Miss Universe® Canada 2008 - The Magic Continues

AGE: 24 | HEIGHT: 5'8" | HOMETOWN: OYEN, AB

Sarah is a 23 year old Engineering Project Assistant, in Calgary. She is goal oriented and driven to succeed. In the near future she aspires to complete her Chemical Engineering Degree.

In her spare time she enjoys golfing, singing, playing piano, salsa dancing, camping and spending time with family. Sarah loves to laugh, and believes that is the main ingredient to a healthy, successful life.

Sponsored by: Dr. Westersund Dentistry, Minks, Tangerine Supper Club, Family, Friends and P H O T O P H I L C R O.

Biography (click to open) ±

A born leader, Sarah has had the opportunity to be involved with many charities. Her most recent efforts were focused on the Colon Cancer Society, Mustard Seed Ministries, Calgary Food Bank, and Super Cities Walk for MS. In 2003 she spent her summer in Brazil building bio sand water filters. She then delivered them personally to impoverished villages along the Xingu River (tributary to the Amazon River).

This experience had a profound effect on her and increased her compassion for the poverty stricken; reminding her to treasure all that Canada has to offer.

Sarah has resolved that if she is chosen as Miss Universe Canada 2008, she would utilize that privilege by conserving Canada's wetlands and concentrating her efforts on involvement with Samaritans Purse in aiding the world's poor, sick and suffering.

Questionnaire (click to open) ±

Are you currently a student? No

Are you currently employed? If yes, what is your occupation?
Engineering Project Assistant, Asher Engineering Ltd.

Have you completed secondary school?
Full Gospel Bible College
Certificate of Biblical Theology

Have you completed university/college? If yes, where?
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Marketing Certificate

Have you completed any technical/professional school? If yes, where? What subject?
Hairstylist, Delmar School of hair Design

Languages spoken Fluently (please include your native language if English is not your native language)
English

List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc).
Singing, Piano, Drama, Saxophone

In what sports, if any, have you participated and how long have you participated in each sport?
Golf: 10yrs
Volleyball: 5yrs.

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years?
Colon Cancer Society
Calgary Food Bank
Mustard Seed Ministries
MS Society
Samaritans purse

What would be your "dream job" in life?
After winning both Miss Universe Canada, and Miss Universe, I would love to be a TV anchor/host; anything the broadcasting field.

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life? Why?
Jim Nelson
Jim is a member of my church in Oyen. He took interest in my life like a parent. He continually encouraged me while growing up and into adulthood, supporting me with worthy advice and prayer. Jim was a strong role MODEL, living a solid, God fulfilling life.

What is the proudest personal accomplishment (other than being in this or any other beauty pageant competition)
When I was a hairstylist I competed in the ABA hair show. I received 2nd in the New Talent category out of 30 contestants. That is my personal proudest moment because I trained for months, and my creations were to the best of my ability. It was truly an amazing experience.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
My career ambitions are to become a professional Chemical Engineer. At the present time I am taking courses that will allow me to get into this program in the coming year.

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was raised in a small town, Oyen Alberta. My father is a farmer, and my mother is a teacher. When I think about my childhood I remember always having a good time and being surrounded by family. I am the youngest of three children. My parents have had 30 years of marital bliss and poured endless love out to all three of us. My family has always been strongly involved in our community; playing our instruments for the elderly, volunteering, playing sports, and active in our church. Holidays were spent with relatives. My siblings and cousins are my closest friends.

We led vacation Bible School, created family videos and laid for countless ours on the front lawn watching meteor showers. Family vacations usually included the congregation of 3 other families and skiing, camping, hiking, and canoeing. Always the youngest out of the bunch I strived to be like them and fought to keep up.

List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
Ice Cream Scooper
Sandwich artist (subway)
Cultivator (at the farm for my father)
Town Maintenance Crew

List any volunteering you have done.
Camp Counselor
Elementary motivational speaker
Spring Morning tea Fundraiser
Mustard Seed Ministry
Colon Cancer Society
Singing at the auxiliary/hospital

Where is the most interesting place you have been?
Brazil. I am sure it was not only the Country, but also the experience.
In 2003 I spent the summer in Brazil building bio sand water filters. I then delivered them to impoverished villages along the Xingu River (tributary to the Amazon River). The village people had never had clean water prior to our arrival. I lived on the river in a boat, sleeping in hammocks. It was by far the most life changing and beautiful place I have ever been to.

What makes you unique and different from the other contestants?
What makes me different/unique from the other contestants is that I have had a solid upbringing, which has instilled strong morals and values in my life. I am goal oriented and organized. I have compassion for all types of people and can adapt easily to any situation. Overall I am someone who is down to earth and "real". People find me approachable and easy to relate to. I am a great role model for today's youth.

What is your philosophy of/in life?
You can do anything you put your mind to.
And
If you first do not succeed, try, try again.

What do you hope to be doing in 10 years?
I see myself in the next 10 years healthy, successful, and happy. I will have a solid Engineering Career.
I will have already traveled to Europe, China, Japan, and Thailand. I will find the man of my dreams, get married, and have some children.

Is there anything you would like to tell us about yourself? Something unique that has happened to you? Some interesting thing about you?
-I snort when I laugh
-Growing up I was a tomboy. Everyone would always ask my sister what her younger brother's name was (referring to me). They were always surprised to hear my name was Sarah.
-You will find me in this years Weddingstar magazine.
-I love to organize. My closet is color coded and arranged by type of clothing. My family has been blessed with my organizational skills, and they too have had their closets personally organized by me.
-My favourite foods are pizza and DQ ice cream cake.