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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	Arizona Erin Nurss of Sierra Vista Jun. 21, 2008 University of Arizona Gymnastic / Dance Healthy Habits = Healthy Life 23, Third Try	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	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)
Delaware Galen Giaconne Jun. 14, 2008 Classical Piano Mental Health: Getting the Word Out Second Try (DE Jr Miss)	Georgia Chasity Hardman of Columbus Jun. 28, 2008 Georgia State University - Senior, Music Education Vocal DREAM Through Music: Development, Reach, Educate 23, Fourth Try	Idaho Elise Davis of Idaho Falls Jun. 14, 2008 Providing Positive Role Models for Girls in our Community First Try	Illinois Katie Lorenz Jun. 21, 2008 Loyola University - Grad Student Lyrical Dance Volunteerism with Idealist.org 24, Third Try
Indiana Katie Stam Jun. 21, 2008 University of Indianapolis Opera Embracing the Basic First Try (IN Jr Miss, Amer Southern Teen '02)	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	Kansas Emily Deaver of Augusta Jun. 7, 2008 Wichita State University - Jazz Piano Performance Jazz Piano Promoting the Arts 19, First Try	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
Maine Adrienne Watkinson of Topsham Jun. 21, 2008 Cleveland Institute of Music Violin The Healing Power of Music Second Try	Maryland Louise Schlegel Jun. 21, 2008 University of Maryland - Baltimore County Vocal Adoption is an Option, Not a Last Resort Second Try	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	Michigan Ashley Barcay of Westland Jun. 21, 2008 University of Michigan Jazz Dance Breast Cancer Awareness and Education 23, Third Try
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	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	Missouri Lacey Fitzgerald of Kansas City Jun. 7, 2008 Northwest Missouri State University Vocal Goal Setting and Mentoring 24, Second Try	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
Nebraska Gretchen Bergquist Jun. 7, 2008 University of Nebraska - Kearney - Senior Vocal The Giving Habit; Bolstering Our Nation's Blood Supply Fifth Try	New Hampshire Natalie Shaw May. 3, 2008 Plymouth State University - Graduate Vocal Hunger Relief and Awareness in America Occup:Music Teacher 24, Sixth Try	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	New Mexico Chirstina Olmni Jun. 7, 2008 Vocal DWI - The Aftermath First Try
North Carolina Amanda Lauren Watson Jun. 21, 2008 University of North Carolina - Chapel Hillf - Senior Vocal Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness 21, First Try	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	Ohio Karissa Martin of Woodsfield Jun. 21, 2008 West Liberty State College Vocal Skin Cancer Awareness for a Second Generation 20, Second Try	Oklahoma Kelsey Cartwright Jun. 7, 2008 Oklahoma City University Lyrical Dance 20, First Try
Rhode Island Francesca Simone May. 24, 2008 Boston Conservatory Classical - Classical Vocal Classical Vocal Alzheimer's Disease Awareness 23, Third Try	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)	Tennessee Ellen Carrington of Jackson Jun. 21, 2008 Union University Vocal Promotion of Volunteerism 21, Third Try	Vermont Ashley Wheeler of Lyndonville Apr. 27, 2008 St. Michael's College - Senior Vocal Political Awareness Among Young Voters 21, Third Try
Virginia Tara Wheeler Jun. 28, 2008 Penn State University - BA, Journalism Vocal Positive Role Models - Building Powerful Women Third Try	West Virginia Kayla Lynam Jun. 21, 2008 Piano FITT Habits First Try (WV AJM '05)	Wisconsin Briana Rose Lipor of Racine Jun. 21, 2008 University of Wisconsin - Parkside - Senior, Communications Vocal Save the Arts 21, Third Try	Wyoming Courtney Gifford Jun. 14, 2008 Sheridan College First Try (WYOT '05)

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