First or Fifth Attempts Won State Crowns in the First Weekend of June!

Miss Alabama: Amanda Tapley
Talent: "Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor"
Platform: Music for a Cure
Awards: Swimsuit and Talent

She won on her first attempt (the last time a "newbie won Alabama was in 1988!)



Miss Kansas: Emily Deaver
Talent: vocal/piano “What Are You Doing For the Rest of Your Life?”
Platform: Promoting the Arts.
Awards: Talent, Swimsuit and Evening Gown

She won the state title on her first attempt.





Miss Missouri: Lacey Fitzgerald
Talent: vocal "Proud Mary"
Platform: Goal Setting and Mentoring
She was not a prelim winner.

She won on her fifth try, having never previously made the Top 10!



Miss Nebraska: Gretchen Bergquist
Talent: vocal "Feeling Good"
Platform: The Giving Habit; Bolstering Our Nation's Blood Supply
Awards: Overall Talent and tie for Interview

She won on her fifth attempt, having been 4th RU last year.




Miss New Mexico: Christine Olmni
Talent: vocal
Platform: DWI - The Aftermath
Awards: Talent and Swimsuit

She won on her first or second try (conflicting info found).




Miss Oklahoma: Kelsey Cartwright
Talent: Lyrical Dance "I Want You to Need Me"
Platform: Open Adoption
Awards: Swimsuit

She won on her first attempt.





Miss South Dakota: Alexandra Hoffman
Talent: vocal "Even Now"
Platform: Battling Obesity and Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Awards: Talent and Swimsuit

She won this state title on her first attempt, but was Miss SD Teen USA 2006