2011 Contestants

The young women who compete in the Miss America system are intelligent, articulate, highly motivated, caring, talented, ambitious and hard working.  They are passionate about their platform issues and are major contributors to public service.  They exemplify leadership skills, strength of character and spirit…they touch lives.
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Back row from left: Jenae George, Olivia Trocchio, Da'Stanza Murphy, Jasmine Jones, Ashley Welch, Erin Hall
Front row from left: Paula Langley, Sarah Bermudez-White, Jessica Jackson, Nicole Marie Johnson, Shelby Gardiner
Seated: Miss Wayne County 2010, Sarah Suydam
Not pictured: Sydney Learman

**2nd Runner-Up & Swimsuit**
#1 - Jasmine Jones

Jasmine Jones
Age:  21
Hometown:  Detroit
School:  Lawrence Technological University
Platform:  PURSE - Promoting Underrepresented Students in Research, Science & Engineering
                              Talent:  Vocal - "Fever"


#2 - Olivia Trocchio

Olivia Trocchio
Age:  20
Hometown:  St. Clair Shores
School:  Wayne State University
Platform:  Wigs 4 Kids:  Helping the Self-Esteem of Children
Talent:  Tap Dance - "Man of Lamancha"



#3 - Nicole Marie Johnson

Nicole Johnson
Age:  22
Hometown:  Detroit
School:  Eastern Michigan University
Platform:  Promoting Higher Education in Urban Areas
Talent:  Jazz Clarinet - "Bar Blues"
 

**3rd Runner-Up, Talent
& Community Service**
#4 - Paula Langley 

Paula Langley
Age:  20
Hometown:  Novi
School:  Marygrove College
Platform:  Encouraging Youth To Get Involved
Talent:  Jazz Dance - "Different Party"

**1st Runner-Up**
#5 - Sydney Learman 

Sydney Learman
Age:  23
Hometown:  Linwood
School:  Wayne State University School of Medicine
Platform:  A Child's Heart: American Heart Association
                              Talent:  Classical Piano - "Prelude No. 1"


#6 - Erin Hall

Erin Hall
Age:  20
Hometown:  Dearborn
School:  Eastern Michigan University
Platform:  Breast Cancer Awareness
Talent:  Vocal - "I Dreamed a Dream"

**Non-Finalist Talent**
#7 - Da'Stanza Murphy

Da'Stanza Murphy
Age:  23
Hometown:  Taylor
School:  Wayne State University
Platform:  Healthy Lifestyles in Today's Youth and Diabetes Awareness
Talent:  Operatic Vocal - "O Mio Babbino 
                              Caro"

**People's Choice**
#8 - Sarah Bermudez-White

Sarah Bermudez-White
Age:  20
Hometown:  Dearborn Heights
School:  Madonna University
Platform:  Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect
Talent:  Vocal/Piano - "Rollin' in the Deep"



#9 - Jessica Jackson

Jessica Jackson
Age:  18
Hometown:  Detroit
School:  Eastern Michigan University
Platform:  Taking a Stand Against Youth Violence
Talent:  Spoken Word - "Never Forgotten"
 

**Miss Wayne County & CMNH Miracle Maker**
#10 - Shelby Gardiner 

Shelby Gardiner
Age:  19
Hometown:  St. Clair Shores
School:  Oakland University
Platform:  Date Rape Education & Prevention
Talent:  Jazz Dance - "River Deep, Mountain High"

**4th Runner-Up & Miss Congeniality**
#11 - Jenae George 

Jenae George
Age:  22
Hometown:  Harper Woods
School:  Wayne State University
Platform:  123 Knockout: Encouraging Teenage Girls to Stay in the Fight Against Life
Talent:  Comedic Monologue


#12 - Ashley Welch

Ashley Welch
Age:  19
Hometown:  Livonia
School:  Adrian College
Platform:  Skin Cancer & Tanning Bed Awareness
Talent:  Vocal - "I've Got the World on a 
                              String"