sara york Archives | 海角直播 News Central Florida Research, Arts, Technology, Student Life and College News, Stories and More Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:35:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2019/05/cropped-logo-150x150.png sara york Archives | 海角直播 News 32 32 9 UCF Students to Compete in Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant /news/9-ucf-students-to-compete-in-miss-florida-scholarship-pageant/ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:08:54 +0000 /news/?p=38316 If it were possible to have a dynasty in the world of scholarship pageants, the 海角直播 should be part of that discussion.

The university is riding a streak of three consecutive Miss Florida titles held by students: currently Kristina Janolo, preceded by Jacqueline Raulerson in 2010 and Rachael Todd in 2009.

And in next week鈥檚 2012 Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant, nine of the 43 contestants are UCF students 鈥 so perhaps the streak will extend to four titles.

Janolo, a marketing major from Kissimmee, will turn over the title to her successor at the conclusion of the July 4-7 pageant in St. Petersburg.

The new contestants from UCF have career ambitions that range from providing therapy for brain trauma patients, to becoming a CPA, to performing as a classical pianist.

They are:

  • Alexa Schmidt of Jacksonville, who holds the title of Miss 海角直播 and is a senior majoring in psychology. Her platform is to prevent drivers from聽 texting, and her career goal is to provide neurofeedback therapy to patients with neurological deficiencies and brain trauma.
  • Dasha Gonz谩lez of Orlando, who holds the title of Miss Volusia County and is a senior majoring in health sciences/pre-clinical. Her platform is to encourage healthy habits for kids, and her career goal is to become a doctor of physical therapy and establish a practice serving underprivileged individuals.
  • Amanda Harris of Jacksonville, who holds the title of Miss Orlando and is a senior majoring in advertising and public relations. Her platform is to benefit the Children鈥檚 Miracle Network Hospitals, and her career goal is to become the national director of a dance marathon to benefit the hospitals.
  • Jerusha Cavazos of Celebration, who holds the title of Miss South Florida and is a junior majoring in musical theatre. Her platform is to encourage the arts, and her career goal is to obtain a career in entertainment.
  • Meagan Cartaya of Homestead, who holds the title of Miss Homestead and is a sophomore majoring in advertising and public relations. Her platform is taking the 鈥渄is鈥 out of 鈥渄isability,鈥 and her career goal is to become a public relations manager for a social media company or nonprofit organization.
  • Music Meier of Panama City, who holds the title of 聽Miss Florida Sunshine and is a junior majoring in piano performance. Her platform is to enhance the lives of service veterans, and her career goal is to become a classical pianist.
  • Sara York of Orlando, who holds the title of Miss Orange County and is a master鈥檚 student in communication. Her platform is combatting bullying by building self-esteem, and her career goal is to become a social responsibility specialist for a major corporation.
  • Erin O鈥橣laherty of Florence, S.C., who holds the title of Miss Pasco County and is a senior majoring in business administration. Her platform is suicide prevention, and her career goal is to become a CPA.
  • Lauren Chase of Sarasota, who holds the title of Miss Florida Sunshine and is 聽a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies. Her platform is Dreams Against Drugs and High-Risk Behaviors, and her career goal is to become a recording artist and motivational speaker and to pursue a master鈥檚 in nonprofit organization.

    • Janolo, who is returning to UCF as a senior to complete her degree, said she is looking forward to going back to the classroom.

    鈥淚’m excited that the scholarships I’ve won through the Miss America organization will allow me to graduate debt-free,鈥 she said. She won $35,000 for her education while participating in pageants for the past six years. 鈥淚 look forward to crowning the next Miss Florida 鈥 maybe another UCF woman.鈥

    The new Miss Florida will advance to compete for the title of Miss America. Janolo finished in the top 12 of the 2012 Miss America competition in Las Vegas.

     

     

    ]]>         Rosen Students Serve UCF, President Hitt /news/rosen-students-serve-ucf-president-hitt/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:35:05 +0000 /news/?p=31280 Six of the 35 students selected for UCF鈥檚 2011-2012 President鈥檚 Leadership Council (PLC) attend the Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

    The students were chosen for their excellence in leadership, scholarship and service to both UCF and the Orlando community. Selected by a committee of faculty, staff and students, the council members serve as ambassadors for the university and for President John C. Hitt鈥檚 office.

    Rosen College Dean Dr. Abraham Pizam shares, 鈥淲e are聽very proud that so many of our students were selected to serve on the President鈥檚 Leadership Council and thus live up聽to the聽core values of our college: professionalism, leadership and service.”

    We warmly congratulate the following students:

  • Lisa Bartholomew 鈥 Senior, Minor: Hospitality Management
  • Jennifer Black 鈥 Senior, Hospitality Management and Dance
  • Gary Bruckner 鈥 Junior, Hospitality Management
  • Latoya Jackson — 2011-2012 Chair 鈥 Senior, Event Management
  • Joel Joseph 鈥 Senior, Hospitality Management
  • Sara York 鈥 Senior, Event Management

    • President Hitt describes, 鈥淭he accomplishments of the PLC members, as well as their commitment, energy, and positive attitudes about UCF and its development, are truly distinctive.鈥

    Student members in the PLC have hosted university functions, toured distinguished guests and helped recruit new students.

    Select Rosen College PLC members chose to weigh in on the honor:

  • 鈥淪ince joining the President’s Leadership Council,聽I have had the聽pleasure聽to serve and interact聽with聽important individuals from both the UCF and local community, giving me opportunities聽to further utilize my hospitality skills and represent Rosen through gaining additional proficiency in Professionalism, Leadership and Service.鈥 — Jennifer Black
  • 鈥淏eing a Rosen College student, I bring a different insight to the council and having involvement with events and planning, I feel that Rosen students are best suited for this position. You meet so many people when you work different events for the president and you learn so much while being on the board, that you can take into the real world.鈥 鈥 Joel Joseph
  • “Living at the Rosen College my freshman year,聽I credit聽this聽experience聽for my desire聽to get involved in the UCF community. Rosen provided me with the people聽skills, communication skills and the opportunities to discover聽my passion for student聽leadership.” — Sara聽York

    • For more information on the council, please click here.

    ]]>         Boehme Wins 2011 Miss UCF Crown /news/boehme-wins-2011-miss-ucf-crown/ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:12:43 +0000 /news/?p=20084 The 27th annual Miss UCF crown was awarded to Jacqueline Boehme on Saturday night. SGA provided the winners with $3,800 in scholarships. The four runners-up were Erin O’Flaherty, Sarah Davis, Alexa Schmidt and Kate Judge.

    Boehme, a senior molecular and microbiology major, will receive $1,600 in scholarships and will compete for the title of Miss Florida in July. She will be a representative for UCF and make appearances around the state throughout the year.

    In August last year, 90 women auditioned for the Miss UCF 2011 pageant. It was then narrowed down to 23 contestants, 18 of whom competed on Saturday. The show was streamed live on the SGA website for the first time in the pageant’s history.

    “It was important to get the show online because of how many family members were out of state and could not attend,” said Chris Pombonyo, director of the CAB Spectacular Knights Committee. “There’s such a large turn out and we wanted people to be able to watch it from their homes as well.”

    More than 1,000 guests filled the ballroom to watch the contestants perform. The competition included an on-stage interview in which each woman was asked a randomly chosen question, and a lifestyle and fitness portion in which the contestant showed off her physique in a swim suit.

    The talent showcase was the largest part of their final scores. Contestants performed speeches, songs, instrumentals and dance numbers for the judging panel. The women then donned evening gowns for the final judging portion and were expected to exhibit the poise, charisma and charm expected of Miss UCF 2011.

    “I’ve learned so much about myself and I am so thankful of the experience,” said competitor Jonecia Mahan.

    The audience got a chance to vote for their favorite contestant and donate to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a sponsor of the event. Guests raised $2,400 for the cause. Barnes & Noble and the Blue Man Group of Universal’s CityWalk were also sponsors of the event.

    At the end of the night the votes were tallied and the non-finalist awards, such as Best Interview, Best Talent, and Miss Congeniality were presented to the contestants who did especially well in a specific segment of the competition. Miss UCF 2010 Sara York then passed the title and the crown to Boehme.

    “Take the moment and start right away,” Pombonyo said, as advice for Boehme. “Don’t wait. She has big shoes to fill for this year.”

    Boehme will join Jared Masucci, the winner of Mr. UCF 2011, in their activities for the year, in addition to preparing for the Miss Florida competition. Should Boehme win the state title she will go on to compete for Miss America.

    Source: Central Florida Future, Boehme wins 2011 Miss UCF crown, by Emon Reiser, contributing writer. Published: Sunday, February 6, 2011, updated: Sunday, February 6, 2011 17:02

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