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.