The Miss Hawaii Organization Presents Lauren Cheape as Miss Hawaii 2011
Summary
With her passion for the lives of children and her many talents including, jump rope and hula, we believe Lauren is an amazing role model," said Lincoln Jacobe, President of the Miss Hawaii Organization."I believe the youth in our country are faced with many pressing issues - schools are cutting physical education programs, childhood obesity is at epidemic levels, and positive role models are few and far between, all problems that can be addressed by the C.A.R.E.With an alluring jump rope routine to Jerry Lee Lewiss rock-n-roll hit "Great Balls of Fire" and the awards for Community Service and Best Swimsuit, the 23-year-old easily took the crown.On her journey as Miss Hawaii 2011, Cheap will follow a platform of C.A.R.E."I believe the youth in our country are faced with many pressing issues - schools are cutting physical education programs, childhood obesity is at epidemic levels, and positive role models are few and far between, all problems that can be addressed by the C.A.R.E.She plans on pursuing a Masters degree in Business Administration and becoming a successful film director.The new 2011 Miss Hawaii comes with an impressive list of scholastic honors and leadership roles, including: UH Division I Water Polo and Swim team, Scholar Athlete Award; Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Scholarship; UH ACM Scholarship for excellence in film directing; Oceanic Cable 2005 Senior Scholar Athlete Award; and Former member of the UH Student Athlete Advisory Committee; Founder of Jumping Geckos jump rope team; Film Instructor at Nanakuli High School; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Alumni Board of Director.