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Melinda McNett, Miss Fond du Lac 2006

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Original Release: 12/19/2005

Melinda McNett, Miss Fond du Lac 2006

This week’s show:
  1. Opening Notes
  2. Interview with Melinda McNett , Miss Fond du Lac 2006
  3. Pageants on Television: Miss USA review
  4. Podsafe Music: All Fired Up by The Brand New Heavies
  5. Interview with Melinda McNett , Miss Fond du Lac 2006
  6. Upcoming Interviews
  7. PageantCast Tattler
  8. Closing

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MISS AMERICA 2018 CARA MUND SPEAKS TO ATLANTIC CITY AREA YOUTH

Atlantic City, NJ (March 1, 2018) –   Miss America 2018 Cara Mund returned to the Atlantic City area this week to speak to local youth about the importance of education, empowerment, and community service. On Tuesday, Cara’s first visit was to Upper Township Middle School where she spoke to an assembly and answered questions from students.Upper1.JPGupper 2.JPG

Next, the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City welcomed Cara with a tour of their facilities and some one-on-one time with members of SMART Girls, a program focused on health, fitness, education, and self-esteem enhancement for young girls.

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Wednesday, Cara visited two area schools in Somers Point, NJ. At Jordan Road Middle School, Cara spoke to students in an assembly about the importance of education and working hard to achieve your academic goals. After she spoke, a group of students presented Cara with a check dedicated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Cara’s personal platform, for which they raised $300 by organizing their own fundraiser. Cara has raised over $78,500 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and was so proud of the students for their efforts. Photo Feb 28_ 9 57 20 AM.jpgPhoto Feb 28_ 10 42 49 AM.jpg

The final stop of the day brought Cara to St. Joseph Regional School where she spoke to an assembly and encouraged students to continue to work hard in school and never give up on their dreams. The St. Joseph students presented her with a page from a book illustrated by the student body that was dedicated to the inspiring work done by Miss America and the Miss America Organization. Photo Feb 28_ 1 38 06 PM.jpg

The Miss America Organization is thrilled to continue its relationship with Atlantic City and support the South Jersey community. Cara will return to Atlantic City in the coming weeks to continue advocating the organizations mission of youth empowerment, education, and scholarship!

Source: The Miss America Organization
The Miss America Organization, a 501(c)4 non-profit corporation, is the nation’s leading advocate for women’s education and the largest provider of scholarship assistance to young women in the United States, awarding millions of dollars annually in cash awards and in-kind tuition waivers. The Miss America Organization is comprised of 51 state organizations, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Miss America contestants contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over $17 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007.

http://www.pageantcast.com/2018/03/miss-america-2018-cara-mund-speaks-to-atlantic-city-area-youth/

In Memory of Miss America 1937 Bette Cooper

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Atlantic City, NJ (March 5, 2018) –  The Miss America Organization honors the memory of Miss America 1937 Elizabeth Moore, previously known as Bette Cooper, who passed away at the age of 97. Elizabeth hailed from Hackettstown, New Jersey, and entered the Miss America Competition as Miss Bertrand Island at the age of 17.

She attended Centenary Academy and Centenary College in Hackettstown. After graduation, she lived in Kentucky for several years working as a buyer for a food company. She married William F. Moore in 1951, and the couple moved to Greenwich, where they raised two children.

Elizabeth had a beautiful singing voice and studied music in New York City, and sang for several years in the choir at St. Bartholomew’s Church on Park Avenue. She was a member of the Second Congregational Church in Greenwich and sang in the choir there for 25 years.

Learn more about Elizabeth’s life and journey at Miss America, courtesy of the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum, that shared her story in their museum newsletter.

Source: The Miss America Organization
The Miss America Organization, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization, oversees a national network of 51 organizations, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Miss America contestants contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over $17 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007

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April Dovorany, Miss Racine 2010

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Original Release: 12/19/2005

April Dovorany, Miss Racine 2010

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  1. April Dovorany, Miss Racine 2010

    Introduction by Bridget Cleary

  2. Opening Notes
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  4. Interview with April Dovorany, Miss Racine 2010
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    Photo Gallery
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  16. PageantCast Pageant Results
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April Dovorany, Miss Racine 2010

In Memory of Miss America 1940 Frances Burke Kenney



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Atlantic City, NJ (March 6, 2018) –  The Miss America Organization  honors the memory of Miss America 1940 Frances Burke Kenney, who passed away in her home at the age of 95. Frances hailed from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and entered the Miss America Competition as Miss Philadelphia. After winning the Miss America title, Frances worked as a successful model. Despite opportunities in Hollywood, she chose to stay close to her family in Philadelphia.

Frances is survived by her loving husband of 72 years Lawrence Kenney, she was a devoted mother of her daughters, Missy Kenney and Wendy Kenney, and sons, Lawrence and William, and had 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Source: The Miss America Organization
The Miss America Organization, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization, oversees a national network of 51 organizations, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Miss America contestants contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over $17 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007.

http://www.pageantcast.com/2018/03/in-memory-of-miss-america-1940-frances-burke-kenney/

Miss America Homecoming with Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012 (part 2)

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Original Release: 04/22/2012

Miss America Homecoming with Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012 (part 2)

PageantCast Gazette

On March 2nd, the Miss America Homecoming with Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012 went to Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, WI. They had a fashion show for Express and spoke a few times about the benefits about the Miss America system. Caitlin Morrall, local TV personality and Miss Wisconsin USA 2007 who competed in the Miss America Organization for about half a decade, was the MC.
Included in the activities were the rest of top five at Miss America,
  • Miss Oklahoma, Betty Thompson
  • Miss New York, Kaitlin Monte
  • Miss Arizona, Jennifer Sedler
  • Miss California, Noelle Freeman
Also included were Miss Wisconsin’s Outstanding Teen 2011 Annie Jorgensen, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2012 Elizabeth Fechtel, and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2010 Jeanette Morelan.
It was filled with energy and excitement as the show went on and Laura actually got to celebrate her birthday after the event with her family who had all come to the event.

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Miss America Homecoming with Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012 (part 1)

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Original Release: 04/22/2012

Miss America Homecoming with Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012 (part 1)

PageantCast Gazette

On Thursday, March 1st, there was a homecoming celebration at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center in Brookfield, WI. Included in the activities were the rest of top five at Miss America,
  • Oklahoma, Betty Thompson
  • Miss New York, Kaitlin Monte
  • Miss Arizona, Jennifer Sedler
  • Miss California, Noelle Freeman
Also included were Miss Wisconsin’s Outstanding Teen 2011 Annie Jorgensen, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2012 Elizabeth Fechtel, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2010 Jeanette Morelan, and Miss Wisconsin 2011 Raeanna Johnson. In fact, on Thursday, Raenna was finally, officially, crowned the new Miss Wisconsin to rule for the remainder of the term through June 2012.
Each of the ladies performed their talent, including the actual competition talents they did in Vegas for the Top Five.

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Miss America Board announces election of new members

 

(February 22, 2018) Atlantic City, NJ –  The Miss America Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of two new board members. Jennifer Vaden Barth, Miss North Carolina 1991, and Valerie Crooker Clemens, Miss Maine 1980. Both Valerie and Jennifer are long-time volunteers in the Miss America program and have most recently served as active members in theMiss America State Titleholders Association (MASTA).

MASTA was established in 2015 in an effort to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of all state titleholders after they complete their year of service. Each year, state titleholders return to their communities and use their scholarships and experiences to further their education, pursue careers, and advance their service initiatives.

We welcome their insight and look forward to working together in shaping Miss America in 2018 and beyond.

About The Miss America Organization (MAO)
The Miss America Organization, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization, oversees a national network of 51 organizations, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Miss America contestants contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over $17 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007.

http://www.pageantcast.com/2018/02/miss-america-board-announces-election-of-new-members-2/

In Memoriam: Shelley Taylor

from Miss America…

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The Miss America Organization honors the memory of Shelly Taylor, Executive Director of the Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant. A much loved and dedicated volunteer for over 30 years and the 2014 Miss America Academy of Honor Award Recipient. She was truly committed to the Miss America program and its mission of empowering young women through education. 


Shelley began volunteering for the Miss Michigan Organization in the mid 1970’s. Through the years, she held various positions that ultimately led her to being named the Miss Michigan Executive Director in 2006.

Shelley worked tirelessly to bring sponsors and new scholarship awards to the Miss Michigan Scholarship Program. She always sought ways to improve the organization and worked to introduce new local competitions, as well as new contestants to this worthwhile opportunity.

The Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant has celebrated several Miss Americas and the program continued to achieve under Shelley’s dedicated leadership. Miss America 1939 Patricia Donnelly Harris, Nancy Anne Fleming Lange (1961), Pam Eldred (1970), Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson (1988), Kirsten Haglund (2008), and Miss Michigan’s Outstanding Teen 2006 Nina Davuluri went on to win the Miss New York title and ultimately became Miss America 2014.

In 2014, Shelley was recognized on the Miss America stage for her tremendous leadership and selfless support of the Miss America Organization by being awarded with the 2014 Miss America Academy of Honor Award, a special annual recognition for a volunteer with at least 20 years of outstanding success and accomplishment.

Kaye Lani Rae Rafko, Miss America 1988:
“Our friendship spanned over 30 years…It is hard to imagine the Miss Michigan Program without her. For almost 40 years, Shelley has been supporting, guiding, and embracing the young women of Miss Michigan and the people of the Miss America Organization. She treated every contestant as “her girl” and made us all feel so very special when we were with her. She nurtured our Miss Michigan Program like a family. Her friendship, leadership, and the many gifts she shared with all of us here in Michigan and throughout The Miss America Organization will always be remembered and treasured.”

Gretchen Carlson, Miss America 1989 and MAO Executive Chair & CEO:
“The Miss America family has lost a dear and most beloved friend.  We are comforted in the selfless love Shelley expressed towards everyone she met, especially the incredible women, volunteers, and staff of the Miss America Organization.  Shelley has positively impacted this organization and she will continue to reach countless lives each and every day because of her tireless dedication. Thank you Shelley Taylor for your leadership, friendship, and love.”

Kirsten Haglund, Miss America 2008:
“Shelley’s love, warmth, and sassy spirit were evident to all who knew her. She was a constant source of encouragement to me, throughout my time competing in the Miss America Organization and in the years following. A dear friend to my entire family, she will remembered for her steadfast belief in the importance of giving back, self-sacrifice, and commitment. I will miss Shelley’s courageous attitude and positivity, and know that her legacy will live on in Michigan and continue to inspire others to servant leadership.”

Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2014:
“I met Shelley when I was 16 years old competing in the Miss Michigan’s Outstanding Teen program. From the beginning, there was never a dull moment with her! She cheered me on at MAOTeen, came to my high school graduation, watched me from the sidelines as I went to college and encouraged me to find my true self and grow into the woman I was meant to be. She was one of my biggest supporters and mentors. During my last year competing at Miss New York, she encouraged me to express myself and embrace my culture and heritage. The funny thing about Shelley is that every time I went to her with a problem, she would never offer a solution, but would make me work through every possible outcome and choose a path for myself. During my year as Miss America, Shelley was one person I could always count on to give it to me straight in the most comical way. Catching up with her was always a treat! Her love for people was endless and she was there for me and my family during the happiest and most difficult of times. Thank you Shelley for giving your heart and soul to all of us and this program. You truly helped me become the person I am today and I am forever grateful for your love and guidance. Your legacy continues to live on through myself and the countless young women you have touched. We love you dear friend. Until we meet again.”

About The Miss America Organization (MAO)
The Miss America Organization, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization, is the nation’s leading advocate for women’s education and the largest provider of scholarship assistance to young women in the United States, awarding millions of dollars annually.  The Miss America Organization is comprised of 51 organizations, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Miss America contestants contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over $16 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007. For more information, visit www.MissAmerica.org.

Source: Miss America Organization

http://www.pageantcast.com/2018/02/in-memoriam-shelley-taylor/