Heather French

Heather French:
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Heather French is Miss America 2000.She attended the University of Cincinnati, where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Fashion Design, and is now working toward a Master's Degree in Fashion Design & Illustration.Heather has been spending her year of service in the halls of Congress and visiting notable organizations to increase funding and awareness for America's homeless veterans.Here she takes a moment from her schedule to speak with Pageantry.
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So every day I'm reminded of who I am, why I'm here, and that the title of Miss America is not about Heather French, but it's about 25 million veterans -- somewhere out there in the country -- who need help and who need a voice.You finally realize there's so much more to life than that moment when you're crowned Miss America, because that moment ends so quickly, yet the job starts literally five seconds after you're lead off the stage.As the daughter of a Vietnam veteran, through the years I've learned persistence, perseverance, and most of all, caring.

Heather makes fast friends with members of the U.S. Army during one of her many business trips.

Heather French:
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Heather French is Miss America 2000. She attended the University of Cincinnati, where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Fashion Design, and is now working toward a Master's Degree in Fashion Design & Illustration. Heather has been spending her year of service in the halls of Congress and visiting notable organizations to increase funding and awareness for America's homeless veterans. Here she takes a moment from her schedule to speak with Pageantry.
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So every day I'm reminded of who I am, why I'm here, and that the title of Miss America is not about Heather French, but it's about 25 million veterans -- somewhere out there in the country -- who need help and who need a voice. You finally realize there's so much more to life than that moment when you're crowned Miss America, because that moment ends so quickly, yet the job starts literally five seconds after you're lead off the stage. As the daughter of a Vietnam veteran, through the years I've learned persistence, perseverance, and most of all, caring.

Heather makes fast friends with members of the U.S. Army during one of her many business trips.

The Pageantry Interview: Miss America 2000 Heather French

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Heather French