Miss Tempe12 contestant Hayden

Name: Hayden
Age: 19
Hometown: Medina, Washington
Year in School: Freshman
Tell us about yourself in a paragraph
1. Favorite Food
I absolutely love wheat thins… I don’t know why but I could eat them every day for the rest of my life! If we’re talkin favorite meals though I’m very happy with mac n’ cheese… I’m kind of a junkfood girl!

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Miss Tempe12 contestant Brianna K.

Name: Brianna
Age: 21
Hometown: Lowell, MI
Year in School: Junior

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph

I am a fun, spontaneous blonde always looking for an adventure. I am very outgoing and enjoy being the life of the party. I have been told that I am funny, and can always make people laugh. I have two jobs, both cocktail waitressing, and am going to school full time. I love staying busy and hate to waste even a minute of my time. I enjoy partying with my friends, but I also love to just relax when I have the time.

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Hanna S.

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Name: Hanna

Age:20

Hometown: La Crosse, Wisconsin

Year in School: sophomore

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph: I was raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin and now I currently live in Iowa City representing the University of Iowa. My major so far is Chinese/communitcations. I work at a bar downtown, which is a good time! In my free time I hang out with my girls, party and have a good time. I would consider my self easy to get along with, and am pleased easy! J

Favorite Food: Lasagna or pizza

Favorite Drink: Gin and tonic

Favorite TV Show: Girls Next Door

If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? Kobe Byrant

Can you cook? What’s your best dish? Yep! Pasta

Do you have any hidden talents? I make clothes and other things.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? To fly, of course, because then I would be on time for once!

What is your ideal job after college? Own my own business or design for people

Biggest turn-on: A nice smile J

Biggest turn-off: Guys being cocky

Ideal first date would be… probably a basketball game, or day at the beach

What do you look for most in a guy? They got to be tall, appreciative, and outgoing.

Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? My work (808) !

Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? My grandmother

Why should you be Miss Tempe12? I should be Miss Tempe12 because it would be a good experience to get out of Iowa, have a good time, and Because I love to have a good time.

Division I: Ashley C. | Brianna K. | Chelsea A. | Danielle W. | Elizabeth H. | Hayden M. | Jennifer M. | Jessica B. | Julie S. | Kara B.

Division II: Arline M. | Brittany S. | Dannon C. | Jamie L. | Jessica V. | Stefani S. | Tara P. | Tayler G. | Vanessa R. | Taiya K

Division III: Kendra P. | | Megan W. | Mellie Z. | Michelle M. | Molly M | Nadine S. | Nicole S. | Poornima M.

Division IV: Erica L. | Jamie G. | Jennifer R. | Kailee C. | Kelly N. | Melissa T. | Melissa P. | Tiffany G. | Tina C.

Division V: Anita V. | Ashley S. | Charlotte K. | Christina M. | Jennifer C. | JoAnn R. | Lauren W. | Regine J. | Selina R. | Stephanie C.

Division VI: Audrey K. | Brittany B. | Chesney S. | Jennifer S. | Kayla C. | Melissa L. | Shannon G. | Hanna S. | Shannon M.

Shannon M.

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Name Shannon

Age 21

Hometown Franklin, IN

Year in School Junior

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph

I love traveling more than anything else. I’m outgoing, spontaneous, and try just about anything once. I’m very passionate about helping other people, which is why I have chosen to go into nursing. I value my parents and friends and their support for me. My goal in life is to live everyday exactly how I do now. I love my life and would not change a thing about it!

Favorite Food - Sushi

Favorite Drink - Tea

Favorite TV Show - Law and Order SVU, and Rock of Love, it’s a tie

If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? My best friend, Holly

Can you cook? What’s your best dish? Yes, I make a mean omelet

Do you have any hidden talents? I can skim board, if I really try

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? To fly, that way I wouldn’t spend so much on plane tickets and still get to travel all the time!

What is your ideal job after college? Working in a cosmetic surgeons office as a nurse practitioner

Biggest turn-on – Designer clothes
Biggest turn-off – People that sing and don’t really know the words

Ideal first date would be… Going boating all day then having dinner on the lake/ocean

What do you look for most in a guy? Someone who can humor me, is attractive, and very spontaneous

Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? My favorite place to hang out is a small pond by the library, it’s very relaxing.

Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? Honestly, when I think of cool I think of someone that makes me laugh… its non stop with one of my friends from Miami, Purple.

Why should you be Miss Tempe12? I’m fun, down-to-earth, spontaneous, and attractive. I have a great personality and don’t feel uncomfortable talking to anyone.

Division I: Ashley C. | Brianna K. | Chelsea A. | Danielle W. | Elizabeth H. | Hayden M. | Jennifer M. | Jessica B. | Julie S. | Kara B.

Division II: Arline M. | Brittany S. | Dannon C. | Jamie L. | Jessica V. | Stefani S. | Tara P. | Tayler G. | Vanessa R. | Taiya K

Division III: Kendra P. | | Megan W. | Mellie Z. | Michelle M. | Molly M | Nadine S. | Nicole S. | Poornima M.

Division IV: Erica L. | Jamie G. | Jennifer R. | Kailee C. | Kelly N. | Melissa T. | Melissa P. | Tiffany G. | Tina C.

Division V: Anita V. | Ashley S. | Charlotte K. | Christina M. | Jennifer C. | JoAnn R. | Lauren W. | Regine J. | Selina R. | Stephanie C.

Division VI: Audrey K. | Brittany B. | Chesney S. | Jennifer S. | Kayla C. | Melissa L. | Shannon G. | Hanna S. | Shannon M.

Miss Tempe12 contestant Kendra P.

Name: Kendra
Age: 20
Hometown: Buckley, Washington
Year in School: Sophomore

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph: I am currently a sophomore at Washington State University and honestly could not have picked a better school. My major is Movement studies (pre-physical therapy) and I love helping people. I am a member of Pi Beta Phi Washington Beta sorority. It is not only a social and entertaining environment but it is also an experience I will always remember. My family, friends, God, staying healthy and education are the most important things in my life!

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Miss Tempe12 contestant Megan W.

Name Megan
Age 20
Hometown Wauseon, OH
Year in School Sophomore
Tell us about yourself in a paragraph
I am a very outgoing person; and I am usually up for trying anything. I love to meet new people and doing spontaneous things. I think that being involved is extremely important and going the extra mile is worth it in the end. God, my family and friends are the most important things in my life and I am so thankful for all that I have. I go to THE Ohio State University and love it, the people, the football, the tradition is all amazing. Overall, I am an All-American girl who loves to have fun and enjoy life, and would love to show you that!

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Miss Tempe12 contestant Mellie Z

Name Mellie
Age 22
Hometown Worcester, MA
Year in School 2004-2008

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Miss Tempe12 contestant Taiya K.

Name: Taiya
Age: 19
Hometown: Tacoma, Washington
Year in School: Freshman

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph:
Hi, my name is Taiya King and I am currently a freshman at San Diego State University while majoring in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training. I am originally from Tacoma, Washington but decided to come down here to California to pursue my career in acting, dancing and modeling. I went to an art high school and have been dancing hip hop and modern for 4 years. Last semester I was chosen to be a stand in model in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show and was featured on prime time television. I love to act, dance, tan, WORK OUT, surf, hang out with my friends and family, watch the travel channel, play volleyball, read, eat chocolate and laugh until I cry. I love life and believe anyone can do anything they set their mind too!

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Miss Tempe12 contestant Jamie L.

Name Jamie
Age 19
Hometown Lake Forest, IL
Year in School Freshman

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph
I’m really happy! I like to party, but not at the expense of my grades. I love going to CU football games to see our buffalo Ralphie run across the field. (It’s seriously the funniest thing ever). I guarantee I’ll beat you in Mario Kart. I have three amazing older brothers that will probably die if they find out about this. I love working out, writing, and snorkeling. College really has claimed the best years of my life, so I’m just trying to be present and enjoy it!

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Miss Tempe12 contestant Tara P.

Name: Tara Polster
Age: 20
Hometown: Beachwood, OH
Year in School: Sophomore
Tell us about yourself in a paragraph: I am a pre-nursing sophomore at Ohio State. Go Bucks!! I’ve loved every moment here since I set foot on campus. I am very outgoing and I love to keep busy. I dance for my sorority’s dance team; I’m a lifeguard and swim instructor, and I volunteer at a pediatric office. I love playing almost every sport and it’s hard to get me away from an ocean or lake. The last important thing about me is I love food. Rule of thumb: If I’m ever missing go to the kitchen, I will most likely be there.

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Introducing Jennifer

Name: Jen Maul
Age: 20
Hometown: Hilliard, OH
Year in School: Sophomore

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph:
I’m a very laid-back and outgoing girl, always smiling, love to go out and have fun, be goofy and make other people laugh. I enjoy going shopping, meeting new people, being adventurous and spontaneous, working out, dressing up, wearing stilettos, THE BUCKEYES!, going to the beach, and my ultimate favorite…traveling! I hope to move down South one day and have a job as an event planner and do as much traveling as I can. I love my life, family and friends and try to live everyday to the fullest!

Introducing Dannon

Name: Dannon K. Collard
Age: 19
Hometown: Lexington, SC

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph:
I’m the girl who doesn’t care what anybody thinks of her. The out-going, crazy rebel of any group she goes out with. I know how to have fun, even without a shot of any kind. I’m hard working when it comes to my job, wise when it comes to giving advice and loving when it comes to friends and family.

Shannon G.

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Name Shannon G.
Age 21
Hometown Garden City
Year in School 3

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph: I have my associates in fashion design and now I’m attending the fashion institute of design and merchandising in L.A. for merchandise marketing. I love sports and am madly obsessed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. I love my family and they come first no matter what. I can’t stand being around fake people. I’m a very driven person who doesn’t give up. I just love life

Favorite Food My mom’s spaghetti

Favorite Drink Margarita

Favorite TV Show Sex and the city

If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? John F. Kennedy Jr.

Can you cook? What’s your best dish? I’m learning.

Do you have any hidden talents? Drawing.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? I would be wonder woman.

What is your ideal job after college? Own my own boutique.

Biggest turn-on. A good smile.
Biggest turn-off. Lack of ambition

Ideal first date would be…A baseball game on a sunny day.

What do you look for most in a guy? Attraction and personality.

Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? Hope park in front of the school because its gorgeous.

Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? My best friend.

Why should you be Miss Tempe12? I would be a good representative for Tempe 12. I’m a very enthusiastic person with a lot to offer and not just another pretty face.

Sarah J.

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Name: Sarah Elizabeth
Age: 23
Hometown: Independence, Kentucky
Year in School: Graduate/Masters
School: Northern Kentucky

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph
Life is just wonderful. I can’t complain, I’ve been vey blessed. I am 23 and recently graduated from NKU with a major in Middle Grades Education teaching Math and English. And have now decided to get my masters in administration. It will be my third year cheering for the Cincinnati Bengals. I love football season. I am a workaholic. I teach school during the day, teach dance in the afternoon, and have practice in the evening. I go out on the weekends and have a great time even though I don’t drink. I love hanging out with my family because they are the best in the world. I am pretty much an open book. I love my life and the people in it.

1. Favorite Food: Fudgeround (Little Debbie Cake)

2. Favorite Drink: Mountain Dew

3. Favorite TV Show: Law and Order SVU

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? I would eat dinner with Mark Wahlberg. No need for explanation.

5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish? I haven’t really had the time to attempt cooking. My best dish thus far would definitely have to be Spaghettios.

6. Do you have any hidden talents? I am a phenominal poker player. And I can obviously dance but I am also very athletic and catch onto any sport that I attempt.

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? I’d love to be able to tell what’s on people’s minds. This could backfire on me because honesty isn’t always the best policy. But if it were my superpower then I could choose whose mind I wanted to read.

8. What is your ideal job after college? My ideal job would be teaching, modeling, and cheering. As of now, I do all three. I am very blessed to be where I am in my life.

9. Biggest turn-on: Physical- Eyes Emotional- Confidence and Humor
10. Biggest turn-off: Being overly cocky, there is a big difference between confidence and cocky. Cockiness shows a true person’s insecurities.

11. Ideal first date would be… Going to a football game on a beautiful day and then spending the evening together getting to know one another on a more personal level.

12. What do you look for most in a guy? I look for compassion in a guy more than anything. It’s the best feeling in the world knowing that someone passionately cares about you and can treat you the way you should be treated.

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? The cafeteria… (there is a Pizza Hut) and that’s where everyone goes to relax and take a break from the hard core reality of school and exams.

14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? Being a professional cheerleader, I’ve met a ton of great people in the NFL. The coolest would have to have been Steve Young, quarterback for the San Fransisco 49ers. He was at the stadium for Monday Night Football. He was not only one of the greatest players ever, but he is genuinely a great person.

15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12? I should be Miss Tempe 12 because I am definitely different than any other person in this contest. I am a professional cheerleader and a high school teacher. I’m the perfect oxymoron. Most college students are in school because it’s expected or a fun experience. I went to college to better myself and my life. I had a great time in the middle grades education department and met great people and made close friends. I am well rounded and can bring a variety of things to the table. I have worked so hard for my physical appearance and think that this is a great opportunity to experience something different and new. Any girl in the contest could win easily since they’re all so incredibly gorgeous. I should be Miss Tempe 12 because I have more beauty on the inside, more than I ever will have on the outer appearance.

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Jennifer S.

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Name: Jennifer Joy

Age: 23

Hometown: Monroeville, IN
School: Purdue

Year in School: Senior

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph:
I am a very outgoing, charismatic, goal driven individual who loves having a good time with friends and family. I love playing all types of sports, and still consider myself the Wiffel ball homerun Derby Champion of the World! I love meeting new people, and acting a little crazy at times! I’m graduating from Purdue soon and hoping to find a job that I love and just continue to be happy! 

1. Favorite Food: Shrimp, or calamari! Yum yum

2. Favorite Drink: Miller Lite of course!

3. Favorite TV show: The Hills

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be?
Jessica Simpson! I love that girl, but would probably faint or something if I was given the chance to meet her, so dinner probably wouldn’t last long! 

5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish? I can cook anything with directions! I did make crab legs once, they were de-lish!

6. Do you have any hidden talents? Not that I know of 

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Probably to fly, how convenient would it be to just be able to fly anywhere you wanted to go!!

8. What is your ideal job after college? Sales/marketing/promotions for Professional athletic teams

9. Biggest turn on this is so easy, guys with defined pecs! So hot! 

10. Biggest turn off guys that forget the importance of chivalry aka: letting doors slam on girls when they walk out of a building

11. Ideal first date would be… Dinner, I feel this is one of the best ways to actually sit down and get to know someone
12. What do you look for most in a guy? Good personality and goal driven
13. Where’s the best place to hangout on campus? On the weekend- Brothers Bar… during the week Hicks Library, haha
14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? Well I didn’t really meet this person, more like grew up with her, but I would say my sister she is like my best friend and my co-partner in crime, she never ceases to amaze me!
15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12? I consider myself an all around type of girl; I love getting the chance to experience fun and unique opportunities, I’m hardworking, and fun to be around! I love your calendar and believe I would be a good addition!!  I would represent Tempe12 to the fullest!!

Chesney S.

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Name: Chesney
Age: 19
Hometown: Galveston, TX
Year in School: Freshman
School: Texas

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph: I’m a freshman majoring in business marketing at the University of Texas at Austin and I absolutely love it! Besides being your typical girl…I also have a down to earth side to me. I grew up by the beach so I love to do anything out on the water, from fishing to wakeboarding. I also love sports, especially football (I’m a COWBOYS fan!). I also like to go out and party, but it’s always nice to just be a bum and chill around the house.

1. Favorite Food: steak

2. Favorite Drink: Bud Light

3. Favorite TV Show: Southpark & Grey’s Anatomy

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be?
Jesus Christ
5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish?: Yes, any dessert!

6. Do you have any hidden talents? Not really

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To read minds, it would make life a lot easier
8. What is your ideal job after college?
To be a buyer for Saks.
9. Biggest turn-on: a hot body
10. Biggest turn-off: Guys that are too clingy

11. Ideal first date would be… A nice dinner and then go out for a few drinks

12. What do you look for most in a guy? Someone who isn’t shady about things and is always fun to be around

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? Abel’s

14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? Andy Roddick

15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12? Because I’m from Texas and everyone loves Texas girls!

Brittany B.

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Name : Brittany
Age: 22
Hometown: Woodinville, WA
Year in School: Grad Student
School: Stanford

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph
I’m currently pursuing my Masters Degree in Digital Media at Stanford University. I’ve been a competitive gymnast since I was six, and as an undergrad at Stanford, I was a member of the Women’s Gymnastics Team. My family and friends always come first with me. I love sports, the color orange, cleaning obsessive compulsively, creative writing, communication technologies, cooking and baking. Oh, and I’m a big nerd at heart (as if you couldn’t tell already).

1. Favorite Food: Frozen yogurt

2. Favorite Drink: Slurpees

3. Favorite TV Show: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Iron Chef America, & Entourage

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? Brady Quinn

5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish? Yes! Cooking and baking are my absolute favorite hobbies…my best dish is probably my handmade gnocchi with mushroom cream sauce, although I make some pretty decadent desserts as well 

6. Do you have any hidden talents? I’m fluent in American Sign Language! (I’m the teaching assistant for ASL classes at Stanford)

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Time travel…so that I could re-live life’s most precious moments, and fix some of the not-so-precious ones 

8. What is your ideal job after college? Host my own cooking show on Food Network

9. Biggest turn-on: Sense of humor
10. Biggest turn-off: Cockiness

11. Ideal first date would be…Laughing until my stomach hurts

12. What do you look for most in a guy? Integrity

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? Anywhere…I love every inch of Stanford’s campus.

14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? My parents

15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12? I’m extremely laid back, easy to work with, and I always give 100% to everything I do. Plus, I love all the Tempe 12 guys!

Audrey K.

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Name. Audrey
Age: 20
Hometown: Lima
Year in School: Junior
Ohio State

Hi I’m Audrey and I am a junior at The Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio where I major in Developmental Psychology. My goals are to laugh often, win the respect of those around me, and to appreciate the beauty of this world. I believe in making the most of every opportunity! I am adventurous, and passionate. I am very competitive and determined in anything I involve myself in. I love college game days, Chocolate milkshakes, Sunsets and sports cars. I have had many opportunities in my life and appreciate every experience that leads to the next!

1.Favorite Food: Filet and Ahi Tuna
2. Favorite Drink: Jack and Coke
3. Favorite TV Show: John and Kate plus Eight
4. If you could eat dinner with one person dead or alive:
My grandfather who passed away before I Could meet him.
5.Can you Cook. Whats your best dish?
My brother is actually a chef so I hope I know a thing or two in the kitchen. I’m really a big breakfast person, I don’t know my best dish but I love to make french toast, blueberry pancakes, eggs and sausage. Yummy
6. Hidden talents? My friends know this but you don’t. I am an amazing free style rapper.
7. Superpower? Read Peoples minds
8. Ideal job after college? This is yet to be determined. .
9. Biggest Turn on? Great Conversation
10.Biggest turn off? Smokers
11. Ideal first date? A concert or a sporting event
12. What do you look for most in a guy?
A caring, compassionate, intelligent, honest, fun and spontaneous guy: )
13. Best place to hang out on Campus. The oval.. many games of ultimate frisbe and fat bat take place here. The Place to be on a nice day, skip class and lay out.
14. The Coolest person I ever met: My roommie…she is amazing.
15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12?
Guys often complain beautiful girls are unapproachable. I represent the college girl that will talk and hang out with anyone. I love getting to know people and making friends and connections. I feel I can represent not only myself and my school but the whole Tempe12 Nation in a fun, sexy dignified fashion.

Stephanie C.

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Name: Stephanie
Age: 23
Hometown: LaPorte, IN
School: Purdue
Year in School: Senior

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph: Hi, my name is Steph and I go to Purdue. I am outgoing and I love to meet new people and have fun. I like warm weather, dogs (I have a pug!), running, horses, hanging out with friends, and much more. I recently started modeling and I’m having a great time getting hot pictures! =)

1. Favorite Food: Pasta and chicken

2. Favorite Drink: UV Blue and Lemonade (Alcoholic), Frappuccinos (Non-alcoholic)

3. Favorite TV Show: The Real World, Family Guy, South Park

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be?: Either Jimi Hendrix or Tyson Beckford

5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish?: Yes I can, I make a mean chicken stir-fry

6. Do you have any hidden talents? I showed horses for 10 years, so I know how to ride

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Definitely teleportation. It would be awesome to get out of Indiana for free and FAST!

8. What is your ideal job after college? I want to be on TV, either as a news/sports anchor or a host of a show.

9. Biggest turn-on: Sexy, smart, funny guys
10. Biggest turn-off: Bad breath, nasty teeth, jerks

11. Ideal first date would be… Somewhere where we could get to know each other, not a movie. If there were beaches in Indiana, I’d say that. But since there aren’t, I guess dinner and drinks in a quiet atmosphere would be nice.

12. What do you look for most in a guy? Intelligence, sense of humor, kindness, sexiness

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? My apartment because I’m there =)

14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? I’ve never met anyone famous or anything, so I’ll just say my best girls! They’re definitely cool =)

15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12? I think I would represent Tempe12 well because I feel like I have the look and personality that Miss Tempe12 should have. I love to interact with people and to be seen. I also like traveling and meeting new people. I believe that I am sexy, and of course I’m a college student. I would bring something new and exciting to Tempe12!

Selina R.

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Name Selina
Age 21
Hometown Chicago
School: Illinois
Year in School Senior

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph
My name is Selina, but friends call me Nina. I am Mexican, Spanish, and Polish and am the oldest child of three. I live in Chicago and am a TOTAL city girl!! I eventually want to live and work downtown! I am very outgoing and silly, but laid -back at the same time! (weird but true) I love Chicago nightlife, dancing, hot new shoes, and just having a good time with all of my best friends!!

1. Favorite Food- Japanese Grill

2. Favorite Drink- Grey Goose Cranberry

3. Favorite TV Show- Iron Chef America

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? Marilyn Monroe

5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish? I make the BEST potato salad…and I bake the yummiest desserts!! I make the best cheese cake and walnut brownies 

6. Do you have any hidden talents? Yeeessss……

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Read minds

8. What is your ideal job after college? Media analyst.

9. Biggest turn-on- good shoes
10. Biggest turn-off- bad breath

11. Ideal first date would be… hanging out downtown (Chicago)

12. What do you look for most in a guy? Sense of humor

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? Firehaus

14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? My mom!

15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12? Because I’m fabulous!

Regine J.

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Name Régine Jefferson

Age 20

Hometown Bergen County NJ/Orlando FL

Year in School sophomore

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There aren’t enough words to describe myself haha, but you could say I’m a fun loving outgoing girl who loves to party and spend time with friends. I’m originally from New Jersey, but grew up mostly in Florida, and now I’m back up north, so I’ve been all over. The south has turned me into a total beach bunny; the beach is like my home away from home. At the moment I’m in my second year of college, as a bio/pre-med major, in hopes of becoming a medical examiner some day. Yes, I know, who would’ve thought me of all people would want to spend endless hours in a morgue as a career, but hey, it’s something that keeps me interested, so why not make a profession out of it?! I’m very dedicated to my work, but I’m also in the midst of a model career too. Believe it or not, but you’re looking at a model who loves science… surprising I’m sure. That alone is stressful enough, but I still have time to party, shop, travel and do many other things I love. It’s easy to see that I’m definitely not your ordinary girl, especially since hockey is my passion and cars are next in line for me. I’m just full of surprises!

Favorite Food
Too many to choose from… but yellow Spanish rice

Favorite Drink
Fuzzy Navels & Rum.. It’s a tie

Favorite TV Show
Law & Order: SVU & Prison Break

If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be?
Wentworth Miller

Can you cook? What’s your best dish?
Yes… spaghetti and homemade chocolate chip cookies

Do you have any hidden talents?
Nah…

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Being able to travel at the speed of light… I’m very impatient when it comes to driving the speed limit or being behind slow people, so that would suit me perfectly hah

What is your ideal job after college?
Medical Examiner

Biggest turn-on
Great smile and nice eyes

Biggest turn-off
Not being you’re true self

Ideal first date would be…
Dinner at a nice restaurant and then walking along the beach at night barefoot

What do you look for most in a guy?
A great personality… just being himself

Where’s the best place to hang out on campus?
Eh… well Rochester is a big wind tunnel, so that’s a difficult one

Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met?
I’ve meant many cool people… but the coolest… just can’t narrow it down to one

Why should you be Miss Tempe12?
Miss Tempe 12 should be represented by a girl who is not just beautiful but also unique and isn’t your average or ordinary girl. With that being said, I feel as though I would be a perfect fit. For one, I’m extremely unique and definitely not the ordinary girl, that most would expect me or any girl for that matter to be. My interests and life experiences range from all spectrums, giving me the opportunity to represent all different types of girls. People view me as being a beautiful individual inside and out, so who would be better but someone like myself to be Miss Tempe12? I see myself as being a great candidate for Miss Tempe12!

Lauren W.

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Name: Lauren
Age: 19
Hometown: Owasso, Oklahoma
Year in School: Freshman (for about 2 more weeks)
School: Oklahoma State University
Tell us about yourself in a paragraph:
My name is Lauren. I’m almost a sophomore at OSU. I’m planning on going to nursing school & I’m very excited. God has gotten me through so much lately & I’m so blessed. I don’t know what I would do without my friends. My family is the most important thing to me, without them what do you have? I love to meet new people. Laughing is the most important thing to me, if you can make me laugh I’ll be your best friend. I don’t judge people, I accept them for who they are. I know who I am & what I stand for & I want people to like me for that
My teacup Chihuahua, Maddy, is my life. ♥
I live my life the way I want to, it’s too short to waste. Yes, I’ve been called crazy numerous times but I’d rather be ridiculous than completely boring. I’ve realized I DON’T need a boy to make me happy & I’m content with my friends. My dream man will come when the time is right but until then why waste time? I love being completely honest, people who hide their feelings are so boring & are missing out on the best thing in life: LOVE♥
I’m very fun, you’ll probably love me. I eat ice cream way too much but I love it. Is it possible to love/hate someone at the same time? Well I do. I’ll always be in love with someone & can’t do anything about it but it makes me stronger. Basically, I love the people in my life with all my heart & if they aren’t there anymore, it’s for a reason..God knows what he’s doing<333

1. Favorite Food: Chicken Nuggets from McDonalds 

2. Favorite Drink: DIET COKE, I drink it like it’s water.

3. Favorite TV Show: Nip/Tuck

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be?: Hugh Hefner

5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish?: no, unfortunately I haven’t learned.

6. Do you have any hidden talents? Haha no, not really.

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? To read people’s minds because I can’t stand people who don’t say how they really feel!

8. What is your ideal job after college? To go to nursing school

9. Biggest turn-on: Personality & TEETH
10. Biggest turn-off: Cocky boys

11. Ideal first date would be… - Just hanging out and getting to know each other

12. What do you look for most in a guy? If they can make me laugh

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? I guess the Student Union if it has to be ON the actual campus.

14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? My mom. She is my hero and one of my best friends.

15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12? Because I’m such a fun and down to earth girl. Seriously, I’m cool with everything and nothing surprises me. I’m shy when I first meet people but it doesn’t last very long. Basically, I’m just living life to the fullest and I love new opportunities.

JoAnn R.

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Name: JoAnn

Age: 20

Hometown: Kennewick, WA

Year in School: Sophomore

School: Washington State University

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph:
My name is Jo, and I’m 20 and counting the days to 21!! I’m currently a sophomore at Washington State University, where I’m majoring in Advertising. I’m a very outgoing girl, and love to have fun and can’t stand just sitting around. I’m confident and innovative in everything I do. I love going out and hanging out with friends, and also enjoy days just laying around. I’m laid back and a very kind girl!

Favorite Food: Narrowing down food to a favorite is really hard for me! I eat so much, I love food! but it’d probably be anything Italian. To be specific, fettuccini alfredo. MMM!!

Favorite Drink: I’m constantly drinking water, I go through 10 or more bottles of water a day. So water is my drink of choice. But when going out on the weekend my drink of choice would be a vodka cran with a splash or pineapple.

Favorite TV Show: Desperate Housewives! I’m addicted and happy they have new episodes again!

If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? Probably Victoria Beckham. She’s one of my idols and style icons. I’d love to just sit down with her, and here about her upcoming projects, and her new fashion finds!

Can you cook? What’s your best dish? I think anyone can cook, I’m not the best at it but I can definitely follow a recipe and it usually turns out not to bad. On the other hand I love to bake. Cookies, brownies you name it, I can bake it and it’s usually amazing.

Do you have any hidden talents? Haha maybe a few hidden talents, but if I shared them then they wouldn’t be so hidden. A few things people may not know about me is that I’m a double jointed so I can bend my arms and fingers in the weirdest ways, and I can pick things up with my toes!!

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? If I could have any super power I’d want the superpower the girl has on the show Bewitched. Being a college student I’d rather not spend my nights working on homework so if I could just wiggle my nose and have it done that’d be great! It would also come in handy when cleaning or getting ready for the night!

What is your ideal job after college? My ideal job after college would be moving to somewhere warm and big and working on an advertising team for a fashion corporation. My dream job would be working for Dolce&Gabbana, I love their fashion ads. I also dream about having a salon of my own. So that is another career goal I have.

Biggest turn-on: I love soft forehead kisses. They get me every time! And a guy that can let loose and make me laugh!

Biggest turn-off: I absolutely hate when guys try to impress me. Especially when they use their money to impress you. I care nothing about the money that comes with a guy, but more for their personality.

Ideal first date would be…For the first date I like the traditional go to dinner, and maybe a movie after. But after the first date I like dates to be different, get creative, and make it fun something to remember!

What do you look for most in a guy? What I look for in a guy is someone that isn’t all about themselves. A guy that can hang out, and laugh. Someone who can listen to me instead of only talking and caring about himself. Honesty and loyalty is a must. And good looks are a great thing, preferably tall boys with dark hair and being athletic doesn‘t hurt.

Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? D street! This is the street I live on, and there are so many fun people that live right around us, that when we want to do something we really just walk outside and walk a few houses. There is always something fun to do on D street.

Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? I’ve met several people who have come and gone that have been considered highly cool in my books! I haven’t ever met any famous celebrities. I’ve met people like photographers that have had really rad work, fashion designers, store owners, these people have all inspired me in some way or another and I look up to them a lot!

Why should you be Miss Tempe12? I should be Miss Tempe 12 because I have the whole package! I got the looks, a really outgoing personality, and I think I represent Washington State the best. I bring more than just looks, I bring a girl that can hang out, works well with others, and can make others laugh. No others can compare, I truly am the perfect one for Miss Tempe 12

Jennifer C.

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Name: Jennifer C.
Age: 21
Hometown: Lumberton,TX
Year in School: Sophomore
School: Lamar University
Tell us about yourself in a paragraph
My name is Jennifer I grew up in a small town in Texas! I am a full time student right now taking my classes online and I love it. I work at Hooters where I am on their promotion team. I have also recently gotten into modeling and everything is going good! I have a Boston terrier name Izzy who is 4 months old who takes up a lot of my time. I have the best parents in the world who adopted me when I was 4 days old. Something else that is cool about me is that I found my biological family on myspace.com, isn’t that crazy? I have had a very blessed life and I am very fortunate to have awesome friends and family who support me in everything I do.

1. Favorite Food: French Fries

2. Favorite Drink: Crown and Diet.. or water (non-alcoholic drink)

3. Favorite TV Show: The Hills.. I’m a total girl

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? Jim Morrison I love that man.. I would hope he wasn’t high when we were talking but hey to pick apart Jim Morrison’s brain would be a trip on it’s own!

5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish? I looove to cook, my favorite thing to make is Pork chops with rice and mushroom gravy, my mom taught me and it is awesome.. I also make a mean tuna helper hahaha.

6. Do you have any hidden talents? Well I’m very flexible so I’ll leave my hidden talent to your imagination.

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? I would love to have the power to electrocute people with my eyes.. move out of my way stupid drivers!

8. What is your ideal job after college? I would actually love to keep pursueing a career in modeling. My degree is very important to me and if the modeling thing doesn’t work out I would like to own my own clothing store.

9. Biggest turn-on: sexy smile, and great eyes
10. Biggest turn-off: nasty breath or any kind of bad hygiene.

11. Ideal first date would be… : just something casual maybe some drinks at a low key bar, or some food at a simple (not very loud) restaurant.

12. What do you look for most in a guy? Dependability, I hate when someone says they are going to do something and then they don’t do it.. such a bad sign in the dating world!

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? Well I’m taking online classes right now, I miss campus whenever I was on campus my favorite place was right out side the Setzer Center at the patio tables.

14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? Honestly, (non-famous) my dad, he went to college in the 60’s and has so many cool stories from protests and concerts that you could have him talking for days.. then (famous) would have to be the band Hinder they were really nice, and drunk guys lol.

15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12? I think I should be Miss Tempe12 because I think there are a lot of beautiful girls in the small colleges and Universities that don’t get a lot of attention. I would like to be a representative of all these girls because I know they are out there. I also think it would be a great honor, because there are a lot of beautiful girls in this competition!

Christina M.

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Name: Christina
Age: 24
Hometown: Abilene, TX
Year in School: Senior
School: Michigan State University

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph: I am Asian 5 feet tall. I am currently attending MSU to become a Dietetic and hopefully pursue Physical Therapy. I am goofy, so I’ve been told. I love socializing and getting to know people. I am very compassionate person and try to help my friends and families out without expecting anything in return. I also like working out and making my own physical workout that works all my body.
1. Favorite Food: I love all sorts of pastas and Asian foods.

2. Favorite Drink: Bubble Tea

3. Favorite TV Show: Smallville

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? Martin Luther King

5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish? Yes, Egg roll

6. Do you have any hidden talents? I love to dance.

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Super strength. Being short and petite as I am its hard to lift anything that’s heavy. Now if I have this power would you not be shock for a tiny person lifting 200 pound machine?

8. What is your ideal job after college? My ideal job after leaving the college life is a physical trainer/ Dietetics.

9. Biggest turn-on: I have a thing for eyes and teeth.
10. Biggest turn-off: A person who is too cocky and controlling

11. Ideal first date would be…I am a simple girl so playing videos games or going for picnic is fine with me.

12. What do you look for most in a guy? Believe or not but I go for a guy with a great compassionate personality. Someone who can be charming, funny, and weird.

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? For me it is Uptown Harpers, Bubble Island, Barnes and Noble, and the Union.

14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? No one other then the friends I have made through college.

15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12? I want to prove to small petite women out there that even though they are short it is still possible to be a model and show people what you what you have to offer.

Charlotte K.

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Ashley S.

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Name: Ashley
Age: 20
Hometown: Scottsdale
Year in School: sophomore
School: ASU

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph:
I was born and raised in Scottsdale, never earning that “Snobbsdale” name. I am a really laid back girl that loves to have fun. I love to spend most of my time outdoors with a football, soccer ball, or volleyball in my hands. I also have been dancing for the past 17 to 18 years. From tap to ballet, jazz and hip hop, dance became my life. When I am not running around outside or dancing, I spend a lot of time with my family and my close friends, because your family and your friends are what you need most in your life.
1. Favorite Food: sushi

2. Favorite Drink: coke

3. Favorite TV Show: Does friends count? I know it’s gone but it was by far the best show ever. That or nip tuck

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be: Paula Abdule

5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish?: yes I can cook, best dish is crepes filled with strawberries and cream

6. Do you have any hidden talents? : No because I really don’t have anything to hid. I like to show all my talents 

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? The ability to teleport anywhere. Think about it, no traffic, no waiting in lines, no accidents, you save money (seeing that gas is jumping though the roof right now), I mean it is perfect. 

8. What is your ideal job after college?: working at a dental office while I go through dental school

9. Biggest turn-on: backs
10. Biggest turn-off: self centered people

11. Ideal first date would be…: the guy picks me up; we go down my Kierland, grab dinner at RA. Eat at the sushi bar, then get some ice cream at cold stone (you can tell a lot about people by what ice cream they like.) then walk around Kierland maybe sit on a bench and talk. Just so that we can get to know each other. First dates are all about learning about the other person.

12. What do you look for most in a guy? : A good head on their shoulders, and determination.

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? : The Starbucks by the business school.

14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met?: Jillian Hensley

15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12? : Personally? It’s not all about the beauty; it’s what is inside that counts. Miss Tempe 12 promotes the company Tempe 12; she is not just some icon. I have determination, I am committed, and I am a fun person to be around.

Anita V.

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Name: Anita
Age: 20
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Year in School: Sophomore
School: University of Santa Clara
Tell us about yourself in a paragraph:
I am a Psychobiology major at Santa Clara University and I love school more and more with each day. I work as a teacher’s assistant at our local preschool, Kids on Campus, and I absolutely adore children!! If I’m not working out, you can probably find me doing something silly and spontaneous. I am not going to lie, I do love shopping and sunbathing, but I am also a huge fan of basketball and snowboarding. My family and friends mean the world to me.

1. Favorite Food: FruitaBü… they’re these smashed fruit leathers that taste like heaven. I go through a couple boxes a day…

2. Favorite Drink: Milk

3. Favorite TV Show: It’s a tie between Dr. 90210 and LOST.

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? Bar Rafaeli and/or Miranda Kerr… maybe if I sat next to them long enough I could soak up some of their supermodel-ness.

5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish? I’m working on the cooking… but I am a BOMB baker!! I make all types of tarts, cupcakes, cookies, pies, fudge, muffins, and brownies… but Funfetti® “cuppies” are my favorite thing to bake!!

6. Do you have any hidden talents?: I can say the alphabet backwards in 3 seconds or less… try me 

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? I would be Aqua Girl for the sole purpose that I would most likely cross paths with Vinny Chase (Adrien Grenier) and together we could save the world and then party our way through LA.
8. What is your ideal job after college?: If I have the time to take off a year and volunteer in an AIDS orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya, I would love to do that. Then it’s off to grad school to get a PhD in Clinical Psychology and hopefully start my own child psychology practice. But my dream job? Being a supermodel and a supermommy.
9. Biggest turn-on: S&M… haha.
10. Biggest turn-off: Creepers…
11. Ideal first date would be: Anything but dinner and a movie… going to the movies stinks because you don’t really get a chance to talk to the guy… I want to do something fun, exciting, and unusual… then we can see if our interests match up!!

12. What do you look for most in a guy?: A killer smile coupled with a sexy air of confidence. A guy could be totally gorgeous, but I would never even notice him if didn’t act bold.

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus?: Franklin Street. You can spend your entire day and night going back and forth between Henry’s Fresh Mexican Grill and The Hut.
14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met?: David Freedman… you know who you are.
15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12?: I was such a dork as a little girl, and I still am, but coming to college has really let me embrace who I am and be confident and comfortable with myself. Being an outgoing person, I would love to promote Tempe 12 at SCU and get my fellow Broncos involved in all the fun and excitement that Tempe 12 stands for!!

Tina C.

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Name: Tina
Age: 22
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Year in School: Junior/Senior
School: Florida State University

Tell us about yourself in a paragraph:
I laugh a lot at everything. I’ll just stand there and think about something random and laugh. I like funny people who can act dumb and look stupid. I get enjoyment out of that, because I am almost always that person. I love humor. I say what’s on my mind without thinking first. I can’t help it, things just fly out. I constantly surprise people, and I don’t think I’ll ever cease to. I’m super outgoing and I looooove to have fun, and I get along with anyone with a positive attitude! I love to travel and thrive off of new experiences. ♥ I live my life by one rule: anything and everything fun. When I’m not doing the school thing, I am always running around busy working events and promotional modeling. It’s something I really love, it’s so much fun and I meet all the best people. I work locally and also have to travel promoting in anything from clubs, bars, college promos, sporting promos, and nationwide events. Among other things, I am a Jager girl .. if you live in Tally, you’ve more than likely have seen me out working the crowd. I also dabble a bit in modeling; I have been in a few collegiate calendars in the past and also have been featured on some high profile sites as well as some magazines and pictorials. I am also a crisis counselor for a local social service agency and I am also the nightlife columnist for the most visited website in Tallahassee. When I graduate, I am planning on going to grad school to get my masters to be able to open up a private practice one day to be a relationship/marriage therapist.

1. Favorite Food: Every kind of seafood. Italian food. An enormous, rare steak.

2. Favorite Drink: Crisp, sweet, white wine. Riesling’s. Jagerrrrrrrr Bombs, that’s right. Red Headed Sluts. White Russian’s. Amaretto Sour’s. Appletini’s.

3. Favorite TV Show: The Hills

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? Robert Dinero, hands down.

5. Can you cook? Yes, and amazingly too!

6. Do you have any hidden talents? I can cry on cue, thank my acting coach for that one.

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? To fly! Bc I could fly everywhere, I would never be late for anything, and also bc well .. it would be really cool to fly.

8. What is your ideal job after college? Have my relationship therapy practice.

9. Biggest turn-on: Amazing eyes, arms, abs, butt. In that order. You have to be able to make me laugh. Confidence.
10. Biggest turn-off: Cockiness. Bad teeth.

11. Ideal first date would be… Out with a cute boy, good conversation, good food, and good drinks.

12. What do you look for most in a guy? A guy that is honest in everything that he does. Oh, and of course everything listed above in my turn-on’s.

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? Landis Green on a nice, sunny day in my fav bikini working on the tan. And distracting all the cute boys on their way to class.

14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? Unfortunately no one even cool enough to mention, that should change soon enough though.

15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12? Honestly, bc I can’t think of one good reason why I shouldn’t be. I have a pretty amazing personality .. and I’m not too bad to look at  I’m crazy and outgoing, and I live and breathe fun! If given the opportunity I know I would rock this position!

Tiffany G.

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Name: Tiffany
Age: 20
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Year in School: Sophomore
School: Scottsdale Community College
Tell us about yourself in a paragraph: I am a very unpredictable person. I am even outrageous at times I love my family and friends. I am extremely outgoing and enjoy meeting new people. I love being out and about and having a full schedule. I love dancing even though I probably look like a fool. Hey you only live once

1. Favorite Food: I love Greek salads. Mmmmmmmmmm Feta cheese

2. Favorite Drink: ice water without a straw and Ice Blended Green Tea from the Coffee Bean

3. Favorite TV Show: Nip/Tuck OMG I love Christian Troy. Besides that, the show is unpredictable and you always anticipate what will happen next.(kind of like me)

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? I would have dinner with Johnny Depp. He is just a talented performer and you never know what type of role he will do next. He is versatile and that’s Hott!

5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish? Can I cook? I can bake a great batch of chocolate chip cookies

6. Do you have any hidden talents? I am the best drunk dialer ever. If I have your number I probably invited you to walk around Wal-Mart with me at three in the morning.

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? I would want to be able to control people’s minds. It would also be really neat to be able to teleport everywhere super fast.

8. What is your ideal job after college? My dream is to become a famous actress. If that doesn’t work out then I want to be a news anchor or sports reporter. If that doesn’t work out then a nun

9. Biggest turn-on: Oh man, oh man. I am a sucker for tall manly men. Guys who are built like Clive Owen. I like it when you hug a guy and you feel so small in their arms, or you can curl up on top of them Guys with authority are attractive as well.
10. Biggest turn-off: The biggest turn-off is when a guy is too cocky or arrogant.

11. Ideal first date would be… baking chocolate chip cookies and curling up in bed while watching scary movies. It would also be fun to dance the night away and pass out outside looking at the stars

12. What do you look for most in a guy? I look for someone who I can hang out with and just do nothing and then the next be ready for some sort of an adventure. I am spontaneous, so I look for someone who is ready for anything.

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? At my bff Aton’s pad at Delta Chi.

14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? The coolest person I ever met would be my brother Max. We use to fight like cats and dogs,lol. Now, he is the funniest craziest guy I know.

15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12?
Why shouldn’t I be Miss Tempe 12? I am a very hard worker. I am determined. I always get the job done right. I am everything Miss Tempe 12 should be: attractive, witty, friendly, and I don’t look too bad in a swimsuit. So VOTE for ME!!!

Merissa P.

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Name: Merissa
Age: 23
Hometown: Los Altos, CA
School: USC
Year in School: Senior
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1. Favorite Food: filet mignon

2. Favorite Drink: Vodka Tonic

3. Favorite TV Show: Friends

4. If you could eat dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be? Renzo Piano

5. Can you cook? What’s your best dish? I would say the Filet Mignon and asparagus and baby potatoes I made for new years, but I always make a new dish for friends.
6. Do you have any hidden talents? I don’t think so.

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? I would have the ability to stop time because life is too short and goes by too quickly and there is so much I still want to do.
8. What is your ideal job after college? Working at an amazing design firm on pursuit to getting my architectural licenses.

9. Biggest turn-on: Brilliant men
10. Biggest turn-off: Bad odor

11. Ideal first date would be… A guy who thinks outside the box and comes up with something that is catered to my enjoyment. Ex. A guy took me to an art gallery even though he didn’t like art because he didn’t want to be the millionth guy to take me for dinner and drinks or a movie. I thought it was very thoughtful and it told me that he cared enough to make it about me.

12. What do you look for most in a guy? Intelligence, passion, confidence, sometimes looks, personality, and if they at least have most of those qualities then how much they desire to be with me.

13. Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? Near Tommy Trojan.

14. Who is the coolest person you’ve ever met? My best friend Linda.

15. Why should you be Miss Tempe12? I should be Miss Tempe 12 because I love my school, I am fun, personable, and I look good in a swimsuit as well as very diligent in my studies.

Melissa T.