Ashley Wheeler
| Ashley Wheeler | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ashley Ruth Wheeler August 6, 1986 (age 38) St. Johnsbury, Vermont, U.S. |
| 🏫 Education | Saint Michael's College |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Title | Miss Vermont 2008 |
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Ashley Ruth Wheeler (born August 6, 1986) was crowned Miss Vermont 2008 on Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Barre, Vermont.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Wheeler was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, to Michael & Donna Ellsworth Wheeler.[2] She grew up in Lyndonville, Vermont.[1]
Miss America[edit]
Her vocal talent was singing "The Prayer." Ashley's platform is Political Awareness Among Young Voters.[1][3] She was competing for the title of Miss America 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada in January and she won a Preliminary Talent Award for her a capella vocal performance of "God Bless America."[4] This marked the first time a representative of the state of Vermont won a preliminary award at the Miss America Pageant.[5]
She wore an eco-friendly gown that she had crafted by local Vermont designer Tara Lynn.[6]
Enduring Democracy Award[edit]
In 2009, Vermont Secretary of State Deb Markowitz presented Wheeler with one of seven Enduring Democracy Awards for her commitment to advancing the democratic process in the state.[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Lyndonville woman wins 2008 Miss Vermont pageant". Times Argus. Associated Press. 2008-04-29. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ Finnegan, Amanda (2009-01-20). "Tears and hope in front of the JumboTron during inauguration - Las Vegas Weekly". lasvegasweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
"Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008". Ancestry.com. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ↑ "Miss Vermont - What's your Platform?", TLC, 2009-01-03, retrieved 2023-08-21
- ↑ "Miss Vermont's singing ranks her tops in talent". Rutland Herald. Associated Press. 2009-01-23. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ "Miss Vermont Wows Judges With Singing". The White River Valley Herald. 2009-01-29. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
"Vermont, New York score wins in Miss America preliminaries". CT Insider. 2009-01-24. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
"MISS VERMONT, MISS NEW YORK GRAB PRELIM TITLES". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2009-01-23. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ "Miss Vermont goes green with dress". UPI. 2009-01-05. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
"Eco-friendly custom made pageant gown by Tara Lynn Bridal". Tara Lynn Bridal. 2012-08-18. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ↑ "Secretary of State presents the 2009 Democracy Awards | Vermont Business Magazine". vermontbiz.com. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
External links[edit]
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