Miss West Virginia

Maryellen Wolfe

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
I flew an airplane when I was only fourteen.

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.
Homeschool. 2001.
Marshall University. Theatre. 2004.

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
I started college at age 15 as a "Gifted and Talented" Student
Honor Roll Student
Prima Ballerina - 2003 - The Art Center

What is the most interesting or surprising thing about you, or that has happened to you?
I have overcome some challenging labels and learning "differences," including dyslexia and dyscalculia, to prove that people who learn differently or who think outside the box are often unusually bright and gifted. I have an I.Q. of 148 and am NOW "labeled" artistically gifted. Although my mother was once told that I would never function normally or make it in a classroom, I started college at 15, and have a 3.5 G.P.A. (I must confess, though, I still can't take a test!)

Are you the oldest, youngest or a middle child and what does that mean to you?
Fourth out of eight...Middle... I have siblings to look up to and siblings to be an example for.

Name one person, family, friend, celebrity, who has had the most influence on your life.
My Mother. I believe that my mother can do anything. I'm so thankful that she is my mother because she has shown me that women can be so strong and so loving. She has taught me that women can do anything and have everything that they want out of life if they work hard enough. She made a life for herself all on her own when her family wasn't there for her. She never gave up. She was one of the first female firefighters and was also a paramedic. And, after raising eight children she is still patient with everyone. From watching her I've learned that you can have a career along with, most importantly, a happy, healthy family, which I think is one of the greatest blessings for women of our time.

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.
Christian Children's Fund - I have sponsored two children for the last 3 years - A girl in Ethiopia, and a boy in Honduras.
"Queen for a Day" - Charleston Area Medical Center - Doing make-overs and "crowning" young cancer patients (since becoming Miss West Virginia Teen USA...).
Ronald McDonald House - Providing Entertainment and helping with food collection drives (for approximately 10 years...).
Angel Tree - Salvation Army - Encouraging people to "adopt" underprivileged children for Christmas.
Tri-State Area Nursing/Retirement Homes, Hospitals - Regular Entertainer (8+ years...).
Numerous Service Organizations including Rotary Clubs, Boys and Girls Clubs, Huntington City Mission, etc. - Entertainer (8+ years...).
Relay for Life - Cancer Society Celebrity Runner (since becoming Miss West Virginia Teen USA...).

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