2017 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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From left: Gabrielle Flynn, Taylor Towers, Hannah Dell, Grace Murphy, Grace Newlin, Jaymie Ziegler

#1 | Grace Murphy

Age: 18
Hometown: Northville
Platform: Protecting Those Who Protected Us: Veteran Benefits
School: Michigan State Unversity
​Talent: Dance

1st Runner-Up, Swimsuit Award, Ashlee Baracy Community Service Award, Legacy Award, Miss Congeniality

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#2 | Taylor Towers​

Age: 21
Hometown: Trenton
Platform: Making Psychiatric Service Dogs
​More Accessible
School: Oklahoma City Unversity
​Talent: Vocal

Nicole Blasczcyk Talent Award, Non-Finalist Talent Award

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#3 | Jaymie Ziegler

Age: 21
Hometown: Novi
Platform: Beverage Container Recycling &
​Litter Reduction
School: Wayne State University
​Talent: Jazz Dance

​Miss Congeniality

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#4 | Hannah Dell

Age: 19
Hometown: St. Clair Shores
Platform: Be Healthy, Be Happy
School: Wayne State University
​Talent: Jazz Dance
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Miss Wayne County 2017
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#5 | Grace Newlin

Age: 19
Hometown: Farmington Hills
Platform: Heart to Heart: CPR/AED &
​Heart Disease Education
School: Henry Ford College, School of Nursing
​Talent: Vocal

​2nd Runner-Up

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#6 | Gabrielle Flynn

Age: 18
Hometown: Yale
Platform: Importance of Public Education
School: Wayne State University
​Talent: Jazz Dance

 
​Non-Finalist Interview, People's Choice Award

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