Miss Virginia Appearances - January ~ March 2008

January 2008
4	Visit to University of Virginia's Kluge Children's Hospital (Charlottesville)
5	Miss Williamsburg Pageant (Williamsburg)
6	Miss Williamsburg Coronation Brunch (Williamsburg)
10	Virginia Agribusiness Dinner (Richmond)
10	Hannah was honored by the High Point Chamber of Commerce for her community service endeavors.
14	Visit to UVA's Children's Hospital (Charlottesville) Hannah visited patients at the University of Virginia's Children's Hospital in Charlottesville. This hospital is one of five Children's Miracle Network hospitals that serve the children of Virginia.
16~28	Miss America (Las Vegas) Click here for photos by Julius Tolentino
February 2008
2	Miss Greater Richmond (Richmond)
6	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Fieldale - Collinsville Middle School (Collinsville) *Emily Stowe, former Miss Virginia contestant and Assistant Principal, invited Hannah to speak.* *Hannah and Bronwyn Hairston, founder of CHILL - a teen outreach program at her school.*
6	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Tunstall Middle School (Danville) *Assistant Principal, Deborah Stowe (mother of former Miss Virginia contestant, Emily Stowe) and Hannah at Tunstall Middle.*
7	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Page Middle School (Gloucester) *Special thanks go to John Carpenter, Guidance Counselor, for welcoming Hannah to Gloucester County!*
7	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Peasley Middle School (Gloucester) *Thanks to Donne Witt, Guidance Counselor, for organizing a wonderful visit that focused on healthy choices and the ill effects of bullying.*
8	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Achievable Dream Academy (Newport News) The Achievable Dream Academy is a partnership between Newport News Public Schools, the city of Newport News, and the local business community. Led by Executive Director, Richard Coleman (pictured with Hannah), the school gives student at high risk for failure, a chance to succeed.
9	Miss Chesterfield/Hanover Pageant (Chesterfield)
12	National Pancake Day at IHOP to benefit CMN (Roanoke) *Hannah greeted customers at the Franklin Road IHOP on National Pancake Day. The event raises money for Children's Miracle Network.*
12	GIRLS Group (Chesterfield) Over 200 young girls attended GIRLS Night Out at L.C. Bird High School. The GIRLS Group, led by Jessica Dawson, helps high school girls to make good decisions and shows them how these decisions shape their futures.
14	VA Hospital (Salem) Hannah was asked to be a part of the annual salute to disabled veterans at the VA Hospital in Salem. She performed and visited with patients. Hannah is pictured with Ann Benois who coordinated her visit.
15	Virginia State Dairymen's Association Banquet (Roanoke) *Hannah is joined by all of the Virginia dairy princesses at the VSDA annual banquet where she gave the "milk toast".*
18	WCYB-TV Appearance (Bristol)
19	CARITAS Celebrity Dinner (Richmond) Hannah was invited to be a celebrity server at the CARITAS (Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter Fundraiser in Richmond to benefit the homeless. Hannah is joined, by the Maytag Man, the Chief of Police of Richmond, and board members.
20	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Willow Springs School (Fairfax) *Hannah and Kim Trogdon, 6th grade teacher at Willow Springs in Fairfax County.*
21	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Stuart-Hall School (Staunton) Hannah had a wonderful visit with the students at Stuart-Hall School in Staunton. Thanks to Becca Stuart, Hollins alum, for inviting *Hannah to the school.*
22~24	Miss Mountain Empire (Marion) Click here for pictures by Julius Tolentino
24	America's Ultimate Miss Pageant (Waynesboro)
25	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Rocky Mount Elementary (Rocky Mount) Hannah was joined by J.T. Foley, Executive Director of Miss Greater Franklin County, and his young queens during a visit to three schools in Franklin County. Hannah is pictured with J.T., Franklin County queens, and Brenda Muse, Administrator at Benjamin Franklin. Hannah is joined by Tomeka Campbell, Assistant Principal and the students of Rocky Mount Elementary.
25	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Lee Waid Elementary (Rocky Mount) Hannah, students, and the principal of Lee M. Waid in Rocky Mount
28~Mar 1	Miss America Homecoming (Michigan) Click here for photos by Julius.
March 2008
2	Miss Lynchburg (Lynchburg) Congratulations to Sarah Fitzpatrick - Miss Lynchburg.
3	Sinai School - Read Across America Day (Halifax) Miss Virginia joins the students at Sinai School every year for the Read Across America celebration. Hannah helped to honor outstanding readers at Sinai.
3	Carilion Pediatric Clinic and Hospital - Read Across America Day (Roanoke) Hannah read to patients at the Carilion Pediatric Clinic, a CMN facility, to celebrate Read Across America.
6	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School (Virginia Beach) Hannah is joined by Miss Teen Hampton Roads, Malissa Sibly, at her high school. Tamika Mills, Miss Hampton Holly Days Festival, also joined Hannah for her Right Decisions, Right Now presentation.
6	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Linkhorn Park Elementary School (Virginia Beach) Hannah's Miss Virginia Princess, Jordan Frankos, was her hostess at Linkhorn Park Elementary. She was welcomed by School Administrator Doug Knapp and joined by Elizabeth Crot, Miss Hampton Roads.
7	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Oscar Smith School (Chesapeake) Hannah is joined by Jeff Bunn, Miss Chesapeake Executive Director, Judy Thurston, School Administrator, and Brenda Johnson, School Board Member. Jeff Bunn is also a member of the Chesapeake School Board and helped to organize Hannah's trip to Chesapeake.
7	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at G. W. Carver Intermediate School (Chesapeake) Ashley Smith, Miss Norfolk, and Stephanie VanPetten, Miss Chesapeake, joined Hannah at Carver
8	Miss Chesapeake Pageant (Chesapeake) Click here to view photos by Julius Tolentino
9	Miss Chesapeake Coronation Brunch (Chesapeake) Click here to view photos by Julius Tolentino.
10	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at G. W. Carver Intermediate School (Chesapeake) Brenda Johnson escorted Hannah to GW Carver. She is pictured with Principal Cassandra Barksdale.
10	Great Bridge Middle School (Chesapeake)
14	Miss Western Branch High School (Chesapeake) Hannah was a special guest at the Miss Western Branch High School Pageant. She is pictured with Mike Perez - Assistant Principal, Mr. Brandriff - Principal, and Jeff Johnson - Assistant Principal.
15	Mill Mountain Zoo Fundraiser (Roanoke)
20~23	Easter Break
24	Interview with Station WFLO-FM (Farmville)
25	Channel 10 Heroes Celebration Luncheon (Roanoke)
28	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Stuart Elementary (Stuart)
28	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Blue Ridge Elementary (Ararat)