Shannon Schambeau

Miss District of Columbia 2005

Shannon Schambeau, 24, represents D.C. in but family and neighbors from San Antonio are very proud of their hometown queen.

Shannon Schambeau
Age: 24
Date of Birth: January 12, 1981
Lived in San Antonio and later
moved to District of Columbia.

Education
St. Leo University
Masters in Business Administration, May 2005
Bachelors in Business Administration with a minor in Computer Information Systems, May 2003

Pasco High School, June 1999 (Ranked 7th out of 332)

 

Leadership Roles
Honor Council Representative; member of the President’s Leadership Council and Circle; H.S. Student Council President and Varsity Soccer and Volleyball Captain.

Accomplishments
Recipient of Outstanding Volunteer Service Award from St. Leo University; Student Representative Speaker for 2005 Graduation Ceremony; took part in the Jimmy Carter Work Project in Valdosta, GA and missionary trip to Haiti; volunteer for Special Olympics on a local, state, and international level; State Community Service, Academic, and Quality of Character Awards.

Interesting Facts
Statue of my great, great grandfather, General Rochambeau, is located in Lafayette Park in honor of his role in co-leading the victorious battle of Yorktown with General George Washington; certified skydiver (jumped out of the first plane I ever flew in); Godmother of my beautiful niece, Zoë; youngest graduate of the 2005 Graduate Programs; swimming instructor for people with disabilities; received a congratulatory letter from President George Bush for receiving my MBA; assisted with the construction of over 20 Habitat for Humanity Houses; dance instructor; volunteer for Special Olympics for over 13 years.

Employment
Special Olympics, Inc. Legal Department; internship with Estee Lauder and Aveda in London, England; Administrative Assistant for ISMAS (International Ship Management and Agency Services); server for a four-star restaurant; Red Cross Lifeguard; swimming instructor.

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