Miss Virginia Appearances - October ~ December 2007

Appearances will be added after they occur so check back often to follow Miss Virginia across the Commonwealth.

October 2007
3	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Clifton Middle School (Covington) Kathy Putnam (Alleghany Health Department), Jennifer Unroe (4-H Youth Development), Hannah, and Principal Brenda Siple. Hannah spoke to nearly 700 students on creating healthy choices, including the importance of not smoking.
3	"Generation Fit" Kickoff - Alleghany High School (Covington) The Alleghany County Health Department, Alleghany County Public School, and 4-H Youth Development collectively sponsor a program called "Generation Fit", a health and fitness support group for girls. Hannah was asked to kick off the year at both Covington and Alleghany High Schools. Photos coming soon!
4	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Jeter Watson Intermediate School (Covington)
4	"Generation Fit" Kickoff - Covington High School (Covington)
5	Children's National Medical Center - Tour and Visit with Patients (Washington, DC)
6	17th Annual Fredericksburg Wine Festival (Fredericksburg) *Sponsored by Mercedes Benz, this festival celebrates the Fredericksburg area and one of Virginia's fastest growing industries - the wine industry.* *Hannah and Gary Everett, organizer of the wine festival.*
7	Washington Redskins vs Detroit Lions (FedEx Field, Landover, MD) *Hannah had the honor of meeting Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State, at the game.* *Hannah and Caitlin on the field before the game!* *Caitlin Brunell, Miss America's Outstanding Teen and Hannah raising awareness of breast cancer before the game against the Detroit Lions.* *Hannah, Caitlin, and Alan Webb from Reston, VA, who is going for the gold in the upcoming Summer Olympics in track and field.*
9	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Nelson Middle School (Lovingston) *Hannah and Jody Ray, Principal and Ricki Perry, School Counselor*
10	AUSA Meeting and Reception (Washington, DC) *Hannah and an ROTC group visiting Agility Logistics' booth at the AUSA Meeting and Trade Show.* *Hannah and representatives from Agility Logistics, the top distributor of food to our Troops in Iraq.*
11	Friends of Children Benefit Dinner (Richlands) *Art Masker, President and CEO of Holston Children's Home and Rev. Charles Hutchins, Vice President of Development and Church Relations* *Bishop James Swanson and Carroll W. Dale, won three Superbowls with the Green Bay Packers and still holds a team record. He now works at UVA at Wise.* Hannah and Rozetta Mowery, who lived at the Holston Home for Children as a child. She has authored, Tragedy in Tin Can Holler. Check out her website at http://www.tragedyintincanholler.com/index.html. Hannah was asked to speak on the importance of focussing on the lives of children who are less fortunate at the fundraiser for the orphanage.
13	Sponsor Visit to Henri Kessler (Roanoke)
14	Miss Virginia Photo Shoot (Charlottesville)
15	Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point, NC)
15	Vandalia Christian School (Pleasant Garden, NC)
15	Taping of Miss America Reality TV Video (High Point) Hannah, Mr. Rickman - Principal, and Joel Farlow - Head Administrator at a golf tournament benefiting Hannah's school
17	Hannah's Birthday!
19	Mock Interview at TowneBank (Williamsburg) Hannah visited TowneBank Williamsburg, sponsor of the Miss Williamsburg Pageant. Matt Huff, Hannah, and Anne Conner - President of Towne Bank Williamsburg Hannah with State Senator Thomas Norment, Jr.
22	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Churchland Primary/Intermediate (Portsmouth) Hannah visited the school of our Miss Virginia's Outstanding Preteen, Dominick Fink
23	Visit to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (Norfolk) Hannah, Brenda Kuntz, and Dominick Fink, Miss Virginia's Outstanding Preteen
24	Sponsor Visit to The Encounter (Kingsport, TN)
25	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Breckinridge Middle School (Roanoke) Principal Asia Jones (right) presents Hannah with a bouquet of flowers during her visit to Breckinridge.
26	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Luray High School (Luray) Hannah with representatives from 'Choices,' Council on Domestic Violence for Page County, Inc. a non-profit agency located in Luray which provides emergency shelter to women and children who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or homelessness. "Choices' helped to coordinate Hannah's visit to Page County. Hannah with Luray High School Assistant Principal, Todd Lynn
26	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Page County High School (Shenandoah) Hannah with student leaders at Page County High School Hannah with PCHS Resource Officer, Scott Morris Hannah with PCHS principal Dr. Morgan Phenix
27	New Market Heritage Day (New Market) Vacant for 30 years and constructed in the early 1800s, Hannah was the Guest of Honor at the grand opening of 'The Opera House at New Market.' Hannah with her hostess for the festival, Dr. Betty Karol Wilson, music historian, former college professor and owner of the Apple Blossom Inn. Prior to the parade, Hannah was asked by New Market Vice Mayor John H. Blosser to sign a cowboy hat which also featured signatures from former Miss Virginias Joan Grady and Susan Parker. The 'Congress Street Publik House' (spelled with a 'k') was built in 1765 by a cousin of Abraham Lincoln and is haunted! Here, Hannah is tempted by Executive Chef Neil T. Beaver.
29~Nov 2	Miss America Cruise Click here for pictures by Julius Tolentino
November 2007
2	Hollins University Dinner (Norfolk) Hannah, joined by her father and President Gray of Hollins; Hannah joined Mrs. Batten at a dinner recognizing the Batten Leadership program at Hollins University of which Hannah is a member.
3	CMN Black Tie Fundraiser (Roanoke) (left) Artist Steve Lagrande on Winston Salem, NC donated this sculpture of Hannah for the auction. It raised $600 for CMN. (right) Hannah and Travis Teate who painted this beautiful picture of Hannah. The picture raised $800 for CMN in the central and southwestern areas of Virginia. Thanks to Erin Hildreth, Director of CMN for Central and Southwestern Virginia, for inviting Hannah to participate in the fundraiser for CMN in Roanoke.
4~15	Miss America Reality Series (Los Angeles, CA)
16	Sponsor visit to The Encounter (Kingsport, TN)
17	"The Enchanted Forest" sponsored by the Junior League of Northern Virginia (Arlington) Hannah served as the Snow Fairy Princess at the Junior League of Northern Virginia's "The Enchanted Forest". She had cocoa and cookies with children and read to them, "Twas the Night Before Christmas".
20	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Thoreau Middle School (Vienna) Assistant Principal Dana Walker joins Hannah at Thoreau and with some of the students
22	Breakfast with Santa at the Applebee's at Tanglewood Mall on the morning of Sat. Dec. 22. Details will be coming soon.
*Hannah's Eastern Shore Trip*
	Hannah joined a kindergarten class during a visit to some of the sponsors of her Eastern Shore trip. Innskeepers Barbara and Cleo served as Hannah's hosts at the Garrison Bed and Breakfast in Painter, VA
28	Radio Interview (Onley) Linda Spence help to coordinate Hannah's visit to the Eastern Shore. Linda was Hannah's chaperone for the two-day trip which started with a radio interview at WESR in Accomack.
28	Nandua High School (Onley)
28	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Nandua Middle School (Onley)
28	"Transparent Impact" Youth Rally (Onancock) Hannah was the keynote speaker at "Transparent Impact" on the Eastern Shore. Over 350 youth attended the rally. Three Christian rock bands from across Virginia also performed.
29	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Northampton Middle School (Machipongo)
29	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Broadwater Academy (Exmore)
December 2007
1	Bedford Christmas Parade (Bedford) Hannah is joined by Nick Soukhanov, a distinguished veteran, and Brian, her cadet from VMI
2	Ronald McDonald House (Roanoke) Hannah is pictured with Donna McCarty - President of the Board of Ronald McDonald House Charities of southwestern Virginia.
4	Filming of PSA for Holiday Breakfast with Santa and Miss Virginia (Roanoke) Santa and Hannah are joined by Board member, Dennis Hancock and Mark Schreier, Director of Marketing for Miss Virginia at the taping of the Public Service Announcement that will advertise our upcoming fundraiser.
5	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at North Cross Middle School (Roanoke) Thanks to Amanda Amos for coordinating Hannah's visit to North Cross
6	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Eastern Elementary and Middle School (Pembroke) Hannah is joined by Principal Canady who presented her with a T-Shirt from Eastern. Special thanks to Patty Gregg for helping to coordinate Hannah's visit. Eastern presented Hannah with a check for $100 for Children's Miracle Network! Thanks Eastern!
7	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Narrows Elementary and Middle School ( Narrows)
7	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Macy McClaugherty Elementary and Middle School (Pearisburg) Hannah is joined by Principal Jared Rader and Giles County Superintendent Dr. Arbogast at Macy McClaugherty.
8	Heart of Miss Mountain Empire Fundraiser Pageant (Chilhowie) Hannah joined her local executive board and other Miss Mountain Empire titleholders at a fundraiser for the upcoming pageant in February
8	Rotary Leadership Seminar (Blacksburg) Hannah was invited to speak at the Rotary Youth Seminar for high school juniors and seniors that was held at Virginia Tech. She spoke on leadership and her message of encouraging young people to make healthy decisions. Hannah's mother, Karen, joined her at the beautiful Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center.
12	Visit to Roanoke Memorial Hospital (Roanoke) Hannah visited with pediatric patients at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital, which is supported by the Children's Miracle Network.
12	Sponsor Visit with 310 Rosemont (Roanoke)
13	Right Decisions, Right Now Presentation at Stone Middle School (Centreville) Hannah visited Stone Middle School in Fairfax County to present her "Right Decisions, Right Now" presentation in which she has integrated the important anti-smoking message into her "Creating Healthy Choices for Teens" platform. Her presentation was taped in front of a studio audience and it will be broadcast to the entire school. She also met with Stone's afterschool "Girls Club".
14	USO Luncheon with Wounded Soldiers at the Pentagon (Arlington) Visiting with our troops during the USO's Holiday Luncheon at the Pentagon... Hannah's father joined her at the Pentagon where she had lunch with wounded soldiers who are being treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. *General Richard Cody- Vice Chief of Staff Army*
15~16	Christmas Shows to Benefit Operation Smile (Newport News) Hannah participated in four Christmas shows to raise money for Operation Smile. Each year, the shows raise close to $15,000 for this wonderful cause. Special thanks to Linda Haas, Director of Miss Virginia's Outstanding Teen and Preteen, who invited Hannah to be a part of this effort. (right) Dancin' Dave, the Tap Dancing Terror of Tidewater, dips Hannah!
20	Operation Santa at the Naval Medical Center (Norfolk) http://www.pbase.com/nikonbuff/operationsanta Hannah is the first Miss Virginia to participate in the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center's "Operation Santa". She was joined by several of our local titleholders for a morning filled with presents and candy for the young patients. Miss Virginia, Hannah poses with CAPT Tammy Nathan and Admiral Nathan
22	Santa Breakfast to Benefit the Miss Virginia Scholarship Program (Roanoke) Flyer \| Commercial
23	Doing some last minute shopping for Miss America, Hannah stopped to pose next to an advertisement for "Miss America Reality Check"!