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Miss Southern Tennessee
Lora Gallagher truly believes "everything happens for a reason", a current student at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN where she aspires to fulfill her dream of becoming an attorney. Living daily by the motto "only you can decide what's right for you" and meeting every element in life with determination and an inner-drive to succeed, Lora has been awarded her with being selected as the Valedictorian of her Bridgeport High School, being crowned Miss West Virginia Teen 2006, receiving the Robert C. Byrd Academic Scholarship as well as the Presidential Academic Scholarship at David Lipscomb University.
After she has completed her undergraduate studies and law school, Lora plans to travel to all 50 states in the U.S. at least once! With a full heart and hands ready to give service, Lora intends on adding missionary work to her other charitable passions for the Relay for Life as well as Inner City Ministries.
In her spare time when she is not studying, Lora enjoys kickboxing, basketball, reading, running and hanging out with friends in her beloved city of Nashville.
Miss Southern Tennessee Teen
Devon Grissom, deemed as the girl who has the ability to have a positive attitude no matter what! It's no wonder why she was chosen by her school faculty to serve as Briarcrest Ambassador, selected as Who's Who Among American High School Students, served as freshman, sophomore and junior student government representative, serves as Vice President of her Sigma Kappa Sigma pledge class, member of the National Spanish Honor Society, Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and United Way's Bridge Builders, received the Joseph A. Clayton Award as well as held the title for Tennessee's 2007 Outstanding Teen.
Currently working in retail where communication and fashion go hand-in-hand, Devin's goal is to receive a scholarship to college and major in communications with a minor in Fashion. After college, Devin aspires to work in all forms of media from major magazine to television in the "Big Apple" NYC. Devin also enjoys being a current mentor with Big Brother Big Sister, participating with U.S. Dream Academy , Girls Inc. of Memphis, and Habitat for Humanity.
Though she loves to shop, dance and dress up, she also has a tomboyish side that shows when she's on the track or plays paintball, xbox and laser tag!
Lynnette Cole
Crediting humble beginnings and being raised along side 127 young people who graced the Cole household, Lynnette's passion for bringing awareness to adoption & foster care is powerful. For two years, Lynnette held a staff position in Washington, DC creating the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. The adoption coalition institute works to reform adoption laws and is chaired by a bi-partisan committee of senators and various state representatives.
Lynnette is the official International On-Air Spokesperson for Pur Minerals. As a host, Lynnette has hosted several shows such as "The Weekend Vibe" for NBC and CMT "Ultimate Country Home", ESPN entitled "The Life", MTV, VH-1, and "Whips" for the Source All Access on NBC as well as made appearances on "As the World Turns". Along with her hosting and career she has appeared in numerous print ads and commercials. As an actress, she has worked on several films including "Funny Valentine" & "Shattered".
High on her list of accomplishments is winning the Miss Tennessee USA title in 2000 allowing her the opportunity to forever become apart of pageant history as the first woman from Tennessee to be crowned MISS USA. As her causes and platform, she championed for breast and ovarian cancer as well as advocated for today's youth, bringing awareness to the great need of foster care and adoption within our Nation. She is even listed on "AdoptionCelebrity.com" among famous adopted people.
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