Area's Miss Deaf Texas finishes 2nd at national event

Miss-Delectable · 07-12-2008, 09:13 PM

Area's Miss Deaf Texas finishes 2nd at national event : Corpus Christi Local | Caller-Times |

Miss Deaf Texas 2007-2009, Katherine “Katie” Deshea Murch, 22, of Corpus Christi, was selected 1st runner-up Thursday night in the Miss Deaf America pageant.

“This is an experience that will help me in my life,” said Murch via e-mail Friday. “I am very proud, and honestly, I see my 1st runner-up position more like a wing woman role. I am excited to see what the future brings.”

Murch, a student at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi and graduate of Flour Bluff schools, was one of 22 women vying for the title this week at the New Orleans Marriott during the National Association of the Deaf biannual convention.

If the newly crowned Miss Deaf America 2008-2010, Michelle Lapides of Maryland, is unable to fulfil her role then Murch as 1st runner-up will become the national ambassador for the association’s 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans. If not called for the role, Murch, who received a $3,000 scholarship, plaque, and bouquet, will continue her work as Miss Deaf Texas. The pageant’s 2nd runner-up is JoAnn Benfield of Missouri.

The national pageant’s three-day preliminary competition began Monday with contestants being judged in private interviews, platform presentations, talent and evening gown presence. Murch won Best Platform Presentation, as an advocate for better education for deaf people, in her preliminary group.

“Katherine stunned all of us during her performance the entire week,” said Laura Loeb-Hill, a former Miss Deaf Texas now in charge of the state pageant for Texas Association of the Deaf. “She represented the Lone Star state well. She definitely excelled in all areas of the pageant and will always be a winner in our eyes.”

Murch’s family said they were thrilled she represented Texas and her family “in a way that stole the hearts of so many,” said Lesa Thomas, Murch’s mother. “Her performances were flawless and she was absolutely stunning,” Thomas said. “She rocked.”

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Miss-Delectable Capt Tony Nelson, Jeannie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: No.1 Shopping Capital in Australia Posts: 8,693 Blog Entries: 3	Area's Miss Deaf Texas finishes 2nd at national event Area's Miss Deaf Texas finishes 2nd at national event : Corpus Christi Local \| Caller-Times \| Miss Deaf Texas 2007-2009, Katherine “Katie” Deshea Murch, 22, of Corpus Christi, was selected 1st runner-up Thursday night in the Miss Deaf America pageant. “This is an experience that will help me in my life,” said Murch via e-mail Friday. “I am very proud, and honestly, I see my 1st runner-up position more like a wing woman role. I am excited to see what the future brings.” Murch, a student at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi and graduate of Flour Bluff schools, was one of 22 women vying for the title this week at the New Orleans Marriott during the National Association of the Deaf biannual convention. If the newly crowned Miss Deaf America 2008-2010, Michelle Lapides of Maryland, is unable to fulfil her role then Murch as 1st runner-up will become the national ambassador for the association’s 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans. If not called for the role, Murch, who received a $3,000 scholarship, plaque, and bouquet, will continue her work as Miss Deaf Texas. The pageant’s 2nd runner-up is JoAnn Benfield of Missouri. The national pageant’s three-day preliminary competition began Monday with contestants being judged in private interviews, platform presentations, talent and evening gown presence. Murch won Best Platform Presentation, as an advocate for better education for deaf people, in her preliminary group. “Katherine stunned all of us during her performance the entire week,” said Laura Loeb-Hill, a former Miss Deaf Texas now in charge of the state pageant for Texas Association of the Deaf. “She represented the Lone Star state well. She definitely excelled in all areas of the pageant and will always be a winner in our eyes.” Murch’s family said they were thrilled she represented Texas and her family “in a way that stole the hearts of so many,” said Lesa Thomas, Murch’s mother. “Her performances were flawless and she was absolutely stunning,” Thomas said. “She rocked.” __________________

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