Amanda Penix
Amanda Rochelle Penix (born September 15, 1978)[1] is a model from Oklahoma who was crowned Miss Oklahoma Teen USA 1997 and Miss Oklahoma USA 2000. Penix was also a finalist in Miss Teen USA 1997 and received an honorable mention in Miss USA 2000.[2]
Amanda Penix | |
|---|---|
| Born | Amanda Rochelle Penix September 15, 1978 Oklahoma, United States |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Oklahoma Teen USA 1997 Miss Oklahoma USA 2000 |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Oklahoma Teen USA 1997 Miss Oklahoma USA 2000 Miss Teen USA 1997 Miss USA 2000 |
Personal life
Hailing from Oklahoma, United States, Penix attended Bethel High School in Shawnee, Oklahoma until 1996.[1] Four years later, Penix graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University[3][4] with a degree in early childhood education. In 2000, Penix worked for Randy's Signs, her parents' company. Penix is heavily involved in charity work, and actively speaks to teens about abstaining from sex until marriage.[4][5]
Awards
- Earned an academic and art scholarship from Oklahoma Baptist University
- Graduated from high school in three years, earning the title of Salutatorian
- Riddle Scholarship
- Who's Who Among American High School Students[4]
References
- "Miss Oklahoma Amanda Penix". Prolife.com. September 15, 1978. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- "Miss Oklahoma Usa And Miss Oklahoma Teen Usa". Missoklahomausa.com. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- "Pageant Winners Advance". News OK. November 15, 1996. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ""Amanda Penix", VANBROS and Associates". Archived from the original on August 16, 2007. Retrieved January 8, 2011.
- "Celebrity Quotes on Saving Sex for Marriage". Lovematters.com. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
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