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| Stephanie Brennan Newfoundland representative at Miss Teen Millennium |
| It's an honor for me to introduce you this wonderful young lady from St-John's Newfoundland! She participated in 3 Miss Teen Newfoundland and finished 1st runner-up in the 2000 and 2001 pageant. I was a judge at the 2001 pageant and there is no word that can describe her. She is an exceptional person and I am certain that she will succeed in her future career. But for now, let's keep an eye on her at the Miss Teen Millennium pageant! |
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| Age: 17 Education: Grade 11, Gonzaga High School Current Academic Average: 80 Career Goal: Theatre Special Training: � Currently doing Junior Achievement � St. John's Ambulance Babysitting Course � Level 1 & 2 Youth Leadership Program � Training to be a camp councilor for children ages 5 to 12 � Participated in Science Fairs � Participated in a school project where we spoke to students in France throughout the school year � St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid course � Trained to be a Peer Educator for the Drug Addiction Services � Participated in a school project where we spoke to students in France throughout the school year Awards & Contests: � Was 1st Runner-up in the Miss Teen Newfoundland & Labrador Pageant in 2000 � Received 2nd Runner-up for talent in the Miss Teen Newfoundland & Labrador Pageant in 2000 � Received Pelipe Corpus Award for most dedicated to the Gonzaga Athletic Program � Received Most Improved Player for the Junior Girls Soccer team at Gonzaga � Received first class honours in 2000 school year � Student of the month for September 2000 � 1st Place for Public Speaking (Grade 8) in 1998 � 1st Place for Public Speaking (Grade 9) in 1997 � 1st Place for Public Speaking for Junior High in 1998 � 2nd Place Public Speaking for the Kinsmen Club in 1998 (competing against 5 schools in my district) � Most Spirited Player Award for St. John's Minor Soccer House League � Coaches Choice Award for St. John's All Star Soccer � High Achievement Award in the University of Waterloo Mathematics Competition for 1997 and 1998 � First Class Honours for Grade 7 & 8 � Poem Published in a book called Memories for Today � Received numerous awards from Kiwanis Music Festival since Grade 1 � Placed 3rd in Provincial Youth Bowling Council "Four-Steps to Stardom" Tournament � Student of the Year for 1999 � Graduated with honours in 1999 � Participated in the Royal St. John's Regatta for the past 5 years � Various awards and medals with Youth Bowling Council of Canada � Various awards and medals with St. John's Minor Soccer � Placed in the top 10 in the Miss Teen Newfoundland & Labrador pageant in 1999 � Student of the Month in 1999-2000 - October, November, December and January. � Received first class honours for first term report in 1999-2000 Volunteer Work: � Member of the Hall of Honour Committee in remembrance of those who served our country at war � Participated in the 1998 and 1999 St. John's Annual Christmas Parade � Participated in a Viking's Story Circle for the Newfoundland and Labrador Museum � Designed a Web page for a Viking's project at school � Helping the Physically Challenged Children � Viking Volunteer with the St. John's Maple Leafs � Tutor Students in various grade levels in Reading and Math � Participated in the Mount Pearl Annual Christmas Parade � Helped with the St. John's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony � Helped with the Department of Recreation Summer Program Activity Centre as a youth leader taking care of children between the ages of 5 to 12 � Referee for various school intramural sports � Organized various "Fun" and "Sports" Days for school in grades 7-9 � Entertaining children at the College of the North Atlantic Christmas Party � Involved in a "Parent Action" committee for School Reform � Helped organize a "walk-out" of parents and students in protest to the School Reform � Babysitting � Interviewed for MUN about the changing technology in schools � A Peer Educator for students ages 6-12 dealing with drugs and alcohol � Various Fundraisers throughout the school year � Helped with the score for a men's softball league � Volunteer at the Janeway Children's Hospital � Participated in the Remembrance Day Ceremonies at my school � Organized a triples volleyball tournament at school � Organized an intramural soccer league at school � Helped with the "Law Day" fair held in the Avalon Mall. Extra-curricular Activities: � Executive Student Council � Gonzaga Concert Band � President of the Student Council in 1999 � Member of the School Senior Band in 1999 � Co-Editor of the Year Book Committee in 1999 � Brownies & Girl Guides � Class President � Member of the Gold Medal Junior Girls Soccer Team Sports & Hobbies: � Rowing � Soccer � Volleyball � Cheerleading � Bowling � Watching Sports � Playing the Flute � Listening to Music & spending time with friends Travel Experience: � Participated in a cultural exchange with students from Portugal. While on this exchange, I visited Averio, Lisbon, and stayed in Ilhavo, Portugal. � I have travelled to many different parks and communities throughout the Province � Travelled to Corner Brook with the Youth Bowling Council, representing our zone in the Provincial YBC "Four Steps to Stardom" Bowling Tournament and received 3rd Place � I have also driven with my family through all of the Atlantic Provinces and down through the United States as far as Cape Cod. Languages: � English with a little French and Portuguese |
| ARTCILE FROM THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD |
| "Stephanie's Stage" By Mark Dwyer The Newfoundland Herald, June 18-June 24, 2001 "Brennan to compete in Miss Teen Millennium Contest" Who says it doesn't pay to finish second? For Stephanie Brennan, finishing runner-up at the 2001 Miss Teen Newfoundland & Labrador Pageant has presented her with the trip of a lifetime. The outgoing 17 year-old, who lost the prestigious crown to Corner Brook's Natalie Langor, will represent the province at the Miss Teen Millennium pageant July 18-23 in Edmonton. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a chance for me to meet people from all over the world" said Brennan. "I'm in shock. I can't believe I have this amazing opportunity." Contestants must be 17 or younger to participate in the international event. Langor, 18, is too old, meaning her first runner-up, Brennan, serves as her replacement. Langor, nevertheless, will represent the province at the Miss Millennium Pageant that same weekend. "Pageants have made me a better person. I have so much more confidence in myself," said Brennan, who has participated in three provincial teen pageants, finishing first runner-up in 2000 and 2001. "Right now I feel like I can accomplish anything." The honours student has been a member of the school council since Grade 7 and has been public speaking competitively throughout grade school. "I'm comfortable now talking in front of people," she said, "I can talk in front of 1,000 people just like I'm talking to my friends. Public speaking has helped me tremendously." She's also heavily involved in Junior Achievers, and has been a long-time volunteer with the Janeway Children's Hospital. "Between work, school-work and volunteering, I'm always doing something," said Brennan., whose company, Stayin Alive, was recently named Junior Achievers Company of the Year. Brennan hopes to pursue a journalism degree after high school. "I just want to be the best representative I can be and to make the province proud. I've learned something new from every pageant I've participated in, and I want this one to be a great learning experience too." |
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