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Name: MaryJane Moe McKibbin

Date of Birth: 25 January 1978 Place of Birth: Wollongong, Australia

Parents Father: Robert Mckibbin Mother: Faatafa Nini Mckibbin

Year you were crowned Miss Samoa: 1998

Where was it held? : Kitano Tusitala

Sponsored by: Party & Function Hire

What were some of the highlights of this evening as you saw it?

• One of the highlights was the suspense of the entire evening. Going on and off the stage not particularly sure whether you did well or not. Weeks of preparations boiled down to event, it was the final opportunity to present yourself. It was seemingly the last night to soak up all the attention from the community

Did you dedicate this win to someone? Who was it, and why? (Please don’t fill it in if you’re not comfortable)

• I dedicated my win to a few people, especially my parents, sponsors and my tiny village in Auala Savaii in Savaii.

What were some of the highlights during your reign?

• My reign as Miss Samoa presented much success, trials and tribulations. The travel and pride that Samoan people around the country held in me was overwhelming. Being Miss Samoa you woke up with the crown, you slept with it, and you were about your normal duties with the crown. In the 12 months and beyond that period the people don’t let you forget. Its nice to be recognized & remembered.

Briefly describe your career path after your reign as Miss Samoa.

• By the year 2000 I was supposed to take on further studies, but have been delayed for another year. My ultimate career path is to complete my studies in psychology as I intended to contribute my time to helping the people of Samoa overcome the horrifying rate of suicide.

Briefly tell us what you do at present? (Business, studying etc..)

• I have completed a contract with the Millenium Society, and am looking into another contract. Most importantly my partner and I are starting a family.
• What do you hope to achieve in the next 5 years
• I have set my mind to achieve a tertiary degree in the Arts majoring in psychology. But life is full of surprises!

What is your most valuable advice to young Samoan women in today’s changing Samoan community?

• Be open-minded, remember the world is far bigger than our Samoa. If challenges arise remember that facing them is more satisfying than running away from them. And always feel the right to express yourself even when the odds are against you and as a woman this can happen many times. "Oh and if you do have the chance see the world"