Amanda Rochelle Penix (born September 15, 1978) is a model from Oklahoma who was crowned Miss Oklahoma Teen USA 1997 and Miss Oklahoma USA 2000. Penix was also a finalist in Miss Teen USA 1997 and received an honorable mention in Miss USA 2000.
Personal life Hailing from Oklahoma, United States, Penix attended Bethel High School in Shawnee, Oklahoma until 1996. Four years later, Penix graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in early childhood education. In 2000, Penix worked for Randy's Signs, her parents' company. Penix is heavily involved in charity work, and actively speaks to teens about abstaining from sex until marriage.
Awards Earned an academic and art scholarship from Oklahoma Baptist University Graduated from high school in three years, earning the title of Salutatorian Riddle Scholarship Who's Who Among American High School Students
References
External links Miss Oklahoma USA and Miss Oklahoma Teen USA