PARIS KNOWLES
(MISS HARBOUR ISLAND)

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MY HOMETOWN/COUNTRY
The most favorite things about my island, Harbor Island, are the warm, friendly people and the world famous Pink Sand beach.

LIFE'S AMBITITIONS
To firstly become a Geography Educator, A meteorologist then a Lawyer.

HOBBIES
I enjoy playing basketball, eating, reading magazines, singing and dancing.

MY GOALS IN LIFE
My goals in life are to be the very best at anything I endeavor to do; to always accept criticism as encouragement; and to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, in whatever way possible.

MY BEST ASSET IS
My best asset is my smile as it is used to often brighten the day of someone that may be sad or internally hurting.

MY DAILY PHILOSOPHY IS
To make everyday I wake up worth living, as if it were my last day to live. Also, to appreciate the fact that I’m alive since tomorrow is promised to no one.

THE MOVIE (AND/OR BOOK) THAT MOST INFLUENCED MY LIFE
The book the mostly influenced my life is “Ladies and Gentlemen Please”, written by Agatha Marcelle.

WHO I WOULD LIKE TO MEET AND WHY
I would like to meet Aretha Franklin. She is a black, strong woman, also a soul singer and I can relate to most of her music namely: “A change is gonna come” and “Natural Woman”. Also, Mary J. Blidge because I’m impressed by the way they use singing to tell of trials they face.

I AM MOTIVATED BY
I am motivated by discouragement and negative criticism, this is where I’m given the chance to excel above the low standards placed on me and prove them wrong.

WHAT I WOULD LIKE THE JUDGES TO KNOW ABOUT ME IS
I would like the judges to know that beyond my pretty face is a sincere and motivated person, one who is filled with confidence and brilliance.

MY COMMUNITY SERVICE/ACHIEVEMENTS ARE
They include work at Abilities Unlimited and Tot land Christian Centre Nursery.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS
Persistent, Observant and Humorous.