Miss Texas

April Ford

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest thing I have ever done was dying my hair hot pink just 3 months before the state pageant. I thought my mom was going to kill me when I walked in with hot pink streaks in my hair. Luckily, it faded out just in time for the Miss Texas Teen USA pageant.

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
National Army Reserve Scholar Athlete
Chancellor's Scholarship recipient - University of Arkansas
Magna Cum Laude Graduate - High School
Owens Scholarship recipient
Coca-Cola Academic Scholarship recipient
D.A.R.E. Ambassador
Chosen as a State Representative to the inaugural meeting of the National Federation of Youth for Abstinence Education in Washington D.C.
Texas Bluebonnet Girls' State Delegate
Two time NCA All-American Cheerleader
Who's Who Among American High School Students, Athletic and Academic Editions

List any other Achievements/Accomplishments
Captain of the award-winning Liberty-Eylau High School Varsity Cheerleaders
Received ACT scores of 30, 32 and 33
Regional Qualifier, UIL Informative Speaking
Regional Qualifier, UIL Ready Writing

List any other Achievements/Accomplishments
Hired as Faerietopia Barbie for a Toys-R-Us Promotional
Private Gymnastics instructor

What are your strongest talents?
My strongest talents include public speaking, writing, leadership, dancing and choreography, playing guitar, listening, and working with special needs children and adults.

Name one person, family, friend, celebrity, who has had the most influence on your life.
Tyler Willis. Tyler served as Miss Texas USA during my reign as Miss Texas Teen USA. Throughout the year, we grew very close. Tyler's dedication to serving others and to serving the Lord has impacted my life greatly. Tyler has become my mentor and has challenged me to become a better person.

Describe how you envision yourself in five years?
In five years I see myself as a college graduate working as a high fashion print and runway model in Europe.

What else do you want the judges to know about you?
I want the judges, as well as the rest of the world, to see that I am goal driven. I see every challenge as an opportunity for, and I can see the difference between my potential and my performance. I am determined to achieve the goals I have set for myself.

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