Miss Vermont 2013 is from Windsor County

Jeanelle Achee, a 22 year-old from Rochester, was chosen as the new Miss Vermont 2013 last week. Held at the South Burlington High School Performing Arts Center, the Miss Vermont Scholarship Competition featured eight contestants from around the state. As Miss Vermont, Achee receives more than $9,000 in scholarships, over $12,000 in prizes, and the opportunity to compete for the Miss America title in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 15, 2013. Currently a student at The University of Vermont. Achee is majoring in Nursing and hopes to pursue a career in healthcare. Achee said she is honored to be awarded the title and is confident it will afford her the opportunity to share her platform with the people of Vermont. "My platform is Stop the Silence: Advocating for Survivors of Sexual Violence and Promoting Healthy Relationships . I am looking forward to speaking with Vermonters about the Miss Vermont Scholarship Organization and how it is aiding me in raising awareness about sexual violence," said Achee. During her year as Miss Vermont, Achee will travel throughout Vermont advocating her platform issue. "I believe it is important for my generation to lead their communities by example. Young people can make positive changes in the future by working together. I want to be a part of making those hopes for change a reality," said Achee. As the new MissVermont 2013, she will do this by meeting with government representatives, business leaders, community groups and citizens-at-large, urging them to foster leadership opportunities and skills for young people. Susan J. Lackey, President and Executive Director of the Miss Vermont Scholarship Organization, commented on the new Miss Vermont and her competitors. "This year's Miss Vermont Competitors are an extraordinary group of very talented young women. They include a minister, a Truman Scholar, and several past award winners. This year's Miss Vermont comes from a well trained class of Preliminary Titleholders. It is an honor to welcome Jeanelle to the Miss Vermont sisterhood. I look forward to working closely with her." said Lackey. The Miss Vermont Scholarship Organization awarded a total of $19,650 in cash and in-kind scholarships to contestants receiving awards during the final and preliminary competitions.

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