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"Growing up on a farm on the Northern Neck of Virginia in the county known as the birthplace of George Washington, I knew I wanted to make a difference. I just needed to find a way. How did it all begin? Perhaps when agents suggested entering a pageant might be a method to attain my goals in modeling. My journey began a year ago while attending Virginia Commonwealth University. As I became more involved I began to educate myself as to the responsibilities that such an honor might bestow. I began to communicate with Chris Wilmer director, Miss Virginia United States. At the same time, I transferred to the Fashion Institute of New York. The celebrated title of Miss Virginia came with important obligations; one being my platform. I began to think how I could relay my experiences as a Juvenile Type One Diabetic to other young people and help them to conquer this sometimes overwhelming hurdle on the path to success. If I became Miss Virginia, perhaps I could make a difference in a young person’s life. I became determined to try. The weekend of the pageant arrived and I met inspiring, beautiful, and intelligent young women. Listening to their interviews I again felt determined to give back. So look for me in the year to come as I promise to give you all I have to give because I AM... ASHLEY CROSSMAN, YOUR MISS VIRGINIA UNITED STATES.
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I am still in a state of shock. Sitting at the dinner table with my family in a restaurant and having people come up to me and ask for my autograph or a picture is a humbling experience. The admiring eyes of children and their parents asking for pictures or autographs is all so emotional. All I can quietly say is "Stay focused, be determined, and achieve your goals." 
ASHLEY 
Ashley and the Runners-up... 1st Christie Black, 2nd Bre Gant, 3rd Veronica Raikovitz, 4th Laura Wise.
INTERVIEW 
VOGUE
ON STAGE QUESTION
SWIM SUIT 
EVENING GOWN
ASHLEY TAKES HER FIRST WALK AS MISS VIRGINIA UNITED STATES.
MODELING: Michael Taylor Couture 
An awesome job-driving in a Red Bull mini cooper around New York.
The Virginia - New York connection! Bringing Red Bull to the rescue workers after the devastating Suffolk tornado on April 28, 2008. 
Down on the farm with her sister!
Charlottesville photoshoot!
Miss Jr. Teen Virginia and Miss Virginia United States
A fitting end to a great day! 
Richmond Airport heading towards Las Vegas with my sister!
A California fan in the Richmond Terminal!
Outside the Orleans hotel and casino in Las Vegas.
Inside Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas 
Getting ready for Opening Ceremonies
practice begins
practicing
Parade of the "Ladies in Red" in Old Las Vegas.
"Lady in Red" Night in old Las Vegas -benefit for American Heart Association
There was dancing and music in the streets...
and more dancing and more music!
A little fan's first trip to Las Vegas
A future great magician!
Future beauty contestants!
A few firemen in old Las Vegas!
Virginia's representatives in the "Vogue" night!
Vogue Night!
Swim suit pictures early in the morning!
Miss Virginia United States!
The evening gown competition in the preliminaries.
Interview
Bathing Suit finals
Thursday night I was honored to receive third place.
Saturday morning I was speaking before the representatives for Lia Sophia jewelry at their kick off for the new fall line as their new model!
Signing autographs!
Westmoreland County Farm Bureau President at the annual dinner
signing atutographs
Volunteer Firemen at the Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department 
Fall Festival in Montross!The Northern Neck Farm Museum is a great place to visit and learn about agriculture.
The best coffee in town!
Riding in the parade! I was honored to receive the key to the town of Montross!
Childrens Rite Care Golf Fund Raiser with Elle Bunn Miss Teen Virginia.
Just before "Live The Good Life Gala 2008" at the Starlight Roof at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City
Speaking before hundreds at the Gala Event for the American Diabetes Association.
Walking the runway for the fund raiser "Elevation" Fashion Against Domestic Violence at the Museum of Fine Arts on November 15, 2008.
My Father poses with me at one of the billboards at the entrances of New York City train stations promoting Asics' shoes for the New York Marathon 2008.
Johnathan Kayne itsmyprom.org TV shoot.
Filming the Miss Virginia United States 2009 Promo.
Hosting a student forum on safe prom issues.
