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Meet Megan Meadors, Miss Indiana 2008

Local Title:  Miss Pride of Indiana 
Hometown: Auburn, Indiana                                                                                   
Date of Birth:  March 17

Education: University of Indianapolis – Graduate Student, Occupational Therapy
University of Indianapolis – Graduate – Bachelor of Science, Psychology
DeKalb High School – Academic Honors Diploma

Platform Issue: Keeping the Memory Alive:  Alzheimer’s Awareness

Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. To work as an Occupational Therapist specializing in geriatrics, pediatrics, mental health, or rehabilitation

Talent: Broadway Vocal - “Defying Gravity”

Scholastic Honors:  UINDY Dean’s List; Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society; National Chancellor’s List; Early admission into the UINDY OT Graduate Program; Conducted research for submission to academic journal

Leadership Roles:  CMN Spokesperson for WAJI 95.1 FM; Organized and served as Team Captain of the “Queen Team”; Art Therapy Facilitator; Memory Walk committee; Inaugural UINDY Riley Dance Marathon committee

Accomplishments:  Magic Castle Cart volunteer at Riley Hospital for Children; Colt’s Jr. Community Quarterback Grant recipient; AOTA  and SOTA member; Featured in UINDY Admissions magazine; 500 Festival Princess

Interesting Facts:  Former Miss America designed and constructed my talent gown; Served as a “Celebrity Plunger”; Watermelon Seed Spitting Champion; Single handedly changed two flat tires during a blizzard

Employment:  Exercise Specialist - Advanced Physical Therapy; Student Assistant - UINDY Athletic Department