Miss Southland 2009
Brittney Henry
age
22
Sacramento
Evening Wear Award winner (tie) at Miss Hollywood
Brittney at Miss California
Fourth Runner-Up and Preliminary Talent award winner at Miss California |
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Education |
California State University Sacramento, Bachelor of Arts,
Double Major: Intercultural/International Communications and Organizational Communication (2005 - Present)
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Career
Goal |
Obtain a Masters Degree in Intercultural Communication and Teaching Credentials
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Talent |
Fiddle, "Orange Blossom Special" |
Platform |
Promoting Higher Education for Low Income Families |
Scholastic Honors |
National Communications Honor Society; CSUS Dean's List, six semesters; Symphony Regional Academic Scholar Award; Lincoln Auto's Outstanding and Inspirational Student Award; Member of the Public Relations Student Society of America; Symphony Most Inspirational Award. |
Leadership Roles |
Concert Master in a major "Guys and Dolls" production; Produced, directed, and choreographed Mr. Puyallup Pageant to benefit community programs; Captained the Washington State Champion Dance Team; Volunteer coach for Jr. High School Dance Team; Manage a household of 5. |
Accomplishments |
Over 200 hours of community service with the following organizations: Habitat for Humanity, Happy Tails Animal Rescue, Sacramento Community Learning Center, and Life Inspiration for Teens; 10 Superior Solo and Ensemble ratings both as a vocalist and instrumentalist; Five varsity letters in Cheer, Dance and Music. Have spoken to over 2,000 children about the benefits of a college degree; Built 7 homes in 7 days with Habitat for Humanity; Rescued over 20 abandoned animals; Double Majoring in 4.5 years at CSUS. |