On June 25, 1973, shortly after winning the state's pageant title, Thomas was invited to speak to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives about her platform issues and she was, subsequently, honored by them with a Citation, commending her talent, beauty and academic achievements.

"[22] Early in her pageant days Thomas was sought after to assist in raising awareness and funds for various causes, including disadvantaged youth and retarded children,[23] multiple sclerosis,[24][25] the Salvation Army,[26] Teen Challenge,[27] the American Heart Association,[28] the Arthritis Fund,[29] and Easter Seals,[30] where she appeared on telethons, radio and television shows and commercials, performed at concerts on their behalf, as well as led and participated in activities such as Bike Hikes.

Her many actions were recognized when she became the recipient of the Red Rose City Outstanding Citizen Award on September 25, 1973[33] and was made an International Honorary Member of Beta Sigma Phi.

[51] Two other engagements were opening for Ms. Evans August 7 and 8, 1973 in Chautauqua, New York, when Thomas was accompanied by multi-award-winning jazz pianist George Shearing, and at the historic Ocean Grove, NJ Great Auditorium and Casino Asbury Park, for the 50th Annual Convention of the National Federation of Men's Bible Classes weekend concert series, June 21–23, 1974.

a soprano, recorded a sacred music album at Superior Sound Studios in 1976, Servant,[64] produced by Wayne Hilton and engineered by Fred Cameron.

Although Thomas declined offers to pursue a singing career following the release of Servant, deciding, instead, to raise a family,[66] she provided individual vocal lessons and coaching stage performers to aspiring singers and musicians.

[67] Along with working out and a healthy lifestyle, the hobbies and avocations she has enjoyed include dancing, playing piano, writing poetry, art, and astronomy.

[70][71] As a member of the Main Street Acting Company, Thomas assisted in the production and choreography and performed in a televised presentation of The Easter Story, held on Good Friday, April 17, 1992.