MAYUMI GASSMANN, MISS ZAMNAI 2003 TO CROWN PAGEANT WINNER

Mayumi Gassmann, Miss ZAMNAI 2003 is slated to crown this year's winner of the Miss ZaNorte-Illinois pageant on December 15.

Mayumi (Tagalog, "modest") is the daughter of Karl and Lee Gassmann. She was born in Dapitan City and is a descendant of the Empeynado and Acaylar clans. Her father, Karl Heinz Gassmann was a renowned architect that helped design the Zurich airport and also played minor roles in theatre and films as well. Her mother, Lee Gassmann, is an agriculturist and a full-time nurse.

Mayumi is currently a senior at Albert G. Lane Technical High School, and is within the ranks of the honors classes. Her favorite subject is Biology and has attained high marks to be included in the Advanced Placement Biology Course she is currently taking.

She plays the piano and the cello and is a member of the Lane Tech Orchestra. In addition to this, she also enjoys singing.

Mayumi aspires to become a pediatrician some day. In the meantime, she enjoys working on her computer, socializing with friends, and appreciating art and painting.

Mayumi's participation in the 2007 Miss ZaNorte-Illinois pageant provides a symbolic transition in the community's traditions and values.

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