Meet Rachel Prochnow
Miss Austin Texas Teen 2009
Over the past
seventeen years I have learned that the relationships we forge
and our capacity to remain true to ourselves are the most
important things in life. Through pageantry I have developed
a strong sense of who I am and who I want to become. I have
been blessed with four older brothers who love me dearly.
My parents are Dr. Ross and Valerie Prochnow, God has truly
endowed me with a supportive family who encourages me in all
I do. In my life I have numerous passions. My true love is my relationship with Jesus Christ, which drives me to always strive for excellence and consistently bring glory to Him. Another passion which is dear to my heart is my love for people, I love meeting and getting to know individuals. I believe that the relationships we build are invaluable and are the most important aspects in life. My most valued accomplishment is having the honor of being named Miss Congeniality in nine pageants. I have been competing in pageants over the last eight years and absolutely love the feeling of competing and developing friendships with the other contestants. I have been honored to be named a State Speech Champion in two tournaments, speaking about issues which are significant in my life such as the Importance of Education, the Cultivation of Inner Beauty within Our Youth, and the Pride I Take in Being a Texan. I aspire to one day be a News Anchor for CNN or to be a film actress. I am a 2005 P.S.I.A. State One-Act Play Champion for my performance in Macbeth (Lady Macbeth) and was named U.S.A. Regional Best Actress and U.S.A. State All-star Cast. The year before I was named a U.S.A. Regional One-Act Play Champion for my performance in A Midsummer Night’s (Helena). I believe acting opens the mind to visualize the world in another’s perspective. In addition to my acting accomplishments, I have been taking voice lessons for the past eight years and have recently had the opportunity to sing with rising county star and good friend Charley Austin. I have also been a professional model over the past three years. I was blessed to spend last summer in New York City and work as a full time model with my New York agency, Funny Face Today. Among my acting, singing, and modeling interests, I was also Vice-President of the Latin Club, on the Varsity Golf Team, on the JV Soccer Team, on the JV Volleyball Team, a member of the Honor Choir, and a member of the Swing Dance Troupe. Although I love developing my personal talents, I learn the most about myself by serving others. I have contributed over 350 hours of Volunteer Work. Throughout these hours I have spent time with the elderly, ran children camps, built homes for the impoverished, mentored young children, and volunteered at homeless shelters. The service hours which have impacted my life the most have been my trips to Mexico and Waco. In Waco I worked with inner-city children and organized a children’s day camp. Last Spring I traveled to Mexico and built homes for the truly needy. The relationships I built with the children in Mexico and their gratitude has shaped me into the young lady I am now. I believe Volunteer work is the best tool for self-development available in our society. I have been so blessed in my life and know that the only reason I have been able to accomplish what I have now is due to my mother and father and the firm support of my friends and family. I look forward to using my title over the next year to impact the youth of Austin and encouraging them to remain true to who God has created them to be and the importance of cultivating a firm moral compass throughout their lives. Sincerely, Rachel Prochnow Miss Austin Texas Teen 2009 |
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Rachel's
Scrapbook |
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Easter Egg Hunt |
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| Webb
Middle School Community Dinner for Health Night |
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| Mainspring
Fundraising Luncheon |
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Rachel
& Betty |
Betty,
Valerie (Rachel's Mom) and Rachel |
Dignitary
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Pam Owens
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Pam, Dr
Russell, Rachel, Betty & David Carlin |
Rachel
hearing something important!! |
| Pflugerville
Parade |
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AUSTIN
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| "AUSTIN
- I LIVE HERE I GIVE HERE" |
The
Austin organization “I Live Here, I Give Here”
promotes philanthropy in Austin. It was an afternoon tea at
the Headliner’s Club. Everyone was to wear their favorite hat ...Rachel won Best Hat at her table .... It was her crown!). |
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| Capital
of Texas Triathlon |
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| Centralplex
Pageant |
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| Meeting with Some of Our Houston Sponsors |
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| Rupa
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Arnold
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Eleese |