January 16, 2011

Congrats to Teresa Scanlan of Nebraska, Crowned Miss America 2011 Winner

Teresa Scanlan is more than the latest Miss America pageant winner. She’s also a maker of history.

The 17-year old from Gering, Nebraska was named the youngest champion of all-time on Saturday night, earning the crown by performing “White Water Chopsticks” on the piano. She was the only contestant to neither sing nor dance.

A graduate of Scottsbluff High School, Scanlan has earned a $50,000 scholarship and will attend Patrick Henry College in the fall.

During her year-long tenure, Teresa said her main focus will be on eating disorders and how they affect her generation. If she can’t fulfill her duties, the runner-up (Miss Arkansas, Alyse Eady) will take over.

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