Little Miss Wheelchair Oklahoma 2009-2011
Congratulations to Dru Baker for being Little Miss Wheelchair Oklahoma. She will be crowned Little Miss Wheelchair Oklahoma on October 31, 2009.
Birthdate:
2/27/02
2/27/02
Please give five words that describe yourself:
Smiley,Sweet,Kind,HAPPY,Giving
Smiley,Sweet,Kind,HAPPY,Giving
Ambition/Goals:
-I want to be a zoo veterinarian or nurse!-I also want to help others that are in wheelchairs!-I would also like to find a cure for paralyzation
-I want to be a zoo veterinarian or nurse!-I also want to help others that are in wheelchairs!-I would also like to find a cure for paralyzation
Achievements since the onset of your disability:
-Shrine Tournament Poster-Child 2009-Colbert Elementary School Talent Show Winner-Colbert Elementary School Smiley Award-Tulsa University Sr. Engineering Class Project Arm Tricycle Recipient-1st Recipient of Renegade Wheelchair for a child
-Shrine Tournament Poster-Child 2009-Colbert Elementary School Talent Show Winner-Colbert Elementary School Smiley Award-Tulsa University Sr. Engineering Class Project Arm Tricycle Recipient-1st Recipient of Renegade Wheelchair for a child
Parents:
-Nick & Mindy (stepmother) Baker
-Rebecca Baker
-Nick & Mindy (stepmother) Baker
-Rebecca Baker
Special Philosophies: ( about life, world, politics, disabled):
When I was first in a wheelchair I was REALLY scared! Now, that I'm used to it I've found that it's fun!
When I was first in a wheelchair I was REALLY scared! Now, that I'm used to it I've found that it's fun!
Educational background:
Dru is in 2nd grade at Colbert High School! She is a GREAT student!
Dru is in 2nd grade at Colbert High School! She is a GREAT student!
* Companion during pageant
Ivee Baker, age nine (sister)...Ivee is a very supportive big sister. She helps Dru whenever needed. Dru says, "I appreciate Ivee SO much"!
Ivee Baker, age nine (sister)...Ivee is a very supportive big sister. She helps Dru whenever needed. Dru says, "I appreciate Ivee SO much"!
* Other information: (what other information would you like the judges to know about you? Family information, hobbies, travel, etc)
In her spare time, Dru loves to play with her sister Ivee, play dolls & hang out with her family.
In her spare time, Dru loves to play with her sister Ivee, play dolls & hang out with her family.
Ms. Wheelchair Oklahoma found out about Dru while watching the news one evening. Her story is inspirational for all. If you would like to see a video of her story. Please go to:
http://www.channel3000.com/family/18990202/detail.html
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20090322-NEWS-903220347
http://www.channel3000.com/family/18990202/detail.html
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20090322-NEWS-903220347
