Miss Oklahoma

Crystal Glidden

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Last summer, my friend and I drove right under a tornado! We were on the interstate and she saw it forming. At one point, it began to drop right in front of us. I had no choice but to slam on the gas and drive right underneath the funnel! It was crazy and scary but amazing!

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
AP Art: Honors
Full Scholarship to USAO: Art
Full Scholarship to Lyndenwood University: Academics
Scholarship to Northwestern Oklahoma State University for 2005/2006 academic year
Scholarship to Southwestern Oklahoma State University for 2005/2006 academic year
Scholarship to Rose State College
Chickasaw Nation: Honorable Mention

List any other Achievements/Accomplishments
Lazy E Sweepstakes Champion - 1999
Martha Josey Junior World Go-Round Champion - 1999
Qualified for Open World and Youth World Championships - 4 years
NBHA Youth Champion - 2004
Reserve Speed Horse Gold Cup Champion - 2004
Reserve Ft. Smith Old Fort Days Champion - 2005
NBHA Drysdales Super Show Champion - 2005
"Best in Show" - AP Art
NCA All-American Cheerleader and UCA All-Star Cheerleader - 4 yrs.
Overall Swimsuit Winner Dallas Modeling Show

List any other Achievements/Accomplishments
Barry Switzer's Chicken Ranch: Waitress
Bill's Fish House: Hostess
21st Century: Accountant's Assistant
Hollister: Sales Associate
World Trade Center, Dallas: Fashion Critic
Professionaly Training/Racing Horses
American Cancer Society: Spokesperson and Team Captain
Harrison Gerrs: Modeling

What are your strongest talents?
My strongest talent is definitely working with horses. Horses have been a huge part of my life, and they always will be. I'm a natural when it comes to training, raising, racing, tuning, or fixing horses. I am also a born artist. I began drawing and painting at a very early age. I did not have any formal lessons until I was in high school.

Name one person, family, friend, celebrity, who has had the most influence on your life.
My dad. My dad is an amazingly strong Christian man. He has taught me right from wrong. I developed my strong morals and character because of him. He taught me to be a leader and not a follower, and I credit him for making me the confident person I am today.

Describe how you envision yourself in five years?
Five years from now I will not be married, and I will not have any children. I would love to be modeling in New York, but if that doesn't happen I'll be a world-champion horse trainer.

What else do you want the judges to know about you?
I want the judges to know that I'm a very responsible person who can get the job done. What you see is what you get.

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