MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jessica Pray (Iowa)

Jessica Pray
Johnston,

Age: 19

Education:
Johnston High School
University of Iowa

Platform Issue: Saving Lives Through the Gift of Blood Donation

Scholastic Ambition: To graduate with honors

Talent: Contemporary Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Recipient of University of Iowa Music Scholarship; Honors Program, Dean's List both semesters freshman year of college

Career Ambition: To become a performer with an opera company

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Muscatine Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Iowa Scholarship Program


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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jackie Jerlecki (Indiana)

Jackie Jerlecki
Goshen,


Age: 23

Education:
Goshen High School
Bowling Green State University

Platform Issue: Support the Arts-A Vital Part of a Vibrant Community

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master of Arts degree in Youth Theatre

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Grant-In-Aid 'Acting' Scholarship; BGSU Success Scholarship; Indiana's Junior Miss Scholarship Awards

Career Ambition: To become an artistic director for a community children's theatre

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Duneland Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Indiana Scholarship Organization

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Hannah Smith (Illinois)

Hannah Smith
Huntley,


Age: 20

Education:
Huntley High School
McHenry County College/Northern Illinois University

Platform Issue: Distracted Driving... FOCUS!

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain my Master's Degree in Dance Performance and Business Administration

Talent: Ballet en Pointe

Scholastic Honors: Northern Illinois University's Renee LeBeau Scholarship; McHenry County Promise Program Recipient; Carolyn Paulus Scholarship Award

Career Ambition: To own a dance studio

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Windy City Scholarship Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Illinois Scholarship Association, Inc.

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Genevieve Nutting (Idaho)

Genevieve Nutting
Boise, Idaho
Age: 22

Education:

Capital High School
Boise State University

Platform Issue: Building the 3 C's Through Girl Scouts - Courage, Character and Confidence

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's Degree in Journalism

Talent: Piano

Scholastic Honors: Recipient of numerous scholarships; Member of National Honor Society throughout High School; Recipient of the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence

Career Ambition: To become a journalist for a women's health and fitness magazine.

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Tri-Counties Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Idaho Scholarship Program

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Lauren Kealohilani Cheape (Hawaii)

Lauren Kealohilani Cheape
Mililani, Hawaii
Age: 24

Education:

Mililani High School
University of Hawaii

Platform Issue: C.A.R.E. Collegiate Athletes Reaching Everyone

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's degree in Business Administration

Talent: Jump Rope Routine

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List, University of Hawaii Scholar Athelete, Academy for Creative Media Film Award

Career Ambition: To become a film director

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss East Oahu Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Hawaii Organization, Inc.


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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Michaela Grace Lackey (Georgia)

Michaela Grace Lackey
Marietta,
Age: 22

Education:
Walton High School
University of North Carolina

Platform Issue: PASSION: Performing Artists Serving Society In Our Neighborhoods

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Masters degree in Arts Management

Talent: Classical Ballet en Pointe

Scholastic Honors: Merit Scholarship-UNCSA; Academic Competitive Grant; First Place in Science Fair

Career Ambition: To become a dancer, choreographer, and direct my own professional dance company

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Heart of Lakes Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Georgia Program Corporation

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Kristina Janolo (Florida)

Kristina Janolo
Kissimmee, Florida
Age: 24

Education:
Bishop Moore High School
University of Central Florida

Platform Issue: America's Wake Up Call - Protect Our Environment

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient; Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Bishop Moore High School

Career Ambition: To work in the non-profit sector as an Executive Director

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Winter Park Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant, Inc.


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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Ashley Boalch (District of Columbia)

Ashley Boalch
Sandy Spring, Maryland
Age: 23

Education:
Sherwood High School
University of Maryland

Platform Issue: Making Cents: The Next Generation of Business Owners

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master of Arts degree in Communication

Talent: Pop Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dr. Harry Harden Award for Academic Excellence, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Fraternity, Award for Scholastic Excellence in Women's Studies

Career Ambition: To obtain a Master's degree in Communication

State Competition Sponsor: Miss District of Columbia Scholarship Organization


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