Miss Washington

Shalane Larango

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest thing I did happened when I was a kid. My friend, Cori and I were playing and tumbling in the grass while chewing bubblegum. After a while, I realized that my gum wasn't in my mouth anymore, but instead was stuck in my hair. Cori and I tried everything to get it out. Next came the scissors… we ingeniously figured that if we just cut it out then a huge hole in my hair wouldn’t look overly natural. So after some thought, we decided that the shorter my hair the less noticeable it would be…right? so we cut off my long hair as close to the scalp as we could get it. Obviously we were wrong and of course, everyone noticed!!Especially Mom!!

If you could have lunch with any one (1) person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Diane Sawyer. I would love to have lunch with Diane Sawyer! I look up to her because of her elegance and poise and all the hard work she’s put into her career. In my opinion, Diane is a great role model for women and it would be so much fun to ask about her life’s journey and to seek advice from her. I’d be deeply grateful for any wisdom and guidance she could impart with me in order to help me follow in her footsteps in broadcast journalism.

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
"Student of the Month" honoring scholarship potential
Future Buisness Leaders of America Southwest Washington Public Speaking Winner
Future Buisness Leaders of America Public Speaking top state finalist
Member of the National Society of High School Scholars
Member of the National Honor Roll
Point Park University Community Service and Scholarship receipient
Grand Marshall of the Ridgefield 4th of July Celebration.
Hollywood Dupree Dance 2006 Tap Scholarship Winner, 2007 Advanced Ballet Scholarship winner
2005, 2006 Dance Educators Of America National Competition Scholarship Winner
International Dance Challenge Gold Medalist

What would be your "dream job" in life?
My "dream job" would definitely be "Miss Teen USA 2007,"

Name one personal accomplishment (IN ADDITION to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
I have had a life long dream of becoming a Radio City Rockette one day! At the age of 15, I auditioned and was accepted to the Radio City Rockette Summer Intensive Program in New York City. I am proud to say that I'm a 3rd year Radio City Rockette Student.

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