Miss Wyoming

Abby Norman

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest thing I have ever done is going skydiving! I still can't believe that I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane with just a bed sheet size of fabric harnessed to my body to bring me safely to the ground.

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: Rock Springs High School; Year Completed: 2002
College: University of Wyoming; Area of Study: Finance; Year Completed: 2006; Degree: Bachelor of Science in Finance, May 2006.
Post Graduate: I plan to either pursue my MBA or my Juris Doctorate.; Area of Study: Business Communications;

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years?
American Red Cross - Co-chaired a fundraiser for the local chapter of the American Red Cross, raising over $1,700. 50 hours.
A.I.D.S. Awareness - Active participant in the local A.I.D.S. Awareness Walk. 4 hours annually.
American Heart Association - Active volunteer in my local community. I am a member of the American Heart Association's Grassroots Network. I am also certified in CPR and AED. 10 hours.
Safe Treat Halloween - I assisted with this project which provides a maze for safe and fun trick or treating for children. 8 hours.
Laramie Women's Shelter - Promoted a clothing drive to collect clothing for women and children living in the shelter. 5 hours.
Books for Kids - Organized a book drive for elementary school children, so each child could have their own book. 4 hours. Laramie Youth Crisis Center - Helped build modular furniture for the youth center. 5 hours.
Rose McGill Fund - Participated in fund raising activities for needy families. 4 hours.

What would be your "dream job" in life?
Working as an international business consultant would be my dream job in life.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
Math was a difficult subject for me. I took calculus my senior year of high school and I successfully passed the Advanced Placement test with a score of four, which gave me four college credits!

What are your hobbies and favorite activities?
Reading fashion magazines, Doing Pilates with friends, I have a black belt in shoe shopping, Attending theater productions, Attending concerts, Working out, I love the movies, Golf, Playing volleyball with friends.