Get Ready for Miss America 2010!

In just a few short days we’ll be crowning a new Miss America! Join Valerie as she talks with Katie Stam, Miss America 2009, about her incredible year of service and the memories that she has created! Katie’s accomplishments and down-to-earth style have inspired young women all around the world to achieve their own personal dreams. Katie will talk about her efforts on behalf of the Children’s Miracle Network as well as her personal platform, Passion for Service: Promoting Community Service and Involvement. Whether you’re planning to be in the live audience or host a watching party at home, you won’t want to miss Katie’s insights on what it really takes to become the next Miss America!

Episode Segments:

Pageant Talk Radio: The Year the Was for Katie Stam Katie reminisces about her crowning moment, and shares some of her personal highlights from the past year. She also talks about how her time as Miss America has prepared her for the next stage of her career.
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Pageant Talk Radio: Katie's Views on Pageant Week Katie gives us an idea of what the contestants are going thru right now in the prelims and talks about the medical problems she had last year during pageant week. Katie also talks about her platform, and how it has evolved.
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Pageant Talk Radio: Tips for this Year's Hopefulls Katie discusses what the judges are looking for in the prelims, and if she’s noticed a difference between a celebrity judge, and a regular judge. She also gives tips on what the judges will be looking for in each section of the competition, and tells us what’s next for Katie Stam after she passes the crown.
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Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Katie Stam Miss America 2009 Katie Stam is originally from Seymour Indiana Age: 22 Education: Seymour High School University of Indianapolis – Communication, Emphasis in Electronic Media National Platform Issue: Miss America 2009 Katie Stam is the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network and is the official spokesperson for Zerosmoke. Platform Issue: Passion for Service: Promoting Community Service and Involvement Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor's degree in Communication Scholastic Honors: 1st Place IASB News Anchor; 1st Place IASB News Reporter; Elisa Bowen Outstanding Student in Television Award. Career Ambition: To become a television news reporter and anchor Talent: Vocal Local Scholarship Pageant: Miss Duneland Scholarship Pageant State Competition Sponsor: Miss Indiana Scholarship Pageant Click here for the Miss America Website