Kelly ’18, ’21 Announced Miss Virginia 2019

January 7, 2020

When Miss Virginia, Camille Schrier, was crowned Miss America 2020, the first runner up — our very own Dot Kelly ’18, ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) — became the new Miss Virginia 2019. Kelly is a Magna Cum Laude graduate and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management. During her undergraduate career, Kelly was active as a performer and choreographer, creating several beautiful works that expressed her commitment to justice and compassion for others that were featured in the Senior Dance Concert and as part of the inaugural year of ShenCoLAB. Visit www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/su-student-is-now-miss-virginia/article_02d71e98-48e1-5417-b720-9ce608fb8865.html to learn more.

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