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Contestant # 4 Joy Noelle Brown Age: 17 Grade: 12 Height: 5'11" Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Brown w/ blonde highlights FAVORITES: Color: Pale Yellow Animal: My puppy Lady Person: To many to pick from!! Collection: Pictures Food: Mexican Room Theme: Comphy Cozy Subject: Lunch! Movie: Gone With The Wind Book: Siera Jensen Series TV Show: American Idol Movie Star: Vivian Lee Teacher: Coach Rivera Hobbies: Hobbies are things you do in your free time....SLEEP, SLEEP, SLEEP!! Along with a few other things like singing, playing tennis, driving my car, and spending time with my friends.Past Time; Taking pictures and making scrapbooks! Dream Vacation: Flying to Hawaii and going on a cruise. Direct Quote: "Reach for the moon, and if you dont make it at least you know your amoung the stars." - Unknown Best Quality: Fearless. Worst Quality: Sometimes I jump into things with my eyes closed. Talent Entry: Singing "God Bless America" Early Acheivements: Joy managed to score the leading role in all her elementry school plays such as, "The little Red Hen", "Jack Frost", and "Johnny Appleseed". High school Acheivements: Joy's Junoir year of Highschool she went to regional solo competition where she scored a 1, sending her to state competition where she also received high marks. Dreams/Career Goals: Joy plans to go to college and get a degree in music. And later be a part of a ministry that will take her around the world. Personal History: Joy has lived in Mineola all of her life. Her educational background includes attending public, private and home schooling. She has traveled the United States and Mexico and loves her hometown best. Her friends are a big part of her life and says she couldn't live without them. She lives each day as it comes and her motto is..."Love like you've never been hurt, give like you don't need the money and dance like nobody's watching." |
Contestant # 2 Katherine Marie Steitle Nickname: Kat and Gato Age: 17 Grade: 11th Height: 5'3" Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Brown Favorites: Color: Pink and White Animal: Cat Person: Mom Subject: Math Food: Chinese Collection: Precious Moments Movie: Aladdin TV Show: Friends Hobbies: Scrap Booking Past Time: Tennis, Singing and Hanging out with my friends!!!! Dream Vacation: I've always dreamed of going to a beautiful beach, somewhere like the Bahamas' or Hawaii. Talent Entry: Singing Early Achievements: Since I was abou5t the age of eight my mom put me in Girl Scouts. High School Achievements: Mineola High School Choir Competition: 2002-second place, 2003 first place, and 2004 third place. National Honor Society 2003-2004, Community services with my church; cleaning up elderly couples yards, meals on wheels and singing at nursing homes. Dreams/Career Goals: After I finish High School I'm going to enroll in Cosmetology School to get my license and hopefully one day I have my own business in cosmetology. Personal History: I was born and raised in Mineola, TX. I moved to Houston in the seventh grade and no one in my family except my older sister like the city. We moved back to Mineola my eight-grade year and I have been here ever since. Katherine is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steitle. |
Contestant # 3 Michelle Lyn Hogan Nick Name: My little cousins always call me "Shell" Age: near the end of 16 Grade: 11th Height: 5'4 Eye Color: light green Hair color: Naturally blonde Favorites: Color: Ocean blue Animal: anything cute and cuddly Collection: Porcelain dolls Food: chicken and baked ham Room Theme: nothing in particular Subject: Choir Movie: Titanic Book: Chicken Soup for the Soul T.V. Show: Jeopardy/Wheel of Fortune Movie Star: Drew Barrymore Teacher: Mrs. Gaines and Mrs. Biggs Hobbies: I love to talk on the phone, listening to the radio, reading books, watching the sunset, and learning about astrology.(Stars are my favorite thing) Past Time: Going to the beaches in California (in the summer), taking walks in the evening, playing on the computer, painting my nails, and hanging out with my boyfriend.(whose has been so great) Dream vacation: I have always dreamed about taking a 3 week tour all over Europe..Also, I have always wanted to take a trip to Hawaii. Direct Quote: "It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves." William Shakespeare. Best Quality: I have always been told that I am a good listener. Worst Quality: Sometimes I tend to be a bit impatient. Talent Entry: For my talent I will be reciting a scene from William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' Early Achievements: My Kindergarten year I received an award from the president. (Not directly) I often received awards for my grades. Which my older sister had a lot to do with that. In the third grade, I joined the girl scouts, which I started out as a brownie and worked my way up. I earned three patches. Junior High Achievements: In Middle school I also received many academic awards. Mainly in English and choir. My eighth grade year I was selected to participate in a summer reading program, which was a prerequisite for Pre-AP English I. That was also the year that was also the year I joined crime stoppers. I was a Tech in the school computer labs. I helped out the teacher and the students when they needed help. High School Achievements: My Freshman year I received an academic award in English I from Mrs. Quattlebaum and another my junior year.(this year.) This year I also participated in Choir UIL Solo and Ensemble competition and received a I. The Highest rating. Dreams/Career Goals: After I graduate High School I plan to attend a school for Massage therapy. In two years after my boyfriend graduates we plan on moving to California and settling down there. Ten years from now, I see myself in a beautiful home near the ocean with a husband and 1 child. Personal History: I was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. When I was ten years old I moved to Texas with my mother. A year later I moved with my Grandparents who lived in Mesquite a the time. When I was 14, we moved to Mineola, TX where we now have been residing for almost 4 years. |
Contestant # 1 Calynn Christian Nickname: Cally Grade: Junior Height: 5.3 Eye color:Green Hair color: Dark brown Favorites: Color: yellow Animal: Dog Person: Mrs. Mabe because she has always been so patient and has had confidence in my music ability, Elizabeth Stanley, my cousin, because she is what a true friend should be like, My parents for always being there for me and helping me through the tough times and my sister because she is the best sister you could ever have. Last but not least Orlando Bloom because he is so fine! Collection: I Love Lucy Food: Italian Room theme: I Love Lucy/ Orlando Bloom Subject: Band Movie: Lord of the rings Book: Ella enchanted T.V. show: Cosby show and Alias Movie star: Orlando Bloom Teacher: Mrs. Powell because she is always happy, extremely nice and willing to help. Hobbie: Driving the dune buggy, fishing, camping, and going to my uncle Richards and Me maw and Papa's house, playing the piano and the violin. Past time: Reading, going to see Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Going to Youth Bible study with Bro. Terry, Going to Musicals and Plays such as River Dance. River Dance was the most awesome performance I have ever seen and heard! Dream vacation: Going to Stingray Island and swim with the sting rays. Direct Quote: A Family that Prays together stays together. Best Quality: Music abilities and love for people. Worst Quality: Procrastination Talent entry: Piano Early achievements: Elementary- Blue Ribbon for music appreciation UIL. Numerous awards for choir under the directions of Kim Huffines. Third, fourth and fifth grade superior ratings for achievement auditions. Junior high achievements: all-region seventh, eighth grade, SFA Band camp- made Honor Symphonic band. High School Achievements: Freshman- superior rating UIL piano, Received- superior rating 3 years in a row at achievement auditions, Outstanding Bass Clarinet Section leader of the year award in 2004. Dreams/ career goals: Go to college to be a teacher for the deaf. Receive a minor in music so I can teach piano or Violin. Personal History: Baptized at seven, I have been a member of Hainesville Baptist church eight years. Active in Hainesville Baptist youth, very involved in family activities such as church, camping and weekend dune buggy trips. Began playing piano in 3rd grade. Became interested in the violin in 6th grade. I was born in Tyler at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital and came home to Mineola. Mom and Dad: Mr. & Mrs. Russell Christian |
Contestant # 5 Elizabeth Welch Nickname: Sunshine Age: 17 Grade: 12 Height: 5'4" Eye Color: Green Hair Color: Brown Favorites: Color: Pink Animal: Leopard Person: Aunt Elizabeth Guarisco Collection: picture frames and snow shakers Food: Fettuccini Alfredo Room Theme: hot pink and lime green Subject: Yearbook Movie: Clueless Book: Bible TV Show: 7th Heaven Movie Star: Sandra Bullock Teacher: Mr. Phillips Hobbies: cheerleading, dance, golf, lifting weights, talking on the phone, and being involved with school activities. Past Time: I love to spend time with my family and friends--especially my two nieces-- and participating in volunteer work for the community. Dream Vacation: Ireland, to trace my family roots. Direct Quote: "Winners are too busy to be sad, too positive to be doubtful, too optimistic to be fearful and too determined to be defeated. For success, attitude is as important as ability." Best Quality: Always willing to listen and being organized.Worst Quality: Trying to accomplish too much in one day. Talent Entry: Irish step dancing. Early achievements: "A" Honor Roll, TAAS Achievement Award for perfect score, Super Effort Student Award, Star Student Award, Physical Fitness Award, UIL Awards, National Honor Roll United States Achievement Award, President's Outstanding Academics Achievement Certificate, Perfect Attendance Award, and Right Choice Award. I was selected to represent Caring & Sharing on a Christmas float. I have been invited to perform at Nursing Homes, School Talent Shows, Iron Horse and May Day Festivals, Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, Lions Club Review and Rotary Club Talent Show. I performed in the Tyler Junior College "Nutcracker" from 1995 2001. I was a member of Dance Dimensions dance team and danced at a Dallas Cowboys game. I also performed at Fiesta Texas three years in a row. I was Junior Miss Texas 1996. Junior high achievements: I performed every year at Nursing Homes, School Talent Shows, Iron Horse and May Day Festivals. Sixth grade: Junior Historians, student council, and was a member of the Dance Dimensions dance team, All Star Drug Free Program, Honor Roll. Seventh grade: Junior Historians, Middle school cheerleader, student council, PALS, National Junior honor society, 6th place in UIL impromptu speaking, Honor Roll, Dance Dimensions dance team, danced on a Cruise ship, Mission trip to New Mexico, First runner-up in Miss Main Street. Eight grade: Junior Historians, secretary of student council, National Junior Honor society, Dance Dimensions dance team, leadership Mineola, 2nd place in UIL impromptu speaking, Honor Roll, Mission trip to Mexico, features Editor of MMS Newspaper. High school Achievements: Freshman: Act-One play crew, varsity cheerleader, Key Club, Anchor Club, Junior Historians, golf team, attended a New York dance workshop, All Star Kids National Overall Beauty Winner 2001-2002. Sophomore: Editor-in-chief of MHS Year book staff, varsity cheerleader, Key Club, Anchor Club, Yearbook I award, helped with Kids helping Kids. Junior: Assistant Editor yearbook staff, Junior Historians, Vice President Key Club, varsity cheerleader, golf, track, Co. chairman prom committee. East Texas All Stars competitive cheerleading squad, which was named National Champions, "A" Honor roll, Yearbook II award, received certification in Microsoft Word, performed in Star Select Opry, helped with a rural festival that benefited towards a new non-profit clinic, worked on a program called "Encouraging Friends". For my upcoming senior year: Captain of varsity cheerleading squad, President Key Club, President Junior Historians, Reporter for Student Council, yearbook staff, and member of the East Texas All Stars cheer squad. Dreams/ Career Goals: After Graduating from high school, I plan to attend Trinity Valley Community College and become a member of their cheer squad. Then I will transfer to a major university where I will study communications and photography, and also primary education. After college graduation, I plan to become a kindergarten teacher, or a TV news anchor and one day host my own talk show. Personal history: I was born September 5, 1986 in Sulfur Springs, TX. I have lived in Mineola my whole life. I have attended church my whole life and am a member at First Baptist Church of Mineola. I was saved at Discipleship Now on January 13, 2002. The things that are most important to me are my walk with Jesus Christ, family, and friends. I love being involved in the community. Parents: David and Ilene Welch. Grandparents: Virginia Welch, Rebecca Faust, Alice and John Davidson. Siblings: David Jr., Dewayne, Tony, Randall, and Chad. |
Contestant # 6 Lacee Phillips Age: 17 Grade: 11 Height: 5'2" Eye Color: Blue Hair Color: Blonde Favorites: Colors: Blue and Pink Animal: Dog Person: My Family Collection: Collector Barbies Food: Seafood Room Theme: Blue Paradise Subject: Science Movie: Finding Nemo Book: Left Behind Series TV Show: Friends Movie Star: Jennifer Aniston Teacher: Miss Shanna Nutt, Sunday School Teacher Hobbies: Shopping and Playing and Watching Sports Pastime: Going shopping, Driving my car, Playing sports and Hanging out with my family and friends Dream Vacation: Going to Hawaii to relax and have fun with the people that I am close to. Direct Quote: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 Best Quality: I am very outgoing and I like to have fun. Worst Quality: I procrastinate. Talent Entry: Singing "How Beautiful" by Twila Paris. Early Achievements: UIL Creative Writing-2nd Grade, Mineola Rope Trick Team 1995-1999, Area and Regional Jump Rope Freestyle Champion 1998, National Jump Rope Competition- Double Dutch Speed Relay-6th place and Elementary Choir Junior High Achievement: Regional Jump Rope Freestyle Competition-2nd place, National Junior Honor Society, C.S. Lewis Award, Sports Editor of the Mineola Middle School Jacket Gazette, Junior Historians, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Scholar Athlete Award, Perfect Attendance High School Achievements: Future Farmers of America (FFA), Volleyball, Basketball, Lettered in Track my 9th, 10th and 11th grade years, World History Award, Track Jacket Pride Award, Assistant Editor of the Mineola High School Yearbook and Induction into Quill and Scroll Dreams/ Career Goals: In the future, I want to graduate from high school, attend college and become a Dental Hygienist. After completing my education, I hope to one day have a wonderful family of my own. Personal History: I started Kindergarten in Mineola, where I have lived all my life. I have grown up in a loving and supporting family who taught me to love Jesus and my country. While I was in Middle School, I became a Christian. I joined the First Baptist Church of Mineola, where my family and I have been attending since I was 4 years old. I am also a member of the church youth group and choir. At Mineola High School, I lettered in track (my favorite sport). I overcame my fear of public speaking through FFA Contests. I am employed at East Texas Twisters Gymnastics School where I teach children from the ages of three to eighteen. I am thankful that my immediate family, as well as my extended family, continues to always support me in my activities. Name of Parents: Brian and Lisa Phillips Name of Siblings: Tiffani and Brianne Phillips |
Contestant # 7 Taylor Barnes Age: 17 Nickname: Tay-Tay Grade: 12th Height: 5'11" Eye Color: Baby blue Hair Color: Blonde FAVORITES: Color: Pink Animal: My dog, Max Person: My dad Collection: Lucy and Me Bears Food: Chicken Fried Steak and Pound Cake, but not at the same time. Room Theme: I'm in my brother's old room - - so it's mostly done in import cars. Subject: English Movie: Dirty Dancing Book: The Outsiders TV Show: Trading Space and Friends Movie Star: Vin Diesel Teacher: Mr. Mathews Hobbies: Dancing, cars and teaching at the studio. Past Time: Drag races, driving my car too fast, spending time with my little cousins. Dream Vacation: Cancun Direct Quote: "Work like you don't need money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like no one's watching." Anonymous Best Quality: My ability to work well with children. Worst Quality: I cannot keep still. Talent Entry: I'm dancing to Bobby Darin's classic hit from 1958, "Mack the Knife." I chose this song because I like the swinging style of the 1950's and dancing to it makes me happy. I choreographed the number. Early Achievements: UIL Storytelling and Oral Reading 1st Place - Student of the Month State Jazz Champion - 4H Club Member Gifted and Talented Art Student Mineola Elementary School Choir Pee Wee Cheerleading Modeled for Bio Groom Products. Junior High Achievements: UIL Oral Reading 1st Place All-American Cheerleader State Jazz Champion Dance Studio Awards, including Outstanding Kicker and Most Improved Dancer Track, Volleyball and Basketball FCCLA (Future Career and Community Leaders of America) Coached the elementary school storytelling team. High School Achievements: Member of the Beta Club Who's Who Among American High School Students Student Council Representative UIL Poetry FFA (Future Farmers of America) Member of the Spanish Club FCCLA Volleyball, Track and Basketball Top 3 Marching Auxiliaries Turner Top 10 National Dance Lines Kicker, Leaper and Turner Member of RHYTHM ELITE, National Dance Team Champions. Special Training: Jazz 9 years; Pom 9 years; Ballet/lyrical 8 years; Tap 6 years; and Hip Hop 6 years. Dreams and Career Goals: I want to attend McClellan Community College to receive my basics. I also want to be a member of their renowned Dance Team. After community college, I want to attend Texas A & M University in Bryan/College Station and receive a degree in elementary education and minor in dance. I would also like to be an Aggie Dancer. After college, I would like to dance professionally for a while. Then, I would to teach at the elementary level and operate a dance studio in the evenings and during the summers. Personal History: I was born in Tyler, Texas. My mom and dad have been married for 24 years this month. I have an older brother, Travis, who is currently a Crew Chief in the United States Air Force. He's stationed in Phoenix, Arizona. My three grandparents still live in Mineola. In fact, my mother's parents live right next door. I'm passionate about dancing. I'm the director of a competition dance team of young girls called "Lil' Rythym." I'm very proud of them because they have won 1st Place in Jazz, Hip Hop and Pom at Southwestern Teacher's Association's State Competition two years in a row. |
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