Miss Greater Greer

Miss Greater Greer, Stephanie Vaughn

Win an autographed picture of Miss Greater Greer Just guess what Stephanie will wear to the “Leatherheads” Extra premiere at Regal Hollywood 20 Cinemas. Color and style of wardrobe must match. A drawing will break ties. E-mail your entry by midnight April 3 to: jimfair@charter.net.

Stephanie Vaughn joins celebrity list

Stephanie Vaughn, Miss Greater Greer 2008, will be among the guest celebrities walking the red carpet at the official “Leatherheads” Extras premiere April 4 at the Regal Hollywood 20 Cinemas in Greenville, South Carolina.

A post-movie party will be held at the prestigious BMW Zentrum, a museum featuring the cars manufactured at the BMW production facility and the manufacturers’ storied history.

Stephanie is among a host of special guests that will celebrate the most anticipated motion picture release in the Carolinas. En route to the Miss Greater Greer title, Stephanie won the swimsuit and evening gown competitions. She sang “What I Did for Love” from the Broadway musical “A Chorus Line.”

“I am really excited to have the opportunity to attend the ‘Leatheheads’ premiere as a representative of the Greer Community,” Stephanie said.

“Greer is a great place to live and people are wonderful. It’s not often that a small town receives this kind of attention and recognition. Everyone should be proud of this accomplishment. I feel honored that we are part of a movie with such well known actors and I cannot wait to watch it on the BIG Screen!”

Jim Fair a member of the organizing committee said Stephanie’s appearance will bring extra attention to Greer and to Miss Greater Greer’s platform of Child Abuse Prevention and Education to a wide audience.

“The entire organizing committee is extremely pleased Stephanie will join our premiere and attend the celebration at the Zentrum,” Fair said. “Stephanie has been very active promoting her platform and we welcome the opportunity to partner with her and to give her a high-profile venue to spread the message of this valuable organization.

“As Greer’s official representative to the premiere, we take pride that Stephanie represents a great community and many Extras that contributed to this film. I am anticipating that many Extras will want to join Stephanie in her effort to prevent child abuse through education,” Fair said.

Greer was among several Upstate communities where the film was shot. Stephanie will join many Greer residents who were Extras on the “Leatherheads” set at the premiere.

The movie features Oscar Award winners George Clooney and Renee Zellweger. Clooney is making his directing debut.

Stephanie, Miss Greater Greer Teen 2003, is the first to win both Teen and Miss Greater Greer Titles. She will compete for the Miss South Carolina title in July in Spartanburg.

Stephanie is a student at the University of South Carolina Upstate majoring in Non-Profit Administration with a minor in Psychology.

She is on the Dean’s List and a member of the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society. Stephanie is a Life Scholarship recipient.

Stephanie has participated as an extra in two movies and has modeled for Rooms To Go and Circuit City. She appeared in a fitness video released last year and she has had five years of clarinet instruction.

Among Stephanie’s hobbies are reading, working out, sports events, fishing, tennis, traveling and spending time with family, friends and children. She has worked at a local day care center. She has also participated in numerous mission trips.

Stephanie, a Byrnes High School graduate, is the daughter of Tony and Tammy Vaughn.

To contact Miss Greater Greer to attend your event or function send an e-mail to cgpitman@charter.net or call 864-608-1893. Alternate contact: Tammy Vaugh: 864-915-2673.

Stephanie Vaughn, Miss Greater Greer