MISS BERKS COUNTY 1996
Deborah (Green) Butcher
Cash scholarships earned from 5 years in the Miss America
Program=        Over $15,900




Miss Berks County 1996, Debbie became 1st runner-up at the Miss Pennsylvania Pageant and was a preliminary swimwear finalist.   She presented a vocal interpretation of "If I Loved You" for her talent competition and advocated her platform, "Speak Out," which encourages children suffering from speech disorders to overcome their disabilities.  Debbie proceeded to compete in the National Sweetheart Pageant, held in Hoopston, Illinois, where she was a Top Ten finalist.  Debbie has also represented York County (1994), South Central PA (1995), Cumberland Valley (1997) and York County (1998).  Debbie is a graduate of Kutztown University, with a degree in both Music and  Speech Communications and is presently employed as Director of Communications for Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council.   In June 2000, she married Scott Butcher, and they currently reside in York, Pennsylvania.