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Miss Southwest California 2007

Amy Yetasook

age 23
Los Angeles

3rd runner-up to Miss California

Preliminary Swimsuit, Evening Wear and Talent awards

Amy at Miss California

Education
University of Southern California senior, cello performance major
University of California, Los Angeles, post-baccalaureate pre-medical studies
Career Goal
Medical Doctor specializing in trauma and emergency medicine
Talent
Classical Violincello, "Allegro" Dvorak's Cello Concerto Op. 104
Platform
Shaping Healthier Communities: Advancing Health Care for the Medically Underserved
Scholastic Honors
Trustee Scholar, Resident Honors Scholar, National Merit Finalist, Thornton Honors Scholar, Thematic Option Honors Interdisciplinary Education Program, Golden State Governor's Scholar, State Journalism Write-Off Competition 1st prize, Speech/debate 1st prize at varsity tournament
Leadership Roles
Executive Chair for United for Sight (blindness prevention organization), Executive Board for Women's Student Assembly, Residential Advisor for Residential and Greek Life, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance Committee, Thornton Symphony and Chamber Orchestra, Associated Trustee and Presidential Scholars, KSCR radio DJ, Trojan Vision television anchor
Accomplishments
First Place National American String Teacher's Association Competition, KUSC 91.5 FM debut on live radio broadcast as Colburn Chamber Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner, Grand Prize American String Teacher's Association Competition, Young Musician's Foundation Scholarship recipient, Los Angeles Philharmonic High School Honor Orchestra, International Young Artists Peninsula Music Festival Grand and 1st prize, Top 10 Semi-finalist at 2006 National Sweetheart pageant