Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler was crowned Miss America 2012 at the pageant in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Every Friday, Bree Boyce dreaded her high school gym class. Students had to run a mile under 11 minutes, and those who couldn't finish in time would have to walk around the track for the rest of the period.
"Bang ups and hang ups can happen to you," Attorney General Eric Holder read to a group of preschoolers from Dr. Seuss' book "Oh, The Places You'll Go" at the Department of Education's kickoff to its summer reading program on Wednesday.
"Most people would take her for at least six years older," says Teresa Scanlan's father
But first the middle child of seven and new Miss America needs to plan her 18th birthday!
Teresa Scanlan, 17, hopes to brings awareness to eating disorders during her year-long reign
Teresa Scanlan of Nebraska will spend the next year as Miss America after besting 52 other pageant hopefuls at Saturday's event in Las Vegas.
Miss Delaware Kayla Martell began losing her hair at the age of 13
The 22-year-old broadcast journalism student wins a $50,000 scholarship and begins a year-long reign
The beauty queen says "yes" to boyfriend Brian Irk one night before handing over her crown