(Photo by Jim Carpenter)

Hannah Kiefer

Miss Virginia 2007

            Hannah Kiefer is a 20 year-old student at Hollins University in Roanoke.  A native of High Point, North Carolina, Hannah fell in love with the Commonwealth on a college visit to Hollins.  Hannah is the recipient of the Hollins Alumnae Recognition Scholarship, the Hollins Merit Award for Community Service, and she is a member of the Hollins Batten Leadership Institute.  She is also a Hollins Ambassador – a spokesperson for the all-women’s college.  Upon completion of her year of service, Hannah will return to Hollins as a junior where she is pursuing a double major in Communications and Psychology.

            An accomplished ballerina, Hannah has danced for thirteen years with the High Point Ballet.  She also studied with the North Carolina School of the Arts, the Pennsylvania Ballet at the Rock School of Ballet, and the Roanoke Ballet.  She has performed various roles in the Nutcracker, including: Clara, Snow Queen, Dew Drop Fairy, and Sugar Plum Fairy.  Hannah received a preliminary talent award for her performance to “Western Symphony”.  In addition, she received a preliminary award in the Lifestyle and Physical Fitness portion of the competition.

            Hannah believes strongly in creating healthy choices for teens with an emphasis on health habits, drug and alcohol awareness, character building, moral development, and abstinence.  She has volunteered with numerous organizations and she is the Director of Abstinence Education of Virginia at Hollins University.  In addition, Hannah will promote the Children’s Miracle Network and the “Right Decisions Right Now” program throughout her year of service.