Miss South Carolina

Lauren Taylor

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest thing I have ever done would have to be when I was in Key Largo. We were snorkeling in a very famous part of the water. Legend had it that about 50 years ago someone dropped a hundred foot statue of Jesus in the ocean. It had been said that if you could touch the hand of Jesus then you would be forever blessed. The hand was about fifteen feet from the edge of the water. I held my breath and went down. I swear that was the longest fifteen feet of my life.

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
Senior Class "Hall of Fame"
Acceptance to The Boston Conservatory
"ACES" award
Honor Roll

List any other Achievements/Accomplishments
Lifeguard
Hollister Brand Representative

What are your strongest talents?
My two strongest talents are ballet and arguing!

Name one person, family, friend, celebrity, who has had the most influence on your life.
My father. My parents divorced when I was only six. My dad took on the hardest job I can even imagine. He became a single father and a full-time worker. He has given up so much in order to see me succeed. I have learned so much from his wisdom and all the advice he has given me throughout the years. I know I would not be as strong a person today if it was not for my father.

Describe how you envision yourself in five years?
In five years I hope to be a sucessful law school graduate living in Washington, D.C.

What else do you want the judges to know about you?
I would like for the judges to know that I am tons of fun and have enjoyed every minute of this journey!

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