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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, October 2, 1993                   TAG: 9310020089
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-5   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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BLACKSBURG WOMAN IN BRISTOL PAGEANT

Jodi Skurupey, 19, of Blacksburg is competing this weekend in Bristol for the Miss Virginia-USA title.

The daughter of Fred and Arlene Skurupey, Jodi is a sophomore at New River Community College. She plans to transfer to Radford University next year to major in fashion merchandising and to play volleyball with the Radford Highlanders.

Jodi has been entering beauty pageants for five years and has won 200 trophies, crowns and titles. In 10 national pageants in seven states, Jodi placed in the top 10 each time.

The dark-haired Blacksburg High School graduate is a former female Athlete of the Year for BHS. Jodi is 6 feet tall, hopes to own her own business and be a professional model.



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