Shannon Beam

Miss Central Virginia 2008


Congratulations to Shannon Beam: 2nd Runner-Up to Miss Virginia 2008 and Virginia's Official State Representative to the 2008 National Sweetheart Pageant!


From left to right:  Elizabeth Crot (Miss Hampton Roads) 3rd RU, Caressa Cameron (Miss Hanover) 1st RU, Tara Wheeler (Miss Arlington) Winner, Shannon Beam (Miss Central Virginia) 2nd RU, and Chinah Helmandollar (Miss Greater Franklin County) 4th RU.


    As a Cum Laude Graduate of Shenandoah University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, Shannon Beam has made it her goal to make a difference in her community.  Currently holding the local title of Miss Central Virginia 2008, Beam has used the crown to reach out to various audiences across the states of Maryland and Virginia about her platform, 'Underage Drinking Prevention: A Collective Responsibility'.  After the rape of one of her collegiate peers in 2004, Beam became compelled to speak out about the dangers of underage alcohol use and is fervent to get her message out more than ever after the death of a close friend in 2007 from a car crash caused by underage drinking.  At the age of 21, Shannon has educated students and parents of the dangers of underage drinking at schools, conventions, and community activities through her involvement with organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Drawing the Line, and Virginia College Parents, Inc.  This summer, she will work towards her goal of becoming Miss Virginia 2008 in order to further promote her personal platform through the Miss America Organization as well as to promote awareness and raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network.



NEWS: (Updated 04/29/08)

  • Please visit http://www.leesburg2day.com/articles/2008/04/25/schools/9898zposters042508.txt to see an article about the 2008 MADD Poster Essay Contest!
  • Congratulations to Shannon for being the recipient of Shenandoah University's 2008 Outstanding Leader in Community Service Award!
  • Shannon has been selected as a member of the chorus to perform in Wolf Trap's Opening Summer Gala Performance of the "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"!  This is the official United States premiere, featuring the sweeping cinematography and stirring dialogue of Peter Jackson’s epic movie combined with a live performance of Howard Shore’s award-winning orchestral score.  Please visit http://wolftrap.com/Home/Find_Performances_and_Events/Performance/08Filene/0521show08.aspx for more details and ticket information! 
  • New pictures have been added to the New Headshots portion of the website!
  • Shannon has been commended by the 2008 Virginia General Assembly for her community service involvement and efforts to prevent underage drinking!  Please visit http://198.246.135.1/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?081+ful+HJ296 for full the full text of the commendation (there are some errors that are pending to be revised).  ALSO - Please visit http://www.apsva.us/1564201015154055293/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=57731 for a brief article about Shannon's recent visit to Arlington, VA where she was a student spokesperson at a Beach Week/ Prom/ Graduation seminar for students and parents.
  • Shannon has been selected as the Area Director of Capital Queen for a Day!  Please go to http://www.qfad.org to learn more about the Queen for a Day organization!  New pictures have also been added to the Appearances section and there is a new Headshots section for you to check out as well!
  • New pictures have been uploaded to the Appearances section of the website!  Also, please visit http://freewebs.com/bearsandbeauties to learn more about her latest project, Bears and Beauties!!
  • Please visit http://www.loudountimesmirror.com/news/2007/nov/14/MADD/ for an article about Shannon's recent appearance as a key-note speaker for the Mother's Against Drunk Driving "Tie One on for Safety Campaign"
  • Please visit http://www.gazette.net/stories/103107/potonew193154_32359.shtml for an article about Shannon's recent visit to Winston Churchill High School's "Every 15 Minutes" Assembly
  • If you own the most recent issue of Pageantry Magazine, flip to Page 52 to see a picture of Shannon along with Miss Caroline Summerfest (MD), Miss Maryland's OT 2007, and Miss Maryland 2007.