Miss Arizona

Allie Gilliland

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest thing I have ever done was volunteering to walk onto center field at a Cub's baseball game to sing a song with my sister. We sang the "Kit Kat" song. We were awful. It was one of the most daring (and embarrassing!) things I have ever done.

Please list, starting with the latest, any schools and universities (public/private/graduate/trade or technical) you have or are attending, as well as the area of study, last date completed and any degree or certification you received.
Mountain Ridge High School. 2004.
University of Arizona. Communications -- Broadcast Journalism.

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
Four-year Varsity letterman in swimming
Member of team that was undefeated 4 straight years in regionals and placed 2nd overall at high school state swimming championships
Captain of my swim team
Received the 2003/2004 Female Scholar Athlete Award at Mountain Ridge High School
Top 10% of graduating class
Awards voted on by the entire senior class (850 students) at my high school - Best Looking, Most Likely to Become Famous, Most Likely to Appear in a Fashion Magazine, Best Smile

What is the most interesting or surprising thing about you, or that has happened to you?
I took several college courses while still in high school. This has proven to be a great advantage because I will be entering the University of Arizona as a Sophomore in the Fall of 2004.

Are you the oldest, youngest or a middle child and what does that mean to you?
I am the middle child. I have learned valuable lessons on how to get along with others and be a member of a team. I feel that at times I am the one keeping the siblings together.

Name one person, family, friend, celebrity, who has had the most influence on your life.
Misty Hyman. Other than family and friends, Misty Hyman has been a great influence on my life. Misty won a gold medal in swimming in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games.I had the opportunity to swim with her on a competitive swim team and saw firsthand her work ethic in action. Competitive swimming challenges you to go beyond your personal best. Misty showed me that by believing in yourself and never losing sight of your goals, dreams can come true.

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years? Please provide the name of the charity, level of involvement.
Phoenix Children's Hospital - fundraising and hands-on involvement with children, 2-3 days per week. Helping Hands for Single Parents. Lou Gehrig's Foundation. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure. M.S. Walk on the Wild Side. Companeros y vecinos Arizona Kidney Foundation.

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