Amanda Chandler Class of 2003

Amanda Chandler ’03 by Phil Toman, '49 (REHOBOTH BEACH, DE June 8, 2003) Amanda Chandler, winner of Miss Pike Creek and a participant in the Miss Delaware competition, through the media a "curve" at her press conference when she announced, "I never even intended to enter the first pageant let alone get this far." Amanda, a 2003 graduate of Archmere Academy, then explained her remark to an interested press conference. Amanda had a friend who really wanted to enter the local competition, Miss Pike Creek, but was a bit frightened by the whole concept. After much pleading, Amanda said she would enter the pageant with her friend and the two registered and were set for the event. "At the last minute my friend dropped out and the next thing I knew I had won," Amanda said laughing. She not only won the Miss Pike Creek title and scholarship, she went on to Miss Delaware and captured another prize and more scholarship money. While Amanda did not take the Miss Delaware title, her vocal performance won Preliminary Talent Award was and, as winner that award, was invited back during the finals to perform "'Till There Was You" from Meredith Willson's The Music Man again. Not bad for a young woman who didn't even want to enter.

Archmere Alumni do not take long to Standout by Phil Toman, '49 (REHOBOTH BEACH, DE June 8, 2003) Amanda Chandler, a 2003 graduate of Archmere Academy, added to her scholarship winnings here at the annual Miss Delaware Pageant here last night. Her performance of "'Till There Was You" from Meredith Willson's The Music Man captured the judges and the audience in Convention Hall and brought her additional scholarship money as she won the Preliminary Talent Competition. That award is for the best overall talent performer of all the contestants. She had already won a scholarship for becoming Miss Pike Creek, a local pageant, and another one for her participation in the Miss Delaware competition. Amanda's platform was Child Care for Low Income Families. She spoke about her work in that area and her plans for the future before a packed Convention Hall and earned warm applause from the enthusiastic auditorium. In her news conference Miss Pike Creek talked about her musical preparation for the local and state events. She told about being a member of The Mastersingers for four years at Archmere and how much that had helped her develop her ability. Amanda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Chandler, III, of Greenville, Delaware. Editors note: Her awards in the Miss Delaware competition: Preliminary Talent Award & $500 Scholarship, Non-Finalist Interview Award & $400 Scholarship, $400 Contestant Scholarship Amanda will be attending Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Additional information on the Miss Delaware competition can be found here. The 2003 results can be found here