Miss Alaska

Muriel Clauson

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
In a fitness class, I competed in a “push-up competition.” Over 200 high school students were involved, including several guys from my high school's Varsity Football team. Soon, I was the last girl competing against 40 guys remaining. My arms were killing me, but being the only girl left in the competition, my determination set in. To everyone's shock, I won the entire thing! I realized that it was the craziest thing I had ever done when my arms were useless for an entire week.

If you could have lunch with any one (1) person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Mary J. Blige. I would love to have lunch with Mary J. Blige. We have a shared passion for helping young girls. She has used her notoriety to bring a positive message to those who need it. She's real, has had it tough, made mistakes, made positive changes, and now she infuses hope into thousands of young girls. I admire her faith, values, and selfless attitude. She also is an amazing talent!

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
Stars of Gold Award 2007 - statewide award winner for outstanding volunteerism from Lieutenant Governor, Sean Parnell
Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award - over 375 volunteer hours in 2006
Spirit of Youth Award - finalist for 2008
Graduation from high school one year early.
Speaker for "Grace Alaska Initiatives”, " The Downtown Soup Kitchen", and "Rightway Automotive"
Honor Student
Organizer and Director of the “Fore The City Golf Classic” charity fundraiser - over $70,000 raised

What would be your "dream job" in life?
Special Events Coordinator

Name one personal accomplishment (IN ADDITION to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
Last summer, I organized and directed a charity golf tournament. The event raised over $70,000 for two charities in Alaska. This experience was stretching and rewarding. I was in charge of everything from volunteers, obtaining sponsors, branding, advertising, decorating, and hours of office work. It was like a full time job, but it all paid off when the charities received the funds. The organizations are having such a profound impact on helping disadvantaged individuals in my community and I was honored to be a part of it.

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