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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Maria Cahill (Delaware)

                                 


Maria Cahill
Newark, Delaware
Age: 20

Education:
Aquinas Academy High School
Wilmington University

Platform Issue: Project 16-26: Drive Safe, Drive Smart

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Masters Degree in Marketing and Communications

Talent: Irish Step Dance

Scholastic Honors: Honor Roll

Career Ambition: To have my own talk show

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Rehoboth Beach Scholarship Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization

MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Morgan Amarone (Connecticut)

Morgan Amarone
Hamden, Connecticut
Age: 23

Education:
Hamden High School
Quinnipiac University

Platform Issue: The Power of Pink: Cancer Education Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain my Master of Business Administration Degree in Healthcare Management

Talent: Jazz Dance

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List; Accepted into MBA Program as a Junior; One of three students chosen for National Leadership Conference

Career Ambition: To work administratively in a hospital or healthcare facility

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Southington Scholarship Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Connecticut Scholarship Corporation

MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Diana Dreman (Colorado)

                                                           

Diana Dreman
Denver, Colorado
Age: 23

Education:
Littleton High School
University of Colorado - Leeds School of Business

Platform Issue: The American Cancer Society-The Official Sponsor of Birthdays

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's degree in Social Enterprise

Talent: Musical Theater Dance

Scholastic Honors: Social Enterprise Certificate; Leeds School of Business Dean's List;Qwest Leadership Challenge Scholarship Recipient

Career Ambition: To audit Fortune 500 companies as a partner in Deloitte's Assurance Practice

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Colorado Scholarship Organization, LLC

MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Noelle Freeman (California)

                                                             

Noelle Freeman
Carlsbad, California
Age: 22

Education:
Carlsbad High School
Chapman University

Platform Issue: A Promising Future For Autism

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film Production

Talent: Ballet en Pointe

Scholastic Honors: Scholar athlete (2004-2007); Acceptance into Dodge Film School at Chapman University; Graduated with a double major in PR and Communication Studies

Career Ambition: To form an advertising agency

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Culver City Scholarship Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss California Scholarship Organization

MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Kristen Glover (Arkansa

                                                             

Kristen Glover
Stuttgart, Arkansas
Age: 22

Education:
Stuttgart High School
Ouachita Baptist University
University of Arkansas for Medical Science

Platform Issue: Second Chances Through Mentoring

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy

Talent: Tap Dance

Scholastic Honors: Ouachita Baptist University Scholar; President's List; Magna Cum Laude

Career Ambition: To become a clinical pharmacist

Local Competition Sponsor: Ouachita Baptist University Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant,Inc.

MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jennifer Sedler (Arizona)

                                                           

Jennifer Sedler
Chandler, Arizona
Age: 20

Education:
Hamilton High School
University of Arizona Honors College of Medicine

Platform Issue: Supporting Children with Life Threatening Illnesses

Scholastic Ambition: To graduate with honors and attend medical school

Talent: Jazz Dance

Scholastic Honors: 4.0 GPA in Honors College; Arizona Board of Regents High Honors Tuition Scholarship; Member of National Honor Society

Career Ambition: To become a pediatric oncologist

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Phoenix Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Arizona Scholarship Foundation Inc.

MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Katy Lovegreen (Alaska

                                                 

Katy Lovegreen                                          
Anchorage, Alaska
Age: 21

Education:
Polaris K-12
Alaska Pacific University

Platform Issue: Speak Out: Promoting Public Speaking and Debate Programs for Youth

Scholastic Ambition: To graduate with honors from APU with a Bachelor's degree in K-8 Education

Talent: Irish Step Dance

Scholastic Honors: Atwood Distinguished Scholarship; 2010 Alaska MAO Award; Recognized by ETS for excellence in scoring in the top 15% of Praxis Elementary Content test takers

Career Ambition: To become an Elementary Educator

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Alaska Scholarship Foundation

MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Courtney Porter (Alabama)

                                                                             


Courtney Porter
Clay, Alabama
Age: 25

Education:
Clay-Chalkville
Auburn University

Platform Issue: Mentoring At-Risk Youth Through The Boys and Girls Clubs of America

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's degree in Communications

Talent: Tap Dance

Scholastic Honors: Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society; Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society; Lambda Sigma

Career Ambition: To work in the Communications/PR Field in a corporation sector or a hospital

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Leeds Area Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Alabama Pageant, Inc.

MISS AMERICA 2012 CONTESTANT - Robin Bonner (Rhode Island)

Robin Elizabeth Bonner
 West Hampton, New York
Age: 20

Education:
West Hampton Beach High School
University of Rhode Island

Platform Issue: Heart to Heart: Women's Cardiac Care Spread Awareness

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

Talent: Dance

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List University of Rhode Island; Class Valedictorian Boces Technical School; National Honor Society Member

Career Ambition: To become a fashion editor for an international magazine

Local Competition Sponsor: N/A

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Organization, Inc.

Jackie Jerlecki is Miss Indiana 2011

Road to Miss America 2012


Jackie Jerlecki, Goshen native and the daughter of Natalie and Matt Jerlecki, was crowned Miss Indiana 2011, officials posted on the Miss Indiana Pageant Twitter site Saturday night June 25, 2011. She will represent Indiana in Miss America 2012. Jerlecki won the preliminary contest Thursday for her vocal performance. She is a graduate of Goshen High School and Bowling Green University.

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Courtney Porter, Miss Leeds Area, was crowned Miss Alabama 2011

Road to Miss America 2012

Courtney Porter, Miss Leeds Area, was crowned Miss Alabama 2011 on June 12, 2011. She will represent Alabama in Miss America 2012 Pageant to be held in Spring next year.

Porter is an Auburn University graduate, majoring in communications. Porter tap danced to “I’ve Got Rhythm” for the talent portion of competition.
Miss Tennessee Valley KeLeigh Edwards of Smiths Station was named the first runner-up. The second runner-up was Hailey Bagwell, Miss Point Mallard, while Chandler Champion, Miss Center Point, was named the third runner-up.

Fourty-eight young women competed for the Miss Alabama title at Samford University this week. The top ten finalists for the title were, in the order they were called:
- Miss Smiths Station Jordan Dailey, 21, of Trussville
- Miss Central Alabama Rebecca Whitlow, 23, of Muscle Shoals
- Miss Auburn University Emilee Williams, 19, of Athens
- Miss Trussville Area Anna Laura Bryan, 21, of Decatur
- Miss Hoover Brittany Finley, 24, of Trussvile
- Miss University of Alabama Valerie Stewart, 21, of Camden
- Miss Leeds Area Courtney Porter, 24, of Clay
- Miss Center Point Chandler Champion, 18, of Leeds
- Miss Tennessee Valley KeLeigh Edwards, 19, of Smiths Station
- Miss Point Mallard Haley Bagwell, 21, of Hoover

Lakeville native Molly Whalen was crowned Miss Massachusetts 2011

Road to Miss America 2012


Lakeville native Molly Whalen was crowned Miss Massachusetts 2011 at the Hanover Theater in Worcester on July 9. The 20-year-old resident of Middleborough held the local pageant title of Miss Taunton. She had competed in the state pageant three years prior, at the age of 17, and took time off from pageants in order to complete her degree in dental hygiene from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Katie Levasseur was crowned Miss Vermont 2011

Road to Miss America 2012


Katie Levasseur, a 20-year old student at University of Vermont and member of Order of Omega Theta Psi Chapter and Alpha Delta Pi, was crowned Miss Vermont 2011 on June 25, 2011 at the South Burlington High School Performing Arts Center. She will represent Vermont in Miss America 2012.

As Miss Vermont, Levasseur receives $7,250 in scholarships, over $12,000 in prizes, and the opportunity to compete for the Miss America title in Las Vegas, Nevada in January 2012. Currently a student at University of Vermont, Levasseur is majoring in Political Science and hopes to pursue a career as a Public Policy Analyst.

Susan J. Lackey, president of the Miss Vermont Scholarship Organization, commented on the new Miss Vermont. “Katie embodies the qualities a role model for young women and girls should have,” said Lackey. “She’s talented, ambitious and accomplished. We are excited about working with her this year.”