GIVE THREE ADJECTIVES THAT YOUR FRIENDS WOULD DESCRIBE YOU.
My friends would
describe me as tenacious, compassionate, and relatable.
HAVE YOU SEEN "50 SHADES OF GREY?" IF YOU HAVE, WHAT DID YOU THINK OF IT? IF YOU HAVEN'T, WOULD YOU SEE IT?
I have not seen the movie yet, but I have read the trilogy. I will
probably wait until it is released on Netflix or Redbox to see it.
IF YOU WERE TO COME BACK AS AN ANIMAL IN THE NEXT LIFE, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?
I would come back as a Doberman Pinscher. They are strong,
beautiful, sweet, attentive and smart! I may be a little partial; I have two
sweet, fun-loving Dobermans at home named Tyson and Timber.
CAN YOU LIVE WITHOUT DESIGNER SHOES? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Don’t get me
wrong, I love designer shoes, but I can live without them. Some of my favorite
pairs of shoes are not designer shoes, but they are comfortable and
fashionable.
DO YOU THINK THAT "SEXUALITY EDUCATION" SHOULD BE PART OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS?
I do not believe
there is a place for sexuality education in elementary curriculum. There is beauty in innocence. I believe the
parents can choose to educate their children at a younger age if under the
circumstances it is necessary.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS?
In the next five
years I plan to be a law school graduate and well into my career as a
successful patent and trademark attorney. Additionally I would like to be a
part-time legal contributor for a major news network.
IF YOU WON MISS USA AND ONE OF THE CANDIDATES TOLD YOU THAT YOU DIDN'T DESERVE THE CROWN, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL HER?
I would not
address the candidate’s opinion. Being a public figure, I am subject to public
scrutiny every day. I have learned that I cannot be concerned with the
judgments people make upon me, I can only be positive and be an active leader
to those I meet. I am compassionate and a hard worker. I stay focused on my
goals and where I am headed in my future endeavors.
IS PHYSICAL APPEARANCE IMPORTANT? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Physical
appearance is important to me. I once heard someone say “ You never get a
second chance to make a first impression.” Not only are we judged by our
physical appearance when we meet someone in person, but people also formulate
opinions about us from our online profiles. I would like for my physical
appearance to illustrate that I am a happy and healthy individual.
IF YOU HAD TO BE ANOTHER WOMAN FOR ONE WEEK, WHICH WOMAN WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO BE AND WHY?
I would love to be Sofia Vergara
for one week. Sofia seems bigger than life with her bold personality and her
full appreciation for femininity. I am also Latina, therefore I feel somewhat
related to her already!
HAVE YOU EVER HAD COSMETIC SURGERY OR ANY OTHER ALTERATION TO YOUR APPEARANCE?
I have had cosmetic surgery, then five years later I made the
decision to reverse the surgical procedure. As I grew and matured I became more
comfortable and confident with my body and the way I was made. I do not look
down on those who have plastic surgery because I have experienced life with and
without cosmetic surgery. I was equally as happy with myself both ways. I believe
others should do what is safe and gives them the desired look they are
searching for.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ABOUT THE U.S.A.?
I am most proud
of the people in America who start their lives from scratch and build families
or business that better our country overall. There are so many successful
business entrepreneurs in America that I look up to who started at the bottom
and climbed the ladder. The freedom we are offered here in America is my most
prized possession.
DO YOU THINK THAT THERE SHOULD BE A CERTAIN AGE WHEN PEOPLE ARE FORCED TO RETIRE?
No, I do not think there should be a certain age where people are
forced to retire. Several of my family members did not retire in their
professions till well beyond when they were eligible to retire. There is a lot
of knowledge these people can pass down that would potentially be lost if they
were forced to retire.
IF SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY WAS TERMINALLY ILL AND IN AGONY AND ASKED YOU TO HELP THEM DIE, HOW WOULD YOU HANDLE IT?
I would seek
help from a clinical professional. From a legal standpoint, one may be held
criminally liable for the mere assistance in the death of another regardless of
the deceased’s desires and consent.
HOW SHOULD THE U.S. GOVERNMENT RESPOND TO THE THREAT OF ISIS?
The U.S.
government must take an active stance on protecting America from any future
terrorist attacks. The safety of our people should be of the utmost importance
and measures must be taken to see too that American’s safety is the first priority
in handing ISIS.
VIRTUALLY ALL TERRORIST ATTACKS SINCE 9/11 HAVE BEEN COMMITTED BY MUSLIMS WHO JUSTIFY THEIR TERRORISM BY QUOTING VIOLENT ACTS FROM THE KORAN. THIS SUGGESTS THAT ISLAM MAY NOT BE A RELIGION OF PEACE. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?
I have not studied in enough detail the various elements of the
Islamic faith. However, I do not believe we can generalize all people who
believe in Islam as evil or violent. I have a Muslim friend who loves America
just like I do.
PEOPLE SAY THE MOST PAGEANT CONTESTANTS ARE RELIGIOUS. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
I agree. From my experience most of the contestants are
religious. I believe there is a direct correlation between religion and
self-esteem. Religion can help guide you during times when you feel vulnerable.
If you have every competed in a pageant before there have been several times
when you have felt venerability.
WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF AN ETHICAL PERSON?
An ethical
person treats others they way they would want to be treated. They hold
themselves to a high level of integrity and put others before themselves.
CAN A PERSON WHO WAS BORN A MALE, BUT WHO HAS A SEX REASSIGNMENT TO BECOME FEMALE, BE TRULY A FEMALE IN YOUR OPINION?
Unfortunately, to
my knowledge there are no procedures that can change males’ genetic chromosomes
(XY) to a females (XX). I respect transgender individuals and feel they should
be treated as females if they so choose.
WHAT WOULD A POTENTIAL EMPLOYER LEARN ABOUT YOU FROM REVIEWING YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK ACCOUNTS LIKE FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM OR TWITTER?
A potential
employer will see that I am a social individual and an active leader throughout
Louisiana. I am the state’s ambassador for the Louisiana Coalition Against
Domestic Violence. I take pride in my legal education I am receiving at Loyola
New Orleans College of Law. Furthermore, through social media others can see
that I am happy, healthy, and a diligent worker.
WHAT HAVE YOU GAINED BY COMPETING IN PAGEANTS?
I have gained
countless networking opportunities by competing in pageants. The personal
contacts and relationships I have developed have opened doors I never even know
were there.
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Thank you, Candice, for granting us this interview
and we wish you the best of luck in Miss USA 2015!
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