Jamie's Miss USA Interview

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Sugarwater

Friday, September 29, 2000 - 11:48 am Click here to edit this post

I found this on the Miss USA site.

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In today's society, women play prominent roles in business, politics, education, sports, entertainment and the arts. What are the two primary contributions pageants make for today's women?

Given all of the advancements women have made in the areas above, society still has somewhat of an external definition of beauty that the Miss USA pageant is helping to redefine. Not only do pageants instill confidence in the women who participate, they are also helping to redefine societyÕs definition of beauty by rewarding women for what beauty really isÉwho you are as a person, what you stand for, what youÕre made of!

Are you currently attending school or involved in any educational studies? If so, what are you studying? Where? What are your eventual goals?

I have been accepted to the MBA programs at both Yale and Columbia University. I am planning on getting a joint MastersÕ Degree in Business and Communications. Eventually, IÕd like to either run a multi-million dollar breast cancer research endowment fund or become the next Barbara WaltersÉor both!

What is the single, most important message a titleholder can convey?

Be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of somebody else!

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.

As the first person in my immediate family to attend college, paying for my own education and then graduating college with a 4.0 GPA is definitely one of my greatest accomplishments.

What have you learned about yourself during the past year?

I have learned that I can be pretty spontaneous! Whether itÕs by traveling on a moments notice, or public speaking to 20,000 people from the heart instead of notes. I have learned to live in the present and enjoy each moment to its fullest.

What is your most treasured possession?

Love.

What is the best advice you could give to the next generation?

Love is what makes the world go around. In our country we have a huge emphasis placed on success, and I have a strong drive to succeed myself, but when it really comes down to it, if you keep love around you and do good to others, you are successful! That is a success!

Describe what you think the role of women will be in the 21st century.

I believe we will reach gender equity! Women will always maintain their femininity, yet will achieve equality on a personal and professional level. I believe that in the 21st century, we will talk about a person running for President, not a gender, a race, a sexual preference, or a religion.

Describe how you envision yourself in five years.

Happy! Making a difference in the world! I have so many personal and professional goals that I would like to accomplish over the next five years. Ultimately, I would like to be a major icon, role model and example for women throughout the United States. Also, in about five to ten years, I plan on adopting my first baby girl from China.

Sugarwater

Friday, September 29, 2000 - 12:27 pm Click here to edit this post

Oops.

Moderator - I meant to put this over at Outside The House. Could you please move. Thanks.

Admin

Friday, September 29, 2000 - 10:36 pm Click here to edit this post

Okay, it's here!