Kristin Brooke Nichols  is the Tourism Ambassador for 2006.  She will begin the drive on June 12, 2006.  Funds raised through this special campaign are used to promote our area of the state of Oklahoma.  All funds raised are designated for tourism promotion activities and to promote Altus and the immediate area.  The visitor industry in the state and region continues to grow.  This industry will continue its growth pattern because of tourism projects developing in southwest Oklahoma.  Quartz Mountain Resort Arts and Conference Center and Nature Park, Twin Peaks Performance Hall, Hackberry Flats Wetland Restoration Project near Frederick, and the National Park at Cheyenne are just a few of the examples of projects that continue to draw visitors to our area of the U.S.

Kristin is the daughter of Mark Nichols and Christy Duffy. She is a 2004 graduate of Altus High School where she was on the Superintendent's Honor Roll, the Oklahoma Honor Society, and was also a four year Academic Letterman. Kristin was on the Altus cheerleading squad all through high school. During that time, she was selected as an UCA All-star, cheered at the McDonalds All-American games, was an All-Region, and an All-State Cheerleader. Kristin was also a member of the Altus Track team, and the Altus Diving team.  Kristin was active in ACTV, Powderpuff Football, and K.A.Y Club where she was an officer. She received the Top Dog award, and was also chosen as a Junior Rotarian. During her summers, she has been a lifeguard at the Elks Lodge and Country Club, and was also on staff with Universal Cheerleading Association.  Kristin will be a junior at the University of Oklahoma where she is majoring in Art History. She is an active member of Chi Omega sorority. She has been very active in the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Adopt-A-Mile, OU Big Event, Campus Kidnap, and Scandals at the University.