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.


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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

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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.

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Jackie Jerlecki
Goshen,


Age: 23

Education:
Goshen High School
Bowling Green State University

Platform Issue: Support the Arts-A Vital Part of a Vibrant Community

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master of Arts degree in Youth Theatre

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Grant-In-Aid 'Acting' Scholarship; BGSU Success Scholarship; Indiana's Junior Miss Scholarship Awards

Career Ambition: To become an artistic director for a community children's theatre

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Duneland Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Indiana Scholarship Organization

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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


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Carissa Kelley
Winfield, Kansas
Age: 24

Education:
Home Schooled/Winfield High School
Cowley College

Platform Issue: No Kid Hungry

Scholastic Ambition: To receive a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Talent: Dance

Scholastic Honors: Dean's Honor Roll; Full Scholarship for every semester attended

Career Ambition: To own my own Dance Studio, and become a dietitian

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Wooded Hills/ Sarah Jump

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Kansas Scholarship Organization


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Ann Blair Thornton
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Age: 22

Education:
Bowling Green High School
Western Kentucky University

Platform Issue: Alzheimer's Awareness Research

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a law degree

Talent: Piano

Scholastic Honors: N.O. Taft Economics Scholarship-2010 & 2011; Presidents List 2008-2011; National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Career Ambition: To become a practicing attorney

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Bowling Green

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Kentucky Scholarship Organization

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Hope Anderson
Monroe, Louisiana
Age: 23

Education:
Ouachita High School
University of Louisiana at Monroe

Platform Issue: Pilots for Patients

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's Degree in Health Communications from Johns Hopkins University

Talent: Contemporary Pointe Dance

Scholastic Honors: Summa Cum Laude Graduate; Student Involvement Scholarship; Mass Communications Student of the Year

Career Ambition: To be an anchor on the "Today Show"

Local Competition Sponsor: Spirit of Ruston Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Louisiana Scholarship Organization


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Julia Furtado
Dayton,


Age: 20

Education:
Catherine McAuley High School
University of New England

Platform Issue: Leadership Among Our Youth

Scholastic Ambition: To earn a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List; Applied Exercise Science Student of The Year in 2009

Career Ambition: To become a pediatric physical therapist

Local Competition Sponsor: N/A

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Maine Scholarship Pageant

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Carlie Colella
Hagerstown, Maryland
Age: 21

Education:
North Hagerstown High School
Hood College

Platform Issue: Empowerment of Women: Creating an Equal Opportunity for Success

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing

Talent: Contemporary Dance

Scholastic Honors: Dean's Scholarship; MD State Senatorial Scholarship; The J. Harold Hooper Scholarship

Career Ambition: To become an event planner

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Central Maryland

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Maryland Scholarship Organization

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Molly Whalen
Middleboro,


Age: 21

Education:
Coyle and Cassidy High School
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Northeastern University

Platform Issue: Smart Smiles: Promoting the Importance of Oral Health

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master of Science degree in Applied Nutrition

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List; Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene Merit Scholarship; President's Award for Academic Science

Career Ambition: To teach Dental Hygiene at the collegiate level

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Taunton

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

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Elizabeth Ann Wertenberger
Dundee, Michigan
Age: 22

Education:

Dundee High School
Kendall College of Art & Design

Platform Issue: Continue to Dream: Giving Hope to Children With Chronic Illnesses

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain NCIDQ accreditidation, as well as become an accredited LEED AP designer

Talent: Jazz Dance

Scholastic Honors: Graduated with Honors

Career Ambition: To own and operate my own design firm specializing in branded design

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Southwest Michigan

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Michigan Scholarship Organization

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Natalie Davis
Dassel,


Age: 22

Education:
Dassel-Cokato High School
St. Olaf College

Platform Issue: Autism Awareness: The Missing Piece

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry and a Medical Doctorate

Talent: Vocal Performance

Scholastic Honors: St. Olaf Presidential Scholar; St. Olaf Community Scholar; Blue Key Honor Society

Career Ambition: To become a pediatrician

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Mankato Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Minnesota Scholarship Organization

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Mary Margaret Roark
Cleveland,


Age: 21

Education:
Bayou Academy High School
Mississippi State University

Platform Issue: J.E.W.E.L.S. for Alzheimer's

Scholastic Ambition: To graduate with honors and attend law school

Talent: Piano

Scholastic Honors: Shackouls Honors College; Phi Kappa Phi; President's Scholar

Career Ambition: To practice law in the entertainment industry

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss North Central Mississippi

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Mississippi Scholarship Organization

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Sydney Friar
El Dorado Springs,


Age: 22

Education:
El Dorado Springs High School
Evangel University

Platform Issue: Reconnecting the Family Unit

Scholastic Ambition: To earn a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List 2008-2011, Academic Competitiveness Scholarship, Leadership Scholar

Career Ambition: To work on community and leadership development for small and rural communities

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Branson Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Missouri Scholarship Organization

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Veronika Ohlinger
Cooke City, Montana
Age: 23

Education:
Wahama High School
West Virginia Wesleyan

Platform Issue: Inspiring America: Dare to Dream

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Who's Who Among College Students; MAOT Academic Scholarship; Academic Scholarships

Career Ambition: To become a successful television host and establish a non-profit organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Montana Scholarship Program

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Kayla Batt
Alliance, Nebraska


Age: 21

Education:
Alliance High School
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Platform Issue: Make Music Rock: The Importance of Music Education

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate Degree in English with a minor in Piano

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Scholarship Recipient from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications for superior academic achievement

Career Ambition: To teach English at a collegiate level while teaching piano lessons

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Omaha/Douglas County Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Nebraska Scholarship Program

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Alana Lee
Las Vegas, Nevada
Age: 22

Education:
Mojave High School
Dixie State University

Platform Issue: Patriotism: Rock the Vote

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelors degree in Mass Communication

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dixie State College Top 5 Female Student of the Year 2010, Dean's List Fall 2008 - Spring 2011, Graduated with Associates Degree Magna Cum Laude

Career Ambition: To become a News Anchor on a national television station, or have my own political talk show

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Clark County Scholarship Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization

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Regan Elizabeth Hartley
Dover,


Age: 20

Education:
Portsmouth Christian Academy
Suffolk University

Platform Issue: Stand Up: Bullying Awareness in Our Community

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Masters Degree in Advertising

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Broadcaster's Association 2009; Dean's List; President's Scholarship

Career Ambition: To own a large and prestigious advertising firm

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Keene Area Scholarship Program, Inc.

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program, Inc.

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Katharyn Nicolle
Wenonah, New Jersey
Age: 20



Education:
Gateway Regional High School
Dickinson College

Platform Issue: Reading For the Right Reasons

Scholastic Ambition: To receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies concentrating in Security Studies

Talent: Dance

Scholastic Honors: Accepted to study at the University of Bologna, Italy; Recipient of Dickinson College Founders Merit Scholarship; Recipient of Gateway Regional High School Senior Award Scholarship

Career Ambition: To become a Foreign Diplomat

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Coastal Shore

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Jersey Education Foundation

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