Bailey Gumm
Miss Nevada's Outstanding Teen 2011

Hometown:            Minden, Nevada

Education:              Douglas High School

Talent:                     Contemporary Tap Dance

Platform Issue:     "A Voice for Autism" - Promoting Autism Awareness

Scholastic/Career Ambitions   
Graduate with Honors from Douglas High School in the top 5% of my class; Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders; Earn a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology; Become a Speech Pathologist primarily working with autistic children

Scholastic Honors
The American Legion Scholar Award; Excellence in Speech and Debate Award; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; Degree of Honor from the National Forensics League; Carson Valley Middle School Student and Citizen of the Month; Honor Roll all report cards since 7th grade; Currently taking 3 Advanced/Honors Classes

Leadership Roles
Helped facilitate an Autism sibling support group at the Lili Claire Foundation; Teacher at All About Dance; Teacher's Assistance at Forever Dance Lake Tahoe; Dance Choreographer for a local theater group 

Accomplishments
Chosen to be on the Elite Performance Team at the 2010 Spotlight National Dance Competition; Most Photogenic Award at 2010 Spotlight National Dance Competition; Tap Solo placed 2nd at 2009 Spotlight National Dance Competition; Awarded numerous scholarships and awards for dance; member of the Forever Dance Lake Tahoe Dance Competition (3 years); Young Performer for the Stars of Tomorrow (4 years); Earned Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do at 10 years old; 2006 Community Choice Award Recipient; People's Choice Award and 1st Runner-Up at Stars of Tomorrow 2011 

Interesting Facts
I had the opportunity to dance at Disney World; I love Broadway Musicals; I can put my feet behind my head; I love blueberries and Oreos - but not together! One of my relatives is Judy Garland "Francis Gumm", but you may know her best as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz!