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2009 Miss America
Kirsten Haglund
2008 Miss America
Jan. 29, 2009
The Miss America 2009 pageant, will take plave in Janary 2009. The location will be announced as soon as officials know. The reigning Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund will be on hand to crown her successor. Who will the lucky lady be to next wear the crown? Stay tuned for further infomation and the 2009 results. Watch below as the 2009 state delegates are posted.
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| Miss America 2009 Delegates |

Alabama
Amanda Tapley
of Birmingham
Jun. 7, 2008
Samford University - Music and Pre-Med
Classical Piano
Music for a Cure
20,
First Try
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Arizona
Erin Nurss
of Sierra Vista
Jun. 21, 2008
University of Arizona
Gymnastic / Dance
Healthy Habits = Healthy Life
23,
Third Try
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Colorado
Jamie Dukehart- Conti
of Arvada
Jun. 22, 2008
Colorado State University - Graduate
Jazz Dance
Investing in Miracles: Changing Lives with Change
23,
Third Try
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Connecticut
Ashley Glenn
of Easthampton
Jun. 28, 2008
Quinnipiac University - PhD Candidate, Physical Therapy
Ballet en Pointe
Volunteering for the Special Olympics
23,
First Try (MA Jr Miss)
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Delaware
Galen Giaconne
Jun. 14, 2008
Classical Piano
Mental Health: Getting the Word Out
Second Try (DE Jr Miss)
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Georgia
Chasity Hardman
of Columbus
Jun. 28, 2008
Georgia State University - Senior, Music Education
Vocal
DREAM Through Music: Development, Reach, Educate
23,
Fourth Try
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Idaho
Elise Davis
of Idaho Falls
Jun. 14, 2008
Providing Positive Role Models for Girls in our Community
First Try
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Illinois
Katie Lorenz
Jun. 21, 2008
Loyola University - Grad Student
Lyrical Dance
Volunteerism with Idealist.org
24,
Third Try
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Indiana
Katie Stam
Jun. 21, 2008
University of Indianapolis
Opera
Embracing the Basic
First Try (IN Jr Miss, Amer Southern Teen '02)
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Iowa
Olivia Myers
of Sperry
Jun. 14, 2008
University of Iowa - Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Tap Dance
It's Your Life - Character Counts
22,
First Try
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Kansas
Emily Deaver
of Augusta
Jun. 7, 2008
Wichita State University - Jazz Piano Performance
Jazz Piano
Promoting the Arts
19,
First Try
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Louisiana
Blair Abene
of Hammond
Jun. 21, 2008
Southeastern Louisiana University - Vocal Performance / Mass Communication
Operatic Aria
TART - Tourette's Awareness Reaching Teens
21,
Fifth Try
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Maine
Adrienne Watkinson
of Topsham
Jun. 21, 2008
Cleveland Institute of Music
Violin
The Healing Power of Music
Second Try
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Maryland
Louise Schlegel
Jun. 21, 2008
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Vocal
Adoption is an Option, Not a Last Resort
Second Try
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Massachusetts
Alicia Zitka
of West Springfield
Jun. 28, 2008
University of Massachusetts - Amherst - Graduate, Communications
Lyrical Dance
The Importance of Self-Esteem
22,
Second Try
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Michigan
Ashley Barcay
of Westland
Jun. 21, 2008
University of Michigan
Jazz Dance
Breast Cancer Awareness and Education
23,
Third Try
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Minnesota
Angie McDermott,
of Austin
Jun. 14, 2008
University of Minnesota - Duluth - BA, Communications / International Relations
Vocal
Higher Education: Journey to Your Dreams
23,
Second Try
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Mississippi
Christine Kozlowski
of D'Iberville
Jun. 28, 2008
University of Southern Mississippi - Sophomore, Nutrition
Dance
DANCE - Diabetes Advocates Nourishing Children's Education.
19,
Second Try
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Missouri
Lacey Fitzgerald
of Kansas City
Jun. 7, 2008
Northwest Missouri State University
Vocal
Goal Setting and Mentoring
24,
Second Try
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Montana
Jennifer Hepner
of Missoula
Jun. 14, 2008
University of Montana - MA, Communication Studies
Raqs Sharqi Dance
Beyond the Bell: After School Programs for Montana's Youth
Third Try
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Nebraska
Gretchen Bergquist
Jun. 7, 2008
University of Nebraska - Kearney - Senior
Vocal
The Giving Habit; Bolstering Our Nation's Blood Supply
Fifth Try
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New Hampshire
Natalie Shaw
May. 3, 2008
Plymouth State University - Graduate
Vocal
Hunger Relief and Awareness in America
Occup:Music Teacher
24,
Sixth Try
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New Jersey
Ashley Fairfield
of Egg Harbor
Jun. 14, 2008
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey - Performing Arts
Jazz Dance
Habitat for Humanity
21,
Third Try
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New Mexico
Chirstina Olmni
Jun. 7, 2008
Vocal
DWI - The Aftermath
First Try
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North Carolina
Amanda Lauren Watson
Jun. 21, 2008
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hillf - Senior
Vocal
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness
21,
First Try
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North Dakota
Tessie Jones
of West Fargo
Jun. 14, 2008
Minnesota State University - Moorhead - Senior, Art and Design and Mass Communications
Classical Piano
Life Awareness: Improving Mental Health & Preventing Suicide
Occup:Freelance Photographer / Graphic Designer
21,
Fourth Try
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Ohio
Karissa Martin
of Woodsfield
Jun. 21, 2008
West Liberty State College
Vocal
Skin Cancer Awareness for a Second Generation
20,
Second Try
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Oklahoma
Kelsey Cartwright
Jun. 7, 2008
Oklahoma City University
Lyrical Dance
20,
First Try
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Rhode Island
Francesca Simone
May. 24, 2008
Boston Conservatory Classical - Classical Vocal
Classical Vocal
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness
23,
Third Try
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South Dakota
Alexandra Hoffman
of Eureka
Jun. 7, 2008
South Dakota State Univerity
Vocal
Battling Obesity with Healthy Lifestyle Choices
20,
First Try (SD Teen USA '06)
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Tennessee
Ellen Carrington
of Jackson
Jun. 21, 2008
Union University
Vocal
Promotion of Volunteerism
21,
Third Try
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Vermont
Ashley Wheeler
of Lyndonville
Apr. 27, 2008
St. Michael's College - Senior
Vocal
Political Awareness Among Young Voters
21,
Third Try
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Virginia
Tara Wheeler
Jun. 28, 2008
Penn State University - BA, Journalism
Vocal
Positive Role Models - Building Powerful Women
Third Try
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West Virginia
Kayla Lynam
Jun. 21, 2008
Piano
FITT Habits
First Try (WV AJM '05)
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Wisconsin
Briana Rose Lipor
of Racine
Jun. 21, 2008
University of Wisconsin - Parkside - Senior, Communications
Vocal
Save the Arts
21,
Third Try
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Wyoming
Courtney Gifford
Jun. 14, 2008
Sheridan College
First Try (WYOT '05)
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