Baptist Hospital in the psychiatric facility; active member of Beta Club and Honors Choir; involved in theatrical productions for 15 years and was selected to perform and travel throughout the United States in numerous ensembles while attending Charleston Southern University

Employment: Enrollment counselor

Family: Father is an executive director and producer. Mother is a homemaker. She has one sister, Anastasia, 29, and one brother, Gregory, 31.

Career Ambition: To become a private music therapist

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss North Charleston

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Pageant, Inc., Spartanburg

Miss South Carolina 2001 Jeanna Raney

Jeanna Raney
Inman, South Carolina
Age: 20

Education:

Chapman High School
University of South Carolina

Platform Issue: Suicide Prevention & Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and a minor in media arts

Talent: Tap Dance

Scholastic Honors: USC Dean’s list; USC Honor Society; recipient of South Carolina Life Scholarship, Darla Moore Business Scholarship, Susan B. Hodge Scholarship, and H.E. Hipp Scholarship; Graduated in top 5% of high school class with 4.14 GPA (based on 4.0 scale); 12 years on Honor Roll; 6 years National Beta Club

Other Accomplishments: Won over 100 dance awards; University of South Carolina Leadership Conference; U.S. Navy Leadership Award

Employment: Assistant dance teacher at a school of dance & at a performing arts center

Family: Father is owner of an insurance/investment Company. She has one brother, Jeremy, 26.

Career Ambition: To become a financial planner with an emphasis on assisting women in attaining financial independence

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Greater Greer Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Pageant, Inc., Spartanburg

Miss South Carolina 2000 Heather Hudson

Heather Hudson
Lexington, South Carolina
Age: 22

Education:
Lexington High School
Furman University Graduate

Platform Issue: America’s Promise

Scholastic Ambition: To Obtain Master of Vocal Performance Degree from Belmont University, TN

Talent: Classical Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean’s List; Herring and Tandy Scholar; Valedictorian of Lexington High School

Other Accomplishments: Organizer of Just Say No/D.A.R.E. Programs for Local Elementary Schools; State Winner for National Association of Teachers of Singers; Performed in 22 Musical Productions and Operas with Leading Roles in 9

Employment: University Teaching Assistant for Music Theory; Employee Coordinator

Family: Father is a Fraud Investigator. Mother is a School Teacher. She has two brothers, Shaun, 19, and Alan, 16.

Career Ambition: To Become a Recording Artist and National Motivational Speaker

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Tigertown

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Pageant, Inc., Spartanburg

Miss South Carolina 1999 Danielle Davis

Danielle Davis
Greer, South Carolina
Age: 18

Education:
Riverside High School

Platform Issue: Volunteerism

Scholastic Ambition: To Obtain a Bachelor of Music Degree from Converse College and to Complete a Post Graduate Degree in Vocal Performance with Minor Studies in Music Business/Management at Belmont University

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Awarded a Four Year Full Academic Scholarship to Converse College prior to becoming Miss South Carolina; Recipient of Prestigious Leadership Award and Leadership/ Student Government Society; National Art Honor Society

Other Accomplishments: Founded "Each One...Reach One" Organization; Completed Four Thousand Volunteer hours in the last Two Years; Won Twenty Six Gold Medals While Competing in the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA)

Employment: Youngest Performer Ever Hired at Paramount Carowinds in Charlotte, NC (Age 16)

Family: Father is a Master Barber. Mother is a Master Barber/Cosmetologist. She has one brother, Colton, 15, and one sister, Marla, 14.

Career Ambition: Recording Artist

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Williamston Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Pageant, Inc., Spartanburg

Miss South Carolina 1998 Wendy Lane Willis

Wendy Lane Willis
Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Age: 24

Education:
Hillcrest High School
Clemson University

Platform Issue: Promoting the Awareness of and Support for the Mentally and Physically Challenged

Scholastic Ambition: To pursue a Master's Degree in Business Administration

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Fraternity President; Calhoun Honors College every semester (President's & Dean's List); Mortar Board Senior Honor Society; Salute to our Youth Academic and Community Achievement Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; Academic All-American

Other Accomplishments: Board Member of Kershaw Center Disabilities Foundation; Martin Luther King Music Award; opening act for Bob Hope

Employment: Sports and entertainment arena director of community relations and group services

Family: Father is a residential and commercial contractor. Mother is a clerk at Hillcrest High School. She has one brother, Dustin, 18, and one sister, Mandy, 26.

Career Ambition: To pursue a career in the sports and/or entertainment industry

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Camden Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Pageant, Inc., Spartanburg

Miss South Carolina 1998 Wendy Lane Willis

Wendy Lane Willis
Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Age: 24

Education:
Hillcrest High School
Clemson University

Platform Issue: Promoting the Awareness of and Support for the Mentally and Physically Challenged

Scholastic Ambition: To pursue a Master's Degree in Business Administration

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Fraternity President; Calhoun Honors College every semester (President's & Dean's List); Mortar Board Senior Honor Society; Salute to our Youth Academic and Community Achievement Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; Academic All-American

Other Accomplishments: Board Member of Kershaw Center Disabilities Foundation; Martin Luther King Music Award; opening act for Bob Hope

Employment: Sports and entertainment arena director of community relations and group services

Family: Father is a residential and commercial contractor. Mother is a clerk at Hillcrest High School. She has one brother, Dustin, 18, and one sister, Mandy, 26.

Career Ambition: To pursue a career in the sports and/or entertainment industry

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Camden Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Pageant, Inc., Spartanburg

Miss South Carolina 1997 Janet Lea Powers

Janet Lea Powers
Hartsville, South Carolina
Age: 21

Education:
Hartsville High School - 1994
Coker College - Junior; Florence - Darlington Technical College - 2 1/2 years

Platform Issue: Alzheimer's Respite Care

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a bachelor's degree in mass communications

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List, Academic Scholar

Other Accomplishments: Sang the National Anthem at Darlington Raceway - ESPN; self-trained singer and pianist

Employment: Grocery store office assistant; sales associate for local department store

Family: Father is retired. She has two brothers and one sister: Charles Jr., 38, John, 22, and Charlotte Gilbert, 31

Career Ambition: To work in public relations

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Southern 500

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Pageant, Inc., Spartanburg