Ashley Berry
EDUCATION:
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA | Sophomore
Major: News Media
Minor: Political Science
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2026
GPA: 4.000
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Presidential Scholarship Recipient at The University Of Alabama
Hugh W. Sparrow Scholarship Recipient
Provost Academic Supplemental Scholarship Recipient
Henry County Republican Club Scholarship Recipient
INVOLVEMENT :
Ambassador: College of Communication and Information Sciences 2023/2024
Writing Contributor for Alice The Magazine 2023/2024
Blackburn Institute 2024 Cohort
SGA Lobby Board Member 2022/2023
Freshman Forum 2022/2023
Dance Alabama Spring 2023 Member
Henry Elementary First Grade Tutor Mentor
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HONORS & AWARDS:
President's List, Fall 2022-Fall 2023
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Chosen featured speaker at 2022 High School Graduation
LEADERSHIP ROLES:
Miss Kansas City 2024
Miss America Organization
Representing Kansas City at Miss Missouri 2024
Developed Community Service Initiative "Media Smart," which advocates for Media Literacy education in Missouri schools.
Missouri Youth Council Founder and President
Teens in Politics
Partnered with local government organizations to create a Youth Council which gives young people an opportunity to influence our elected leaders and learn more about how government works.
Collaborated on projects to better our community, such as donating $1,775 to build an inclusive playground. Established “Youth in Politics Day” with Governor Mike Parson to stress the importance of students developing opinions on issues that affect youth.
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Established Youth In Politics Day in Missouri
Partnered with Governor Mike Parson of Missouri to establish April 19th as Missouri Youth in Politics Day with an official Proclamation.
Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen 2021
Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Organization
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Promoted the mission and the values of the Miss Missouri’s and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Organizations while also advancing my social impact initiative “Teens in Politics” which encourages youth to recognize the important role they play in the political process.
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Established and completed a school tour with 20+ district visits.
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Sustained relationships with 34+ of sponsors for the Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Organization.
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