We sat down with Miss America 2008, Kirsten Haglund, and discussed politics and the youth in our country. Kirsten is a regular on Sean Hannity's program on Fox News, as a contributor on the "Great American Panel". Kirsten also runs her own non-profit organization to help combat eating disorders. You can find out more about her organization and about Kirsten at www.KirstenHaglund.org http://futurevoicesofamerica.org
Linwood, NJ - Jan. 20,2011 - The Miss America Organization announced today that the 2011 Miss America Pageant presented by DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse had a new reach of 14.6 million viewers on ABC, based on an average viewership of 6.7 million people, up 49 percent from last year.
The pageant, which aired from 9 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, drew ABC's biggest non-sports audience in the timeslot since April 2009 and easily placed second to Fox for the night. The announcement of the 90th Anniversary Miss America, Teresa Scanlan, a 17-year-old from Nebraska and one of the youngest winners in the history of Miss America, kept ratings growing through the night despite the gridiron competition of two NFL Divisional Playoff games.
In the first half-hour of the telecast, Miss America was in third place with 5.25 million viewers, but for the remainder of the 2-hour live telecast (tape delayed on the West Coast), the pageant held onto second place for the night, with the audience growing to 7.85 million viewers.
MAO Chairman of the Board, Sam Haskell announced, “The Miss America Pageant’s return to ABC after six years on cable television was a nearly 50% audience increase over last year’s broadcast. This was an outstanding performance in terms of audience growth with the help of our wonderful partners ABC, Tony Eaton with Tall Pony Productions, and our presenting sponsor DSW. We thank them for their support of this 90th anniversary show that will now mark a new era for our organization.”
In addition, the 2011 Miss America Pageant was ranked 2nd in women aged 18-34!
"Miss America is back and stronger than ever as witnessed by over 14 million viewers this year," said President and CEO, Art McMaster. "We're so happy that everyone tuned into see the pageant back on ABC, and we are confident that Miss America’s audience will continue to grow with our network partner, ABC!"
 Miss Michigan Katie LaRoche, a Bay City native, introduces herself during Saturday's Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS — Although she didn't win the overall crown, Miss Michigan Katie LaRoche came away from the 90th Miss America Pageant with another high honor. The Bay City native was crowned Miss Congeniality by her peers. "It's an awesome honor," LaRoche said. "The girls are all great. We're a very tight-knit group. There's a lot of camaraderie. So it definitely means a lot." Shelly Taylor, executive director of the Miss Michigan Scholarship Organization, said the recognition of LaRoche by the other Miss America contestants further exhibits LaRoche's merits. "We couldn't be more proud of this young lady," she said. "She was absolutely flawless in performance, her swimwear, her evening wear, everything. "She has a lot of to be proud of," she continued. "She certainly exemplifies this program and what we work so hard for. She's a winner in our eyes." MLive.com
Las Vegas, NV - January 15, 2011 - Miss Nebraska 2010 Teresa Scanlan from Gerig, Nebraska was crowned Miss America 2011 tonight at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The final night of the 90th Anniversary of the Miss America Pageant presented by DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse was broadcast live from Las Vegas on ABC.
Teresa's triumphant walk across the stage was just the beginning of a journey that will take her to every corner of the country during her year of service as Miss America 2011. She will travel approximately 20,000 miles each month speaking to audiences about her platform of Eating Disorders: A Generation at Risk, and acting as the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals, is the national platform partner of the Miss America Organization.
In addition, Miss America 2011 will be the official spokesperson for Joseph Ribkoff International Clothing Company, who will provide Teresa with a full wardrobe for the year.
Teresa will be a student at Patrick Henry College. Her scholastic ambition is to attend law school and she ultimately hopes to become a judge and eventually a politician. Along with the title of Miss America 2011, Teresa won a $50,000 scholarship sponsored by Artistry exclusively by Amway to continue her education. For the talent portion of the competition, Teresa performed "White Water Chopped Sticks" on the piano.
Congratulations to Miss Michigan Katie LaRoche on winning the 2011 Quality of Life Award! Miss MI Katie LaRoche is the winner of the 2011 Quality of Life Award for her platform of Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking. She wins a $6000 scholarship. 1st Runner Up was Miss DE Kayla Martell and 2nd Runner Up was Miss NJ Ashleigh Udalovas. Miss DC Stephanie Williams was also presented with the Fourpoints scholarship today.
 From left:Miss Michigan Katie Lynn LaRoche, Miss District of Columbia Stephanie Williams, Miss New Jersey Ashleigh Udalovas and Miss Delaware Kayla Martell
Las Vegas, NV - January 15, 2011 - At Friday's Miss America press conference during Miss America Pageant week, this year's Quality of Life award winners and the winner for the first ever fourpoints Scholarship Award were announced.
This year's Quality of Life Award winner is Miss Michigan Katie Lynn LaRoche. Katie was recognized for her work on her platform, "Bringing Awareness to Human Trafficking" and she will receive a $6,000 scholarship. The announcement was made at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino during Friday's Miss America press conference, and marks the last day of preliminary competition for the 2011 Miss America Pageant presented by DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse.
Katie has been blessed with the opportunity to found and serve as the President of the non-profit organization, One World, an anti-trafficking organization that follows the 3P Paradigm of the US Department of State: Prevent, Prosecute and Protect. Katie's organization works to prevent this crime by way of educating the public. In partnership with the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, the organization has the objective of improving state and federal policy and to ensure that the criminals of human trafficking are prosecuted. Katie's organization strives to protect the victims by funding necessary rehabilitative services and shelters.
The third night of preliminary competitions at the 2011 Miss America Pageant. Features opening number, introductions, and talent by KS, KY, OR, AK, VI.
The third night of preliminary competitions at the 2011 Miss America Pageant. Features talent by AZ, WY, CO, WI, lifestyle & fitness competition, onstage interviews.
The third night of preliminary competitions at the 2011 Miss America Pageant. Features onstage interviews (continued from Part 2), vocal performance by Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron, talent by NE, VA, WA, NJ, NV, AL, CT, MD, evening wear competition, Sam Haskell honors our 50th anniversary Miss America 1961 Nancy Fleming Lange and announcement of the night's winners.
Las Vegas, Nevada - January 13, 2011 - Miss Nebraska Teresa Scanlan was named Thursday night's preliminary Talent winner for her piano performance of "White Water Chopped Sticks," during the third night of competition of the 2011 Miss America Pageant presented by DSW at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Teresa will receive a $2,000 scholarship. Also in the spotlight was Miss Oklahoma Emoly West, who was the preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness winner in a black Swim 'n Sport swimsuit. -Emoly will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
 Drew Foster, 11, of Flint.(FILE | THE FLINT JOURNAL) LAS VEGAS — The Miss America Pageant took a moment toward the end of Wednesday's preliminary competition to honor a special guest.
Drew Foster, 11, of Flint, was brought onstage along with his parents, Chad and Angela, and recognized as a special person who has touched many lives. He spoke onstage with Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund, also a former Miss Michigan, whom he has known for several years.
He was also greeted with several thousand happy-birthday messages when it was announced onstage that he celebrated turning 11 on Tuesday.
Drew was born with two rare disorders — Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a brittle bone disorder and Neurocutaneous Hypermelanosis, a disorder that affects the central nervous system and causes massive amounts of birthmarks all over the body.
He has broken or fractured more than 50 bones in his young life.
The Fosters' trip to Las Vegas was sponsored by the Miss Michigan Scholarship Organization. They arrived Wednesday afternoon and are set to return to Flint Sunday after the Miss America Pageant concludes Saturday night.
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