Ana Christina Rodriquez was Crowned Miss Texas 2011

2009 Graduate Ana Christina Rodriquez was Crowned Miss Texas 2011

Concordia University Texas 2009 graduate and Austin, Texas resident, Ana Christina Rodriguez, was crowned Miss Texas USA 2011 on Sunday, September 5.

During her time at Concordia University Texas, Rodriguez, who is currently a preschool teacher in Austin, played volleyball and was named Concordia University Texas’ Communication Student of the Year in 2009.

“We are so proud of Ana,” Dr. Tom Cedel, President of Concordia University Texas, said. “She is an extremely gifted student, athlete and leader, and she will represent both the state of Texas and our university well.”

Rodriquez has overcome multiple challenges in her life, one of the hardest being when she lost her mother to ovarian cancer in 2004.

“Everything happens for a reason,” Rodriguez said. “Everything in my life has had a special purpose, from the decisions I’ve made about life and how I’ve lived it, to things I’ve had absolutely no control over. These experiences have shaped who I’ve become, tested my faith, and have motivated me to better my relationship with God. I’m a young woman who is determined to succeed and Concordia supported me 100 percent.”

When asked about her experience at Concordia University Texas, Rodriguez said that the atmosphere is positive, the people are amazing and the education is worth it.

“Concordia’s mission is to develop Christian leaders and it is something the university truly lives up to,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez has a special interest in helping underprivileged children to obtain the resources and attention they need in order to get a good start in life. She will compete in the Miss USA 2011 pageant this Spring.

Posted on September 16, 2010 by lisa.candido@concordia.edu