Elizabeth Kinney, Miss Oklahoma 2004, is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Communications and a minor in Agricultural Economics.  While at OSU, Elizabeth was a member of Student Alumni Board and President’s Posse, serving as an official spokesperson for President Schmidley and as an alumni liaison and university recruiter.  Elizabeth graduated Summa Cum Laude.  She was named an Outstanding Senior for the university and a Top 10 Senior in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.  She was on the President’s Honor Roll and a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, President’s Leadership Council and Blue Key National Honor Fraternity.

 During college, Elizabeth was an active member of Chi Omega sorority, serving on the executive team as new member trainer in 2002.  She was active with the School of Journalism and Broadcasting, winning three Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association awards.  Elizabeth interned with KWTV News 9 in Oklahoma City, working as an associate producer and reporting intern.  She started her broadcast work at SUNUP, an agricultural news program on Oklahoma’s public television affiliate, where she was a producer, reporter, and substitute anchor.  Elizabeth also interned with the Ladies Professional Golf Association in Daytona Beach, Florida and worked as a National Leadership Conference trainer for the National FFA Organization, speaking to students in five states.

 In 2000, Elizabeth graduated from Mooreland High School in northwest Oklahoma with 26 students in her graduating class.  She began studying tap, jazz, and ballet at three-years-old and performed regularly with Oklahoma Kids.  In high school, she was active in cheerleading, 4-H, FCCLA, National Honor Society, and FFA.  Elizabeth served as the State FFA Reporter in 2000-01 and represented Oklahoma at the National FFA Extemporaneous public speaking finals.

 Through FFA Elizabeth developed a passion for public speaking that spurred her interest in pageants.  This was her fourth attempt to become Miss Oklahoma.  Elizabeth first entered the program in 2000 during her senior year of high school as Miss Northwest Passage.  She returned in 2002 as Miss Collinsville, placing 4^th runner-up.  In 2003 as Miss Northwest Passage, she was named a top-ten-finalist and preliminary interview winner.  In 2004, Elizabeth won the title, competing as Miss Oklahoma State Fair, and took home preliminary swimsuit and talent awards.

Elizabeth Kinney, Miss Oklahoma 2004, is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Communications and a minor in Agricultural Economics.  While at OSU, Elizabeth was a member of Student Alumni Board and President’s Posse, serving as an official spokesperson for President Schmidley and as an alumni liaison and university recruiter.  Elizabeth graduated Summa Cum Laude.  She was named an Outstanding Senior for the university and a Top 10 Senior in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.  She was on the President’s Honor Roll and a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, President’s Leadership Council and Blue Key National Honor Fraternity.

 During college, Elizabeth was an active member of Chi Omega sorority, serving on the executive team as new member trainer in 2002.  She was active with the School of Journalism and Broadcasting, winning three Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association awards.  Elizabeth interned with KWTV News 9 in Oklahoma City, working as an associate producer and reporting intern.  She started her broadcast work at SUNUP, an agricultural news program on Oklahoma’s public television affiliate, where she was a producer, reporter, and substitute anchor.  Elizabeth also interned with the Ladies Professional Golf Association in Daytona Beach, Florida and worked as a National Leadership Conference trainer for the National FFA Organization, speaking to students in five states.

 In 2000, Elizabeth graduated from Mooreland High School in northwest Oklahoma with 26 students in her graduating class.  She began studying tap, jazz, and ballet at three-years-old and performed regularly with Oklahoma Kids.  In high school, she was active in cheerleading, 4-H, FCCLA, National Honor Society, and FFA.  Elizabeth served as the State FFA Reporter in 2000-01 and represented Oklahoma at the National FFA Extemporaneous public speaking finals.

 Through FFA Elizabeth developed a passion for public speaking that spurred her interest in pageants.  This was her fourth attempt to become Miss Oklahoma.  Elizabeth first entered the program in 2000 during her senior year of high school as Miss Northwest Passage.  She returned in 2002 as Miss Collinsville, placing 4^th runner-up.  In 2003 as Miss Northwest Passage, she was named a top-ten-finalist and preliminary interview winner.  In 2004, Elizabeth won the title, competing as Miss Oklahoma State Fair, and took home preliminary swimsuit and talent awards.

 Because of Elizabeth’s agricultural background and passion for education and nutrition, she began working with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and developed a program, “Hunger U.S.A.”  She has worked with the Regional Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids Program, Balloon Fest and Derby Duck Dash, and Dine Out Help Out programs.  She volunteered at a Kids Café afterschool mentoring and nutrition program, and she coordinated T.E.E.N. “Teaching Everyone to Eat Nutritiously” afterschool program in Stillwater.  Elizabeth has delivered Meals on Wheels, served annually at her community Christmas dinner and coordinated community food drives.

 In 2003, Elizabeth represented Oklahoma at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.  While there, she lobbied members of Congress for Child Nutrition Reauthorization Funding, a role she continues today.  Elizabeth has used her broadcast experience to promote Hunger U.S.A.  She produced a six-part series on biotechnology and produced a documentary, “Oklahoma’s Hidden Face of Hunger.”

 During her year as Miss Oklahoma, Elizabeth hopes to produce a statewide media campaign addressing hunger.  She will work with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to establish a public policy department.  As she speaks throughout the state, she will share a message of developing proper nutrition, reaching personal excellence and overcoming obstacles.

 Elizabeth is the 22-year-old daughter of John and Melinda Kinney.  She has one sister, Jennica, who is 17.

Elizabeth Kinney, Miss Oklahoma 2004, is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Communications and a minor in Agricultural Economics.  While at OSU, Elizabeth was a member of Student Alumni Board and President’s Posse, serving as an official spokesperson for President Schmidley and as an alumni liaison and university recruiter.  Elizabeth graduated Summa Cum Laude.  She was named an Outstanding Senior for the university and a Top 10 Senior in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.  She was on the President’s Honor Roll and a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, President’s Leadership Council and Blue Key National Honor Fraternity.

 During college, Elizabeth was an active member of Chi Omega sorority, serving on the executive team as new member trainer in 2002.  She was active with the School of Journalism and Broadcasting, winning three Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association awards.  Elizabeth interned with KWTV News 9 in Oklahoma City, working as an associate producer and reporting intern.  She started her broadcast work at SUNUP, an agricultural news program on Oklahoma’s public television affiliate, where she was a producer, reporter, and substitute anchor.  Elizabeth also interned with the Ladies Professional Golf Association in Daytona Beach, Florida and worked as a National Leadership Conference trainer for the National FFA Organization, speaking to students in five states.

 In 2000, Elizabeth graduated from Mooreland High School in northwest Oklahoma with 26 students in her graduating class.  She began studying tap, jazz, and ballet at three-years-old and performed regularly with Oklahoma Kids.  In high school, she was active in cheerleading, 4-H, FCCLA, National Honor Society, and FFA.  Elizabeth served as the State FFA Reporter in 2000-01 and represented Oklahoma at the National FFA Extemporaneous public speaking finals.

 Through FFA Elizabeth developed a passion for public speaking that spurred her interest in pageants.  This was her fourth attempt to become Miss Oklahoma.  Elizabeth first entered the program in 2000 during her senior year of high school as Miss Northwest Passage.  She returned in 2002 as Miss Collinsville, placing 4^th runner-up.  In 2003 as Miss Northwest Passage, she was named a top-ten-finalist and preliminary interview winner.  In 2004, Elizabeth won the title, competing as Miss Oklahoma State Fair, and took home preliminary swimsuit and talent awards.

 Because of Elizabeth’s agricultural background and passion for education and nutrition, she began working with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and developed a program, “Hunger U.S.A.”  She has worked with the Regional Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids Program, Balloon Fest and Derby Duck Dash, and Dine Out Help Out programs.  She volunteered at a Kids Café afterschool mentoring and nutrition program, and she coordinated T.E.E.N. “Teaching Everyone to Eat Nutritiously” afterschool program in Stillwater.  Elizabeth has delivered Meals on Wheels, served annually at her community Christmas dinner and coordinated community food drives.

 In 2003, Elizabeth represented Oklahoma at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.  While there, she lobbied members of Congress for Child Nutrition Reauthorization Funding, a role she continues today.  Elizabeth has used her broadcast experience to promote Hunger U.S.A.  She produced a six-part series on biotechnology and produced a documentary, “Oklahoma’s Hidden Face of Hunger.”

 During her year as Miss Oklahoma, Elizabeth hopes to produce a statewide media campaign addressing hunger.  She will work with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to establish a public policy department.  As she speaks throughout the state, she will share a message of developing proper nutrition, reaching personal excellence and overcoming obstacles.

 Elizabeth is the 22-year-old daughter of John and Melinda Kinney.  She has one sister, Jennica, who is 17.