Miss Apple Blossom Festival 2008

Photo Courtesy: Julius Tolentino

About Madison VanDuyne:

Age:
21

Birthdate:
December 11, 1986

Parents:
Dale and Kathryn Beard

Education:
Virginia Tech

Major:
Communications (Public Relations)

Platform:
Building Stronger Communities Through Citizenship and Respect – I have worked with hundreds of middle school age students to help them define and understand the importance of developing positive character traits and personal ethics. Working with the schools’ guidance departments, I have been able to present programs that focus on the Character Counts pillars of Respect and Citizenship. My presentations discuss the importance of personal respect, healthy lifestyles and anti-bullying behavior. I include my personal experiences regarding the events of 4/16 at Virginia Tech. I believe that volunteer service is an essential part of citizenship and I am proud to have donated hundreds of hours to community service and have participated in radio and television Public Service Announcements. I will continue this work and my goal to demonstrate caring and compassion for people as I work to educate and advocate for programs that help motivate citizens to reach their fullest potential.

Scholastic Ambition:
Graduate Degree in Public Relations

Talent:
Dance

Scholastic Honors:
Dean’s List 2005, 2006, 2007; National Society of Collegiate Scholars- Received the Award for Virginia Tech’s School of Communication for Academic Excellence and Community Service.

Other Accomplishments:
Miss Roanoke Valley 2007; Received the National Scholarship Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service by the Tiger Woods Foundation and the Target Corporation; Recipient of Frank Alan Pollard II Quality of Life Award for Community Service in 2006 & 2007; Served on the Botetourt County Executive Board as Publicity Chairperson and volunteer for Relay For Life. I have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours to local programs including the American Cancer Society, Voice of the Blue Ridge, CMN, RMH, SPCA, local nursing homes and church mission projects.

Family:
Father is a residential builder. Mother is a professor at Virginia Tech. A step-brother, Dale Beard, Jr. is 22 years old and Genevieve VanDuyne is a half’sister age 15.

Career Ambition:
I would like to work as the Public Relations Director for a Virginia corporation.

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