Rachael Ramonas, of Wolcott, Connecticut was named Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen in 2008. She won a $2,000 scholarship along with the pageant title. On February 21, 2009, police responded to Ramonas' home after receiving a call about a party. Police in Wolcott charged 24 people with possession of alcohol by a minor.Fox61: Teen Drinking Arrests at Home of Outstanding Teen (February 25, 2009)
According to the program's official website, Ramonas hopes enroll in the University of Connecticut's dental program and become a dentist. Her accomplishments include organizing a fundraiser for the families of friends who were killed in a car crash and her many dance awards. Ramonas, who has worked with the group Mothers Against Drunk Driving, says her secret dream is "to be able to hit the rewind button on life and change tragedies that I have gone through."Miss America's Outstanding Teen: Rachael Ramonas
Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen
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Senior at Wolcott High School in Wolcott, ConnecticutMiss Connecticut Scholarship Program: 2008 Titleholders
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Is an honor student and member of the National Honor SocietyMiss Connecticut Scholarship Program: 2008 Titleholders
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Began dancing at a very young age and is a choreographer at a local dance studio in her hometownMiss Connecticut Scholarship Program: 2008 Titleholders
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Won the title of Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen in 2008
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Ramonas platform was "Promoting Awareness of Eating Disorders"Miss Connecticut Scholarship Program: 2008 Titleholders
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Chose to work with Mothers Against Drunk Driving for her year of serviceMiss Connecticut Scholarship Program: 2008 Titleholders
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24 teens were arrested at Ramonas' home in February 2009
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The head of the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Corp. said the incident would be reviewedFox61: Teen Drinking Arrests at Home of Outstanding Teen (February 25, 2009)
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Miss Connecticut pageant's promote scholastic achievement and healthy lifestylesWFSB: Arrests Made at Pageant Winner's Home (February 25, 2009)
