It's an interesting coincidence at a minimum. Just as the coincidence of TAR 16's [Brent] was a former boyfriend of a TAR 13 Racer. And how some of the others in recent years had direct personal connections to earlier Racers. It's funny how this sort of thing has come up going back to TAR 5 or 6.)
Indeed, it's been a common occurrence recently. Especially in the pageantry circuit and South Carolina circle. Sources indicate that both of these will be represented again by
STEPHANIE SMITH, a MISS SOUTH CAROLINA USA 2009 who interestingly succeeded JAMIE HILL of TAR10, just as
JONATHAN SCHWARTZ succeeded Nick Spangler of TAR13 in the Fantasticks.
This is the turquoise couple.
STEPHANIE SMITH, 22. SALES RECRUITER. JACKSONVILLE, FL (Originally from Goose Creek, SC).
CHAD WALTRIP, 25. OPERATIONS MANAGER. JACKSONVILLE, FL.
Relationship: Dating, just moved in together this month.*Chad played college football (defensive line) for five years (02-06) at Rhode Island University
*Stephanie is a former make-up artist and model.
*The two work for the same company in Jacksonville.
*In a 2007 article by Edward Fennell, Stephanie described herself as "driven, receptive, personable, compassionate, [and] energetic."
*Her hobbies are swimming, kayaking, cosmetology, modeling, and singing.
*Apparently, Stephanie tried out for American Idol in the past. There are a few videos available of her singing.