New Miss America to be crowned tonight in Las Vegas

Road to Miss America 2012



Teresa Scanlan, a Nebraskan who won Miss America last year is getting ready to transfer her crown again to one of 53 pageant queens looking to prove they’ve got a winning combination of looks, talent and smarts to justify a yearlong run with the title.

To win, each will have to impress the panel in preliminary competitions that include an extensive interview to become one of the top 15 finalists.

More contestants will be eliminated Saturday night during swimsuit, evening gown and talent competitions.

The top five finalists will answer a question posed by one of the judges, who will score each of the contestants in each competition throughout the night.

Pageant officials announced the winners of preliminary competitions, including Miss Hawaii Lauren Cheape, Miss Oklahoma Betty Thompson and Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler for talent, and Miss New York Kaitlin Monte, Miss Texas Kendall Morris and Miss Utah Danica Olsen for swimsuit.

Officials also said Miss Idaho Genevieve Nutting won the $2,000 Fourpoints Award, while Miss Kentucky Ann-Blair Thornton won the $6,000 Quality of Life scholarship.


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Video of 2012 Miss America Pageant Arrival Ceremony

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Catherine Brown (Wyoming)

Catherine Brown
Laramie,Wyoming


Age: 24

Education:
J.J. Pearce High School
University of Wyoming

Platform Issue: Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention and Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain my PH.D. in the area of traumatic brain injury

Talent: Pop Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean's and President's List; Member of Greek Honorary Order of Omega, Nominated for University of Wyoming Outstanding Graduating Female

Career Ambition: To become a researcher and educator in the field of speech-language pathology

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wyoming Scholarship Pageant


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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Laura Kaeppeler (Wisconsin)

Laura Kaeppeler
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Age: 23



Education:
St. Joseph High School
Carthage College

Platform Issue: Circles of Support-Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology

Talent: Operatic Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List; Outstanding Senior Music Major Award,; Music Department Honor's Recital Participant

Career Ambition: To become a Speech Pathologist

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Southern Wisconsin Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Wisconsin Organization



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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Spenser Wempe (West Virginia)

Spenser Wempe
Shepherdstown,West Virginia


Age: 19

Education:
Jefferson High School
Shepherd University

Platform Issue: The Wounded Warrior Project and Veteran's Welfare

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a degree in Political Science and International Relations

Talent: Lyrical Dance

Scholastic Honors: West Virginia Promise Scholarship; Graduated Cum Laude; Recommended for Congressional Internship

Career Ambition: To serve in the military and then work for the U.S. Department of State, ultimately becoming U.S. Secretary of State

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Berkeley County Scholarship Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss West Virginia Scholarship Organization


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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Brittney Henry (Washington)

Brittney Henry
Puyallup, Washington

Age: 24



Education:
Puyallup High School
California State University

Platform Issue: Promoting Higher Education for Low-Income Families

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's Degree in the field of Education

Talent: Celtic Fiddle

Scholastic Honors: National Communication Honor Society

Career Ambition: To promote higher education

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Eastside

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Washington Scholarship Organization



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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Elizabeth Crot (Virginia)

Elizabeth Crot
Chesapeake,Virginia


Age: 24

Education:
Hickory High School
James Madison University

Platform Issue: Get Involved- Change Your World!

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate degree in Diversity Studies

Talent: Operatic Vocal

Scholastic Honors: JMU Dean's List; Recipient of Hickory Choral Scholarship; 4.1 High School GPA

Career Ambition: To become a performer, speaker and a non-profit worker

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Arlington Scholarship Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Virginia Scholarship Pageant


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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Camila Daniels (Virgin Islands)

Camila Daniels
St. Thomas,Virgin Islands


Age: 18

Education:
Charlotte Amalie High School
Barnard College, Columbia University

Platform Issue: Keep Music Alive in Public Education

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Economics

Talent: Flute

Scholastic Honors: Athena Scholar

Career Ambition: To become an Actuary or Asset Manager

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Virgin Islands Scholarship Organization, Inc.

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Katie Levasseur (Vermont)

Katie Levasseur
Burlington, Vermont


Age: 21

Education:
St. Johnsbury Academy
University of Vermont

Platform Issue: Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's Degree in Public Policy

Talent: Scottish Highland Dance

Scholastic Honors: Mortar Board Honor Society; Order of Omega Honor Society; Dean's List Simmons College

Career Ambition: To become a Public Policy Analyst

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Vermont Scholarship Organization


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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Danica Olsen (Utah)

Danica Olsen
Tooele, Utah


Age: 21

Education:
Tooele High School
Utah Valley University

Platform Issue: Prescription Drug Addiction Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communications as well as a Master's degree in Mass Communications

Talent: Dance

Scholastic Honors: Four year recipient of UVU's Outstanding Performace, Scholarship recipient 2008-2011, Concurrent Enrollment H.S. Graduate 2008

Career Ambition: To become a Interpersonal Communications Presenter and College Dance Team Coach

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Utah Valley University Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Utah Scholarship Organization

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Kendall Morris (Texas)

Kendall Morris
Ennis,Texas


Age: 20

Education:
Ennis High School
Texas Christian University

Platform Issue: Leukemia: Living for a Cure

Scholastic Ambition: Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors

Talent: Piano

Scholastic Honors: Texas Christian University Scholar; Dean's Honor List; Dean's Scholar

Career Ambition: To become a broadcast journalist

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Plano Frisco Scholarship Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant Corporation

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Erin Hatley (Tennessee)

Erin Hatley
Bartlett,Tennessee


Age: 20

Education:
Bolton High School
University of Memphis

Platform Issue: Volunteerism: Connecting People With Opportunities

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master of Business Administration Degree from Vanderbilt's School of Business

Talent: Classical Vocal Performance

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List; Recipient of Hope & Burda Theatre Scholarships; Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society

Career Ambition: To become Executive Director of a national non-profit organization

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant,Inc.

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Anna Simpson (South Dakota)

Anna Simpson
Rapid City, South Dakota
Age: 21

Education:
Stevens High School
South Dakota State University

Platform Issue: Give Back Volunteer Network

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Economics

Talent: Piano

Scholastic Honors: Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society; Golden Key International Honor Society; Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society of Economics

Career Ambition: To be CEO of an organization in the nonprofit sector

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Dakota Scholarship Pageant

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Bree Boyce (South Carolina)

Bree Boyce
Florence,South Carolina


Age: 22

Education:
West Florence High School
Francis Marion University

Platform Issue: Eating Healthy and Fighting Obesity

Scholastic Ambition: To receive my Bachelor's degree and obtain a Master's degree as well as a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theatre History

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List, Adrian R. Ketcham Music Scholarship, Adelle Kassab Music Scholarship

Career Ambition: To become a college professor, playwright and director

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Columbia Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization


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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Kaitlin Monte (New York)

Kaitlin Monte
Pittsford, New York


Age: 22

Education:
Pittsford Mendon High School
University of Tampa

Platform Issue: That's Enough! Coming Together to End Bullying

Scholastic Ambition: To earn a Master of Business Administration Degree with a focus in Marketing

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Presidential Scholarship; Dean's List; Best Actress 2008

Career Ambition: To become a professional actress and entertainment producer

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Southern New York Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New York Scholarship Organization

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Laura Ramirez (Puerto Rico)

Laura Ramirez
Arecibo, Puerto Rico


Age: 21

Education:
Hogar Colegio La Milagrosa
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

Platform Issue: Transforming Lives: Promoting Values and Developing Dreams

Scholastic Ambition: To attend Graduate School for Journalism and become certified as a master in Sign Language

Talent: Ballet en Pointe

Scholastic Honors: High School and University Honor Rolls; 3.97 GPA; Miss America Academic Achievement Award

Career Ambition: To become an international journalist

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Puerto Rico Scholarship Organization

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Juliann Sheldon (Pennsylvania)

Juliann Sheldon
Plum Borough, Pennsylvania

Age: 21

Education:
Plum Senior High School
Point Park University

Platform Issue: Mental Health Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising/Public Relations

Talent: Lyrical Dance

Scholastic Honors: Academic Scholarship; Community Service Award; Dean's List

Career Ambition: To establish a career in the field of Public Relations

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Jewel of the West

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Organization, Inc.

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Caroline McGowan (Oregon)

Caroline McGowan
Waukee, Iowa
Age: 20

Education:
Waukee High School
Oregon State University

Platform Issue: American Red Cross - Disaster Preparedness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a degree in New Media Communication

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List; Delta Gamma Certificate of Academic Achievement

Career Ambition: To obtain a career in event planning or public relations

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Linn-Benton

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Oregon Scholarship Program

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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Betty Thompson (Oklahoma)

Betty Thompson
Davenport, Oklahoma
Age: 23

Education:
Davenport High School

Oklahoma State University

Platform Issue: Milk, It Really Does A Body Good!

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Masters Degree in Education

Talent: Irish Step Dance

Scholastic Honors: OSU President's Honor Roll; Oklahoma Academic Excellence Scholarship; TCC & OSU Dean's Honor Roll

Career Ambition: To become an Upper Elementary Teacher, as well as a TCRG-certified Irish Dance Instructor

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Oklahoma State University Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Oklahoma Scholarship Organization


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MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Ellen Bryan (Ohio)

Ellen Bryan
Celina, Ohio
Age: 23

Education:
Celina High School
Ball State University

Platform Issue: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors - Promoting Lightning Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: John R. and Aline B. Emens Scholar; Perham Scholar Women of Achievement; Harry S. Truman Scholarship Finalist

Career Ambition: To become a TV news anchor and reporter

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Clayland Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Ohio Scholarship Organization

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