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Ms. Wheelchair Indiana 2008 - Katrina Gossett

By admin ⋅ June 14, 2008
Ms. Wheelchair Indiana 2008 - Katrina Gossett

Ms. Wheelchair Indiana
2008 Katrina Gossett

  • Lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with parents
  • Volunteers at the University of Chicago Law School Employment Discrimination Clinic
  • Pursuing a JD at the University of Chicago Law School
  • Graduated with a Bachelor of Art degree from the University of Notre Dame
  • Disabled since birth due to Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Day 1 - Katrina Arrives in Rockville

Day 2 - Funday!

Ms. Wheelchair Indiana enjoying Funday

Day 3 - 50’s Night

Day 4 - Resume Judging and State Displays

Indiana

Day 5 - Platform Speeches

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63 comments for “Ms. Wheelchair Indiana 2008 - Katrina Gossett”

  1. Go Ms. Indiana! Hoosier pageant winner?!

    Posted by Emily Munson | June 22, 2008, 3:30 pm

  2. BEAUTIFUL
    INTELIGENT

    Posted by ROSE GRIFFIN | June 22, 2008, 6:38 pm

  3. BEAUTIFUL
    INTELLIGENT
    MOTIVATED
    INSPIRATIONAL
    COURAGEOUS

    Posted by ROSE GRIFFIN | June 22, 2008, 6:48 pm

  4. God Bless you and God love you babe. We are all very proud of you.
    Look forward to seeing you over the
    forth. Uncle Joe

    Posted by Joe Porten | June 22, 2008, 8:01 pm

  5. Goodluck. Hope it’s a great experience.

    Posted by Thecla | June 23, 2008, 6:28 am

  6. Wanted to say congratulations for being Ms Wheelchair Indiana. Look forward to seeing all of the wonderful ladies in Rockville! Even though we might be competing for the same title, it is not about the title but what we can do to promote our cause to all of the Nation! Good luck!

    Posted by Elizabeth Reeve | June 23, 2008, 1:16 pm

  7. Congratulations, we are all rooting for you!!! You would be a wonderful representative for Ms. Wheelchair America. Love you!

    Posted by Debbie Schmidt | June 23, 2008, 1:56 pm

  8. You go girl! I am so proud of you. You are such a great representative for Indiana.

    Posted by Donna Glass | June 24, 2008, 9:09 am

  9. Hi Katrina- I just wanted to introduce myself since I won’t be able to meet you at the National Pageant. I am the state coordinator for Ms. Wheelchair Washington Pageant. I was Ms. WC Washington 2006 and I had a great year. I am sorry I won’t be there to meet all of you this year. Good luck in all you do and have a wonderful time at the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant. It was one of the best weeks of my life!

    Best of luck!
    Tammy Wilber
    Ms. Wheelchair Washington State Pageant Coordinator

    Posted by Tammy Wilber | June 24, 2008, 1:13 pm

  10. I wish you the best of luck!

    Posted by Amanda McBay | June 26, 2008, 2:21 am

  11. You go girl! I’m rooting for you. Congratulations and best of luck. Jolene

    Posted by Jolene Hill | June 27, 2008, 9:37 am

  12. You are the epitome of the Ms. Wheelchair title. Good luck! I know you will have fun.

    Posted by Wanda Bailey | June 27, 2008, 11:04 am

  13. No one deserves this recognition and honor than you! You are a great rep for Indiana and I am proud to know you!
    Blessings,
    Ginny

    Posted by Ginny O'Brien | July 2, 2008, 10:26 am

  14. You certainly do have the warmth, personality, enthusiasm and brain power to be a perfect Ms. WC USA winner, Katrina. I am blessed to have you as a friend and neighbor! Best of luck and congratulations on your nomination!

    Posted by Dan O'Brien | July 2, 2008, 10:45 am

  15. Hey Girl! All of us at CHAMP Camp are so proud of you! We will keep you in our prayers, keep up the hard work! We all love you!!!
    Tessa

    Posted by Tessa Wolsiffer | July 2, 2008, 10:58 am

  16. Your friends and neighbors in MWP are cheering for you. We are so proud to have you represent Indiana. You are determined, intelligent and caring. A winning combination. Good luck and have a wonderful time in Maryland.

    Posted by Louisa Townsley | July 2, 2008, 11:02 am

  17. You go Katrina!!

    Know that all of us from CHAMP Camp are cheering you on!!

    God Bless
    Dave Powell

    Posted by David Powell | July 2, 2008, 11:03 am

  18. We root for you!!

    Posted by Michael Rodriguez | July 2, 2008, 12:04 pm

  19. Congratulations Katrina! What a great honor for you. I am sure that you will represent Indiana well. All of your old CHAMP Camp friends will be cheering you on….Ahh Good Job!
    Gayle

    Posted by Gayle Nagle | July 2, 2008, 12:30 pm

  20. Go Ms. Indiana!

    Posted by Jeremy Johnson | July 2, 2008, 12:34 pm

  21. Congratulations Ms. Wheelchair INDIANA!! Way to go Katrina…you will be amazing in Maryland! We are definately rooting for you along with the other CHAMP Camp crew members. Best of luck girl! May God bless you, Justin and Adrianne

    Posted by Justin and Adrianne Farris | July 2, 2008, 3:11 pm

  22. Wow Katrina!! What a great honor.All of us on the South Side are rooting for you.

    How do I stuff the ballot box? LOL

    Fred and Judy Baldwin

    Posted by Fred Baldwin | July 2, 2008, 3:18 pm

  23. I know you will do us proud. Champ campers always come out on top. You go girl We’re rooting for you
    Anny

    Posted by Anny Busick | July 2, 2008, 6:52 pm

  24. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you in advance to the great state of Maryland. I look forward to meeting you. I know that we will all have a great time during the week of Nationals. Good luck and most importantly have fun!!!

    Ms. Wheelchair MD

    Posted by Denise Thomas | July 2, 2008, 6:59 pm

  25. Way to go Katrina!! You make us all proud! Good Luck from your CHAMP Camp friend Mel!!

    Posted by Melanie Puckett | July 2, 2008, 11:34 pm

  26. Hey Katrina! Rockville is cool as is the Metro into DC! We know you should win! Love ya, Rick, Jill and Andrew

    Posted by Rick Porten | July 3, 2008, 7:09 am

  27. My name is Angie Wilkerson: I was Ms. Wheelchair Virginia 2005-2006, second runner-up at Ms. Wheelchair America 2006 and also was awarded the People’s Choice Award. To all contestants, congratulations! As you get ready for MWA I know you are probably very excited and nervous at the same time. I wanted to share these pieces of wisdom based on my experiences and advice I received. You will be glad if you do all of your preparation before going to MWA (prepare & practice speeches, etc.), once you arrive pace yourself- don’t wear yourself out- get your rest and eat well- take care of yourself, enjoy every moment of the experience, take lots of pictures, try to meet and spend time with each contestant- you will be so inspired and enriched by doing so, you are all amazing and special…don’t compare yourself to anyone else- just be the best you that you can be, think of your fellow contestants not as competition but rather as members of a team with the same mission as you. May you all support, encourage, educate, and inspire one another. Have the time of your life and congratulations again to each of you on your achievements.
    God bless,
    Angie Wilkerson
    MWVA 2005-2006

    Posted by Angie Wilkerson MWVA 2005-2006 | July 7, 2008, 12:11 pm

  28. Go Katrina!! We are routing for you!!!

    Posted by Ashley Mills | July 7, 2008, 2:05 pm

  29. Hi Katrina, I’m Rose, Ms. Wheelchair Virginia. Are you geared up for week of fun as we compete? I look forward to meeting you. Have a safe and enjoyable rip.

    Posted by Rose Williams | July 8, 2008, 9:29 am

  30. Hi Katrina!
    I’m Ashlee Allington Ms. Wheelchair Utah! I just wanted to say good luck! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all of us, and I look forward to meeting you!

    Ashlee

    Posted by Ashlee Allington | July 10, 2008, 5:47 pm

  31. While reading about the Ms. Wheelchair America contest, I saw that the mission of Ms. Wheelchair America is to provide an opportunity for women of achievement who happen to be wheelchair users to successfully educate and advocate for the more than 52 million Americans living with disabilities.
    Katrina….you are everything they are looking for and then some. Good Luck!

    Posted by Vicki Riedel | July 16, 2008, 8:01 am

  32. Katrina-Congratulations on your title of Ms Wheelchair Indiana . You have a very busy and exciting week ahead of you in Rockville Maryland. Embrace every moment of this once in a lifetime opportunity and open yourself up to learning from all of the amazing women around you. Best of luck! I look forward to meeting you next week.
    Autumn Grant
    Ms Wheelchair America 2007
    Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts 2006
    Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts State Coordinator

    Posted by Autumn Grant- Ms Wheelchair America 2007 | July 18, 2008, 2:18 pm

  33. Looking forward to meeting all you young ladies on Monday at the hotel. Have a good trip to Maryland

    Deborah Barnes
    Ms Wheelchair DC

    Posted by Deborah Barnes | July 18, 2008, 9:40 pm

  34. Katrina,

    I wish you a wonderful week at Nationals, full of memories and meaning, with much to be happy about… Know this - you are all already winners, so just let your natural beauty shine through!

    xoxo
    Kristen McCosh, MWA 2008

    Posted by Kristen McCosh, MWA 2008 | July 19, 2008, 10:00 pm

  35. Katrina,
    Wish you the best of luck, and we know you’ll be a beautiful, smart contestant!
    Love you!

    Posted by Aunt Mary and Uncle Bob | July 20, 2008, 2:37 pm

  36. Hello Katrina,

    In five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, a year in the life?
    This exact question from one of my favorite songs from the musical RENT began running through my head from the moment I recieved the title of Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee. How would I measure this year? And now I know I am measuring it in every lesson taught and learned and every friendship made.

    I am looking forward to a great week here at Nationals. Thank you for being a part of how I will measure this year.

    Kasondra, Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee 2008

    Posted by Kasondra Marlene Farmer | July 20, 2008, 9:01 pm

  37. Go Katrina! All your Baker & Daniels friends send best wishes. Love the photos and Funday video! Looks like you’re having a blast! We’re looking forward to hearing all about it.

    Posted by Susan Kline | July 23, 2008, 9:36 am

  38. Cannot wait to watch you this weekend Katrina! Enjoy this week and good luck!

    Posted by Christopher Rost | July 23, 2008, 9:52 am

  39. Good luck Katrina! We are all rooting for you!

    Posted by Matt Bahl | July 23, 2008, 3:36 pm

  40. Go get em Katrina! I know you’ll do great and expect to hear all about it when you return!

    Posted by Angie Harmon | July 23, 2008, 3:36 pm

  41. You are taking cool to a whole new level! Good luck - have tons of fun! We miss you at the office! :)

    Posted by Allison | July 23, 2008, 3:38 pm

  42. Best wishes! P.S. Bring us home that tiara. ;)

    Posted by Holly | July 23, 2008, 3:39 pm

  43. Yeah, Katrina. Looks like you’re having a great time. Good for you. We wish you the best. We’ll see you soon and want to hear about your exciting week. Hi, Duke!

    Posted by Sue Franke | July 23, 2008, 3:39 pm

  44. Hi Katrina!

    Hope everything is going great out there! I voted for you online this afternoon. See you next week!

    Good luck,
    Anna

    Posted by Anna Obergfell | July 23, 2008, 3:40 pm

  45. Good luck Katrina! I’m rooting for you from Indianapolis. You’re certainly a winner in my eyes. I cannot wait to hear about your weekend! Best wishes!

    Posted by Kate Olivier | July 23, 2008, 3:41 pm

  46. Good Luck Katrina!

    Posted by Beth Tolbert | July 23, 2008, 3:44 pm

  47. Hi Katrina,

    Just wanted to let you know that I’m thinking about you and wish you the best of luck for the Pageant. I’m sure you’re having tons of fun and making lots of new friends. I can’t wait to hear all about it when you return!

    Posted by Christina Vega (B&D) | July 23, 2008, 3:56 pm

  48. Katrina,

    Wow! Congratulations on getting this far; Indiana is lucky to have you! Good luck this week; I know you will be fabulous!

    Posted by Maggie Myers | July 23, 2008, 3:59 pm

  49. Good Luck Katrina! Please wear your new tiara to work next week

    Posted by Dara Denson | July 23, 2008, 4:51 pm

  50. Way to go, Katrina. I am so proud of you and so happy for you. You so deserve everything you achieve!!!! You are one awesome young lady!!!!! Good luck! Love you, Carol Rost

    Posted by Carol Rost | July 23, 2008, 5:02 pm

  51. Congratulations and good luck, Katrina! I can’t wait to hear about everything when you’re back next week!

    Posted by Ann Peraud | July 23, 2008, 5:20 pm

  52. Good luck and congratulations from
    your grandma and grandpa. We are so
    proud of you and wish you all the
    best. Bring home that crown.We
    think this is a slam dunk. Love

    Posted by ROSE GRIFFIN | July 23, 2008, 6:39 pm

  53. Greetings from Baker & Daniels!
    I think there is more on line about you based on Susan’s comments, so I will search around. I hope you are keeping your father in line on this trip. Saw your uncle and team yesterday at training. Great day at the corporate office. Great days here at B&D, so come back soon. Congratulations and enjoy every moment of your adventure.

    Mitzi Martin

    Posted by Mitzi Martin | July 23, 2008, 10:33 pm

  54. Katrina, I am sending you this message for my mom and dad because they do not have a computor. Aunt Lowie and Uncle Odia wish you the best of luck. They are so thrilled for you and can not wait to hear all about your wonderful week. You are such a wonderful inspiration for us all. We are so lucky to have you represent our “Porten” family. We love you

    Posted by Carol Rost | July 23, 2008, 10:40 pm

  55. Katrina, Wayne & I are so happy for you and can’t wait to hear about your week. Good luck and know that we are thinking of. You are an amazing person and a wonderful inspiration to our family and to all those disabled people, who really need someone special to represent them. We are so lucky to have you in our family. We love you, Mary Jo & Wayne

    Posted by Mary Jo Newman | July 24, 2008, 3:00 pm

  56. Katrina,
    We are so excited for you. Enjoy the experience! We’re pulling for you, and we want to hear all the details when you return.

    Posted by Alli Fetter-Harrott | July 25, 2008, 10:30 am

  57. Katrina — Looks like you are having a great time! I look foward to hearing all about your adventures. Good luck!

    Posted by JoAn Pfeifle | July 25, 2008, 11:06 am

  58. Katrina,

    You ROCK!! I haven’t looked at the other contestant profiles yet, but I can’t imagine that there are any other candidates that come even close to having your qualifications!

    Best of luck and enjoy the ride-

    Kathy

    Posted by Kathy Osborn | July 25, 2008, 11:22 am

  59. Katrina,

    It was such a pleasure to get to know you this past week at Nationals! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, and please continue to keep up all of your great advocacy work in Indiana…

    xoxo
    Kristen McCosh
    MWA 2008

    Posted by Kristen McCosh, MWA 2008 | July 28, 2008, 11:42 pm

  60. Katerina,
    Congratulation on completing National. It was my pleasure meeting you last week.
    Best wishes and Good Luck with Law School,
    Nadia

    Posted by Nadia Massuda | July 29, 2008, 9:56 pm

  61. I won’t ever forget Katrina, puzzle-solver extrordinaire. You are amazing, and I think you will have spectacular success with a career in law. John and I really enjoyed getting to know you, your mom and Duke. Stay in touch.

    Jaime Blanton
    MWKY 2008

    Posted by John and Jaime Blanton | July 30, 2008, 4:44 pm

  62. Congratulations on representing your state in a great way! It was fun meeting you, and wish you best of luck in your future endevours.

    Posted by Elizabeth Reeve | August 10, 2008, 8:42 pm

  63. Katrina,

    We are so happy for you! This is a great honor which you certainly deserve.

    Congratulations!!

    Gwen, Christina, Tonya, Adrena, Eric, Suzanne and Sara

    Posted by The Staff at CCI (NCR) | September 12, 2008, 2:14 pm

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