What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
I have a hard time picking one crazy thing I have done since I'm a thrill seeker by nature. I have bungee jumped, reverse bungee jumped, sky dived, jumped into a frozen lake, and went white water rafting during a rain storm.

Please list any schools and universities you have attended or are attending. What was your area of study? What year did you finish at the school? What degree or certificate, if any, did you receive?.
High School: Shelby High School; Year Completed: 2004
College: University of Montana; Area of Study: Exercise Science with emphasis on Nutrition; Degree: Bachellor's Degree in Human Nutrition

Please list any honors/awards you have received in the past 2 years?
Dean's List
1st Runner Up Miss Montana USA
Miss Congeniality Miss Montana USA

Are you currently employed? If so, what is your current occupation?
Student and waitress

What are your strongest talents?
My interpersonal skills that I have obtained through different life experiences is one of my strongest talents. I can relate to just about anyone. I am also a talented musician. I find much joy playing the paino and trumpet and have succeeded in various music competitions where I have received superior ratings.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
I won the National Award for Community Service. I designed a year-long volunteer calendar where I would do a large scale community service project each month. I would engage all areas and age goups so that everyone in the community was able to be involved and benefitted from the activities.

List your hobbies and favorite activities.
dancing
volunteering
pilates
hiking
boating
camping

What is the most important thing you want the judges to know about you?
I love all aspects of life and embrace the challenges that it brings. First and foremost, I am a family-orientated individual who takes pride in being the best daughter, granddaughter, and sister I can be. Also, I feel my most respectable quality is my ambition. Setting my sights on a particular goal and striving to achieve that goal is what I do best. I am thankful for all the opportunities that I have been blessed with and I am looking forward to being a part of the 2008 Miss USA pageant.