The Texas Gazette

Thursday Preliminary Winners

Miss Virginia Wins Talent ** Miss Nevada Wins Swimsuit

Miss Virginia Wins Talent

Meet Miss Virginia 1999 Crystal Lewis Newport News, Virginia Age: 21 Date of Birth: 02/05/78 Parents: Billy and Linda Lewis Education: Campbell Universit Denbigh High School Platform Issue: Volunteerism in America's Classrooms Scholastic Ambition: To Graduate Summa Cum Laude Talent: Vocal Scholastic Honors: Presidential Scholar; Dean's List; President's List Other Accomplishments: Treasurer - Student Government Association; Elected Junior Class President; Recipient of Omicron Delta Kappa Cup for Academic Excellence and Community Service Employment: Student Assistant to the President of Campbell University; Assistant Manager of "It's Fashion"; Consultant/Sales Associate for Mitchell's Formal Wear Family: Father is a Manager. Mother is a Contractor Sales Manager. She has one brother, Matthew, 19. Career Ambition: To Become a Professional Recording Artist Local Pageant Sponsor: Lynchburg Festival Scholarship Pageant State Pageant Sponsor: Miss Virginia Organization, Inc., Roanoke

Miss Nevada Wins Swimsuit

Meet Miss Nevada 1999 Gina Giacinto Las Vegas, Nevada Age: 24 Date of Birth: 12/22/74 Parents: George and Sandra Giacinto Education: University of Nevada, Reno CCSN Deaf Studies> Grossmont High School Platform Issue: Eating Disorder Awareness Scholastic Ambition: To Complete Undergraduate Education and Obtain a Master's Degree from Gallaudett University Talent: Vocal Other Accomplishments: Sang for the "National Points of Light" conference in Las Vegas; Member of the Nationally Renowned Radio City Music Hall Rockettes Employment: Dancer Family: Father is a Contractor. Mother is a Sales Manager. She has two Sisters, Michelle, 30, and Julie, 29. Career Ambition: To Work With the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Local Pageant Sponsor: Miss Las Vegas, Clark County Scholarship Pageant State Pageant Sponsor: Miss Nevada Scholarship Foundation, Sparks