Miss
America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler will be in New York
City April 19 from Noon - 12:30 p.m. to participate
in Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup
NYC kickoff event. Laura will be on stage in
Military Square with …
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Washington,
D.C.'s National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade will
feature Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler's
performance at the Centennial Celebration... Miss
America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler will perform at one of
…
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Miss
America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler threw out the
ceremonial first pitch and performed "God Bless
America" during the 7th inning on April 6 in
Milwaukee, prior to the start of the season opener
between the Milwaukee Brewers and …
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Laura
Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012, Homecoming
Festivities. Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler returned
home to Wisconsin last Wednesday for the first time
since being crowned in Las Vegas on January 14. Laura
traveled …
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As
the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle
Network Hospitals, Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler
kicked off promotions this weekend for IHOP's National
Pancake Day, which is Tuesday February 28. Laura will be
…
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As
her first official appearance of the year, Miss
America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler visited her first
children's hospital of the year on Monday with
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in Phoenix. She
spent the afternoon at …
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Miss
America's Outstanding Teen Elizabeth Fechtel traveled to
Wisconsin last week to help Miss America 2012, Laura
Kaeppeler, celebrate her homecoming. Elizabeth, along
with Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2010 Jeanette …
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The
new Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler makes the rounds
of national media Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler is off
to a magnificent start! Immediately after her crowning, she
flew to NYC to be a guest on Good Morning …
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Miss
America Pageant press conference Introduces new Miss
America Laura Kaeppeler and Pageant co-hosts Chris Harrison
and Brooke Burke The Miss America Pageant held its official
press conference following the selection of …
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Miss America 2012 is Miss Wisconsin, Laura Kaeppeler.
1st runner-up - Miss Oklahoma, Betty Thompson 2nd runner-up -
Miss New York, Kaitlin Monte 3rd runner-up - Miss Arizona, …
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As
they prepare for the 2012 Miss America Pageant on January
14, all 53 contestants swapped their evening gowns for aprons
and joined two “Miracle Kids” from St. Rose Hospital for a fun
and playful pancake pandemonium …
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Meet the 52 beautiful, talented, intelligent women who will compete
for the 2012 Miss America Pageant crown! The new Miss America
will be crowned on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 during a live
broadcast on ABC...
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There
is still time left to vote your favorite contestant as
the 2012 Miss America Pageant's America's Choice!
Cast your vote via one (1) of the following two (2)
methods: Vote for your favorite contestant's video on …
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Former
Miss Americas Honored on the Pageant's 90th Birthday... Happy
Birthday Miss America! As the Miss America Pageant celebrates its
90th birthday, the pageant honors all of its former Miss Americas
and their incredible …
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The
Miss America Organization and ABC announced today that Chris Harrison
will host the 2012 Miss America Pageant Broadcast Live from the
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 14,
2012 …
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The
Miss America Organization is proud to announce Brooke Burke-Charvet
as the returning co-host for the 2012 Miss America Pageant! Brooke
is a successful host, actress and entrepreneur. She returns for a
fifth season as …
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The
2012 Miss America Pageant promises to be a vibrant, colorful
and exciting event, and the esteemed panel of national judges
provides a diverse team from the worlds of entertainment, beauty, …
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Miss
America 2011 Teresa Scanlan joined the New York City Rescue
Mission yesterday where she served as the honorary host of their
annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet. Teresa was joined by several
national and local celebrities …
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The
Miss America Organization is proud to announce that the 2012 Miss
America Pageant Magazine is now underway and will be the perfect
holiday treat for you and your friends! This 2012 special edition,
is better than ever! In addition to the …
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Miss
America 2011 Teresa Scanlan and Miss America's Outstanding Teen
2012 Elizabeth Fechtel and were on hand to greet hundreds of
participants as they finished The 2011 Torch Relay for the …
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Miss
America Organization President and CEO, Art McMaster and Miss
America 2002 Katie Harman were interviewed for a BIO Channel
special about how dealing with the 9/11 tragedy In the aftermath of
9/11, getting back to …
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2012
Miss America Pageant contestants meet to support Miss America's
Outstanding Teens Last week, 53 amazing and beautiful women gathered in
the sunshine state to show their support for Miss America’s Outstanding
…
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Miss
America 2011 Teresa Scanlan began her European tour on Monday with a
stop in London to showcase Joseph Ribkoff’s Autumn/Winter 2011
collection at the Marylebone Hotel. Teresa was interviewed…
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In
Loving Memory of Miss America 1943 Jean Bartel... One of America's most
beloved Miss Americas, Miss America 1943 Jean Bartel has passed away.
The Miss America Organization has …
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Miss
America 2011 Teresa Scanlan was interviewed by co-host and Miss America
1989 Gretchen Carlson on FOX & Friends on April 15 at 7:50 a.m.
on FOX News Channel. ...[Read
More...]
The
Miss America Pageant will be broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort &
Casino in Las Vegas, as Miss America celebrates its 90th anniversary in January,
during an exciting week of preliminary competitions, culminating in a totally revamped live telecast on ABC, Saturday, January 15.
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Miss
Arkansas, Alyse Eady, the first runner-up to Miss America 2011, Teresa
Scanlon, appeared on the David Letterman Show to perform her
ventriloquism talent…[Read
More...]
Congratulations
to Jennifer Berry, the new Miss America 2006 Las Vegas, NV. Miss Oklahoma
Jennifer Berry was crowned Miss America 2006 tonight at The Aladdin Resort &
Casino in Las Vegas. Her …
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Miss
America 1952 Colleen Kay Hutchins passed away early this morning in her home in
Newport Beach, California at the age of 83. Crowned just prior to the television era, Colleen graciously stood over six feet in heels, and was said to have stopped a basketball game at the University of Pennsylvania by arriving late and walking down the sidelines.
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more]
Do
you have an awesome voice? Miss America
2012 and Macy’s invite America’s most
talented vocalists to sing their hearts out
for the chance to win Macy’s "Star Spangled
Sing-Off"! New York, NY – April 10, 2012 …
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Wisconsin's
two Miss Americas meet: Miss America 2012
Laura Kaeppeler and Miss America 1973
Terry Meeuwsen discuss their Christian faith
Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler was
interviewed by Miss America 1973 Terry …
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Laura
Kaeppeler Miss America 2012 Supports "Taste of
the NFL" at Super Bowl XLVI. Miss America 2012 Laura
Kaeppeler is currently in Indianapolis, IN
participating in media events surrounding Super Bowl
…
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The
beloved Jean Bartel, Miss America 1943,
has passed away It is with such great sadness,
the Miss America Organization announces the
passing of one of their most beloved Miss
Americas, Miss America 1943 Jean Bartel. …
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The
New Miss America 2012 Starts Her Year Off With a
Visit to a Children's Hospital As her first official
appearance of the year, Miss America 2012 Laura
Kaeppeler visited her first children's hospital of the
year on Monday …
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Miss
America 2012 in the News Miss America's secret heartache:
Beauty queen reveals she graduated without her father after
he was jailed for mail fraud Laura Kaeppeler, Miss
Wisconsin, Wins Miss America 2012 Pageant In …
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Miss America Pageant Chairman and President Thank Pageant
Fans... Up against an NFL Playoff Game, ABC’s 9-11pm
broadcast of The 2012 Miss America Pageant grew half
hour to half hour and made it the dominant #1 non-sports …
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Miss
Kentucky Ann Blair Thornton wins
Quality of Life Award in Las
Vegas, Nevada. At today's Miss
America press conference during
2012 Miss America Pageant
week, this year's Quality of
Life award winners and the …
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Miss
Hawaii Lauren Cheape won the talent
award and Miss New York Kaitlin
Monte won the swimsuit award at
2012 Miss America Pageant in Las
Vegas, Nevada…
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For
the seventh consecutive year, the 53 Miss
America Pageant contestants walked the
runway at the Fashion Mall. This year the
contestants were decked out in beautiful
designs provided by EXPRES, who will also be
providing on stage …
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With
the title of Miss America 2012 on the
line, all 53 contestants, took time out of their
busy schedules to relax and enjoy a special
performance Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular
at the Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino. …
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Diana
Dreman, the daughter of Miss America 1974, Rebecca
King Dreman, will become the first
daughter of a Miss America to compete on the
national stage on January 14th, 2012 when...
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Miss
America 2011 Teresa Scanlan appeared on The
Price is Right on CBS on January 12 at 11 a.m. ET*
looking beautiful in her stunning Joseph Ribkoff
gown as she presented a special Miss America
showcase. …
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The
2012 Miss America Pageant Will Air Live on
ABC, Saturday, January 14 at Planet Hollywood in Las
Vegas Strength, Beauty, Independence and Vibrancy to
Take Center Stage alongside Iconic Brand …
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Contestants
Will be Styled in Multiple Express Fashion Looks During
Miss America Pageant Week by Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR),
the specialty retail apparel chain operating more than …
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Vote
for a finalist at the 2012 Miss America Pageant!
The Miss America Organization has announced that they
are once again bringing back the voting aspect for the
2012 Miss America Pageant! The votes will determine one
…
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Teresa
Scanlan Miss America 2011 will promote Dairy Queen®
Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, Aug. 11, by
conducting several TV and radio interviews in New York City.
Teresa will …
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Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization is
pleased to announce the winners of the scholarships awarded by
three wonderful universities. MAOTeen thanks Auburn University,
Troy University and …
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The Miss Florida Organization is pleased to host a
Celebration for Elizabeth and a crowning ceremony for
Florida's Outstanding Teen 2011 Rachel Strever. As an
official Outstanding Teen state …
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Reminder:
The 2011 Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant will be
held on August 20, 2011 at the Linda Chapin Theatre,
Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL. Preliminaries are
scheduled on Aug 16-18, …
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The
Miss America Pageant returns to Las Vegas and will air live on ABC
on Saturday, January 14, 2012 according to Sam Haskell, Chairman of
the Board of the Miss America Organization …
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Miss
America 2011 Teresa Scanlan celebrated the nation’s birthday at the Wawa
Welcome America! festivities in Philadelphia this weekend. ”Welcome
America!”…
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Miss
America 2011 Teresa Scanlon, who won as Miss Nebraska, addresses why all Americans
have a stake in the success of our farmers and
ranchers...Back home in Gering,
Nebraska. [...Read
more]
Miss
America 2011 Teresa Scanlan helps kickoff NYC's Great American Cleanup
Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan has used her crown to promote community
service and give back to our communities …
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Miss America to Appear on Fox
Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron appeared on Fox Business News. Cameron visited Fox Business Channel's Bulls & Bears program, Feb. 16 to talk about becoming Miss America 2010 and her national media tour that has included memorable moments in New York and at the Superbowl.
Miss America begins her national media tour
During her media tour following her crowning in Las Vegas, newly-crowned
Miss America 2010 Caressa
Cameron appeared on Inside Edition, Live with Regis and Kelly, and
Extra.
Caressa Cameron interview on Inside Edition
Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan Meets With Top Government Leaders to Advocate for Women and Educational Initiatives
Miss America 2011 meets with Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY), ranking member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
During her
tour of Washington DC, Miss
America 2011, Teresa
Scanlon, meets with Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan.
Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan was in Washington D.C. this week spreading the message of the Miss America Organization's advocacy for higher education for all women.
Following a meeting with the Nebraska delegation on Capitol Hill, Teresa had a substantive discussion with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, did an interview with The Hill newspaper, and then met with Rep. John Kline (R-MN), Chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee, and Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) who is the ranking member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Miss America 2011, meets with Rep. John
Kline (R-MN), Chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee
Teresa Scanlon, Miss America 2011, during
her tour of Washington DC.
She rounded out the Congressional visits by attending the Congressional Correspondents Dinner, which honors journalists who cover Capitol Hill, where she was the guest of The Hill newspaper. Seated with Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE), she received a round of applause after a shout out from the podium. You can read Teresa’s op-ed which appeared in The Hill, here.
Teresa is given a special gift by Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Kallinis of TLC's
"DC Cupcake".
Miss
America 2011
meets with students at Martin Luther King
Elementary School
Café Milano's Franco Nuschese hosted the third annual Welcome to Washington lunch with special guests DC Cupcakes' Sophie LaMontagne and her sister Katherine Kallinis, as well as media who gathered to meet Miss America. MAO Board of Directors members, Tammy Haddad, Kelley McCormick and Regina Hopper reminded the crowd of the 12,000 women who competed this year and the over $45 million in scholarships that the program awards every year.
Yesterday, Teresa was invited to speak with Jenny Yeager Kaplan, Deputy Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls. She spoke about the historical significance of the Miss America Organization as the largest provider of college scholarships and Miss America's advocacy to encourage all young women to pursue college education, specifically those interested in science, technology, engineering and math.
On Tuesday, Miss America took her message directly to the children in a visit with students from Washington's Martin Luther King Elementary School where she motivated them for their upcoming DC CAS test. She spoke with young children (ranging from Head Start/pre-k, K, 1st and 2nd grades) to talk about science, nutrition, healthy eating, and the school garden.
As Teresa concluded her events on Capitol Hill, she emphasized that the Miss America Organization is eager to work with Congress and the Obama Administration to help promote education initiatives nationally. Teresa believes that being Miss America means being a role model to young women across America, and advancing affordable and high-quality education for young women is a priority for her.
We salute Miss America for her monumental visit to DC and thank our distinguished MAO Board Members, Regina Hopper, Tammy Haddad and Kelley McCormick for helping to arrange this impressive visit to Washington, DC.
Teresa Scanlon Miss America 2011 Interview in People Magazine
Teresa Scanlan may have shocked the country when she wascrowned Miss
America at just 17 years old, but her parents knew their daughter had it in
her all along. --People magazine
Read full article
Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlon Interviews
Teresa Scanlon, Miss America 2011, on The View
Miss America 2011 behind the scenes interview
Teresa Scanlon's first press conference
Miss America 2011 interview with Robin Leach
Miss America 2011 - Miss Nebraska, Teresa Scanlon
1st runner-up - Miss Arkansas, Alyse Eady
2nd runner-up - Miss Hawaii, Jalee Fuselier
3rd runner-up - Miss Washington, Jacquie
Brown
4th runner-up - Miss Oklahoma, Emoly West
Hawaii: "Are you a citizen of state, country or world?"
Washington: "Given the rivalry between parties, what does Miss America teach us about competition?" Nebraska: "Given WikiLeaks, how do you balance people's right to know with the country's security?"
Oklahoma: "Once you post something on Internet it is there forever. What would you advise women about posting online?"
Arkansas: "People are required to have auto insurance. Is it right to also require people to carry health insurance?"
2011 Miss America Pageant Talent Competition
Miss Nebraska: Piano "White Water Chopped Sticks" (Preliminary talent winner)
Miss Washington: Singing "Papa was a Rolling Stone"
Miss Arizona: Singing "Puccini"
Miss California: Singing "I have Nothing"
Miss Oklahoma: Ballet en Pointe to "Time"
Miss Hawaii: Singing "Feeling Good" (preliminary Lifestyle/Fitness winner)
Miss Delaware: Ballet to "The Way You Make Me Feel" (America's Choice)
Miss Virginia: Irish Dance to "River Dance Finale"
Miss Arkansas: Double Ventriloquism/Singing "I Don't Want to be a Dummy"
Miss Kentucky: Singing "A Change is Going to Come" (Contestants' Choice)
2011 Miss America Pageant Finalists
Miss Texas
Miss Arkansas
Miss Delaware (America's Choice)
Miss Arizona
Miss Hawaii (preliminary Lifestyle/Fitness winner)
Miss Washington
Miss Kentucky (Contestants' Choice)
Miss California
Miss Oklahoma
Miss Virginia
Miss New York (America's Choice) Miss Nebraska (preliminary Talent winner)
2011 Miss America Pageant Semi-finalists
Miss Oklahoma Miss Nebraska (preliminary Talent winner)
Miss Texas
Miss Rhode Island (preliminary talent winner)
Miss Utah
Miss Washington
Miss Arizona
Miss Hawaii (preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness winner)
Miss Virginia
Miss Arkansas
Miss California
Miss New York (America's Choice)
Miss Delaware (America's Choice)
Miss Kentucky (Contestants' Choice)
Miss Oregon (Contestants' Choice)
Night 1:
Miss Hawaii, Jalee Fuselier, Lifestyle & Fitness and Miss North
Carolina - Adrienne Core, Talent
Night 1
Lifestyle & Fitness: Miss Hawaii, Jalee Fuselier
Night 1
Talent: Miss North Carolina, AdrienneCore
Night 2:
Miss Rhode Island, Deborah Saint-Vil, Talent and Miss Alabama,
Ashley Davis, Lifestyle & Fitness
Night 2 Lifestyle & Fitness: Miss
Alabama, Ashley Davis
Night 2
Talent: Miss Rhode Island, Deborah Saint-Vil
Night 3
Lifestyle & Fitness
winner: Miss Nebraska, Teresa Scanlan, Talent and Miss Oklahoma,
Emoly West
Night 3 Lifestyle & Fitness
winner: Miss Oklahoma, Emoly West
Night 3 Talent winner: Miss Nebraska, Teresa Scanlan
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All 2011 Miss America contestants
Miss Alabama - Ashley Davis
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Marching Toward a Brighter Future for Babies
College: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Age: 21 Prelim
Lifestyle/Fitness Winner
Miss Alaska - Abby Hancock
Talent: Piano
Platform: Raising Global Citizens: The World is Our Classroom
College: University of Alaska Anchorage
Age: 23
Miss Arizona - Kathryn Bulkley
Talent: Operatic Vocal
Platform Issue: Drowning Prevention Awareness
College: University of Arizona
Age: 20 Finalist
Miss Arkansas - Alyse Eady Talent: Vocal/ Ventriloquism
Platform: Developing Leaders through the Boys and Girls Clubs of America
College: Ouachita Baptist University
Age: 22 Finalist 1st runner-up
Miss California - Arianna Afsar
Talent: Vocal
Platform: A Helping Hand for America's Seniors
College: University of California Los Angeles
Age: 19 Finalist
Miss Colorado - Melaina Shipwash Talent: Tap Dance Platform: Self Reflection: Eating Disorder Awareness and Education
College: University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Age: 24
Miss Connecticut - Brittany Decker Talent: Vocal Platform: One World: Global Awareness for Global Prosperity
College: Western New England College
Age: 21
Miss Delaware - Kayla Martell Talent: Contemporary Dance
Platform: National Alopecia Areata Foundation
College: Marymount University
Age: 21 Finalist
Miss District of Columbia - Stephanie
Williams Talent: Vocal
The George Washington University School of Medicine
Platform: A Dose of Prevention: Smart Medicine for What Ails America
Age: 23
Miss Florida - Jaclyn Raulerson Talent: Vocal
Platform: Stop Bullying Now!
College: University of Central Florida
Age: 19
Miss Georgia - Christina McCauley Talent: Vocal
Platform: "Let's Get It Straight" - Scoliosis Awareness and Support
College: Birmingham Southern College
Age: 21
Miss Hawaii - Jalee Fuselier Talent: Vocal
Platform: Ready for the “Real World”
College: Hawaii Pacific University
Age: 22 Prelim
Lifestyle/Fitness
Winner Finalist
2nd runner-up
Miss Idaho - Kylie Kofoed Talent: Classical Vocal
Platform: Strengthening the Family; Family Plus: The Boys and Girls
Clubs of America
College: Brigham Young University
Age: 19
Miss Illinois - Whitney Thorpe-Klinsky Talent: Tap Dance
Platform: United: The Miss America Organization & Susan G. Komen for the
Cure
College: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Age: 22
Miss Indiana - Gabrielle Reed Talent: Vocal
Platform: "Empowerment From the Start" Communities Preventing Domestic
Violence
College: Indiana University
Age: 22
Miss Iowa - Pauli Mayfield Talent: Vocal
Platform: Mentoring America's Kids: M.A.K.ing a Difference
College: Iowa State University
Age: 24
Miss Kansas - Lauren Werhan Talent: Ballet en Pointe
Platform: "Do the Deed" - Deeds of Service
College: Wichita State University
Age: 20
Miss Kentucky - Djuan Trent
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Homelessness Prevention and Awareness: A Hand Up, Not A Hand
Out
College: Berea College
Age: 23 Finalist
Miss Louisiana - Kelsi Crain
Talent: Ballet en Pointe
Platform: Heart for the Arts
College: University of Louisiana at Monroe
Age: 20
Miss Maine - Arikka Knights
Talent: Tap Dance
Platform: Connecting the Generations
College: Franklin Pierce University
Age: 24
Miss Maryland - Lindsay Staniszewski
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Beyond Beauty: Building Self-Esteem and Positive Body Image in
Girls
College: University of Maryland at College Park
Age: 22
Miss Massachusetts - Loren Rabinowitz
Talent: Piano
Platform: "Fighting Childhood Hunger"
College: Harvard University
Age: 24
Miss Michigan - Katie LaRoche
Talent: Contemporary Dance
Platform: Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking
College: Michigan State University
Age: 23
Miss Minnesota - Kathryn Knuttila
Talent: Piano
Platform: Inspiring America: Crowning the Good in Your Neighborhood
College: McNally Smith College of Music
Age: 23
Miss Mississippi - Sarah Beth James
Talent: Piano
Platform: Donate Life—Promoting Organ and Tissue Donation
College: Mississippi State University
Age: 20
Miss Missouri - Erika Hebron
Talent: Lyrical Dance
Platform: Asthma Awareness Education
College: Oklahoma City University
Age: 23
Miss Montana - Kacie West
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Rising Above the Influence: Prevention of Underage Drinking
College: Montana State University
Age: 21
Miss Nebraska - Teresa Scanlan
Talent: Piano
Platform: Eating Disorders: A Generation at Risk
College: Scottsbluff High School
Age: 17 Preliminary
Talent Winner Finalist Miss
America 2011
Miss Nevada - Cris Crotz
Talent: Pop Vocal
Platform: Promoting Cancer Prevention through Nutrition and Overall
Wellness
College: College of Southern Nevada
Age: 24
Miss New Hampshire - Krystal Muccioli
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Volunteerism: "Be the Change You Wish to See in the World"
College: University of New Hampshire
Age: 20
Miss New Jersey - Ashleigh Udalovas
Talent: Tap Dance
Platform: Read to Succeed: Improving America's Future through Literacy
College: Rowan University
Age: 22
Miss New Mexico - Madison Tabet
Talent: Jazz Dance
Platform: Domestic Violence: The Solution Within
College: Point Park University
Age: 18
Miss New York - Claire Buffie
Talent: Jazz Dance
Platform: Straight for Equality: Let's Talk
College: Ball State University
Age: 24
Miss North Carolina - Adrienne Core
Talent: Contemporary Clogging
Platform: Supporting The V Foundation for Cancer Research
College: North Carolina State University
Age: 22 Preliminary
Talent Winner
Miss North Dakota - Beth Dennison
Talent: Modern Dance
Platform: Leading By Example; A Child's Guide to Becoming a Volunteer
College: University of North Dakota
Age: 21
Miss Ohio - Becky Minger
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Discovering You, Empowering You: A Movement for Youth
Development
College: Bowling Green State University
Age: 22
Miss Oklahoma - Emoly West
Talent: Ballet en Pointe
Platform: Leadership & Character Development
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Age: 24 Prelim
Lifestyle/Fitness
Winner Finalist
Miss Oregon - Stephenie Denise Steers
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Human Trafficking Awareness
College: Oregon Institute of Technology
Age: 24 Finalist
4th runner-up
Miss Pennsylvania - Courtney Thomas
Talent: Solo Fiddle w/ Accompaniment
Platform: Don't C.O.P.P. Out! Consequences of Peer Pressure
College: Drexel University
Age: 21
Miss Puerto Rico - Mariselle Morales
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Brilliant Futures of America
College: University of Tennessee
Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico
Age: 24
Miss Rhode Island - Deborah Saint-Vil
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Mind Power: Ensuring Our Future
College: Brown University
Age: 22 Night 2 Winner: Talent
Miss South Carolina - Desiree Leigh
Puglia
Talent: A Capella Tap Dance
Platform: Children's Miracle Network
College: Ashford University
Age: 22
Miss South Dakota - Loren Vaillancourt
Talent: Gymnastics/Dance
Platform: Dangers of Distracted Driving
College: South Dakota State University
Age: 20
Miss Tennessee - Nicole Jordan
Talent: Vocal
Platform: America's Promise Alliance: Grad Nation and Dropout Prevention
College: University of Alabama
Age: 21
Miss Texas - Ashley Melnick
Talent: Vocal
Platform: The Voice of Autism
College: Texas Christian University
Age: 21 Finalist
Miss Utah - Christina Lowe
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Spectacular Citizenship: It's Time to Give Back
College: Utah Valley University
Age: 21
Miss Vermont - Caroline Bright
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Rock the World - Run for Office
College: Saint Michael's College
Age: 20
Miss Virgin Islands - Sheniqua Robinson
Talent: Dance
Platform: Dance: A Movement Towards Better Health
College: University of the Virgin Islands
Age: 22
Miss Virginia - Caitlin Uze
Talent: Irish Treble Reel
Platform: Uniquely You: Building Positive Self Image
College: James Madison University
Age: 22 Finalist
Miss Washington - Jacquie Brown
Talent: Vocal
Platform: Mentoring: Positive Influences That Can Change a Life
College: Clark College
Age: 21 Finalist
3rd runner-up
Miss West
Virginia - Cali Young
Talent: Jazz Dance
Platform: Intergenerational Programs: Keeping A Young Connection
College: West Liberty University
Age: 24
Miss Wisconsin - Kimberly Sawyer Talent: Operatic Vocal
Platform: Platform Issue: Service For The Soul
College: St. Norbert College
Age: 23
Miss Wyoming - Alicia Grove Talent: Jazz Dance
Platform: Embrace Yourself: Women's Heart Health and Cardiovascular
Disease Prevention College: University of Wyoming
Age: 23
Vote For Your Favorite 2011 Miss America Contestant Today
Vote For Your Favorite 2011 Miss America Contestant Today!
The Miss America Organization (MAO) is proud to announce your opportunity to vote for a finalist at the 2011 Miss America Pageant, presented by DSW live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 15 on ABC.
MAO has posted 53 exciting videos made by each of our 2011 contestants, showing off their style and personality and explaining why they should be chosen as the next Miss America!
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Vote now for the contestant who you would like to see become America’s Choice.You may vote once per contestant per voting method. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. PST on January 13, 2011. Only votes cast through one of the official voting methods will count. “Likes” on videos posted on other Facebook pages, personal Facebook profiles or any other website will NOT count toward the final tally. Click here to read Voting Terms and Conditions. Happy Voting!
Miss America Pageant to Air Live from Los Vegas on ABC on Saturday, January 15, 2011
Pageant Talk Radio – December 21, 2010…11 A.M. CT / 12 P.M. ET.
Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron will join Valerie Hayes, the host of the #1 live internet radio pageant talk show, Pageant Talk Radio, for an interview TOMORROW, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET.
Tune in as she talks with Caressa about her incredible year of service and her accomplishments inspiring others. Plus Caressa will talk about what being Miss America is really like and share her insider tips on what this year’s contestants can expect.
Then Valerie will talk with Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Lacey Russ about what it takes to impress the judges in the interview room and on-stage during the talent competition.
Miss America Pageant to Air Live from Los Vegas on ABC on January 15, 2011
Celebrating the 90th Anniversary July 22, 2010 - We are pleased to announce that the Miss America Pageant will continue to be broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, as Miss America celebrates its 90th anniversary in January!
The 2011 Miss America Pageant will be returning to the beautiful Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for an exciting week of preliminary competitions, culminating in a totally revamped live telecast on ABC, Saturday, January 15.
“We think it is only fitting that 53 of the most beautiful and talented girls on the planet should be here at Planet Hollywood,” said Robert Earl, Chairman, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. “We are delighted to have the Miss America Pageant return to our resort and we look forward to showcasing all that this property and Las Vegas have to offer.”
Sam Haskell, III, Chairman of the Board for MAO stated, “We are thrilled to be returning to Planet Hollywood as we mark our 90th anniversary. This year, we are so very proud to share this incredible event with our friends at Planet Hollywood and one of the finest entertainment venues of the world - Las Vegas."
The 53 Miss America contestants will sweep into town in January to begin preliminary competitions in swimsuit, talent, and evening wear. The three nights of preliminaries will take place on January 11, 12 and 13 at Planet Hollywood’s Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets to the preliminaries, as well as the Miss America Pageant finals will be available to the public at www.ticketmaster.com later this year.
“Las Vegas and the Miss America Pageant have developed a great partnership and we are excited to continue the relationship,” said Cathy Tull, Senior Vice President of Marketing at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). “Las Vegas was built to host special events and we are honored to be the host destination of the 2011 Miss America Pageant.
"Planet Hollywood and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority have welcomed us from the beginning, and we are proud to partner with them. We are truly grateful for their continued support of our program and it underscores their commitment to our scholarship program," stated Art McMaster, CEO & President of MAO.
Miss America has called The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino home since moving to Las Vegas in 2006. Caressa Cameron, of Virginia, is the current Miss America.
Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron Makes Her Mark on Atlantic City!
Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron
Makes Her Mark on Atlantic City!
Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron poses in front of her winning gown, showcased at the Sheraton hotel in Atlantic City.
Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron was in Atlantic City this week to participate in the U.S. Tournament of Dance Competition for Miss Dance USA! Before she began her duties with U.S.T.D., she stopped by the Sheraton Hotel lobby where her winning gown is being displayed behind glass.
Her gown joined the collection of Miss America memorabilia that is showcased at the Sheraton Atlantic City. Caressa was whisked off to a meet and greet with young dancers and later to watch the preliminary rounds of the competition.
The next day, Caressa talked to the 12 Miss Dance finalists, coaching them on their interview skills. Her talk was followed by a question and answer session and a casual chat.
On Wednesday, Caressa met with the young girls who won the Bella Spectaculo Awards and had a luncheon with them and their mothers at Carmine's. After lunch, she judged a fashion contest for the Miss Dance Finalists and presented the Congeniality and Sportsmanship Award.
Caressa was thrilled to be back where the Miss America tradition began and enjoyed a taste of Atlantic City while capturing the hearts of the children who participated in the tournament.
Introducing the Miss America Exclusive Apparel Line
As the Miss America Organization prepares to celebrate its 90-year anniversary, the organization has entered into a licensing agreement with Central Ohio-based Airwaves, Inc. to offer branded apparel. Available under the Miss America Brands umbrella, apparel will include graphic tees, shirts and bottoms for the baby/toddler and teen/tween markets.
“The Miss America Organization is so excited to launch this new, contemporary, age-appropriate clothing line during our 90th anniversary celebration, inspiring little girls everywhere to dream big. I think the entire country will love it!” said Art McMaster, President/CEO, Miss America Organization.
Designed to appeal to girls who want to wear fashionable clothes that make a positive statement, moms who need tasteful, mix-and-match options for their daughters, and pageant participants, clothing will be fashion-forward, casual and age-appropriate.
Part of the proceeds will go toward the Miss America Organization Scholarship Fund, which makes more than $45 million annually available in scholarships to young women to further their education.
“The Miss America brand is iconic. Our clothing will live up to the strong values displayed by crown recipients throughout the years, especially empowerment, inner-beauty, integrity, goodwill and pride,” explained Kyle Kantner, president of Miss America Brands.
Miss America Brands is currently in the process of finalizing designs and exploring exclusive retail partnerships.
Miss America returns to ABC for 90th anniversary of pageant
Linwood, NJ – May 24, 2010 - The Miss America Organization (MAO) is proud to announce it has reached a multi-year deal with the ABC Television Network to return as their network television partner for the 2011 Miss America Pageant that will be presented on January 15, 2011! The news was announced today by Sam Haskell, III, Board Chairman for the Miss America Organization and MAO President & CEO, Art McMaster.
ABC aired the Miss America Pageant previously in 2004 and will once again retain the exclusive telecast rights through 2013.
"After thorough discussions and negotiations, we are confident that Miss America has reunited with the perfect network partner, ABC, which shares many of our same ideals and tradition," said Haskell. "Miss America's move back to network television is perfect timing as we celebrate our special 90th anniversary and look ahead to reach new heights and create a new path for the future of Miss America. Our brand is so rich in both philanthropy and history, and this new multi-year partnership will not only preserve this great institution, but it will also mark a new milestone in television with our friends at ABC."
“We’re thrilled to have the Miss America pageant back on ABC and for the opportunity to be a part of this historic tradition,” said Vicki Dummer and John Saade, Senior Vice Presidents, Alternative Series, Specials and Late-Night, ABC Entertainment Group. “We look forward to working with the Miss America Organization for years to come.”
Art McMaster, President and CEO for Miss America Organization stated, “MAO will maintain and oversee the creative direction of the pageant with the addition of the award winning production company, Tall Pony Productions with Anthony Eaton and Lauren Harris as the Executive Producers. McMaster added, “’Miss America is one of this country’s great enduring institutions, and creatively we are introducing new ways to honor the pageant’s rich tradition, while also producing a spectacular show that will offer true entertainment appeal to ABC’s viewers.”
Last year, the Miss America pageant telecast experienced new record growth, with its highest-ever ratings on cable television, and is now perfectly positioned to surpass that record with ABC on network television.
MAO proudly acknowledges Mark Pedowitz of Pinestreet Entertainment, John Ferriter of Octagon Entertainment, and Billy Goldberg and Kevin Kroos of The Buckeye Group for their efforts on this television partnership. Tall Pony Productions and the Miss America Organization are represented by Octagon Entertainment.
Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron Meets Prince Edward
Miss America 2010 Meets Prince Edward
Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron is currently in South Carolina with Board Chairman Sam Haskell, President & CEO Art McMaster and the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization, where she is participating in events around HRH Prince Edward's visit this weekend at Greenville's Scottish Games and the 2010 Duke of Edinburgh's Award presentation to Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina Outstanding Teen recipients.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a program that encourages young people to develop into responsible, active citizens who will positively contribute to society. Sam is President of the program and is working to grow the program throughout the United States -- the award is already featured in 120 countries!
The Miss America Organization has united with the Duke Of Edinburgh's Award Young Americans' Challenge. In fact, contestants in South Carolina and Ohio will be among the first Duke of Edinburgh's Award medal recipients in the nation!
Caressa's events this weekend include speaking to graduating high school seniors, assisting in a presentation with the Mayor of Greenville to the South Carolina Incentive Winners, a CMN fundraiser, a parade in downtown Greenville, participating in the Scottish Games, and assisting Sam Haskell and HRH Prince Edward to present the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. It is a busy weekend, but full of exciting events!
Former Miss America Colleen Kay Hutchins Dies
Miss America 1952 Colleen Kay Hutchins passed away early this morning in her home in Newport Beach, California at the age of 83, according to her son, Kiki Vandeweghe. Kiki said his mother had been ill for about six months.
Colleen was a Salt Lake City resident when she was crowned as Brigham Young University Homecoming Queen in 1947. Five years later she won the Miss America title. Crowned just prior to the television era, Colleen graciously stood over six feet in heels, and was said to have stopped a basketball game at the University of Pennsylvania by arriving late and walking down the sidelines. As a Miss America contestant she was not only an accomplished athlete, but had already achieved an undergraduate degree and was well on her way to earning a Master's Degree in Drama.
Following Colleen's year of service as Miss America, she performed on Broadway and toured Europe. She married her husband who was a physician and a member of the New York Knicks. They honeymooned at Queen Elizabeth's Coronation. The Hutchins made Wiesbaden, Germany, their home for some time, developing lifelong friendships with many prominent Europeans. They later settled in Bel Air, California, and raised four All-American College and Olympic athletes who are now accomplished professionals in their own right. Colleen and her family have enjoyed a happy and fulfilling life, contributing to many social and community causes. She resided in Palm Springs, California, and devoted much energy to her philanthropic objectives and enjoyed the opportunity of guiding her grandchildren in their athletic and scholastic accomplishments.
Colleen is survived by her husband and four children, including Kiki Vandeweghe, who is the interim coach and general manager of the NBA's New Jersey Nets.
Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to Colleen’s family at this time of sorrow. We will treasure the memories and the legacy of our beloved Miss America 1952 Colleen Hutchins.
Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron Visits Hawaii!
Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron takes her official dip in the ocean -- the Pacific Ocean that is! Within weeks of being crowned, Miss America 2010, Caressa Cameron hit the beach in Maui,
and while most in the country were digging out from snowstorms, our Miss America was in sunny Hawaii on her first official visit with our cosmetic and skincare provider, Artistry by Amway Global.
This wonderful trip, sponsored by Amway, was to support their annual event on the big island.
Caressa was able to work with the sponsors and their VIP's and shoot some beautiful promotional videos.
"The trip to Hawaii was absolutely wonderful. It has been an incredible month and I can't wait to see what the months ahead will bring. It has been a dream come true," said Caressa.
While in Hawaii, Caressa officially dipped her toes in the Pacific and followed the tradition established long ago in Atlantic City when Miss America would take the first dip after being crowned.
Congratulations Caressa - you have made a splash!
Miss America to Appear on Fox Business News
Miss America 2010, Caressa Cameron will appear on Fox Business News today. Cameron will visit Fox Business Channel's Bulls & Bears program
on February 16 to talk about becoming Miss America 2010 and her national media tour that has included memorable moments in New York and at the Superbowl! Don't miss it!
Miss America begins her national media tour
Tune-in as our newly crowned Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron embarks on a New York City media tour following her crowning in Las Vegas at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
As part of her media tour, Caressa will also appear on Inside Edition to discuss her being crowned the new Miss America! Monday, February 1, 2010. She will appear on Live! with Regis and Kelly at 9:00 a.m. and on Extra at 7:00 p.m.
Caressa Cameron interview on Inside Edition
Miss Virginia, Caressa Cameron,
emerge from a pool of 53 candidates to win the 2010 Miss America title Saturday night
during a modernized and surprisingly entertaining Miss America Pageant held in
Las Vegas.
The 22-year-old student from Fredericksburg, Virginia, had won the preliminary talent competition earlier in the week after impressing the judges
with a strong vocal performance of Beyonce's "Listen" from the film "Dreamgirls". The new Miss America, a broadcast journalism major at Virginia Commonwealth
University, who aspires to become a television anchor, won a $50,000 scholarship.
During the on-stage interview phase of competition, when the emcee asked Miss Virginia how she would approach fighting the childhood obesity issue, she stated
that she felt that youngsters should be encouraged to return to the traditions of outside play and limit television and video games. "We need to get our kids
back outside, playing with sticks in the street like I did when I was little," she remarked. "Expand your mind, go outside and get to see what this world is like."
In the evening gown competition Cameron wore a stunning form-fitting yellow gown, a strong statement in light of the long tradition of Miss America's usually
wearing white gowns. In contrast, in pageant circles, yellow is viewed as being a difficult color for contestants to carry off
in formalwear. Interestingly, during the pre-show that aired prior to the pageant, Miss Virginia's choice of a yellow gown, was noted by former Miss
America, Erica Dunlap, who observed that she had won her Miss America title wearing a yellow gown.
The 1st runner-up was Miss California, Kristy Cavinder, who had also won a preliminary talent award for her ballet en pointe
earlier in the week. Cavinder was asked to share her views on the responsibilities of being a role model during the on-stage interview. Cavinder.
She was awarded a $25,000 scholarship.
Stefanie Wittler, Miss Tennessee, was named the 2nd runner-up. A vocalist who performed "I Will Always Love You" in the talent competition, Wittler
was asked to address the issue of tough love versus gentleness in giving criticism during the onstage interview,
Miss Louisiana, Katherine Putnam was named the 3rd runner-up, after performing "Handel's Messiah" on the piano during the talent competition and discussing why the USA should send emergency aid to Haiti given our own country's current
financial woes.
Miss Kentucky, Mallory Ervin, was named the 4th runner-up after performing the vocal "On My Own" and fielding an on-stage question about
if athletes who use performance enhancing drugs should be permanently banned
from sports.
Fifteen contestants competed in the semi-finals during the broadcast:
Miss Tennesee, Stefanie Wittler;
Miss Colorado, Katie Lucille Layman;
Miss California,Kristy Cavinder (a preliminary talent winner);
Miss Indiana, Nicole Pollard; Miss Hawaii, Raeceen Anuenue Woolford;
Miss Louisiana, Katherine Putnam;
Miss District of Columbia, Jen Corey;
Miss New Mexico, Nicole Miner; Miss Virginia, Caressa Cameron (a preliminary talent winner and the eventual Miss America 2010);
Miss Texas, Kristen Blair; and
Miss Nebraska, Brittany Jeffers.
Three contestants were chosen by public popular vote to join the others in the Top 15:
Miss Oklahoma, Taylor Treat, Miss Arkansas, Sarah Slocum and Miss Kentucky, Mallory Ervin. Ervin was later named the 4th runner-up.
In another new move from pageant organizers to add an element of reality show style interaction, contestants who failed to make the semi-finals, were allowed
to vote one contestant into the Top 15 as the "Contestants' Choice". The results of the live vote placed Miss Oregon, CC Barber, as the 15th
semi-finalist. Barber had won a preliminary swimsuit award earlier in the week.
2010 Miss America Pageant - Court of Honor
1st runner-up Miss California Kristy Cavinder
2nd runner-up Miss Tennessee Stefanie Wittler
3rd runner-up Miss Louisiana Katherine Putnam
4th runner-up Miss Kentucky Mallory Ervin
2010 Miss America Pageant - Top 15 Semi-finalists
Miss Oklahoma Taylor Treat America's Choice Winner Top 15
Miss Arkansas Sarah Slocum America's Choice Winner Top 15
Miss Kentucky Mallory Ervin America's Choice Winner 4th runner-up
Miss Tennesee Stefanie Wittler 2nd runner-up
Miss Colorado Katie Lucille Layman Top 15
Miss California Kristy Cavinder Prelim Talent Winner 1st runner-up
Miss Indiana Nicole Pollard Top 15
Miss Hawaii Raeceen Woolford Top 6
Miss Louisiana
Katherine Putnam 2nd runner-up
Miss District of Columbia
Jen Corey Top 8
Miss New Mexico
Nicole Miner Top 6
Miss Virginia
Caressa Cameron
Prelim Talent Winner Miss America 2010
Miss Texas Kristen Blair Top 8
Miss Nebraska Brittany Jeffers Top 8
Miss Oregon
CC Barber Prelim Swimsuit Winner Contestants' Choice Winner
Top 10 - Talent Competition
Miss California - Kristy Cavinder- Ballet en pointe (Preliminary Talent Winner) Miss Virginia - Caressa
Cameron- Vocal "Listen" (Preliminary Talent Winner)
Miss District of Columbia - Jen Corey - Vocal, classical, Puccini
Miss New Mexico - Nicole Miner- Vocal, "Somewhere"
Miss Louisiana - Katherine Putnam - Piano, "Handel's Messiah"
Miss Nebraska - Brittany Jeffers - Jazz Dance, "So Much Better"
Miss Tennessee - Stefanie Wittler - Vocal, "I Will Always Love You"
Miss Texas - Kristen Blair - Vocal, Pucchini
Miss Kentucky - Mallory Ervin - Vocal, "On My Own"
Miss Hawaii - Raeceen Anuenue Woolford - Hula Dance
Top 7 - On-Stage Questions
Miss California - Kristy Cavinder (responsibilities of being a role model)
Miss New Mexico - Nicole Miner (Learning second languages) Miss Virginia - Caressa Cameron (Teen obesity) Miss Hawaii - Raeceen Anuenue Woolford (Safety of social networks) Miss Tennessee - Stefanie Wittler (Tough love vs. gentleness in giving criticism) Miss Louisiana - Katherine Putnam (Should USA send emergency aid to Haiti) Miss Kentucky - Mallory Ervin (Athletes using performance enhancement drugs)
Also in the spotlight was Miss Oregon CC Barber, who was the preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness winner in a black Winnwear swimsuit. CC will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Be sure to tune in to the one-hour special, Miss America: Behind the Curtain on Friday, January 29 at 10:00 p.m. on TLC. And watch live as a new Miss America is crowned at the 2010 Miss America Pageant airing live on TLC, Saturday, January 30, at 8 p.m. EST and 7 p.m. Central.
The 2010 Miss America Pageant will be tape delayed to air at 8 p.m. PST and 9 p.m. Mountain.
Miss California and Miss New York win Miss America Thursday Preliminaries
Miss California Kristy Cavinder was named Wednesday night's preliminary Talent winner for her Ballet en Pointe performance to the Slave Maiden Variation from "Le Corsaire," during the second night of competition of the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Kristy will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Also in the spotlight was Miss New York Alyse Zwick, who was the preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness winner in a black Winnwear swimsuit. Alyse will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Be sure to tune in to the one-hour special, Miss America: Behind the Curtain on Friday, January 29 at 10:00 p.m. on TLC. And watch live as a new Miss America is crowned at the 2010 Miss America Pageant airing live on TLC, Saturday, January 30, at 8 p.m. EST and 7 p.m. Central.
The 2010 Miss America Pageant will be tape delayed to air at 8 p.m. PST and 9 p.m. Mountain.
Miss Virginia and Miss Puerto Rico win Miss America Wednesday Preliminaries
Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron was named Tuesday night's preliminary Talent winner for her Vocal performance of "Listen," during the first night of competition of the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Caressa will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Also in the spotlight was Miss Puerto Rico Mimi Pabon, who was the preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness winner in a black Winnwear swimsuit. Mimi will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Be sure to tune in to the one-hour special, Miss America: Behind the Curtain on Friday, January 29 at 10:00 p.m. on TLC.
And watch live as a new Miss America is crowned at the 2010 Miss America Pageant airing live on TLC, Saturday, January 30, at 8 p.m. EST and 7 p.m. Central. The 2010 Miss America Pageant will be tape delayed to air at 8 p.m. PST and 9 p.m. Mountain.
Miss America 2010 Contestants are online!
Check out the 2010 Miss America contestants online on the Miss America Pageant's website.
Miss America 2009 Katie Stam addresses the American National Legion Convention
Miss America 2009 Katie Stam was on hand at the American Legion National
Convention in Louisville, KY this week to support their community service initiatives and talk about her own volunteering experiences.
On Sunday, Katie
spoke to the Sons of the American Legion about the importance of community service and rode in the National Convention Parade in Downtown Louisville.
The
next day she spoke to the America Legion Auxiliary and commended them for initiating their new service project, Call to Service Corps, which is designed
to enhance the capacity of Auxiliary to generate volunteer service targeted toward poverty alleviation by and for military veteran families.
On her final
day in Louisville, Katie had the wonderful opportunity to sing the National Anthem at the National Convention Opening Ceremonies.
Later that evening she had
the honor of attending the National Commander's Head Table Reception and Banquet. The convention was a great opportunity for Katie to honor the American
Legion and promote her passion for community service and involvement!
-- Article and photo courtesy of the Miss America Organization
Miss America 2009 Katie Stam will speak at Mobile County high school leadership event
SEMMES, Ala. -- The Do Something! leadership event at Mary G. Montgomery High School will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 14.
Keynote speaker for the conference will be Katie Stam, Miss America 2009,
who is the National Goodwill Ambassador for the Children's Miracle Network and
the official spokesperson for Zerosmoke. Stam's personal platform is "Passion
for Service: Promoting Community Service and Involvement." Also on the program
will be Leshay Brannan, a 1998 graduate of MGM who is associate director of
Baptist Campus Ministries at Florida State University. The one-day event for
high school students who are ready to "do something" is open to those in
leadership classes, student government groups, service organizations and any
other students who want to make a positive impact in their community. A
Community Expo at the conference will showcase local nonprofit organizations
seeking student volunteers.
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Miss America 2009, Miss Tennessee visit Children's Hospital
Katie Stam, Miss America 2009, and Stefanie Wittler, Miss Tennessee 2009, visited with patients and families at the Monroe Carell Jr.
Children’s Hospital at
Vanderbilt on Thursday, Aug. 27. They each performed one song and played with the children. Stam, from Seymour, Ind., won the Miss America pageant in January.
She is the National Goodwill Ambassador for the Children's Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals
nationwide, including Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and four others in the state. Wittler was crowned Miss Tennessee 2009 on June 20. She is a senior at
the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, majoring in communications.
She has been a volunteer for the Ronald McDonald House Charities since 1990 and is the
Tennessee Goodwill Ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network. Contact: Laurie Holloway at 615-322-4747 or email:
laurie.e.holloway@vanderbilt.edu
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Miss America 2009 Katie Stam and the 2010 Miss America Contestants Welcomed by the Sunshine State
Miss America 2009 Katie Stam with Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2010 Jeanette Moreland and Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2009 Taylor
Fitch
The Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant was held on Saturday with the crowning of 14 year-old Jeanette Moreland from Wisconsin! The week was
a memorable one for the Miss America Organization and the MAO family that was in Orlando to support MAOT.
Miss America 2009 Katie Stam was proud to be a part of the week's festivities that included being the on-stage host for the pageant, as well as
supporting the Teen contestants, and offering her love and support for our wonderful sister program. The events were filled with magical moments including Miss America who
was also able to meet with the Teen's little princesses for a special luncheon.
On Saturday, the excitement continued with the crowning of our
new Miss America's Outstanding Teen and the event created new memories for all.
We thank all of our Miss America family for helping to make this week such
an incredible success! We look forward to the journey ahead with our 53 Miss
America contestants who will now prepare for Miss America 2010 Pageant on
January 30, broadcasted live on TLC from Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in
Las Vegas!
The Miss America 2010 Contestants gathered for the first time in Orlando to get to
know one another and have a wonderful day that included photos opportunities at
Sea World and an incredible visit to Universal Studios on Wednesday.
The contestants were also able to enjoy a wonderful dinner at Maggiano's, hosted by
Florida State Executive Director Mary Sullivan and co-hosted by David Lang and
Carry O'Neal of Regalia Magnificent Apparel on Thursday night.
And on Friday, the contestants along with the Miss America Organization Board of Directors and Miss America enjoyed the Miss
America Fundraiser hosted for the second year by Mr. and Mrs. Siegel.
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