Madi Andreason Visits Section 36!

Section 36 had another visitor! Madi Andreason is passionate about fitness, a talented debater, and the current Miss Idaho. I was so excited she was willing to visit with us to discuss those topics, and a few more. 

So, let's see what happens when Madi Andreason visits Section 36! 

How did you celebrate winning the Miss Idaho crown?
Sushi is my favorite food ever so my family and friends took me to an amazing celebratory dinner at my favorite sushi restaurant.

What part of the upcoming Miss America competition are you most nervous about?

Making sure that you are representing your state in the best possible way on a national stage can bring on nerves and pressure but I am looking at this journey as a gratifying experience that is full of opportunities and excitement rather than nervousness.

Is there a specific goal you’d like to accomplish during your time as Miss Idaho?

My top 3 goals: Raise $5,000 for the American Heart Association, host my own 5k to raise money for students who can’t afford to play sports, and complete at least 300 appearances throughout the state of Idaho. 

How did you select your community Service Initiative, “Get Up and Get out”?

Fitness has always been a big part of my life, but I was seeing a lot of negative stigmas and stereotypes shed towards fitness. I created Get Up and Get Out to highlight the positives of fitness and incorporate both body and mind into the equation. 

You are currently majoring in paralegal studies and political science at ISU. What drew you to that field?

I was drawn to Paralegal Studies and Political Science because I have always wanted to be part of the people who take action and create change. I was a member and president of my speech and debate team in high school and staying up to date and forming opinions on current events and learning how to eloquently transform argumentative points into productive conversation drew me to this field. 

What is your personal fitness routine?

Fitness looks different for me every day. I love lifting weights at the gym but I have also been a long distance runner my whole life and plan on running a marathon soon so I have been training for that. I also like to balance out those impactful workouts with low impact workouts such as hiking and pilates.

If you could be a Disney character for a week, who would you choose? Why?

I would want to be Merida from brave. She is my favorite Disney princess because of her sense of humor and how connected she is to the outdoors. Plus, who wouldn’t want a bear as their best friend? 

If you had an extra ticket to see a Boise Hawks baseball game, who would you take with you? Why?

I would take Jennifer Lawrence. She is my favorite celebrity because she is hilarious and so genuine. I know she would come up with so many baseball puns and we could definitely share a good laugh together.

Is there a feature or activity during a baseball game that you’d especially like to experience?

I would love to throw the first pitch at a baseball game. I pride myself on my pitching skills on Wii Sports Baseball so I’d like to see how that translates over into real.

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Oh, those must be some mad skills!

As always, I want to thank Madi for visiting with us, and for sending along the pictures to go with the interview.

I also want to wish her luck when she competes for Miss America! It would be fantastic to have another Section 36 Forever wear that crown.

I'm sure you'd like to follow along with Madin during her journey. You should be sure to check out her title's Instagram account and website. They're great ways to keep track of everything she has going on, and you'll be sure not to miss anything. And, of course, you should check out her fundraiser link for AHA to help her reach her fundraising goal.

Thanks again Madi! And, good luck!