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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