Shannon Schambeau

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Shannon Schambeau Beauty pageant titleholder
Birth name:	Shannon Schambeau
Birthdate:	January 12, 1981 (1981-01-12) (age 27)
Birth location:	San Antonio, Florida
Height:	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Eye color:	Blue
Hair color:	Blonde
Title(s):	Miss District of Columbia 2005
Major Competition(s):	Miss America 2006 (4th runner-up)

Shannon Schambeau is a beauty queen from San Antonio, Florida who holds the Miss District of Columbia 2005 title. Schambeau was crowned Miss D.C. on July 9, 2005 and also competed in the Miss America 2006 pageant held January 21, 2006 where she finished as 4th runner-up. Schambeau was succeeded by Kate Michael as Miss D.C. on July 1, 2006. Schambeau also competed in the 2007 Miss District of Columbia USA pageant, finishing as first runner-up on December 9, 2006.

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Schambeau currently works for the International headquarters for Special Olympics in Washington, DC. She is the Manager for Donor Relationships. Schambeau has been a dedicated volunteer for the Special Olympics since the 6th grade. Additionally, Schambeau graduated Magna cum laude from St. Leo University in 2003 and also earned her Master's Degree in Business Administration in 2005 from the same university. In June of 2006 as the reigning Miss D.C., Schambeau was also chosen to throw out the first pitch in a Washington Nationals game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Schambeau and Nationals' pitcher John Patterson were married on November 10, 2007 in San Antonio, Florida.