Kyla Moen
Hometown: Auburn, Washington
Date of Birth: October 8, 1994
Education: Currently a senior at Auburn High School
Platform Issue: Increasing self-confidence in young girls
Scholastic/Career Ambition: After graduation in June, I plan on attending Washington State University in the fall of 2012 where I will enroll in the College of Business as a sophomore. There, I hope to attain bachelor’s degree, and major in either marketing or entrepreneurship.
Talent: Vocal- "Speak Now"
Scholastic Honors: Honor Roll for achieving a 3.5 GPA or higher freshman, sophomore, and junior year; Masonic Lodge Scholarship for being one of the top ten ranked juniors; athletic scholar in all sports; received a 4/5 on the AP language test; Have completed four AP classes; Currently enrolled in two AP classes
Leadership Roles: DECA treasurer junior year; DECA vice president of competition and community service this year; Troy Crew (leadership club at Auburn High School) leader junior and senior year; Camp Auburn camp counselor junior year
Accomplishments: Won 4th in area for a DECA role play competition sophomore year; Placed ninth in State for a DECA Learn and Earn project competition; Awarded the coaches award sophomore year for soccer; Voted most improved in track freshman year; Voted most inspirational in soccer junior year
Interesting Facts: Won a spelling bee in sixth grade; I have participated in one high school musical, which was, ironically, High School Musical; Have been to Disneyland approximately eighteen times
Employment: Child Care services for Tina and Evan Lewellen; Cleaning services for Tara Cella
How has the world you come from shaped your dreams and aspirations? None of my immediate family members, including my mother, sister, grandmother, and aunts, have participated in attending a four year college out of high school. My greatest goal is to be the first out of my household, which will aid me into creating a sustainable lifestyle in the future.
Of all the ways you could succeed in your life, why have you chosen to succeed in the Miss Auburn Pageant? The Miss America Pageant goes beyond rewarding girls with scholarship money for college; rather, it instills confidence, poise, and other beneficial and life-changing skills into young women. This confidence cannot be measured in any monetary amount, which is why I am so excited to be participating in the Miss Auburn Pageant.
What social issue, other than your platform, will have the greatest impact on your generation and why? The ever present limitation of jobs, especially for those aged 18-25, currently holds the greatest impact on my generation. That, combined with the growing prices of college tuition, is making it extremely for young men and woman to find a career, and thus beginning the lives they want to live.
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