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Rachel Berry
Miss City of Orange 2010
Age: 22
Education: Chapman University
Platform Issue: Lights on After School
Scholastic Ambition: Obtain a Masters degree in Broadcast Journalism
Talent: Tap Dance
Career Ambition: News journalist/producer for a National Network
Leadership Roles: Campfire USA Tutor/Leader; Chancellor's Student Advisory Board; Instituted a Student-Administration Leadership Board at Carroll High School; Freshman, Sophomore and Senior Class President; Fellowship of Christian Athletes Student Leader; Chapman Student Athlete Advisory Board; Dance Team and Cross Country Captain; Executive Board Member Chapman First Year Council; Gamma Phi Beta Philanthropy Assistant.
Accomplishments: Executive Producer of an entertainment-journalism web show "The Rachel Berry Project,"(www.therachelberryproject.com) Started a successful freelance photography business; Organized a Childrens Summer Dance-Arts Camp; Have completed 8 Half-Marathons; Helped organize the 1st Annual Chapman University 5k; Recipient of two Scholastic Gold Keys in Photography; 2006 Miss Huntertown; 2006 Miss Allen County; 2008 Miss City of Orange Director's and Miss Congeniality awards.
Interesting Facts: Traveled to the Dominican Republic for mission work in Puerto Plata; booked a one-on-one television interview with Jay Leno; traveled on a Student Art History trip to Italy; wrote and directed a television commercial for Steppin Out Studio of Dance; currently training for a first full marathon.
Favorite Television Show: The Jay Leno Show! I am Jay's biggest fan! He is kind, humble and has inspired me to become NBC's first female late night host!
Favorite Place to Visit: The beautiful and serene lake cottage where my family used to vacation during the summers in Northern Michigan.
Favorite Food: Blackberries!
I was influenced by: My family who has given me the support to follow my goals; my faith and reminding myself that all things are possible through Christ.
Place I've always wanted to visit: London, Paris and the Greek Isles.
I can't live without: My running shoes. I start every morning with a run and feel unproductive if I miss!