KIMBERLY WHITTAKER

MISS BLACK PENNSYLVANIA USA 2005

In 2001, I graduated for Overbrook High School in Philadelphia with several academic and athletic accomplishments. Academically, I was recognized as a White William Scholar (1997-2001), Dr, Ruth W. Hayre Scholar and Academic Talent Search Scholar, Shakespeare Competition winner, and was on the Honor Roll (1997-2001). In athletics, I lettered in basketball, soccer, cross-country, volleyball, and track. While on the track team, I broke the USA Junior National Record in the 200 meter hurdle and was a member of the Junior Olympics team.

Presently, I am a senior at Temple University. I am diligent with my studies at Temple University: I was inducted in to the National Honor’s Society (junior year) and on the Dean’s List (junior/senior years). While attending school, I also model and act for the Greer Lange Modeling and Talent Agency in Philadelphia. I enjoy a variety of dances: mambo, hip hop, Jamaican, jazz, and belly dancing. I am also an instructor at John Casablanca’s Modeling and Career Center and a teacher for Charter School Services. I volunteer at the Legendary Blue Horizon boxing arena and have participated in MADD and the City of Hope. I started my own program about one year ago called Be Properly Informed, which offers life valuable information to young adults and teenagers.  My ultimate goal is to become the first African-American woman on the United States Supreme Court. I know that my dream is possible because “with Him, ALL things are possible!”