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Miss Washington USA 2008 Contestants


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Amanda Ruiz

Yakima County USA

Goals & Interests: I hope to become a well known fashion designer, as well as an icon in the fashion industry. I love to run, workout, dance, hang out with friends, meet new people and of course have fun and enjoy life. (Quote: "In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." - Anne Frank)

Anna Lien

Sammamish USA

Goals & Interests: To be the 1st (or 2nd) female president or to own my own sweets bakery! I love to spend time outdoors, working on my Jeep, and most of all spending time with my family and friends. (Quote: "Find the good. It's all around you. Find it, showcase it and you'll start believing in it." - Jesse Owens)


Blythe Howard

Queen Anne USA

Goals & Interests: To become the next Miss Universe where I can make a positive impact globally! (Quote: "Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be." - George Sheehan)

Brittany Leupold

Gig Harbor USA

Goals & Interests: To follow my passions and always be a woman of God. I love spending time with my family, baking, shopping and working out. (Quote: "Peace within makes beauty without." - English Proverb)


Christy George

Kennewick USA

Goals & Interests: I was born with 50% hearing loss bilateral so I'd like to educate teachers and parents about children with hearing impairment. My degree goals are in criminal justice & psychology. (Quote: "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart." -Helen Keller)

Crystal Newton

Des Moines USA

Goals & Interests: Trader at the Forex Market, go to school to become a Psychiatrist, love sports, martial arts and volunteering! (Quote: "To be able under all circumstance five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness." - Confucious)


Danise Rivers

Spokane County USA

Goals & Interests: To help dyslexic kids, teens and adults know that their dyslexia is a wonderful gift and help them improve in reading, math, school, work, etc. while still maintaining their imaginations. Also, I'd like to go to Cosmetology college. (Quote: "If you judge people, you have no time to love them" - Mother Teresa)

Ellen Duffy

Shoreline USA

Goals & Interests: To complete my BA and Master's degree with a major in Management and Operations, advance my career, and own a gown shop. I enjoy Dirt bikes & Street bikes, dancing, working out, and rebuilding classic vehicles. (Quote: "God doesn't require us to succeed; he only requires that you try." -Mother Teresa )