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2005 Citrus County Fair

Pageant 2005: Miss Citrus

By Times Staff Writer
Published March 18, 2005

JESSICA RENEE MCBRIDE

AGE: 1 9

ATTENDS: Santa Fe Community College

SPONSOR: James White Plumbing

HOBBIES: Singing, spending time with friends, exercise

ACHIEVEMENTS: Community volunteer, cum laude graduate of Crystal River High School, studied music and singing for eight years; participated in many state vocal competitions, Who's Who Among American High School Students for four years; Florida all-state singer for two years, performed at political and social functions, second runnerup Miss Teen 2003, third runnerup Miss Citrus 2004

ASPIRES: To obtain a degree in pharmacy

TALENT: Vocal performance to Part of Your World

TANYA JOY SPENCER

AGE: 18

ATTENDS: Lecanto High School

SPONSOR: Triple A Roofing

HOBBIES: Dancing, singing, teaching dance, cheering, weightlifting and softball

ACHIEVEMENTS: Miss Lecanto High '04-'05; best in talent, Miss Lecanto pageant; All-American cheerleader 2003; three years varsity cheerleader, captain two years; most improved softball player 2003; member National Honor Society; nominated for Who's Who Among American High School Students; National Honor Roll award; second runner-up for Miss Showbiz at Showbiz National Dance Competition; 4-H Excellence Award 2000; honor roll four years; 2004 Gator Bowl performer

ASPIRES: To obtain a degree in dance and ministry

TALENT: Tap and jazz performance to The Real Thing

ELLEN KING

AGE: 21

ATTENDS: Central Florida Community College

SPONSOR: Robin S. King

HOBBIES: Dancing, being with family and friends, cooking, reading, shopping and watching sports.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Volunteer at Citrus United Basket and Citrus Memorial Hospital; Dean's List; peer counselor at Inverness Primary School for four years; AA degree from CFCC in 2004; Miss Teen 1999; second runner-up Miss Citrus 2004; numerous dance awards at state competitions; performed in the Nutcracker Suite with the Florida Nature Coast Ballet in 2001 and 2003; four years assistant manager at Cato fashions

ASPIRES: To obtain a business degree in marketing from the University of Florida

TALENT: Tap dance performance to a 1940s medley

TATIANA AMBER POOTON

AGE: 1 8

ATTENDS: Citrus High School

SPONSORS: Bud Pooton and Andrea Mederer

HOBBIES: Acting, traveling, attending concerts, musicals and plays

ACHIEVEMENTS: Superior in duet acting at district thespian competition 2003; earned excellent in duet acting at state level, 2004 district thespian competition excellent in monologue, superior in duet and ensemble acting; acting classes for four years; traveled to Europe and Mexico

ASPIRES: To strive for perfection in my own eyes

TALENT: Monologue

SHILAH GOODWIN

AGE: 1 9

ATTENDS: Central Florida Community Colleg e

SPONSORS: Spectrum Global Networks, LePage Carpet & Tile

HOBBIES: Skydiving, water sports, scuba diving, dancing, cooking, reading and singing in the shower

ACHIEVEMENTS: Former Miss Strawberry Queen, Miss Teen 2003, participated in Cover Miss America competition, won several dance awards, participated in competitive swimming, many community activities

ASPIRES: To become a marine biologist

TALENT: Dance performance titled Bring Me to Life

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