Past Miss WCU Titleholders
Michelle Filling - Miss Killinger Hall/WCU 1999
WCU Class of 2002
English Education
Dr. Michelle Filling is an English professor at Cabrini College. Her experience with Miss WCU influenced her scholarly interests in beauty culture and race. Michelle promotes service and leadership development for women both in and outside of the classroom.
Jodi Dorfman - Miss Killinger Hall/WCU 2000
WCU Class of 2002
Elementary Education
Jodi Bralow is currently a Kindergarten/First Grade looping teacher at a Charter School in Bensalem where she has been for six years. Jodi got married in April 2006 and will proudly welcome her first child, a baby boy, in December!
Heather Richard- Miss WCU 2001
WCU Class of 2003
Communications
Heather currently resides in the Paoli area where she is a travel agent. In her free time she enjoys doing community theater and a great night of karaoke!
Jessica Ritter - Miss WCU 2002
WCU Class of 2003
Major: Music Education, concentration on Voice
WCU Class of 2006 Masters of
Masters in Music Education, concentration on Choral Conducting
Jessica is currently the Choral Director at Lower Moreland High School Other teaching assignments include 8th grade chorus, Piano Lab, Guitar Lab, and Musical Theater. She is working on her second Masters Degree in Education from Cabrini College, which will be completed in December of 2009. Jess is engaged to be married, and is busy planning our wedding for June, 2009!
Rachel Brooks - Miss WCU 2003
Class of 2004
Economics Major/Accounting Minor
Rachel Brooks is a research analyst with Econsult Corporation, an economic and statistical consulting firm located in Philadelphia. She is also currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania. For a full biography visit: http://rachelmariebrooks.com/
Liz Seymour - Miss WCU 2004
WCU Class of 2005
Elementary Education/Music Minor
When on campus, Liz was actve in the theater, dance, music and resident life and house departments. Liz currently serves as a 6th grade math and science teacher for the PA Leadership Charter School in West Chester. On the weekends, she teaches theater and dance to grades 3-12 at Young Peoples Theatre Workshop in Swarthmore. Liz will release her first solo album in November. Pleae visit her website to learn more. http://lizseymour.com
April Halligan - Miss WCU 2005
WCU Class of 2006
Elementary Education/Dance Minor
April Halligan is currently a fifth grade teacher in the Reading School District. She is continuing to be a dance instructor, and is pursuing a masters in education for her principal certification at Cabrini College. She currently resides in Exeter, PA.
Sierra Barnes - Miss WCU 2006
WCU Class of 2007
Women's Studies
Since graduating WCU, Sierra has been working at the Univ of Phoenix as an Enrollment Counselor. In January 2010 she will be attending the University of Illinois in Chicago for a MSN in Midwifery. After completing this she plans to open a women's center centered around holistic/alternative health
Andrea Helfrich - Miss WCU 2007
WCU Class of 2010
Communication Studies
Andrea is a junior at WCU and currently holds the title of Miss Northeastern PA 2008. With this title she is continuing to raise awareness about her platform "The Fight Against Drunk Driving" through volunteer work with Mother's Against Drunk Driving. As a member of the WCU dance team for the past three years, she is enjoying helping the team develop and raising money to compete in Florida at the 2009 UDA Nationals.
Jackie Chilcote - Miss WCU 2008
WCU Class of 2010
Musical Theatre Major/Music Minor
Jackie is a Junior Musical Theatre Major and Music Minor at West Chester University. She is an active member of University Theatre where she has appeared in mainstage musicals including COLE and TICK TICK BOOM. This past Fall Jackie performed the leading role in WCU's Opera Workshop production. Jackie continues to fight for Child Sexual Abuse Awareness and is an active volunteer with STOP THE SILENCE. In March Jackie will compete in the Miss Philadelphia Pageant.