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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Sen. Dwayne DeGraff, VI Carnival King Popularly known as the jock, Dwayne DeGraff became involved in the Virgin Islands Carnival King and Queen Pageant which allowed him the advantage of developing a new perspective and concern for his community. He credits the opportunity and his participation with making him a better-rounded person. From the Carnival stage to his role in the community, this was just the beginning for him. In 1982 Dwayne escorted Cheryl Vanterpool for the Virgin Islands Carnival Queen title. Although unsuccessful, his performance, sportsmanship and involvement piqued the interest of the Queens Committee and in 1983 he was asked to escort Lizette Turnbull, thus he became the 34th Virgin Islands Carnival King. For him the entire experience was an eye opener and helped him to change his perception of life. Dwayne joined the Virgin Islands National Guard in 1985, completed a one-year tour in Baghdad, Iraq in 2007 and after 22 years of service to his country, he retired with an Honorable Discharge. Dwayne became an officer of the Virgin Islands Police Department in 1987 and worked hard to rise to the rank of Sergeant in 1996. In 2009 he was promoted to Deputy Chief and from 2009 to 2013. After 26 years of exemplary service Dwayne retired as Deputy Chief in 2013. It was in these two organizations he found his niche; great passion and love for community involvement. His employment in both services allowed him to interact with and serve the people of the Virgin Islands consistently and enthusiastically. 34A Centennial Commemoration for our 65th Celebration He also merits his ability to relate and work with a varied selection of people to his experience in pageantry. He states that pageant people are a different crowd. They are more outspoken and personable and being in that type of environment prepared him for the responsibility and the careers that he pursued. During the two decades that Dwayne served and protected the people of the Virgin Islands as a police officer, he has remained focused to the goal he set for himself; serving his people first. After an unsuccessful senatorial run in 2014, Dwayne DeGraff was elected to the 32nd Legislature of the Virgin Islands in 2016. Continuing his passion for representing and serving the Virgin Islands; Senator DeGraff’s involvement in the community is steadfast. In hindsight, he recognizes the impact that Carnival and pageantry has had on the start of his success. It is his belief that a large part of his success is accredited to his achievement in Carnival. His participation prepared him to venture into the unknown with pleasure. Dwayne continued his pursuit of service by volunteering with the Virgin Islands Carnival Committee as the Chairperson of the Judge’s Committee and enjoyed his opportunity to give back his time and talent. His message for young men and women that are apprehensive about partaking in the Carnival pageant experience is to give it a try. Be open to it and give your all; you never know the impact that you may have on the community. 1 9 8 3
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