CONTESTANT – MS UDC TALENTED TEEN PAGEANT 2007-2008

Name: Tandy Trotz
Age: 17
School: Washington Archibald High School
Form: 5a1
Title: Miss WAHS 2007 Favourite Subject: Accounts
Hobbies: Listening to Music & Reading
Extra Curricular Activities: Modeling
Career Goal: Business Management
Personal Motto: "Always Strive for the Best"
Role Model: Mother; very supportive

As a young individual confronted with so many opportunities, I am continually encouraged by my mother to always strive for the best. Doing my best is critical because as long as you do your best, one would be satisfied.

On the verge of making the transition into adulthood, I am constantly adhering to words of advice of my elders. They have a wealth of knowledge and I want ensure that I do not make any decisions that would hamper my success. Their advice speaks volumes as ‘behind every dark cloud there is a silver lining'. These are watch words that guide me through this maze of life.

My optional subjects are concentrated in the business field as I intend to embark in the business industry as my career of choice. This challenging field has attracted my attention and not only demands a high level of focus but, in order to succeed, it also requires creativity. These are only some of the elements of this industry that has captured my attention.

Though the thoughts of entering the business industry loom in my head incessantly, I still find quiet moments to reflect through the pages of a good book. I also enjoy ‘girly stuff’ such as modeling with Signature Agency.

The Miss Washington Archibald High Pageant provided me with an avenue to express myself. Pageants should be viewed as a vehicle for young women to develop positive self-images and self-concepts, etiquette and confidence. Close examination of our society would reveal that these named qualities are seriously deficient. If our young ladies were to possess some measure of these qualities, some of societal ills would be obsolete. It is for these reasons that young ladies should want to enter pageants. I urge my fellow teenagers to watch this pageant and see the young ladies as individuals who want to make a difference.