The 2003 Miss Raleigh Scholarship Pageant presents

“I’m Alive”

Emilie Edwards

Miss Raleigh 2002

February 15, 2003 Wakefield High School

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Welcome to The 2003 Miss Raleigh Scholarship Pageant

The Board of Directors of the 2003 Raleigh Scholarship Pageant Association extends a warm welcome and thanks you for attending the 2003 Miss Raleigh Scholarship Pageant, "I'm Alive!" Tonight we are fortunate to have fifteen talented and intelligent young women from across North Carolina competing for the title of Miss Raleigh 2003. The Raleigh Scholarship Pageant Association believes in the mission, goals, and ideals of the Miss America Scholarship Program, a non-profit community based organization that is dedicated to providing young women with the opportunity for higher education, a platform for community service, and a forum to express their talents. Again, our board is delighted to have you with us this evening. So sit back and enjoy "I'm Alive!" Sincerely, The 2003 Raleigh Scholarship Pageant Association

2003 Raleigh Scholarship Pageant Association Candace Covington Olander ................................................ Co-Executive Director Lisa Bowman Shields.......................................................... Co-Executive Director Melissa Grant............................................................ Production Committee Chair Edie Mason Bowers .......................................................... Judges Committee Chair Benjamin Butler ............................................................ Program Committee Chair

The 2003 Miss Raleigh Scholarship Pageant

Master of Ceremonies ~ Ira David Wood III Overture

*“I’m Alive” ................................................................... North Carolina Dance Institute Dancers 2003 Miss Raleigh Contestants

Choreographed by Kirstie Tice Introduction of Contestants Welcome Miss Raleigh 2002 ......................................................................... Ira David Wood III

Emilie Edwards, Miss Raleigh 2002 Introduction of Judges Special Entertainment ............................................................................ Jennifer Lee Hoegemeyer Artistic Expression

INTERMISSION Visiting Miss North Carolina Local Representatives “Dancing in the Streets” .............................................. North Carolina Dance Institute Dancers

Kayla Martin, 2002 Carolina Princess Choreographed by Kirstie Tice

Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit Special Entertainment ......................................................... Emilie Edwards, Miss Raleigh 2002 Introduction of Sponsors Special Entertainment ............................................................................ Jennifer Lee Hoegemeyer Presence and Poise in Evening Wear Special Entertainment ................................................. Misty Clymer, Miss North Carolina 2002 Special Entertainment ......................................................... Emilie Edwards, Miss Raleigh 2002 Special Entertainment ............................................................................ Jennifer Lee Hoegemeyer Farewell ............................................................................... Emilie Edwards, Miss Raleigh 2002 Presentation of Awards Crowning of Miss Raleigh 2003 * A strobe light will be in use during the opening number of tonight’s pageant.

2002 Miss Raleigh

Contestants

Celeste Gaither

Mentoring Today's Youth

Melissa Brooke Hackman

Community Involvement in Schools

Angela Bollinger

America's Children and Obesity

Johannah Aileen Rogers

Peer Mediation Programming

Shaharazad Elaine McDowell

Teaching Global Awareness

Katrina Stiles

Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness

Jennifer Gayle Williams

Empowering Urban Youth

Grace Wepner

Adoption- A Home for Ever y Child

Bobbi Nanielle Baker

Lupus Awareness and Support

Julianne Stone

Making Youth Aware of the Risk of Tobacco

Bobbi Renee Brown

Reproductive Disease Awareness

Sherese Green

Diabetes Awareness

Christina Daire Casstevens

Children's Critical Care Research

Roxanne Desiree' Haynes

Bridging Generations

Andrea Carlyn Cameron

Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention

Dear Friends, From the very beginning of my participation in the Miss America Organization, I have been learning. The acute awareness of responsibility for this world came to me from participating here. My first pageant was the impetus for my first steps into the classrooms of a low performing, low income elementary school. From that school came the lessons I needed to lead. I gained passion, which I subsequently learned to impart to others. I found faith in the rising generation, which I needed to face my own peers and to call them to act. Where do I grow from here? I am eager to give back to contestants who want to improve their interpersonal communication skills and to achieve more effective ends with their platform work. I remain active on the Leadership Board of the North Carolina Mentoring Partnership and in other volunteer capacities. I seek to continue my education in human services and to continue the path on which the MAO helped me begin. This is certainly an end, but each day is a beginning. This one is no exception.

Gratitude is the most powerful emotion a woman like me can feel on a day like today. I say often that I don’t know who I would be had I not participated through Miss America. Would I still have terrible stage fright? Would I still fear speaking in public? Would I know how deeply fortunate I have been in my interpersonal relations, upbringing, material abundance, mentors and education? I can’t think of another realm of my life where such a plethora of lessons were available to me. I am tremendously grateful to my family who was skeptical of pageantry but whole heartedly embraced my growth through this process. They footed the bills financially and emotionally as I climbed up and down the hills of progress and growth. Caro, honey, you have to give the pin back. You’ll always be my “chaperone” – that angel of wisdom sitting on my shoulder and giving me courage and advice. Thank-you for being with me this year. The Miss Raleigh Scholarship Organization is filled with people who love the MAO and came to love me with it. I know I never became graceful and I still can’t find my lipstick most of the time, but I promise, you rubbed off. Melissa, your motivation and faith kept the fires fueled, even for those awfully early mornings at Gold’s. Candace, your meticulous attention to detail in my appearance and my presentation on paper allowed me to compete with confidence, and have some fun with my interview. Lisa, thank-you for your shoulder, and that occasional swift kick… Edie thank you for your friendship. Benjamin, I have no words. Please forgive me. You had faith in me when I wasn’t sure there was faith to be found. You drew water from a stone. You picked me up and brushed me off, then puffed me, teased me (both meanings of that word), cut and highlighted me, and made me better than ever. You made every day fun and filled with lessons. You are my hero. I will forever count you among my dearest friends. As I say goodbye I think perhaps my greatest taking from pageantry is the gift of perspective. It is from these experiences as a role model and a servant that I know that material goods, like rhinestone crowns, soon tarnish and are spent. Status, like a title, is fleeting and shallow without a purpose and a benevolent spirit. Service without passion is wasted. Lessons without sharing are stolen. Thank-you all for your gifts. I will miss you and never forget all that you have given to me.

Master of Ceremonies Ira David Wood, III

Founder and Artistic Director of Raleigh's prestigious Theatre In The Park for thirty years, David is a native North Carolinian. A graduate of NC School of the Arts, he first appeared on the stage of Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium as Dr. Drosselmeyer in NCSA's Nutcracker Ballet. During his college years, he was a leading actor in Paul Green's outdoor drama, The Lost Colony, where critics were already referring to him as "...one of the finest actors this state has ever produced." Upon graduation, David served as the state's first Theatre Arts Consultant for the Department of Public Instruction. A year later, he became Executive Director of Theatre In The Park and in order to reflect a broader vision, began the process of transforming the organization into North Carolina's largest community theatre, garnering international acclaim and respect for outstanding artistic achievement. His first local role was Hamlet in TIP's highly acclaimed 1972 production. Of that performance,

the N&O said: "He has star quality - something one must be born with." David premiered the very first season of plays in Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium. His presence in the Triangle area has done much to revitalize and define the theatre scene as it has now come to be known. His subsequent theatre work has taken him such places as China, Afghanistan, Germany, Italy, France and England. David is the only two-time recipient of the Medal of Arts award, presented by the Raleigh Arts Commission for extraordinary achievement. National Business Yearly named him one of the fifty most influential people in the Triangle Area. He wrote and directed the Opening Ceremonies for the U.S. Olympic Festival ‘87...still the largest single event in the history of North Carolina. Gov. James B. Hunt chose to honor David with The Order Of The Long Leaf Pine... the highest honor this state can afford one of its citizens. He has also twice received "Keys To The City Of Raleigh." This past December, he was presented The Build er of Bridges Award from The Babcock Center Foundation in South Carolina. As an actor of remarkable range and ability, David has given theatergoers critically acclaimed performances in such roles as Hamlet, Richard III, Cyrano de Bergerac, Romeo and King Lear. Locally, he is best known and loved for his annual production of A Christmas Carol - in which, for twenty seven consecutive years, he has performed the role of Scrooge. He directs this mammoth production - for which he also adapted the script and composed the original music! David is the proud father of two talented performers in their own right (Ira David IV & Evan Rachel). He was Best Actor In The Triangle - as well as Best Local Hero - in the Spectator's 2001 public opinion poll.

Guest Entertainers

Misty Clymer

Miss North Carolina 2002 Jennifer Lee Hoegemeyer

Carolina Princesses

Ashlee Perkinson

2003 Carolina Princess Kayla Martin

2002 Carolina Princess Sarah Huck

2002 Carolina Princess

The 2003 Miss Raleigh Scholarship Pageant Distinguished Panel of Judges

Lane Ragsdale, Chief Judge Lane Ragsdale has been associated with the Miss America Program for 23 years as a volunteer, judge, emcee, and local executive director. Mr. Ragsdale is Travel Industry Manager for the North Carolina Zoological Park in Asheboro working with the tourism markets nationally and internationally. Through his non-profit organization, The Central Carolina Foundation, Mr. Ragsdale has worked in coaching and agency placement of over 2000 male and female models since 1984. Ragsdale has performed in opera, oratorio, and musical theatre and currently studies monthly in the New York City studio of renowned Metropolitan Opera soprano Dr. Patricia Craig.

Robin Meredith Martin Robyn has been involved with pageants for over 30 years as a contestant, sponsor, coach, and judging beauty and music competitions for 15 years. She owns her own business, Piano Blessings Studio, an independent music studio and is music minister for Holy Lamb Lutheran Church. Robyn calls Myrtle Beach, South Carolina home for 23 years; however, she is originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A true Carolina Girl, she graduated from Mount Olive College in 1974 with an Associates in Sacred Music and from East Carolina University with a Bachelors in Music Education and Piano Performance. Her Masters Degree in Piano Pedagogy was obtained from USC-Columbia, South Carolina. Robyn’s former queen titles include Mrs. Myrtle Beach International and Mrs. South Carolina Continental USA. She is

currently vying for Mrs. South Carolina America and is the Executive Director for the Miss National Teen Pianists Pageants held in Myrtle Beach. She is very active in her community and church in Myrtle Beach as Sunday School Superintendent, Vacation Bible School teacher, Children’s Choir Director and Confirmation Guide-Mentor. She and her husband, Wayne, organized TOUGHLOVE INTERNATIONAL Chapter in Myrtle Beach in 1990. Together, they have a blended family of four children; Amy, Jennifer, Jerry and Steven; three grandchildren and have been married 16 years.

Eric Young A native of Hickory, our furniture capital of the nation, Eric has had top sales & designs for the last two years with Henredon Outlet, which is located at the Hickory Furniture Mart, the eighth most visited attraction in N.C. He is currently a committee member with the Miss Hickory/Carolina Foothills Scholarship pageant & serves as co-business manager to Miss Carolina Foothills. He is a state credit level one judge for Miss America Scholarship Pageants.

The 2003 Miss Raleigh Scholarship Pageant Distinguished Panel of Judges

Miriam Marks Miriam is a graduate of Fugazzi Business College in Lexington Kentucky. She has been employed in the medical field as a Certified Medical Transcriptionist for the past 36 years. Miriam has been involved with the Whiteville Jr. Women’s Club and the Whiteville Civic League. She has also had extensive training in classical ballet en point. Miriam has been involved w ith the Miss North Carolina Scholarship Program for the past six years and her name appears on the Miss NC list of approved judges. Miriam currently resides in Whiteville, NC, with her husband Lem and dog Oscar.

Roger Hawkins Roger is an alumni of East Gaston High School, In Mount Holly, N.C. and Appalachian State University where he majored in Sociology, with a focus in Business. A member of the Mount Holly Board of Recreation, he coaches youth basketball, soccer, and has served as head swim team coach for Mount Holly Heat for the past eight years. In 1999 Roger was honored by being named the Man of the Year by the city of Mount Holly for his civic and community involvement, and participation in youth sports. Roger has been active in the Miss America Organization for several years as a judge and has served as Executive Director of a Miss North Carolina Preliminary pageant, and received the Executive Directors Award for Service from the Miss America Pageant Organization. He is currently the Business Manager for Mount

Holly 2003 and is on the approved list of judges for the Miss North Carolina Organization. Roger is a resident of Mount Holly, N.C. where he lives with his wife Denise, and their three sons Hunter, Tanner and River

Terri Dollar Terri Dollar is the Program Director at Artsplosure in Raleigh, NC. She is also the owner of Kids Unlimited Talent Agency which represents over 150 young people throughout the Southeast. A talented actor in her own right, she had appeared in national commercials, television shows and feature films as well as regional theatre. She is very involved in the arts scene in North Carolina and serves on several State and local boards.

Auditors

Kevin Bunting of Firetrol and

Laura Studdard of Deloitte & Touche LLP

The 2003 Miss Raleigh Scholarship Pageant Scholarships and Awards

Miss Raleigh 2003 $1,000 Scholarship Award ........................................................................................ Hudson Belk $1,000 Scholarship Award ............................................................ Candace and Michael Olander $500 Wardrobe Allowance ........................................................................................ Hudson Belk $300 Cash Allowance ........................................... The Raleigh Scholarship Pageant Association Jewelry for appearances as Miss Raleigh ........................................ Ora Designers/Fine Jewelry 10-week Modeling or Acting Class ............................................................... John Robert Powers $150 Wardrobe Allowance ................................................................................................... JBAT Crown and Walnut Crown Box........................................................................... Benjamin Butler Day of Beauty ............................................................................................. Von Kekel Salon Spa Semester of Dance Instruction ................................................... North Carolina Dance Institute Gift Certificate ............................................................................... Bootcamp for Beauty Queens Flowers ................................................................................................... Flowerland Florist, Inc. First Runner-up $500 Scholarship Award ...................................... The Raleigh Scholarship Pageant Association Flowers ................................................................................................... Flowerland Florist, Inc. Second Runner-up $250 Scholarship Award ....................................... The Raleigh Scholarship Pageant Association Flowers .................................................................................................. Flowerland Florist, Inc. Artistic Expression Award $250 Scholarship Award ....................................................................... Betty DeVane Covington Personal Interview Award $250 Scholarship Award ............................................................................. Lisa and Tom Shields Women of Achievement in Community Service $150 Scholarship Award ..................................................... Emilie Edwards, Miss Raleigh 2002

The Raleigh Scholarship Pageant Association

North Carolina Dance Institute Dancers

Kat Carter Kelly Bryant

Jennifer Menge Charlotte Hurt

Hillary Scofield Fallon D’Eliseo Dorothy Parker

Christie Funderburke Asha Jones

Emily Nicolas Brooke English

Bree Branker Jennifer Rowell

Bethany Smartwood Megan Millen Olivia Barnes

Lauren Wingard Kathleen Barnes Adrian Tennant

Kayla Martin Courtney Crumpler

Brie Howard Nicole Cesari

Satonye Manuel Gracie Peters Taylor Morris

Victoria Phillips Kasey Howe

Victoria Czewski Jennifer Johnson Jordyn Wingard

Choreographers

Kirstie Tice Asha Jones and Christie Funderburke

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