Adrienne Leigh Core
Erwin, North Carolina
Age: 22

Education:
Triton High School
North Carolina State University

Platform Issue: Supporting The V Foundation for Cancer Research

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's of Science degree in Mathmatics Education

Talent: Contemporary Clogging

Scholastic Honors: Magna Cum Laude graduate of NC State University; Miss America Academic Scholarship Award 2009

Career Ambition: To become a teacher of high school mathematics

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Raleigh Scholarship Pageant Inc.

State Competition Sponsor: Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant, Inc.

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Beth Dennison
Huchinson, North Dakota
Age: 21

Education:
Hutchinson High School
University of North Dakota

Platform Issue: Leading By Example; A Child's Guide to Becoming a Volunteer

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Talent: Modern Dance

Scholastic Honors: Acceptance into UND nursing program, Recognized for UND accelerated math scores

Career Ambition: To specialize in labor and delivery nursing and be employed by Altru

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Grand Forks

State Competition Sponsor: Miss North Dakota Scholarship Organization

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Becky Minger
Sylvania, Ohio
Age: 22

Education:
Sylvania Northview High School
Bowling Green State University

Platform Issue: Discovering You, Empowering You: A Movement for Youth Development

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Juris Doctorate degree

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List, 4 years on High School Honor Roll, 3 year member of Ohio All-State Choir

Career Ambition: To become an image consultant specializing in media training and interpersonal communication.

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss All-American City Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Ohio

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Emoly West
Edmond, Oklahoma
Age: 24

Education:
Home School
University of Central Oklahoma

Platform Issue: Leadership & Character Development

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance Performance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism

Talent: Ballet en Pointe

Scholastic Honors: Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society, UCO Dance Scholarship

Career Ambition: To become a sports correspondent at the Olympic Games

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Edmond LibertyFest Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Oklahoma Scholarship Pageant, Inc.

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Stephanie Denise Steers
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Age: 24

Education:
North Medford High School
Oregon Institute of Technology

Platform Issue: Human Trafficking Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine with a focus on Pediatric Dentistry

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: National Honors Society Nominee; 2004 Soroptomist Student of the Year

Career Ambition: To become a pediatric dentist

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Portland Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Oregon Scholarship Program

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Courtney Elizabeth Thomas
Sigel, Pennsylvania
Age: 21

Education:
Brookville Area Jr./ Sr. High School
Drexel University

Platform Issue: Don't C.O.P.P. Out! Consequences of Peer Pressure

Scholastic Ambition: To attend medical school at Drexel University

Talent: Solo Fiddle with Accompaniment

Scholastic Honors: National Director's Orchestra Award Recipient; Recieved Co-op with Johnson & Johnson in Cancer Research; Drexel University String Ensemble 1st Violinist

Career Ambition: To become a medical doctor and open my own family practice

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Jewel of the West

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Organization

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Mariselle Morales
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Age: 24

Education:
Cypress Bay High School
University of Tennessee
Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico

Platform Issue: Brilliant Futures of America

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's Degree in Vocal Performance

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: National Honor Society; Honor Roll, First person to graduate early from Cypress Bay High School

Career Ambition: To become an international recording artist

Local Competition Sponsor: N/A

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Puerto Rico Scholarship Organization

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