While Adrianna was not crowned Miss America 2007, the reigning Miss Virginia will continue her campaign to raise awareness for Internet safety among students and adults. Adrianna’s efforts were recognized by the Miss America Organization as she was named one of seven finalists to receive the prestigious “Quality of Life” Award.
The award is based on community-service activities. Since she was crowned Miss Virginia, Adrianna has volunteered virtually non-stop in her home state to promote Internet and child safety. As i-SAFE spokesperson, Adrianna has become the voice for America’s youth, connected with thousands of students. She has visited classrooms, appeared at community events throughout Virginia, and she’s featured in i-SAFE Public Service Announcements (PSA) to promote Internet safety awareness among children, parents, educators, and entire communities about online dangers.
Miss Oklahoma Lauren Nelson was crowned Miss America at the pageant telecast live January 29th on Country Music Television (CMT). Re-broadcasts are scheduled to air on several cable networks this month. Check your listings.
Congratulations Adrianna!
Bio
Miss Virginia 2006 Adrianna Sgarlata is a 23-year-old Fairfax, Virginia, native. Her notable accomplishments provide her a statewide platform through which she challenges every
segment of society to take a proactive role in eradicating a pervasive culture of harassment and violence. Her platform issue, “Behaving Respectfully and Valuing Others,” is a
program through which she advocates for bullying awareness and antibullying legislation. As the Virginia Director of Bully Police USA, a nonprofit watch-dog organization
advocating on behalf of bullied children, (www.bullypolice.org) Adrianna was instrumental in the passing of two antibullying laws during the 2005 Virginia legislative session.
A gifted soprano, Adrianna has been a member of the George Mason University Chamber Singers and the George Mason University Symphonic Singers, with feature solo performances
including Faure’s Pie Jesu from the “Faure Requiem,” Handel’s Come Unto Him from the “Messiah,” and solos from Bernstein’s “Mass.” She has given a recital of spirituals in St.
Moritz, Switzerland, and has been a guest soloist with the Good Time Singers of St. Moritz, Switzerland. Adrianna is also a four-time state finalist and two-time first-place winner
in the annual National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Voice Competition, as well as the first-place winner of the Mid-Atlantic regional NATS competition for the Junior
Women category.
Adrianna received her undergraduate degree from George Mason University and is currently a graduate student in the Masters of Music program, pursuing her master’s degree in vocal
performance.
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