Ashley Wheeler

Ashley Ruth Wheeler (born August 6, 1986) was crowned Miss Vermont 2008 on Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Barre, Vermont.[1]

Ashley Wheeler
Born
Ashley Ruth Wheeler

August 6, 1986 (1986-08-06) (age 37)
St. Johnsbury, Vermont, U.S.
EducationSaint Michael's College
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Vermont 2008
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorHazel
Major
competition(s)		Miss America 2009

Personal life

Wheeler was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, to Michael & Donna Ellsworth Wheeler.[2] She grew up in Lyndonville, Vermont.[1]

Miss America

Her vocal talent was singing "The Prayer." Ashley's platform is Political Awareness Among Young Voters.[1][3] She was competing for the title of Miss America 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada in January and she won a Preliminary Talent Award for her a capella vocal performance of "God Bless America."[4] This marked the first time a representative of the state of Vermont won a preliminary award at the Miss America Pageant.[5]

She wore an eco-friendly gown that she had crafted by local Vermont designer Tara Lynn.[6]

Enduring Democracy Award

In 2009, Vermont Secretary of State Deb Markowitz presented Wheeler with one of seven Enduring Democracy Awards for her commitment to advancing the democratic process in the state.[7]

References
  1. "Lyndonville woman wins 2008 Miss Vermont pageant". Times Argus. Associated Press. 2008-04-29. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  3. "Miss Vermont - What's your Platform?", TLC, 2009-01-03, retrieved 2023-08-21
  4. "Miss Vermont's singing ranks her tops in talent". Rutland Herald. Associated Press. 2009-01-23. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  7. "Secretary of State presents the 2009 Democracy Awards | Vermont Business Magazine". vermontbiz.com. Retrieved 2023-08-21.


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