Miss U.S. Virgin Islands 1997
Miss Vania Thomas
“I am happy to be the ambassador for the U.S. Virgin Islands. I would like to promote our home as the paradise that it truly is. I will stand out as a positive role model for our community.”
Education:
Attended All Saints Cathedral School in St. Thomas, V.I.
High School:
 Woodrow Wilson, Washington, DC
 Graduated 1988
College:
 Howard University
 Graduated 1993
Future Plans: I will produce, write, and direct a feature film in the Virgin Islands.
Hobbies: Writing screenplays, acting, dancing, gymnastics, swimming, and spearfishing.
My Definitions of:
FAITH – Knowing, not believing, that God exists. For me, faith is also knowing that I will persevere despite whatever obstacles may stand in my way.
HOPE: Is uplifting. Hope is believing. It is a positive inner feeling.
CHARITY: Is giving of yourself without expecting anything in return.
LOVE: Is unconditional. Love to me is deep caring and respect for myself and others.
| MY FAVORITES: | |
| Color: | Purple | 
| Actor: | Laurence Fishburn | 
| Book: | Disappearing Acts | 
| Record: | Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack | 
| Food: | Fried King fish & Fungi | 
| Actress: | Angela Bassett | 
| Person: | Rodica Thomas | 
| TV Show: | Martin | 
| PERSONAL INFO: | |
| Age: | 26 | 
| Height: | 5’6” | 
| Weight: | 110 | 
| Hair: | Brown | 
| Eyes: | Brown |