Platform: Pasty by Choice, Pale is Beautiful
Talent:  Dance
Age: 20
Parents:  Catherine & Gregory Page
Hometown:  Downey, CA
School:  Kansas State University
Awards:  Non-Finalist - $1,000.00

Scholastic/Career Ambition:   
Earning a Doctorate of Geobiology. Work with the U.S. Geologic Society in research and education

Scholastic Honors: 
Graduated from Warren High School with “Seal Bear” and “Distinguished Student” honors; Recipient of two Parent Teacher Association Scholarships; Recognized as a Kansas State University Housing and Dining Services Academic Star. 

Leadership Roles: 
Held secretary positions at Kansas State University for the Overflow Housing Residence Governing Board as well as Cycling Club; Lead competition judging groups; Represented Warren High School as their Interact Service Club President and Activities Coordinator; Supervised the Warren High School Junior Varsity Cheer Squad as a co-captain.

Accomplishments: 
Named Kansas State University’s and the Midwest Association of College and University Residence Hall’s First Year Student of the Month; Successfully completed and passed a five unit biology course; Cast in Kansas State University’s Spring Dance concert; Worked with Hollywood celebrities to complete and pack dozens of care packages for Operation Gratitude; Invited to the ALS 5k walk with a team of Kansas role models.

Interesting Facts: 
Delivered by my father during the L.A. Riots in 1992 in the front seat of a car; Played myself in the 2010 Warren High School production of “It’s a Musical?”; Once drove by myself from Manhattan, Kansas to Downey, California in one non-stop trip.Employment:  Internship with Kansas State University Leadership Studies Sustainability Program; Biking Education and Awareness intern, Kansas State University Housing and Dining Services residence hall residence assistant.

Why I should be Miss Kansas: 
As the saying goes, “It takes one to know one.”  I believe this could not be more true.  In my case, I am a strong, successful woman with the skills necessary to be an influential Kansas icon.  The Miss Kansas Organization holds the highest concentration of skilled young women in the state, and if I may say, the country.  I should be Miss Kansas because I have the dexterity and through my continued work with my platform, know what it takes to benefit such a diverse community with style and poise.  Kansas is the heart of the Midwest, and our nation, it is imperative that our wonderful state is represented through education, service and success that unites all walks of life.  Kansas needs one uniting voice, one young woman with the heart of one hundred people and the drive of one thousand horses and as your Miss Kansas 2012 I will be that woman.