“Because of
the Miss America Organization, I have traveled to five
countries, delivered thousands of speeches, performed in
thousands of venues, earned over $15,000 in appearance fees and
been awarded over $25,000 in scholarships. I have learned to
communicate through public speaking and interview situations,
become productive in my community, state, and country, and
gained self-confidence and empowerment. The Miss America
Organization placed a crown on my head to work with Girl Scouts
everywhere as a role model for young women. These experiences
have catapulted me through life, taking me further than I would
have ever gone on my own!” -
Stephanie Baldwin, Miss California
2001
I had thought it to be just a typical beauty pageant. However,
I came to realize that it wasn't about appearance
and how well you could be a girl. It is about expressing yourself and
personal growth. It is about learning who you are and what you are
capable of. This program takes young ladies and transforms them into
well spoken, independent women who are beautiful inside and out. I am
coming out of this experience not as a girl, but as a woman who can
present herself with confidence and courage. -
Stephanie Chao
My experience at Miss California taught me more valuable lessons than I could have ever conceived. I discovered more about my self and my own capabilities than I ever imagined. - Laura Thatcher
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The Miss America Scholarship Program has generously funded seventy-five percent of my college education. - Jolie LaCroix