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'''Renee Bull''' is an American [[beauty pageant]] titleholder from [[Middletown, Delaware]]. She was first runner-up for [[Miss Delaware]] 2012 and a finalist for Miss Delaware 2013. She was crowned [[Miss Delaware USA]] 2015 and will represent her state at the [[Miss USA 2015]] pageant. |
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'''Renee Bull''' was crowned [[Miss Delaware USA]] 2015. She is the first African American to actually hold the title. Another African American woman won the title in 1991, but she resigned just after winning.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wdde.org/70509-delaware-usa-reflects-africanamerican-pageant-winner|title=New Miss Delaware USA reflects on being African-American pageant winner|work=wdde.org|accessdate=2 February 2015}}</ref> |
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==Pageant career== |
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Bull will represent [[Delaware]] at [[Miss USA 2015]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageantupdate.info/missusa2015/delegates/delaware.htm|title=Pageant Update - Renee Bull, Miss Delaware USA 2015|work=pageantupdate.info|accessdate=2 February 2015}}</ref> |
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In June 2012, Bull entered the [[Miss America]] system's [[Miss Delaware]] pageant as Miss Blue Gold.<ref name="msamde12"/> She ran on a platform of "mitigating violence" and performed a lyrical dance during the talent competition.<ref name="msamde12"/> Bull was honored with both the Miss Congeniality and Miss Spirit awards and won the swimsuit portion of the competition at the statewide pageant.<ref name="mtts120701"/><ref name="desn120802"/> On June 16, she was announced as first runner-up to winner [[Alyssa Murray]].<ref name="mtts120701"/> |
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In June 2013, Bull competed for the Miss Delaware crown again, this time as Miss Atlantic Coast.<ref name="msamde13"/><ref name="desn130703"/> She ran on a platform of "Mentorship: The Power of One" and performed an interpretive dance of a [[Maya Angelou]] poem for the talent portion of the competition.<ref name="cgaz130705"/> Bull was a top-eleven finalist for the state crown.<ref name="mtts141201"/><ref name="desn130703"/> |
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In November 2014, Bull entered the [[Miss USA]] system's [[Miss Delaware USA]] pageant. She was crowned Miss Delaware USA 2015 at the state pageant in [[Wilmington, Delaware|Wilmington]] on November 30, 2014.<ref name="msdeus15bio"/> She is the second [[African American]] woman to be crowned Miss Delaware USA but the first to actually hold on to the title.<ref name="mtts141201"/> Another African American woman, Renee Smith, won the title in 1991, but was forced to resign just after winning.<ref name="wdde141204"/> |
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Bull will represent her home state of [[Delaware]] at the [[Miss USA 2015]] pageant.<ref name="desn141213"/><ref name="msdeus15bio"/> |
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==Community work== |
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In August 2011, Bull led a group of Appoquinimink High students to win the Delaware Girls Initiative competition with a plan to "Promote Peace Now" by using peer interaction and intervention to prevent bullying.<ref name="sxco110827"/> Her group, dubbed Prominent Leaders, won a $3,000 grant to implement their plans across the state.<ref name="nejo110819"/> |
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In 2014, Bull launched a [[non-profit organization]] called Girls to Girls, which assists young women overcome poor self-image and low self-esteem.<ref name="wdde141204"/><ref name="msdeus15bio"/> |
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==Personal life and education== |
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Bull was born and raised in [[Middletown, Delaware]], as the [[middle child]] of seven.<ref name="mtts141201"/> She is a 2011 graduate of [[Appoquinimink High School]] in Middletown.<ref name="sxco110827"/><ref name="mtts091203"/> Before her scholarship pageant win, Bull attended [[Delaware Technical Community College]].<ref name="desn141213"/> |
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==References== |
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<ref name="msamde12">{{cite web |publisher=[[Miss America]] |title=State Contestants - Delaware 2012 |url=http://www.missamerica.org/competition-info/state-contestants.aspx?state=Delaware&year=2012&GO=GO! |date=2012 |accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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<ref name="msamde13">{{cite web |publisher=[[Miss America]] |title=State Contestants - Delaware 2013 |url=http://www.missamerica.org/competition-info/state-contestants.aspx?state=Delaware&year=2013&GO=GO! |date=2012 |accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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<ref name="msdeus15bio">{{cite web |publisher=[[Miss Delaware USA]] |title=Biography - About Renee... |url=http://www.missdelawareusa.com/deusa_bio.html |accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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<ref name="mtts091203">{{cite news |first=Craig |last=Anderson |newspaper=Middletown Transcript |location=[[Middletown, DE]] |publisher=[[GateHouse Media]] |title=AHS girls back, ready for more |url=http://www.middletowntranscript.com/article/20091203/NEWS/312039983/0/SEARCH |date=December 3, 2009 |accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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<ref name="nejo110819">{{cite news |first=Esteban |last=Parra |newspaper=The News Journal |location=[[Wilmington, DE]] |publisher=[[Gannett]] |title=Middletown teenagers take lead to counter violence |url=http://archive.delawareonline.com/article/20110819/NEWS/108190349/Middletown-teenagers-take-lead-counter-violence |date=August 19, 2011 |accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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<ref name="sxco110827">{{cite news |first=Kim |last=Manahan |newspaper=Sussex Countian |location=[[Georgetown, DE]] |publisher=[[GateHouse Media]] |title=Powerhouse Ministries group wins “Promote Peace Now” contest |url=http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20110827/NEWS/308279998 |date=August 27, 2011 |accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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<ref name="mtts120701">{{cite news |first=Andre |last=Lamar |newspaper=Middletown Transcript |location=[[Middletown, DE]] |publisher=[[GateHouse Media]] |title=Renee Bull reflects on Miss Delaware 2012 pageant |url=http://www.middletowntranscript.com/article/20120701/NEWS/307019996/0/SEARCH |date=July 1, 2012 |accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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<ref name="desn120802">{{cite news |first=Glenn |last=Rolfe |newspaper=Delaware State News |location=[[Dover, DE]] |publisher=Independent Newsmedia |title=Positive impact on kids Alyssa’s burning desire |url=http://delaware.newszap.com/centraldelaware/115650-71/positive-impact-on-kids |date=August 2, 2012 |accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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<ref name="desn130703">{{cite news |first=Craig |last=Anderson |newspaper=Delaware State News |location=[[Dover, DE]] |publisher=Independent Newsmedia |title=New Miss Delaware uses brain to seal victory |url=http://delaware.newszap.com/centraldelaware/123648-70/update-dovers-rebecca-jackson-is-miss-delaware-2013 |date=July 3, 2013 |accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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<ref name="cgaz130705">{{cite news |first=Dan |last=Cook |newspaper=Cape Gazette |location=[[Lewes, DE]] |title=Rebecca Jackson Wins Coveted Miss Delaware Title |page=71 |url=http://cpg.stparchive.com/Archive/CPG/CPG07052013p071.php |date=July 5, 2013 |accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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<ref name="mtts141201">{{cite news |first=Dolores M. |last=Bernal |newspaper=Middletown Transcript |location=[[Middletown, DE]] |publisher=[[GateHouse Media]] |title=Middletown beauty crowned Miss Delaware USA 2015; Becomes second African American woman in the state to hold the title |url=http://www.middletowntranscript.com/article/20141201/NEWS/141209981 |date=December 1, 2014 |accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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<ref name="wdde141204">{{cite news |first=Anne |last=Hoffman |publisher=[[WDDE]] |location=[[Dover, DE]] |title=New Miss Delaware USA reflects on being African-American pageant winner |url=http://www.wdde.org/70509-delaware-usa-reflects-africanamerican-pageant-winner |date=December 4, 2014 |accessdate=February 2, 2015}}</ref> |
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<ref name="desn141213">{{cite news |first=Matt |last=Bittle |newspaper=Delaware State News |location=[[Dover, DE]] |publisher=Independent Newsmedia |title=Middletown’s Bull makes pageant history |url=http://delaware.newszap.com/centraldelaware/137137-70/middletowns-bull-makes-pageant-history |date=December 13, 2014 |accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIqecNgc4Po |
*{{Twitter|realmissdeusa|Miss Delaware USA}} |
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIqecNgc4Po Miss Delaware USA 2015 Renee Bull] |
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*[https://twitter.com/RealADebus/status/539162201714872320 Twitter] |
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Renee Bull | |
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| Born | |
| Height | 5'9 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Delaware USA 2015 |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) | Miss USA 2015 |
Renee Bull is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Middletown, Delaware. She was first runner-up for Miss Delaware 2012 and a finalist for Miss Delaware 2013. She was crowned Miss Delaware USA 2015 and will represent her state at the Miss USA 2015 pageant.
Pageant career
In June 2012, Bull entered the Miss America system's Miss Delaware pageant as Miss Blue Gold.[1] She ran on a platform of "mitigating violence" and performed a lyrical dance during the talent competition.[1] Bull was honored with both the Miss Congeniality and Miss Spirit awards and won the swimsuit portion of the competition at the statewide pageant.[2][3] On June 16, she was announced as first runner-up to winner Alyssa Murray.[2]
In June 2013, Bull competed for the Miss Delaware crown again, this time as Miss Atlantic Coast.[4][5] She ran on a platform of "Mentorship: The Power of One" and performed an interpretive dance of a Maya Angelou poem for the talent portion of the competition.[6] Bull was a top-eleven finalist for the state crown.[7][5]
In November 2014, Bull entered the Miss USA system's Miss Delaware USA pageant. She was crowned Miss Delaware USA 2015 at the state pageant in Wilmington on November 30, 2014.[8] She is the second African American woman to be crowned Miss Delaware USA but the first to actually hold on to the title.[7] Another African American woman, Renee Smith, won the title in 1991, but was forced to resign just after winning.[9]
Bull will represent her home state of Delaware at the Miss USA 2015 pageant.[10][8]
Community work
In August 2011, Bull led a group of Appoquinimink High students to win the Delaware Girls Initiative competition with a plan to "Promote Peace Now" by using peer interaction and intervention to prevent bullying.[11] Her group, dubbed Prominent Leaders, won a $3,000 grant to implement their plans across the state.[12]
In 2014, Bull launched a non-profit organization called Girls to Girls, which assists young women overcome poor self-image and low self-esteem.[9][8]
Personal life and education
Bull was born and raised in Middletown, Delaware, as the middle child of seven.[7] She is a 2011 graduate of Appoquinimink High School in Middletown.[11][13] Before her scholarship pageant win, Bull attended Delaware Technical Community College.[10]
References
- ^ a b "State Contestants - Delaware 2012". Miss America. 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ a b Lamar, Andre (July 1, 2012). "Renee Bull reflects on Miss Delaware 2012 pageant". Middletown Transcript. Middletown, DE: GateHouse Media. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ Rolfe, Glenn (August 2, 2012). "Positive impact on kids Alyssa's burning desire". Delaware State News. Dover, DE: Independent Newsmedia. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ "State Contestants - Delaware 2013". Miss America. 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ a b Anderson, Craig (July 3, 2013). "New Miss Delaware uses brain to seal victory". Delaware State News. Dover, DE: Independent Newsmedia. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ Cook, Dan (July 5, 2013). "Rebecca Jackson Wins Coveted Miss Delaware Title". Cape Gazette. Lewes, DE. p. 71. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ a b c Bernal, Dolores M. (December 1, 2014). "Middletown beauty crowned Miss Delaware USA 2015; Becomes second African American woman in the state to hold the title". Middletown Transcript. Middletown, DE: GateHouse Media. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Biography - About Renee..." Miss Delaware USA. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ a b Hoffman, Anne (December 4, 2014). "New Miss Delaware USA reflects on being African-American pageant winner". Dover, DE: WDDE. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- ^ a b Bittle, Matt (December 13, 2014). "Middletown's Bull makes pageant history". Delaware State News. Dover, DE: Independent Newsmedia. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ a b Manahan, Kim (August 27, 2011). "Powerhouse Ministries group wins "Promote Peace Now" contest". Sussex Countian. Georgetown, DE: GateHouse Media. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ Parra, Esteban (August 19, 2011). "Middletown teenagers take lead to counter violence". The News Journal. Wilmington, DE: Gannett. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ Anderson, Craig (December 3, 2009). "AHS girls back, ready for more". Middletown Transcript. Middletown, DE: GateHouse Media. Retrieved February 17, 2015.