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- For the two Golden Age patriotically-themed comic book superheroines, see Miss America (comics).
The Miss America pageant (not to be confused with the similar Miss USA pageant) is a long-standing competition which awards prizes to young female contestants from the 50 states plus two territories of the United States of America. The first-prize winner of the national pageant is awarded the title of "Miss America" for one year.
The Pageant originated as a beauty contest in the early 1920s, but now prefers to avoid such terms since beauty is no longer the primary criterion used to judge contestants. The pageant originated in Atlantic City, New Jersey and was held there each year in September through 2004 (except for the year 2000, when it was held on October 14). In 2006, the pageant moved to its new home and time in Las Vegas, Nevada in January, and this corresponded to a new swing toward sexiness among the contestants. Some involved with the organization say that "other pageants are looking for a model, but Miss America is looking for a role model". The pageant still presents itself as a "scholarship pageant," and the primary prizes for the winner and her runners-up are scholarships to the institution of her choice. Since most of the contestants are college graduates already, or on the verge of graduating, most of their prize money is devoted to graduate school or professional school. The rare exceptions most often donate their scholarships to non-profit organizations that have to do with world peace.
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Tea with Miss America - IdahoStatesman.com
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:17:26 -0000
Tea with Miss AmericaIdahoStatesman.com, ID - 3 hours agoJae C. Hong / AP Kirsten Haglund celebrates after being crowned Miss America 2008 during the Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood hotel and casino ...
Program teaches girls life lessons - Ocala
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:39:17 -0000
Program teaches girls life lessonsOcala, FL - 3 hours agoMonroe refers to the Miss America pageantry as a "female sport." She said the program teaches contestants life lessons, such as interview skills and public ...
Batons fly as stars miss beat - Irish Times
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:55:32 -0000
Batons fly as stars miss beatIrish Times, Ireland - 8 hours agoAs a fellow native of America's deep south, Albert King, once sang, if it wasn't for bad luck, he'd have no luck at all. The Americans were just about ...
Gardens to host pageant hopefuls Saturday night - News Chief
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:26:50 -0000
Gardens to host pageant hopefuls Saturday nightNews Chief, FL - Aug 21, 2008"Cypress Gardens used to be called 'Miss America's Playground' at one time," Boring said. Of the 12 contestants, Boring said that about half are from Polk ...
Abu Ghraib-i-fying America's Schools - CNSNews.com
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:02:36 -0000
Seattle Post IntelligencerAbu Ghraib-i-fying America's SchoolsCNSNews.com, VA - 18 hours agoBy Michelle Malkin The citizens of the world who hate America are going to love the latest agitprop released this week by Human Rights Watch and the ...200000 Kids Physically Punished In School CBS NewsCorporal punishment seen rife in US schools ReutersHealth Highlights: Aug. 20, 2008 Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 526 news articles
SC's Fitch crowned Miss America's Outstanding Teen - The State
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:49:38 -0000
SC's Fitch crowned Miss America's Outstanding TeenThe State, SC - Aug 19, 2008Miss South Carolina Teen Taylor Fitch may now add Miss America's Outstanding Teen to her resume. Fitch, who won the Miss SC Teen title earlier this year, ...Anderson ‘science nerd’ wins national beauty pageant Anderson Independent MailUp next: A whirlwind year: A pretty -- and pretty incredible ... Anderson Independent Mailall 3 news articles
Jubilee Scholarship Programs - Preliminary to Miss Alabama America as well as fundraisers Miss Teen Mobile Bay and Miss Teen Jubilee.
Miss Jacksonville Teen Pageant - Preliminary to the Miss America pageant in the state of Florida. Includes photos, entry information and links to other sites. Also includes information on Miss Jacksonville Teen Pageant.
Miss South Counties - This pageant is a preliminary to the Miss California and the Miss America Orginizations. Young women ages 17-24 are eligible for the competition.
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Miss Alabama - Official preliminary.
Miss America Organization - The official site of the Miss America Pageant, with current contestants, pageant details, history, and an index to every participant through the years.
Miss Auburn Opelkia - An Official Miss Alabama Scholarship Preliminary. Provides good information about pageant based on current winner.
Miss California - Official preliminary.
Miss El Paso Organization - Preliminary to Miss Texas America.
Miss Florida - Official preliminary.
Miss Garland Scholarship Organization - The Miss Garland Scholarship Organization awards scholarships and hosts local pageants to select contestants for the Miss Texas Scholarship pageant, a preliminary to the Miss America pageant.
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Miss Hollywood/Miss Southland Scholarship Pageant - An official preliminary to the Miss California and Miss America pageants. Includes an on-line entry form.
Miss Illinois - Official preliminary.
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Miss Kansas - Official prelimiary.
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Miss Kentucky - Official preliminary.
Miss Louisiana - Official preliminary.
Miss Maryland - Official preliminary.
Miss Michigan - Official preliminary.
Miss Missouri - Official preliminary.
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Miss Mobile Scholarship Pageant - The Official Miss America Preliminary for the City of Mobile, Alabama.
Miss North Carolina - Official preliminary.
Miss Ohio - Official preliminary.
Miss Oklahoma - Official preliminary.
Miss Pennsylvania - Official preliminary.
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Miss Philadelphia - Official preliminary to Miss Pennsylvania.
Miss Rexburg Scholarship Pageant - Preliminary to Miss America. Site includes summarized rules for contestants, calendar, and information on past and present titleholders.
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Miss Spirit of Georgia - The Miss Spirit of Georgia Pageant is an open (statewide) pageant and a franchise of the Miss Georgia and the Miss America organizations.
Miss Tennessee - Official preliminary.
Miss Texas - Official preliminary.
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Miss Vernon County Scholarship Program - The Miss Vernon County Scholarship Program produces the Miss Vernon County Pageant, official Miss America local and Princess of America/Vernon County- an open pageant with very low entry fees.
Miss Virginia - Official preliminary.
Miss Wisconsin - Official preliminary.
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