Miss Delaware

Sheena Benton

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest thing I have ever done was traveling alone across Europe. Experiencing different cultures was so enriching and I was able to find out a lot about myself as well as my culture. It definitely made me more confident in myself and my independece.

Please list any schools and universities (public/private/graduate/trade or technical) you have or are attending, as well as the area of study, graduation date and any degree or certification you received.
High School: MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL; Year Completed: 1999 Year Completed: 2004; Degree: BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE
College: UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE; Area of Study: PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY; Year Completed: 1982;

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years?
Toys for Tots, giving resources and rally contributions each year.
St. Jude's Children's Hospital, rally and donate contributions annually to support cancer research.
A.I. Dupont Children's Hospital, recreational volunteer... 8 hours a week.
Delaware Psychiatric Hospital, socialization program, visit with group for 2 hours a week.
Give To Live Foundation, promoting the cause of suicide awareness and prevention in community and campus, community/campus representative, 2 hours a week.

What would be your "dream job" in life?
I would love to be a sportscaster on ESPN.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
I have been living on my own, independently from my parents, since I was seventeeen. I have worked and saved all my life and as of 2004, I successfully put myself through my Bachelor's degree. I am working just as hard now to make that a Master's degree and eventually a Psy.D. in School Psychology.

What are your hobbies and favorite activities?
Painting and drawing; Watching and playing sports; Walking/hiking trails; Long drives in the beautiful countryside of Delaware Fishing; Love listening to music; Love going to art museums.