Claire Buffie, New York, New York, age 24
Education: Perry Meridian High School and Ball State University
Platform Issue: Straight for Equality: Let's Talk
Scholastic Ambition: To continue my education at Parsons: New School for Design
Talent: Jazz Dance
Scholastic Honors: Dean's List for 4 years in the Honors College, Emens Scholar for Leadership, Trimmer Scholarship for Most Outstanding Honors Thesis
Career Ambition: To continue and grow as an entrepreneur, photographer and designer for the performing arts
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Southeast New York
State Competition Sponsor: Miss New York