Never tell anyone your future plans unless you want them to meet you there — Natalie 2008
Competing at Miss Texas U.S.A. was a great experience and wouldn’t exchange it for anything else.
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If you’re going to Dream..Dream Big — Natalie Clay 2006
Someone told me I wear my heart on my sleeve and I pointed out that my shirt was sleeveless. — Natalie Clay 2008
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Born Natalie Michelle Clay on February 21, 1988 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The daughter of an IT systems analyst and chemical instrument technician, Natalie Clay took an interest in the performing arts from a young age.
She performed in local productions focusing in dance and acting. Her lead role as Helen Keller earned her numerous awards. The busy teen went on to appear in service announcements for drinking and driving for KIII-TV3 while preparing for the Miss Corpus Christi U.S.A. pageant. Clay gracefully walked away with 2nd-runner up and Miss Congeniality.
Prior to her high school graduation, Natalie snagged Miss Congeniality again for the Miss Buc Days Pageant along with the People’s Choice Award.
Proudly representing San Patricio County at Miss Texas U.S.A. in 2007.
Continuing her path to success Natalie took a seat at S.I. Newhhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University. Through the course of her freshmen year Clay earned a spot on SU’s Co-ED cheerleading squad.
She wasn’t done there.
Her appearance on MTV’s TRL caught the attention of casting directors nationwide.
Natalie currently resides in her college town of Syracuse, majoring in Broadcast Journalism and minoring in Spanish literature.