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Miss Pennsylvania Biography
Courtney Thomas
Courtney Thomas, Miss Pennsylvania 2010, is a senior at Drexel
University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she is studying
Biological Sciences. Courtney is involved in the Drexel University
string ensemble where she received the honor of being a first
violinist in the orchestra. Courtney was accepted to become a member
of the Pi Nu Epsilon Honor Society. In 2009, Courtney was selected
for a prestigious internship with Johnson & Johnson in Cancer
research with Veridex, LLC. Here, she was a member of their
Intern-Co-op Association, which focuses on career development and
community service. In 2007, Courtney graduated from the Brookville
Area High School in Brookville, Pennsylvania. During her senior year
of high school, Courtney was awarded the National Orchestra
Director’s award and attended District Orchestra where she earned 2nd
chair, which allowed for her to perform in the Western Pennsylvania
Region-State Orchestra.
Courtney is an accomplished violinist and has also taken lessons in
Piano, Voice, Guitar, and Percussion. Courtney has been both a
student and a teacher at Thomas Music Studio in Sigel, Pennsylvania.
She has won hundreds of fiddle contests and was the Pennsylvania
Junior & Teen State Fiddle Champion for 6 consecutive years.
Courtney will be performing on her electric fiddle for the talent
portion in the Miss America pageant.
During her year of service, Courtney will utilize her title of Miss
Pennsylvania to promote her platform, Don’t C.O.P.P. Out!
Consequences Of Peer Pressure. The goal of this program is to
encourage children and teens to make better decisions when faced
with peer pressure. Courtney was nominated and named the Ensign John
R. Elliot HERO Campaign Spokesperson for Designated Drivers at
Drexel University. Courtney also plans on working to pass “John’s
Law” which is enforces stricter penalties for drunk drivers in
Pennsylvania during her year of service.
Courtney is also involved with several community services programs
within the Philadelphia area. She volunteers with The Inglis House
of Philadelphia, which provide programs and services designed to
enable people with physical disabilities to enjoy life with the
greatest amount of independence and mobility. Courtney works closely
with the events staff and enjoys playing games and assisting the
residents with various recreational activities. Courtney is also a
Big Sister for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southeastern
Pennsylvania where she will be paired with her “Little Sister” this
upcoming school year.
Courtney is looking forward to extending her platform to the
national level and incorporating the Children’s Miracle Network into
her platform. As a 14-year-old, the Children’s Miracle Network
financially supported Courtney when she was in a car accident caused
by a drunk driver. Along with promoting her personal platform she
advocates the importance of the Children’s Miracle Network and what
the organization has done for her and has subsequently recruited
several sponsors.
Courtney is also looking forward to her year as Miss Pennsylvania
and especially as she works towards becoming Miss America 2011.
Courtney is the daughter of Rodney and Kim Thomas and was raised in
Sigel, Pennsylvania. Courtney has one brother, Jared Thomas, 27 and
a sister, Abbey Smith, 20.
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