Barrington, Rhode Island

Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 25. Chapters: People from Barrington, Rhode Island, David Angell, Phil Madeira, Shanna Moakler, Spalding Gray, Joe Donnelly, Rhode Island Route 114, Brad Faxon, Zion Bible College, Henry Giroux, Barrington High School (Barrington, Rhode Island), St. Andrew's School, Scott Haltzman, Barrington Christian Academy, Thomas W. Bicknell, Rhode Island Route 103, Michael S. Harper, Barrington College, Christopher Denise, East Bay Bike Path, O'Bannon Mill, Belton Court, Nayatt Point Light, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (Barrington, Rhode Island), Barrington River, Barrington Civic Center Historic District, Alfred Drowne Road Historic District, Rhode Island Country Club. Excerpt: Shanna Lynn Moakler (born March 28, 1975) is an American model, actress, reality television star and a former beauty queen. She was the winner of the Miss New York USA pageant in 1995 and was originally the first runner-up at Miss USA 1995. She was later crowned Miss USA after Chelsi Smith won Miss Universe. Moakler began modeling at age 15 and was later chosen as a Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in December 2001. She currently hosts E!'s Bridalplasty. Moakler eventually branched out into an acting career, appearing as a regular for two seasons on the USA Network television series Pacific Blue in 1998, and in 2005 she starred as herself on the reality television series Meet the Barkers with her then husband Travis Barker, drummer in the rock band Blink-182. The series aired for two seasons on MTV. Moakler's private life has been much discussed in the media, including her relationship with rock singer Billy Idol, as well as her relationships with Olympic champion boxer Oscar de la Hoya and Hollywood actor Dennis Quaid. Moakler served as co-director for the Miss California USA pageant until May 13, 2009. Moakler, who is of German, Portuguese, and Irish descent, was born to John W. Moakler III, a dentist, and Gail Moakler in Providence, Rhode Island. She has two older brothers, Kirk and John W. IV, and an older sister. As a child, Moakler enjoyed weekend visits to her grandfather's farm, where she could "play outdoors and be a tomboy." Moakler was a competitive roller skater for twelve years (participating in roller skating competitions analogous to ice skating competitions). She attended Barrington High School, where she claims to have been, "the biggest dork." According to Moakler, she was 4-foot-11 and 75 pounds until she finally hit puberty at age 17. By the time she graduated, however, Moakler had dated the captain of the football team and was voted as best dressed. She moved to Miami after high school to pursue a modeling career. Moakler later moved t