Night at Grizzlie Hockey Game

I had a GREAT time at Grizzlies Hockey Game. I had the opportunity to sign the National Anthem in sign language with my sister Reyna who sang that night. It was a great experience signing in front of tons of people. I got a lot of compliments about signing the National Anthem! Many of my family members and friends along with some deaf people came to the game to support me and they enjoyed the hockey game where Utah Grizzlies played against Backersfield Condors. It was a very exciting game! Afterward many deaf people and I went to skate on the ice and enjoyed the rest of the night.

UAD General Meeting March 20, 2010

Melissa Mischo, the Miss Deaf Utah 1st Runner Up, and I, as Miss Deaf Utah, were invited to attend the UAD General Meeting. Melissa did a fabulous job doing the Pledge of Allegiance to begin the meeting. There were 20 people there at UAD Meeting to discuss various things. I had the opportunity to present my platform “ Y.E.S.” and it was well received. Some people gave feedback and advice about my platform which was great. Afterwards, we had supper which was delicious lasagna and other great foods. Eric Lynn and Gary Leavitt presented 2 skits as entertainment and it was nice being there. I wanted to thank UAD board for welcoming me there.

National Western Association Deaf Basketball 3/12/2010-3/13/2010

Last Friday night I had the great opportunity to volunteer at the Miss Deaf Utah Ambassadorship Program booth for selling treats and snacks for NWADB and to support the basketball teams. It was a great experience seeing 13 teams from the western region come and play basketball for championship games. I really enjoyed meeting the teams and people there.




I signed the National Anthem before the boy’s basketball championship game and it went great. It was a lot of fun and I wanted to thank NWADB for supporting MDUAP. I had a great chance to see the NWADB and people involved. NWADB asked me to give out the awards for the team or individuals as they called out the names. Award for the Championship Men Team was given to California Beavers and an award was given to Utah for Women Team Championships. I also had the opportunity to get picture with each team or individual that received awards.

Andrea Vigil signing the National Anthem at North West Basketball Tournament, March 13th.

Andrea Vigil signing National Anthem from Andrea Anderson on Vimeo.

Recognition at House of Representatives

Here's a video of me while I received special recognition at House of Representatives and House of Senate.

Special Recognition by House of Representative and House of Senate

Here are some pictures of me at the State Capitol! I felt welcomed and honored to represent the deaf community. I met important people and they congratulated me on my title as "Miss Deaf Utah."

Everyone in House of Representative and the House of Senate learned how to clap the deaf way which was so neat! In the other picture, I was watching the interpeter and smiling while Christine Johnson reads out my biography. (Pictures above)

This is in the house of Senate and the man behind me is the Senator. In the other picture, I am standing next to Christine Johnson, Representative of District of Twenty-five. (Pictures above)

I'm with Mayne whom is in the House of Senate and Johnson whom is in House of Representatives District Twenty-five. In the other picture with the big group, I met with Senate Ross Romero and board member of Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. It was very neat to meet all of these people. (Pictures above)