Nation Directory

EDUCATION:

1997-2001 · Schuyler Central High School — Schuyler, NE
…Graduated with Honors, Also Private Voice Student Under Mindy Phillips from 1999-2001

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:

VOCAL MUSIC:
11/02 · Featured Entertainment at Little Sarah’s Casual Dining — Branson, MO
10/02 · Vocalist at Majestic American Talent Search — Branson, MO
2001-2002 · Soloist with Central Community College A Cappella — Columbus, NE
2001-2002 · Soloist with Central Community College Chorus — Columbus, NE
2001-2002 · Soloist with Central Community College Chorale — Columbus, NE
2001 · Vocalist with A Cast Of All-Stars — Columbus, NE
2001 · Doane College Vocal Festival Honor Choir Member — Crete, NE
2000 · Nebraska All-State Chorus Member — Lincoln, NE
2000 · Participated in “Let The Music Lead You” Show Choir Camp at Buena Vista U. — Storm Lake, IA
2000 · Vocalist at Czech Days Talent Contest — Clarkson, NE
1999 · UNK Women’s Honor Choir Member — Kearney, NE
1998, 1999, 2000 & 2001 · Vocalist at KKOT/KTTT Talent Showcase — Columbus, NE
1998, 2000 & 2001 · Vocalist at Cornhusker State Games Gold Medal Talent Search — Columbus, NE
1997-2001 · Soloist with Schuyler Central High School Chorus — Schuyler, NE
1997-2001 · Soloist with Schuyler Central High School Music In Motion Show Choir — Schuyler, NE
…Also Served as Dance Captain for Music In Motion’s 2000-2001 Performance Season 

THEATER:
2002 · Chiffon in Little Shop Of Horrors — Central Community College, Columbus, NE
2002 · Denise/Clara in The Heidi Chronicles — Central Community College, Columbus, NE
2001 · Miscellaneous Small Roles in Bustin’ Out All Over — Omaha Community Playhouse, Omaha, NE
2000 · Matilda in A Man Among Women — Schuyler Central High School, Schuyler, NE
2000 · Cowardly Lion in The Wizard Of Oz — Schuyler Central High School, Schuyler, NE
1999 · Mother in Virtual Banality — Schuyler Central High School, Schuyler, NE
1999 · Clairee in Steel Magnolias — Schuyler Central High School, Schuyler, NE
1998 · Mrs. Slocum in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — Schuyler Central High School, Schuyler, NE
1998 · Lane in The Importance Of Being Earnest — Schuyler Central High School, Schuyler, NE

MARCHING BAND:
1999 & 2000 · Schuyler Central High School Flag Corps — Schuyler, NE
…Also Assisted in Choreographing the 2001 Flag Corps

SPEECH:
1998-2001 · Schuyler Central High School Speech Team — Schuyler, NE
…Served as Team Captain During the 2001 Season 

03/01 · Fine Arts Student of the Month at Schuyler Central High School
1999-2000 · Outstanding Female Performer at Schuyler Central High School

VOCAL MUSIC:
12/01 · Vocal Music Student of the Month at Central Community College
2000-2001 · Schuyler Central High School’s National School Choral Award Recipient
2000 · 2nd Place in Vocal Duet at Lions Club Talent Contest in Clarkson, NE 

DISTRICT MUSIC CONTESTS:
2001 · Division 2 – Excellent in Girls Medium Voice Solo
2000 · Division 2 – Excellent in Girls Duet
2000 · Division 1 – Superior in Girls Low Voice Solo
1999 · Division 2 – Excellent in Girls Low Voice Solo
1998 · Division 3 – Good in Girls Trio 

THEATER:
2000 · Nominated as Overall Best Actress at Central Conference One-Act Competition
2000 · Outstanding Performer at Central Conference One-Act Competition for A Man Among Women
2000 · Outstanding Performer at B-4 District One-Act Competition for A Man Among Women
1999 · Outstanding Performer at B-4 District One-Act Competition for Virtual Banality
1998 · Outstanding Performer at B-4 District One-Act Competition for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

SPEECH:
2001 · 3rd Place at Silver Creek Speech Classic in Duet Acting
2001 · 3rd Place at Silver Creek Speech Classic in Persuasive Speaking
2001 · 6th Place at B-4 District Speech Meet in Duet Acting
2001 · 5th Place at B-4 District Speech Meet in Persuasive Speaking
2000 · 2nd Place at Silver Creek Speech Classic in Persuasive Speaking
2000 · 3rd Place at B-4 District Speech Meet in Persuasive Speaking
2000 · Nebraska State Speech Championship Qualifier in Persuasive Speaking

Hi! My name is Cari Lynn. I am 20 years old and I was born and raised in a little town (population: less than 100 people) in eastern Nebraska called Richland. I moved to Branson, Missouri in August, 2002 in order to pursue a dream I have had since taking a trip there at age 12: holding a career in its entertainment industry.

My family is still in Nebraska, and they come second only to the Lord in my life. My parents still live in Richland; I have an older sister in Platte Center; and I have an older brother in Omaha. My siblings are both grown and married and have begun their own families… meaning that I am also an aunt to four little boys and two little girls!

Want to learn more about me and mi vida loca? Go ahead! Snoop around.

At left: Here I am, relaxing before a 2001 show choir concert. I loved performing with the group and I even choreographed our show… but I despised the costume!
At right: Belting out a solo at a 2000 concert.

me with Majestic American Talent Show host Ron Seggi. Mr. Seggi hosts a radio show that airs live from Universal Studios Florida each week. It is heard nationwide on radio and worldwide on the Internet by millions. His show has featured over 8,000 celebrity interviews since it began in 1990. It was an honor to share a stage with him, as well as with Mr. Ed McMahon