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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