Miss Wiscosin 2010 Kristina Smaby

Kristina Smaby
Holmen, Wisconsin
Age: 22

Education:
Holmen High School
Viterbo University

Platform Issue: Connecting Generations

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Talent: Dance en Pointe

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List, Viterbo Community Service Award, Representative for Viterbo marketing campaign

Career Ambition: To develop intergenerational daycares

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Madison - Capital City Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Organization

Miss Wiscosin 2009 Briana Lipor

Briana Lipor
Racine, Wisconsin
Age: 22

Education:
Park High School
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Platform Issue: Save the Arts, Stressing the Importance of Arts Education

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain double Bachelor's degrees in Vocal Performance and Communications

Talent: Classical Vocal

Scholastic Honors: National Dean's List

Career Ambition: To become a Broadway performer

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss South Central

Miss Wiscosin 2008 Christina Anna Thompson

Christina Anna Thompson
Madison, Wisconsin
Age: 23

Education:
Tremper High School
Vanderbilt University

Platform Issue: Supporting the Arts: A Holistic Approach

Scholastic Ambition: MBA in Arts Administration

Talent: Classical Violin

Scholastic Honors: - Graduated cum laude - Vanderbilt Dean's List - Sigma Alpha Iota Collegiate Honor Award

Other Accomplishments: Teaching beginning students to play violin and the joy of watching them perform onstage for the first time.

Career Ambition: Director of Education and Outreach for a Professional Symphony

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Madison-Capital City

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Pageant, Inc.

Miss Wiscosin 2007 Meghan Coffey

Meghan Coffey
New Berlin, Wisconsin
Age: 22

Education:
Catholic Memorial High School
Marquette University – Biomedical Engineering

Platform Issue: Start a Heart

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Juris Doctorate Degree

Talent: Dance

Scholastic Honors: Marquette University Ignatius Scholarship for Academic Achievement; Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society; Selected by Marquette’s Les Aspin Center for Government for research position at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in Washington, DC

Career Ambition: To utilize my engineering and law degrees in the practice of Intellectual Property Law

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss New Berlin

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Pageant, Inc.

Miss Wiscosin 2006 Tracy Gest

Tracy Gest
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Age: 20

Education:
Sussex Hamilton High School
Carroll College, Communicatiions Major

Platform Issue: Diabetes Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications

Talent: Piano

Scholastic Honors: Carroll College Dean’s List; National Honors Society; Graduated high school in top ten percent of class

Career Ambition: To become a News Anchor

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss New Berlin Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Pageant, Inc.

Miss Wiscosin 2004 Molly McGrath

Molly McGrath
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Age: 22

Education:
Lincoln High School
U. of Wisconsin-Madison – Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Journalism/Mass Communications

Platform Issue: Catch the W.A.V.E.: Learn the W’s, Act to Register, Vote, Engage in Citizenship

Scholastic Ambition: Obtain a Juris Doctorate in Constitutional Law and Human Rights

Talent: Theatrical Dance en Pointe

Scholastic Honors: Wisconsin Academic Excellence/Governor’s Scholarship; Phi Beta Kappa; Valedictorian of Class of 550

Career Ambition: Work on cases that examines the constitutionality of law and legislation

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Madison Area

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Pageant, Inc.

Three Nouns that Can Describe the Contestant: Passionate Political Activist Inspiring Role Model Loving Aunt

Miss Wiscosin 2003 Tina Sauerhammer, M.D.

Tina Sauerhammer, M.D.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Age: 22

Education:

University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Graduate
University of Wisconsin Medical School Graduate

Platform Issue: G.O.L.D. Gift Of Life Donation

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a residency in general surgery followed by a fellowship in pediatric surgery

Talent: Classical cello

Scholastic Honors: Began college at 14 years of age (youngest University of Wisconsin – Green Bay graduate at 18 years of age); commencement speaker, Outstanding Student Award and Chancellor’s Leadership Medallion for University of Wisconsin – Green Bay graduating class; Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma and Tribeta national honor societies

Other Accomplishments: National advisor for Secretary Tommy Thompson’s Organ Donation curriculum; spokesperson for the University of Wisconsin Organ Procurement Organization; cellist in five major orchestras; writing her first book , Fast-Forward

Employment: Musician; actress; researcher in stem cell transplant surgery studies

Family: Mother is the owner of a dressmaking business

Career Ambition: To become an accomplished pediatric surgeon and to help in researching cures for pediatric diseases

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Madison Area

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Pageant, Inc., Oshkosh

Miss Wiscosin 2002 Jayme Dawicki

Jayme Dawicki
New Berlin, Wisconsin
Age: 22

Education:
New Berlin West High School
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduate

Platform Issue: S.T.A.R.S. - Saving the Arts Raises Standards

Scholastic Ambition: Master’s in Education/Accompaniment

Talent: Classical Piano

Scholastic Honors: Miss America Scholastic Achievement Award 2001 and 2002; Dean’s list for 9 semesters; UW-Milwaukee Outstanding Talent Tuition Scholarship

Other Accomplishments: Marketing and Communications Scholarship at Miss Wisconsin 2002; Music Fraternity “Sigma Alpha Iota”; STARS Instrument Drive

Employment: Self-employed artist and musician

Family: Father is a ground contractor with a shipping company. Mother is a accredited health information technician. She has one sister, Tracy, 18.

Career Ambition: Composer and Performer

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Southern Wisconsin

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Organization, Oshkosh

Miss Wiscosin 2001 Laura Herriot

Laura Herriot
Princeton, Wisconsin
Age: 23

Education:

George Washington High School
University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate

Platform Issue: Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To receive a Master of Business Administration in Marketing

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean’s List; University Women’s League Scholarship

Other Accomplishments: Servsafe certified; Social Chairwoman for Delta Delta Delta Sorority

Employment: Server/Trainer at local restaurant

Family: Father is a product director. Mother is a real estate agent/entrepreneur. She has one brother, Brian, 25, and two step-sisters, Daniella, 16, and Stephanie, 13.

Career Ambition: To pursue a career in the brand management sector of the food industry

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Berlin

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Organization, Oshkosh

Miss Wiscosin 2000 Joya J. Zamora

Joya J. Zamora
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Age: 23

Education:
St. Joseph High School
Marquette University Graduate

Platform Issue: Breast Cancer Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: Master’s Degree in Advertising & Public Relations

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Member of Students Enhancing Education (A Student Based Mentoring Program for Inner City Youth)

Other Accomplishments: Founder/Chairperson of Kenosha Breast Cancer Classic; Recipient of American Cancer Society’s Outstanding Volunteer Award; Chosen Guest Speaker for the Susan G. Konen Breast Cancer Foundation

Employment: Marketing Director; Events Coordinator/Fundraising Consultant; Newsroom Intern

Family: Father is a CEO/Entrepreneur. Mother is a Homemaker/Payroll Manager. She has one brother, Daniel, 17.

Career Ambition: To Own and Operate a Marketing and Public Relations Firm with an Emphasis in Event Planning

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Eastern Shore Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Organization, Oshkosh

Miss Wiscosin 1999 Mary-Louise Kurey

Mary-Louise Kurey
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Age: 24

Education:
Pius XI High School
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Duquesne University

Platform Issue: Promoting Sexual Abstinence

Scholastic Ambition: Doctorate of Musical Arts in Opera

Talent: Operatic Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Summa Cum Laude Graduate; 1996 UW-Eau Claire Class Commencement Speaker; Phi Kappa Phi National Graduate Fellowship Winner

Other Accomplishments: Publication of Master's Thesis; Opera Apprenticeships in Oderzo, Italy and Salzburg, Austria; Over 20 Leading Roles in Opera, Musical, and Theatrical Productions

Employment: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Duquesne University; Private Voice Instructor; Assistant Director of Music, Duquesne Chapel

Family: Father is a Recently Retired Physicist. Mother is a Homemaker. She has two brothers, Tom, 33, and John, 30, one sister, Elizabeth, 28, and one sister-in-law, Kim, 32.

Career Ambition: Professional Opera Singer and University Level Professor of Music

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss West Allis Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Pageant, Inc., Oshkosh

Miss Wiscosin 1998 Jill Marie Patzner

Jill Marie Patzner
Arcadia, Wisconsin
Age: 22

Education:
Arcadia High School
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Platform Issue: Environment 2000: A Natural Stewardship

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a juris doctorate degree

Talent: Semi-classical Vocal

Scholastic Honors: MAO State Academic Scholar; summa cum laude graduate; Tomorrow's Leaders Merit Scholarship recipient; Coca-Cola Scholarship national semi-finalist; National Honor Society; Conference Scholar Athlete Award

Other Accomplishments: College: outstanding senior nominee; environmental columnist; high school outreach coordinator, High School: class president; yearbook editor during junior and senior years; Track State Champion (1600 meter relay)

Employment: Legal intern; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Inspector and Educator; YMCA girls basketball head coach

Family: Father is a farmer and poultry packager. Mother is a secretary. She has three brothers: Mark, 32; Brad, 31; Neil, 19; and two sisters, Noel, 27; and Lynn, 17.

Career Ambition: To become an attorney specializing in environmental law

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Western Wisconsin Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Pageant, Inc., Oshkosh

Miss Wiscosin 1997 Nicole Locy

Nicole Locy
Glendale, Wisconsin
Age: 22

Education:
Appleton West High School - 1993
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Graduate; Appleton West High School - 1993

Platform Issue: The Impact of Divorce

Scholastic Ambition: Bachelor of arts degree in broadcast journalism

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: College - 3.1 GPA; selected for Study Abroad Program in France; Gamma Phi Beta Sorority; elected to offices of pledge class president and song chair. High School - National Honor Society President; selected to give commencement speech

Other Accomplishments: Founder of SCALE Literacy Program at UW - Madison; recipient of 1993 Catholic Student of the Year Award from Silver Lake College; performed Lucinda in Attic Theatre.

Employment: Broadcast internships, WMTV-15 Madison, WLUK-11 Green Bay; public relations internship at Turner Sports in Atlanta

Family: Father is a psychotherapist in private practice. Mother is a counselor for Directional Vocational Rehabilitation. She has one sister and one brother: Gretchen, 29, and Kent, 27

Career Ambition: To become a reporter/anchor at a news station

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Western Wisconsin Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Pageant, Inc., Oshkosh