| Natalie Langor Newfoundland representative at Miss Millennium |
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| Natalie Langor's Crowning Achievement The Newfoundland Herald By Lesley Doyle May 7-14, 2001 Cover Story: Beauty, charm and talent are all wrapped up in one teenage package. That's the first impression given by Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador Natalie Langor. That first impression isn't deceiving: she's the real thing. After meeting Langor recently, it's easy to see how she captivated the judges and won the title for 2001. The bright 18 year-old is nothing short of remarkable. Langor, a native of Corner Brook, has quite the list of accomplishments. She is an honour roll student, a runner-up in the 2000 Ambassador Contest, a member of her school council and has been named the most spirited student at her high school, Herdman Collegiate. She has taken a variety of dance training including ballet, tap, jazz, modern, ballroom, Latin and swing. She is also a trained vocalist and plays the flute in her school's symphony. It is Langor's experiences that she attributes to her recent success. "I feel that to become a well-rounded person you have to take opportunities and continually want to learn," says Langor. The Miss Teen Pageant was one of those learning experiences, an experience Langor says she'll never forget. "When they announced my name I was speechless. The feeling was so overwhelming and exciting," says Langor with a smile. "In fact, the whole weekend was wonderful. I got to meet so many new people." A first-time pageant contestant, Langor became involved after seeing an advertisement in The Newfoundland Herald. With more that 188 applications, the girls were narrowed down to 36 lucky ladies. Langor says when she received her letter notifying her she was contestant number six, she really didn't know what to expect. "When I was little I used to watch the Miss Universe pageants on television and they seemed to be based on looks alone so I wasn't certain what to expect from the Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador Pageant," she says. "When I received the information, I realized there was so much more to it than beauty. You are judged on academics, fitness, individual interviews, personality and poise." It was Langor's overall disposition that made her the ideal candidate for the crown and has sent her on a whirlwind these past two months. "I don't think it has set in yet. I still can't believe that I won," says Langor. While she is still reeling from the February 25 pageant, she says she is ready to accept her role as Miss Teen and takes her new title very seriously. The first-ever Miss Teen from Western Newfoundland Langor has received an outpouring of attention in her hometown. In fact the day she arrived home she was welcomed by a huge motorcade, complete with police escorts, a limousine, media and all her family and friends. "When we pulled up all I could see was flashing lights and people everywhere, it was just amazing. "The whole city has been so supportive I have received so many cards and congratulations from everyone. It's really a great feeling to know that people are proud of you," says Langor. Two of those proud people are Langor's parents - Darlene and George. The couple has nothing but pride and admiration for their only child. "We couldn't be prouder," says Langor's mother Darlene. "She just continues to amaze us." And how does Langor feel about being an only child? "I think the fact I don't have any brothers or sisters has made me a more independent person," she says thoughtfully. "I am very lucky to have my parents' they have done so much for me. They have always supported me in everything I've done and I know they always will." Now in her graduating year of high school, Langor has many dreams for her future. The out-going teen has set her goals on one day becoming a neuro or plastic surgeon. She had hoped to attend York University after graduation to do a combined dance and kinesiology (study of human movement) degree, but those plans have been put on the back burner for the duration of her reign. "Mt parents and I decided that I would attend Memorial next year so I could enjoy being Miss Teen, but I haven't given up on my dreams, perhaps the following year I will go away to study medicine," she says. Langor's willingness to learn is none of the many qualities admired by Isabelle Fry and Kathy Dicks, the co-directors of the annual pageant. "She is just an outstanding individual," says Fry with pride. "Natalie has a way of lighting up a room. Along with her kindness, she is very articulate and professional in everything she does." And Dicks couldn't agree more. "Natalie was a superb choice for this year's Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador. I am quite confident she will do an excellent job in representing the province," says Dicks. With the admiration and faith of many to support her, Langor is sure to have a successful reign not to mention a busy one. Over the next year, Miss Teen's schedule will be tight pressed between traveling, appearances and special events, but Langor couldn't be happier. "I'm looking forward to traveling all over the province and meeting lots of new people," says Langor. "This is truly an exciting time for me and I want to see and do as much as I can over the next year." For more information on Natalie Langor, Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador, or to set up an appearance, please call (709) 747-1600. |
| Age: 18 Education: � 1998 - Present Attending high school at Herdman Collegiate. Presently completing Level III. Graduation date - June 2001. Work Experience: � 1998 - Present Employed at Dance Studio West. Duties include teaching Ballet, Tap and Jazz dance to children ages four and up, handling cash, cleaning mirrors, and help organize events throughout the community � 2000 - Present Employed with Silver Blades Figure Skating Club, Canada Winter Games Centre, Lisa Young. Duties include teaching figure skaters ballet and jazz, and choreographing the artistic portion for solo, dance, and precision programs. Extra - curricular Activities: � 1989 - 1992 Member of Brownies � 1992 - 1995 Member of Girl Guides Of Canada. � 1995 - 1997 Member of Canadian Girls In Training (C.G.I.T). � 1995 - 1997 Sunday school teacher. � 1995 - 1998 Point Guard for G.A. Mercer Jr. High School Senior Girls Basketball Team. � 1996 - 1999 Clock and score keeper for G.A. Mercer Jr. High School basketball games. � 1997 - Present Member of the First United Church senior choir. � 1998 - 2000 Took private flute lessons. � 1998 - Present Participate in private voice lessons. � 1998 - Present Participate in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, swing, ballroom and Latin dance classes. � 1998 - Present Member of the Herdman Collegiate Wind Symphony. � 1998 - Present Member of the Herdman Collegiate Chorale. � 1999 - Present Member of the Herdman Student Representative Counsel. � 1999 - Present Member of the Herdman School Counsel. � 1999 - Present Member of the Herdman Yearbook Committee. � 2000 - Present Member of the Herdman Newspaper Committee. � 2000 - Present Member of the Herdman Nutrition Club. � 2000 - Present Member of the Herdman Humanities Club. The Arts: � 1997 & 1998 Participated in the Corner Brook Rotary Music Festival with my school band (G.A. Mercer Jr. High School). � 1999 Performed in Theatre on Newfoundland and Labrador's production of Jesus Christ Superstar. � 1999 Performed in Herdman Collegiate Chorale's Production of Broadway Bound. � 1999 Performed in Dance Studio West's year-end recital, "Dreams Can Come True." � 1999 Participated in the Corner Brook Rotary Music Festival. Vocal solo's, Flute solos, Herdman Collegiate Wind Symphony and Herdman Collegiate Chorale. � 2000 Performed in Theatre on Newfoundland and Labrador's production of Evita. � 2000 Stage manager for Dance Studio West's year end recital, "Ride On Time" � 2000 Performed in Herdman Collegiate Chorale's Production of Broadway Bound Again. � 2000 Participated in the Corner Brook Rotary Music Festival. Vocal solo's, Flute solo's and duets, Herdman Collegiate Wind Symphony and Herdman Collegiate Chorale. � 2001 Performed in Dance Studio West's all-dance production of "Oz". Certificates & Awards: � 1995 - 1999 On the Principles Honour Roll � 1997 & 1998 Received first place band award in The Corner Brook Rotary Music Festival � 1998 Most spirited student of G.A. Mercer Jr. High � 1999 Hold current certificate St. John Ambulance First Aid and C.P.R. � 1999 Corner Brook Rotary Music Festival: third place flute solo, third place female sopranino solo, first place band award (Herdman Collegiate Wind Symphony), first place choir award (Herdman Collegiate Chorale) � 2000 Corner Brook Rotary Music Festival: third place flute solo, second place flute duet, third place female sopranino solo, second place traditional vocal solo, first place band award (Herdman Collegiate Wind Symphony), first place choir award Herdman Collegiate Chorale) � Present Currently working on Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Community & Volunteer: � 1996 - 1998 Assisted with The Boy Scouts of Canada annual pancake supper � 1996 - 2000 (summers only) Volunteer in Brigus (public library, Loyal Orange Benevolent Association, Brigus Blueberry Fesitival) � 1998 Selected to sing at local senior citizens home � 1998 - 2000 Collected for UNICEF � 1998 - Present Volunteer at Dance Studio West � 1999 Volunteered for the Canada Winter Games � 1999 Performed (danced) in the Transition House Benefit concert � 1999 Camp counsellor at West Haven Church camp � 1999 Big Brothers Big sisters Bowl for kids � 2000 Volunteered with The Herdman Breakfast Club � 2000 Performed (danced) in the Transition House Benefit concert � 2000 Volunteered with the Silver Blades Figure Skating Club (Part of my Physical Education Assignment) � 2000 Sang with a group at Wester Memorial Regional Hospital � 2000 Big Brothers Big sisters Bowl for kids � 2001 Performed (danced) in the Transition House Benefit concert Other: � 1992 Completed Brownies � 1995 Completed Girl Guides Of Canada � 1995 Attended Modelling school � 1995 - Present Member of the school band � 1996 Selected and attended environmental science mini course at Memorial University � 1996 - 1999 Refereed basketball games for the school (G.A. Mercer Jr. High) � 1997 Selected and attended microbiology mini course at Memorial University � 1997 Asked to play on G.A. Mercer Jr. High Boy's Basketball Team and Herdman Collegiate's Senior Girls Basketball Team (high school) � 1998 Selected and participated in MedQuest at Memorial University � 1998 Selected for Encounters Canada � 1999 Participated in Student Leadership Conference � 1999 Selected for Encounters Canada � 2000 Runner up in the Corner Brook Winter Carnival Ambassador Contest � 2000 Attended "Student Voices on Learning in the New Milium" - A student leadership conference held in Ottawa � 2000 School trip: European Tour � 2000 Participated in band trip to Halifax and attended workshops at Acadia University � 2000 Organized Herdman Collegiate's Christmas Float � 2001 Crowned Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador 2001 � 2001 Participated in Corner Brook Winter Carnival Ambassador Contest � 2001 Will participate in student exchange Interests & Hobbies: � I participate in basketball, volleyball, soccer, squash, and tennis on a regular basis. � I like hiking, mountain biking, swimming, cross country skiing and everything else in the outdoors � I enjoy reading non-fiction, history and biographies. � I am interested in politics, evolution, The Chaos Theory, The Giai Theory, the ancient Egyptians and business. � I absolutely love to dance and all aspect of dance. � I like theory and history of dance, music, and drama. Career Goal: I will attend university in the fall of 2001 to pursue a Kinesiology degree followed by a dance degree. My long term goal is to enter into the medical field and experiment with dance as a healer for young children. Here are some of my appearances. I thought you might like to have a look: � March 8 - 2001 Canadian Junior National Freestyle Ski Championships - Marble Mountain � March 17 - Newfoundland Herald Cover Photo Shoot - St. John's � April 21 - Mad Dash for the Cash - St. John's � April 23 - Girl Guide Banquet - Corner Brook � April 25 - YMCA - Corner Brook � May 16 - Tim Horton's Camp Day � June 3 - Janeway Children's Miracle Telethon - Corner Brook � June 18 - Corner Brook Museum Celebrity Variety Show � June 22-24 - Discovery Days - Bonavista � July 1 - Canada Day Festivities - Confederation Building, St. John's � July 6-8 - Kelligrews Soiree - Kelligrews � July 10 - Janeway Children's Hospital - St. John's � July 12-13 - Miss Teen Gander River Pageant - Glenwood � July 14-15 - Acres of Action Festival - Stephenville � July 16-17 - Burin Peninsula Summer Games - Marystown � July 18-21 - Elliston Bird Island Puffin Festival - Elliston � July 18 - 24 - Miss Millennium - Edmonton, Alberta (International Pageant) � July 23 - Miss Teen New-Wes Valley Pageant - New-Wes Valley � July 24-25 - Clarenville Days � July 25 - Grenfell Heritage Night Festivities - St. Anthony � July 26 - Miss Teen Hawke's Bay Pageant, Rufus Guinchard Festival - Hawke's Bay � August 1 - Royal St. John's Regatta - St. John's � August 3-5 - Seaside Fest - Fogo Island � August 6 - Botwood Day - Botwood � August 7-9 - Job's Cove Folk Festival and Regatta - Job's Cove � August 10 - Mussel Bed Soiree - Lewisporte � August 11-12 - Brigus Blueberry Festival - Brigus � August 18 - Heritage Folk Festival - Terra Nova Park � August 26-September 2 - Canadian Search for Miss Universe - Toronto, Ontario � September 12 - Great Rubber Duck Race - St. John's � September 13 - Professional Boxing, Delta Hotel - St. John's � September 14-15 - Miss Southern Newfoundland Pageant - Fortune � September 25 - Miss Newfoundland & Labrador Pageant - Harbour Grace � November 25 - Downtown Santa Claus Parade � November 25 - St. John's City Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony |
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| Natalie Langor is the current Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador. She won her title last February in St-John's. This native of Corner Brook will represent Newfoundland in the Miss Millennium! Good Luck Natalie!! I am certain that she will represent them well because she has a fabulous personality!! Her interview skills are very good and she sure knows how to work that stage! We are all proud of you Natalie. Keep up the good work! |
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