Miss Nebraska

Kelsy Brown

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
I tried to barefoot waterski.

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
Academic Top 10 of my class for two years.
National Honor Society.
Who's Who Among American High School Students.
Who's Who Among American High School Students Sports Edition.
All-American Nominee for National Dance Association.
Student of the Month for four years.
Varsity Letter in Volleyball.
Varsity Letter in Basketball.
Varsity Letter in Track.
Varsity Letter in Cross Country.

List any other Achievements/Accomplishments
Sophomore and Junior Class Secretary.
Student Council Secretary for two years.
Drill Team Captain for three years.
Loup Platte Conference Outstanding Actress.
Numerous Superior Awards in Competition Speech.

List any other Achievements/Accomplishments
Lifeguard at the Wood River Country Club.
Private swimming lessons teacher in the summer.
Farm work.

What are your strongest talents?
I feel I have very strong communication skills, whether it's speaking in front of a group or one-on-one. I also feel that I'm well-rounded which gives me the ability to relate to a wide variety of people. Another strong talent of mine is being a very positive person. I try to never look on the downside of things. I always make a point to look at what I have to be grateful for.

Name one person, family, friend, celebrity, who has had the most influence on your life.
Joan Brown. My mom always encourages me to do my best and go beyond my limits. She's always very supportive, and always wants the best for me. My mom has been an awesome counselor and advisor for me throughout the years. Whenever I don't succeed, she is there to motivate me to try again. She has taught me to respect myself and love who I am. She has also taught me by example that you don't need the influence of alcohol to have fun.

Describe how you envision yourself in five years?
If my life doesn’t surprisingly take me in another direction, in five years I see myself at Creighton Medical School pursuing my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.

What else do you want the judges to know about you?
I want them to know that throughout high school I've had to resist a great deal of peer pressure. I have successfully said, "No" to drinking alcohol, and because I said no I lost close relationships with some of my best friends. I would love the opportunity to speak to adolescents around the country about making good decisions. I also want them to know that I'm a very hard working person, and I always strive to do my very best in completing and achieving any goals or tasks.

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