Miss Virginia

Miss Virginia International 2008

Tina Montgomery of Springfield, Virginia is Miss Virginia International 2008.

As a dual citizen, she strongly remembers celebrating the fall of Communism in her mother’s home country, Germany. Her love for government and civil liberties was born with the crumbling of a wall. Tina has spent almost half her life educating others on the importance of voting to protect democracy. Even before she was eligible to vote, she understood how exercising your right to vote is the first step in becoming an active citizen.

Tina has partnered with the New Voters' Project, Kids Voting USA and Democracy Matters to register new voters, teach the civic process to K-12 students and to engage college students in the political process. Through voting, volunteering and continual engagement in the political process, she is encouraging children, teens and young adults to embrace the power of their vote as their voice. Learn more about her partners at www.newvotersproject.org, www.democracymatters.org, and www.kidsvotingusa.org.

Tina loves dancing, singing, traveling, theatre and politics. She lives in Northern Virginia and is a recent graduate of George Mason University.

Learn more about Tina:

Declare Yourself commends Tina

Tina's Myspace Page

READY TO COMPETE?

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The Miss Virginia International pageant has been developed to promote young women, ages 19 to 29 who live, work, or go to school in Virginia.

No experience is necessary, and there is no talent or swimsuit competition. We are looking for young women with poise, sophistication and who are civic minded.

Competition Scoring

Interview (40%) is the contestant's opportunity to talk about her platform and to let the judges get to know her. Dress for interview is Business Attire.

Aerobic Wear (20%) is the phase of competition where each contestant is judged on being physically fit, energetic, and healthy. All contestants will wear a two piece aerobic wear outfit from a preferred vendor.

Fashion Runway Presentation (20%) is an outfit that the contestant would wear to a fun party or dressy event. This should reflect the contestant's personality and personal style. All fun fashion wear outfits must be approved by the Director.

Evening Wear (20%) is the phase of competition to show elegance. The judges are looking for confidence, level of comfort on stage in the gown and stage presence.