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Katherine Callwood Is Miss UVI 2015-2016

ST. CROIX -- Katherine Callwood was crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2015-2016 at the 35th Annual Miss UVI Ambassadorial Competition held Saturday, April 11, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Thalia George, 21, was the first runner-up and Olinger Augustin, 23, came in third. "I feel very humbled and very honored that the judges thought I was the person for the job. My team and I did a great job of working hard and persevering," Callwood said. Apart from winning the crown, Callwood, 26, won Most Eloquent/Intellectual Speaker, Best Evening Wear and Miss Photogenic. She will receive a full-year UVI scholarship, which includes tuition, room and board. She also received other prizes. Callwood, a sophomore majoring in early childhood education, said she took part in the competition because her goals are very similar to UVI's. Said goals include promoting education, excellent teaching and community service. Callwood, who attends UVI on the St. Thomas Campus, plans ...