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| Miss UNC-Pembroke 2007 - Deidra Carol Locklear |
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Hometown: Pembroke, NC
Talent: Vocal
21 years old
Parents: Denzel and Joan Locklear
Education: The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Classification: Senior
Major: Mass Communications with a Concentration in Public Relations
Minor: Business Marketing
Platform Issue: "Commit to be Fit"
In our world today, there is a lot of media attention given to adult health issues such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes to name a few. These diseases generally affect adults; however, lack of physical activity and poor nutrition habits at an early age are leading causes to these diseases. With children being our future, it is imperative to educate them at a young age about the significance of making healthy life choices by committing to be fit.
As Miss UNCP, it is my objective to promote my platform "Commit To Be Fit" by providing an action plan in my own community. This plan involves visiting local schools and informing students about making healthy food choices and getting involved in activities they enjoy. In the State of North Carolina, 20% of children between the ages of 10-17 suffer from obesity; a rate that is 5% higher than the national rate. However, I do not feel that children are to blame; instead it is the lack of education they have received in this subject area. It is also essential for families to be a part of the solution of committing to be fit. Parents need to become role models for wholesome lifestyle behaviors. Children growing up in this type of healthy environment are more likely to become healthy adults.
It is my goal to get members in the community and schools involved in increasing physical activity and improving nutrition in youth. If we provide an action plan to move these children toward a healthy weight, it is my belief we will succeed. My platform "Commit To Be Fit" is a challenge to all constituents of Robeson County to show today's youth the promise of a healthier tomorrow.
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| Miss UNC-Pembroke's Outstanding Teen - Alexis Locklear |
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 Miss UNC Pembroke Outstanding Teen
Hometown: Pembroke, NC
Age: 15 years old
Education: Purnell Swett High School
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Pediatric Heart Surgeon, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati after undergraduate degree at UNC Pembroke
Talent: Vocal - Opera
Mom: Marla Locklear
PLATFORM: "Facing The Giants; Coping With Teenage Bullying"
Teenage Bullying is very common among high school students and not taken seriously by school officials or parents alike. It is considered by adults as part of growing up but when you remember the Columbine massacre in 1999 and most recently the Virginia Tech massacre, bullying is more than just a phase that adolescents are going through. Coping with teenage bullying requires involvement on the part of schools, parents, teachers and students. I would like to encourage administrators, teachers and parents to take bullying seriously and become more involved by providing support and protection for all students. Clear rules against bullying should be enforced with strict consequences. I would also like to challenge students to campaign being "Bully Free" by not being a victim or a bully themselves.
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| Pageant Contact Information |
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Miss UNC-Pembroke
c/o Teresa Bryant
University Center
1 University Drive
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-6899
www.uncp.edu/life/ms_uncp
uncp@missnc.org |
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| Past Winners |
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1989 Kristy Woods (1st Miss NC contestant)
1990 Eustacia Lowry (2nd Miss NC contestant)
1991 Frederica Renee Steele (3rd Miss NC contestant)
1992 Penny Todd (4th Miss NC contestant)
1993 Dana Lowery (non-preliminary)
1994 Angela McLean (non-preliminary)
1995 Heather McPherson (non-preliminary)
1996 Lisa Mitchell (non-preliminary)
1997 Hilca Rosario-Casado (non-preliminary)
1998 Rebekah Revels (non-preliminary)
1999 Kelli Wallace (non-preliminary)
2000 Jessica Reed (5th Miss NC contestant)
2002 Katherine Greer (6th Miss NC contestant)
2003 Aja Locklear (7th Miss NC contestant)
2003 Robyn Baker
2004 Jessica Ortiz-Carrero (8th Miss NC contestant)
2005 Morgan Brittany Hunt (9th Miss NC contestant)
2006 Jorgiana Leigh Martin (10th Miss NC contestant)
2007 Deidra Locklear (11th Miss NC contestant)
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| Contestant Information |
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Miss UNCP is only open to enrolled students at UNC Pembroke.
If you are interested in participating in the Miss UNC Pembroke Pageant, please contact the pageant coordinator or business manager at uncp@missnc.org. |
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| Executive Director |
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| The Miss UNC-Pembroke Pageant Executive Director is Dr. Diane O. Jones, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Pageant Director is Mr. Zavery McDougald. |
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