What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Because I work in surgery, I do crazy things every day! But the craziest thing I have ever done was joining the University of Mary Dance Team - without any prior dance experience. It turned out to be one of the best choices I have ever made. Even though I had to put a substantial amount of time and effort to keep up with the team, I grew an appreciation and love for dancing. I still enjoy dancing in my free time and am looking forward to taking more dance classes!

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: Carrington High School; Year Completed: 2005
College: University of Mary; Area of Study: Pre-Medicine; Year Completed: 2009; Degree: Biology with a Minor in Chemistry

Please list any honors/awards you have received in the past 2 years?
University of Mary Academic Honor Roll - 2 years
University of Mary Athletic Academic Honor Roll
Miss Congeniality - Miss North Dakota 2007 (MAO)
Non-finalist Eveningwear Winner - Miss North Dakota 2007 (MAO)
Non-finalist Eveningwear Winner - Miss North Dakota 2006 (MAO)

Are you currently employed? If so, what is your current occupation?
Operating Room Tech II - Medcenter One Hospital, Surgical Department

What are your strongest talents?
Some of my talents include: the ability to sing, meeting new people, and an overall drive to get good grades with plans to attend medical school in the near future. Because of my imagination, I am a creative person both artistically and musically. I have had the opportunity to perform in musicals, such as "Bye Bye Birdie", solos in church, and in school choir and music contests. I was also chosen to sing the national anthem at various athletic events. Lastly, one of my greatest is my ability to work with others, especially when I calm people as I take them to surgery, a highly stressful time in their life. My pageant experience has helped me greatly improve my ability to approach new people and strike up a conversation with them.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
As part of my goal to reaching people, especially women, about the prevention and education of heart disease, I have recently started my own organization, which is yet to be named. Through this program, I speak to individuals in high school and college about exercising and eating right; I also approach various groups across the state on the signs and prevention of heart disease. I will also put on events to raise money for the American Heart Association. I will also speak to legislatures about providing free heart screenings. In February I took part in a "Go Red for Women" event in Bismarck; I am especially proud to be an advocate for heart disease prevention.

List your hobbies and favorite activities.
Singing, especially country music
Dancing
Scrapbooking
Cooking and baking
Camping
Biking long distances
Downhill skiing
Swimming
Watching classic movies
Shopping

What is the most important thing you want the judges to know about you?
While growing up on a farm and participating in several sports and organizations, I learned the importance of an "irrepressible work ethic". Because of those experiences, I am a dedicated, responsible person with strong morals and goals. In addition to these qualities, I am a very disarming person with a warm heart. People often feel at ease around me and are able to open up about their lives, passions, or problems. I almost always smile and love a good laugh; I am an easy-going person with the confidence and charisma to take on the world!