A. College

  International Association of Business Communicators (See related story ABC/Ouachita member places 1st
         Runner-Up in Miss Arkansas Pageant www.iabcarkansas.com
  Miss Ouachita Baptist University 2008
  Ouachita Student Foundation Student Leader
  EEE Social Chair 2008
  Involved in the Big Brother/ Big Sister program
  Member of the Ouachita Student Foundation.
  President's List
  Dean's List
  Selected as student writer for OBU News Bureau/ Public Relations 
  EEE pledge class of 2007 member
  Outing chairman for EEE pledge class 
  Relay for Life volunteer
  Tiger Serve Day volunteer

B. High School

  Student Council Officer - 6 years
  Magna Cum Laude Graduate from Lakeside High School in May 2006
  College Prep (CP) and Advanced Placement Classes 
  Student Council President 2005-06 (gave the commencement address for graduation)
  Who’s Who at Lakeside High School
  Girl’s State Delegate 2005 (House Representative)
  Arkansas Active Scholars Award 2006
  Miss Lakeside 2005
  Homecoming Queen 2003, and 2005-06
  Homecoming Court (5 years)
  Prom Queen 2005 and 2006
  1st Chair Second Soprano Southwest All Region Choir 2004
  2nd Chair Second Soprano (missed by one point!) 2005
  Arkansas All State Choir (2005)
  Arkansas All State Choir (8th chair second soprano 2006)
  All Region Choir (5 years)
  Featured soloist for the Dallas Choral Competition (Superior Ratings)
  Lakeside Talent Show Winner
  Outstanding Student of the Year Award in: Honors English, CP Biology, Health, Oral Communications,
      Athletics, and CP U.S. History, English Composition Student of the Year
  Who’s Who Among American High School Students
  National Honor Society
  Mu Alpha Theta
  Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  Beta Club
  Lakeside Students Against Substance Abuse Executive Board
  Key Club
  Student Council officer or representative 7th-12th grades
  Spanish Club
  Assistant Student Director of Chamber Singers
  Select Women’s Ensemble
  Lettered in varsity volleyball and softball (pitcher)
  FCCLA
  Presidential Academic Award
  Garland County Daughter’s of the American Revolution (DAR) Citizenship Award Winner
  State Runner-up for DAR Award (February 2006)

C. Home and Community

  KARK for Arkansas Youth Volunteer of the Year Award - 2006
  Bill Clinton School of Public Service State Finalist for Inspirational Leadership in Public Service, March 2006
  Honorary Volunteer of the Year Award from Arkansas Children’s Hospital--Circle of Friends, 2005
  Children's Miracle Network advocate and volunteer
  Implemented fundraiser for Children’s Hospital throughout schools in Garland County and the state of Arkansas 
  Honorary Rotarian of the Year
  Leadership Hot Springs Graduate 2005
  Spokesperson for Arkansas Children’s Hospital Splash of Red Fundraiser
  Featured Soloist for Hot Springs Music Festival Summer Concert Series
  First United Methodist Church Youth Council Officer
  Praise Team Soloist and Leader
  Featured Church Soloist
  Volunteer for Garvan Gardens and Documentary Film Festival
  First Step School Mentor
  March of Dimes Campaign Spokesperson
  Featured Entertainer for largest state Relay for Life (Hot Springs, 2005, 2006 & 2007)
  Featured Student Speaker at Rotary Club

D. Extra-Curricular

  Arkansas's National Sweetheart 2008
  1st Runner Up, Miss Arkansas 2008
  Broadcast Journalism Award & Kay Allen Rosenblum Award- for the contestant exemplifying most inner
        and outer beauty (Miss Arkansas 2008)
  Top Ten Miss Arkansas 2006, 2007
  Miss Hot Springs - 2007
  Top Ten Finalist Miss Arkansas 2006
  Newcomer Award and Make a Difference in the Life of a Child Award - Miss AR 2006
  Miss Ouachita River - 2006
  Miss Teen Hot Springs - 2005
  Top Five Finalist in Miss Teen Arkansas America 2005 and Miss Teen Arkansas USA -  2005
  Featured Entertainer for RiverFest 2005 in Little Rock
  Featured entertainer for Miss Ft. Worth USA
  Volunteer and motivational speaker for local schools
  Employed as a performer for Radio Disney

"The heart of the volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others." DeAnn Hollis