Miss Ball State
University Outstanding Teen 2009
Erika Litz
Hometown: Muncie, Indiana
Year: Sophomore
School: Home-schooled at Litz Academy
Platform: I.C.A.R.E. - Inspiring Children at Risk Everywhere
Scholastic Honors: 3.82 cumulative GPA; Superior & Super Superior ratings (2005-2009) at the Indiana Federation of Music Festivals in sight-reading, performance, theory, and hymns; Scholarship winner of Muncie Play-offs 2007; Represented Muncie at the State Piano Convention and Honors Recital (2007)
Leadership Roles: Sun Devil Award 2007 for Attitude, Ability, Leadership, and Sportsmanship; Gold level - Cardinal Swim Club (competed at divisional & state levels 2007-2009); Piano teacher; Junior Volunteer, Ball Memorial Hospital
Accomplishments: Miss BSU Outstanding Teen Pageant talent winner (2007, 2008, & 2009) & interview winner (2009); Mission Trip to orphanage in Moldova/Transnestria (6/2008); Buckeye Morgan Challenge 2008, Third Place; Morgan Gold Cup 2007 Junior Youth of the Year Winner (1st place overall); Junior Youth of the Year 2006 - Buckeye Morgan Challenge (first place-speech, second place overall); Third place - Indiana Outstanding Youth (5/2006); Ethan Allan Club; 4-H Horse & Pony Club; High Point Award-Cardinal Swim Club; Mental Attitude Award 2006 - Halteman Hurricanes (swim team)
Interesting Facts: Oldest of 8 children; Loves snow skiing, snowboarding, and competitive swimming; Shows Morgan horses; Enjoys traveling, flying, country music and cooking; plans to be a Big Sister with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization in Muncie
