Lindsey Giannini competing in 2015 Miss America Pageant
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 • The Hammonton Gazette • Page 3
GIANNINI, from Page 1
tracted driving.
in her first competition, she finished in the top 10, then she was
second runner up, then fourth runner up.
“i went into it [this year] knowing whether i did really well, this
was going to be my last year and
then i won,” Giannini said in an interview with The Gazette on June
14.
She said she feels the last several
years have prepared her more for
the win.
“i am glad that i won in my
fourth year and not my first year. i
have more life experience,” Giannini said.
She began her campaign against
distracted driving in 2012 when she
was a senior at Hammonton High
School. With the support of town
council and the Hammonton Police
Department, she helped have signs
placed in critical areas in town in
2012 that state “Stay Alive…Don’t
text and Drive.” She has taken her
campaign throughout the state.
“it is so well received. i think
everyone knows texting and driving is terrible. i need people to realize that they must stop doing it,”
Giannini said.
She said she is hoping and
working for more legislation
against distracted driving in New
Jersey. She continues to serve on
the board of PADD (People
Against Distracted Driving).
As part of her responsibilities as
Miss New Jersey, Giannini will be
traveling to different parts of the
state to attend public appearance
and charity events representing for
the Miss America Organization
and Children’s Miracle Network.
“it is such an amazing feeling. i
have been born, bred and raised in
New Jersey. representing the entire state is such an honor,” Giannini said.
Giannini said the competition
week for Miss New Jersey was
truly special. She made some new
friends and won the coveted title.
“this was my year … God
works in mysterious ways. i won
preliminary talent thursday … i
got called to the top five. i
couldn’t believe i was standing
there … it felt like a dream,” Giannini said.
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Lindsey Giannini was crowned Miss New Jersey on June 13.
She has been recognized for her the inside is really important,” Gioutward beauty but it is what is in- annini said.
She thanked several people who
side that counts, she said.
“i think it is really important to have been critically important in
love who you are on the inside. her life.
“My mom and dad and the Ham[t]reat others as you want others to
treat you. You have to put positive monton Police force especially
energy out into the world to receive Chief Bob Jones and town council.
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