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In January, Deondra Rose placed first
among 28 contestants vying for the title of Miss UGA. During
the competition, Rose played “The Devil Went Down to
Georgia” on the violin. As a result, she won the talent
portion of the pageant. She also won the interview portion
of the pageant during which she discussed her platform: youth
leadership development. Just before winning the Miss UGA title,
Rose learned she has been accepted to the UGA School of Law.
Ideally, she would like to earn a law degree and then a Ph.D.
in public policy. After graduation she plans on being a state
attorney general and governor before entering the national
political scene – perhaps including a bid to become
President of the United States.
Expected graduation: May 2005
Degree Objective: A.B. in Political Science
with a minor in Sociology
University highlights, achievements and awards:
I was named Miss University of Georgia 2005 a couple months
ago. I won the interview competition and the talent competition
in which I played the violin. I am a member of Phi Kappa Phi
honor society, and I expect to graduate summa cum laude with
a 3.93 GPA. I finished college in 3 years, and I have been
accepted to UGA's School of Law. I am the president of Pi
Sigma Alpha, UGA's political science honor society. I am a
Presidential Scholar, a member of the National Society of
Collegiate Scholars, a HOPE scholar, and a National Achievement
Scholar.
Current employment:
I am a student assistant in the business office of UGA's main
library.
High School: Norcross High School
Hometown: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Family ties:
I feel so fortunate to have such a cadre of supporters in
my family. My parents Donna Rose-Gresham and Kelton Gresham,
siblings, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are my inspiration!
Furthermore, I'm the eldest of four children, so being a positive
role model for my siblings is extremely important to me.
I chose to attend UGA because...
...I was drawn to UGA's reputation for academic excellence.
Moreover, I was impressed by the political science program
and its world-class faculty.
My favorite things to do on campus are...
...attending lectures given by guest speakers. Among my favorites
are the Parthemos lecture sponsored by the School of Public
and International Affairs and the Holmes-Hunter Lecture. I
am also a fine arts enthusiast, so I enjoy theatrical productions
and concerts in the performing arts complex.
When I have free time, I like...
...to conduct research: I have a great appreciation for scholarly
research, and I am currently exploring funding phenomena as
related to female political candidates. When I'm not researching,
I can be found practicing violin, working out, or catching
up with friends.
The craziest thing I've done is...
...I gave up junk food for almost a year! You could never
imagine how many people offer you cookies just when you decide
to give them up!
My favorite place to study is...
...the first floor of the main library behind the reference
books because the environment is wonderfully conducive to
active studying (and not falling asleep)!
My favorite professor is...
...Michelle Ballif in the English Department. She is a brilliant
scholar, a dedicated professional, and a terrific role model.
My platform issue at the Miss UGA Pageant this year was Youth
Leadership Development, and one of my ongoing tasks is to
provide an effective definition of leadership. I think that
Dr. Ballif exemplifies leadership!
If I could share an afternoon with anyone, I would
love to share it with...
...Kamala Harris, the first woman and first Indian/African-American
to be elected District Attorney of San Francisco. She was
only 39 years old when she was elected last year. I would
love to talk to her about her career as a prosecutor and her
commitment to juvenile justice.
If money was not a consideration, I would love to...
...study abroad! I regret not having had the opportunity to
travel outside the country. I firmly believe that experiencing
unique cultures and different places is integral to becoming
truly educated.
The one UGA experience I will always remember will
be...
...being Miss University of Georgia. Thus far it has been
a surreal experience, and it keeps getting better! I am honored
and thrilled to have the opportunity to represent UGA, and
I hope to make a positive difference in this community through
youth leadership development.
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