Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teen
Joanna Guy
Hometown: Swanton, Maryland
Scholastic Ambition: To graduate from a top-tier university
with a double major in political science and music.
Career Ambition: To work as a legislator on Capitol Hill by day
and perform with the Capitol Steps musical troupe by night
Talent for National Competition: Vocal – “Astonishing”
Platform issue: Mentoring young teens to help them build knowledge
and confidence for success in school.
Scholastic Honors: 4.0 GPA with Honors/AP curriculum; Number 1 rank in class; Maryland Distinguished Scholar; National Honor Society; Intel International Science Fair Winner; Discovery Channel National Finalist; State History Day Finalist; Student-Athlete Award.
Accomplishments: Current National Youth Storytelling Champion;
Congressional Award for Youth; HOBY Ambassador;
School Board Student Member; All-State Chorus; Lead roles in “My Fair Lady”
and “The Diary of Anne Frank”
Favorite TV Show: Lost
Favorite Food: Chocolate chip pancakes and home fries
Favorite Wardrobe Accessory: Coach purses