Miss Hawaii

Melissa Marie Benz

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
I went sky diving two days in a row! It was such a rush!

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
Sassy/Gmag's Hawaii's Most Intriguing High School Senior Hawaii Baptist Academy's Outstanding Speaker Award

List any other Achievements/Accomplishments
Track and Field State Qualifier: 300m Hurdles
Cross-Country State Qualifier - 2 yrs Please list any other jobs and/or unique occupations you have held in the past.
Armani Exchange - cashier

What are your strongest talents?
My leadership ability.

Name one person, family, friend, celebrity, who has had the most influence on your life.
My grandma. She was such a strong woman. Even though she was born in China, she pushed to move her family out of oppression and to America. She has endured more than anyone I know. She has survived war and brought up nine children. I love her because of her selflessness and generosity. Her influence in my life only pushes me to persevere and do my best.

Describe how you envision yourself in five years?
I can see myself lying out on the beach with a bunch of my friends having fun and barbequing steaks.

What else do you want the judges to know about you?
I would like them to know that I am very driven, responsible, and mature. I am a team player who likes to get the job done. I'm an optimist who likes to make everything I do fun.

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