Miss Kansas

Carissa dawn Kelly

What is the craziest thing you have ever done.
I was a judge for a local college "Cinderfella" pageant. Guys from the college compete for prizes in talent, leisure/swimwear and evening wear. They do everything from duck calls to singing for talent and wear anything from bikinis to barrels for leisure/swimwear. To make the evening even more hilarious, the contestants are not above bribing the judges, which most all of them did in some form or another.

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.
Winfield High School/Home School (Will graduate in 2005).

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
Multiple dance convention scholarships
Multiple state and national dance performance awards
Miss Spotlight award with my lyrical dance solo
Invited to participate with the LA Dance Magic summer intensive program for two consecutive years
Invited to perform with the LA Dance Magic Dream Team in California
Invited to study with "The Edge" dance studio in Los Angeles, California
National and State American Coed Speech Awards

What is the most interesting or surprising thing about you, or that has happened to you.
When I was born I had 18 living grandparents. Today I still have 8. We are a very close family and do many things together.

Are you the oldest, youngest or a middle child and what does that mean to you.
I am the oldest of three girls and I feel I have the most responsibility. I have to look out for my younger siblings and set a good example, especially since we are all girls. Sometimes I even feel like a second mom.

Name one person family, friend, celebrity, who has had the most influence on your life.
My Mom. She has always been there for me, and she helps me accomplish anything I have my heart set on. I would not be where I am today and would not have accomplished all that I have without her encouragement and support.

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.
Special Olympics: I helped keep score for the summer games.
Sunflower House: I was involved with a children's day fundraiser for Sunflower House, which is a safe haven for sexually abused children in the Kansas City area.
CASA: I have helped with an annual, local fundraiser event called "Men in Tights, Under The Lights," which raises money for CASA.
American Cancer Society: I am currently involved with the Relay for Life and Luminaria Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
D.A.R.E.: I have spoken in many classrooms on behalf of the D.A.R.E. program in our area. Also, I was the official speaker for the D.A.R.E. graduation in Derby, Kansas.
Cowley County Community College: I was a judge for the "Cinderfella" event which raises money for college activities.
Island Park Play Ground: I participated in a communitywide effort to build a new playground for the children of Winfield, and I cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony.

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