Miss America 2012 Is Crowned In Las Vegas, And The Winner Is…

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by Nando Di Fino | 11:12 pm, January 14th, 2012

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Laura Kaeppeler, representing the state of Wisconsin, was crowned Miss America Saturday night at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kaeppeler, 23, beat out 53 other contestants and takes over the crown from Teresa Scanlan, who, as a then-17 year-old Miss Nebraska, became the youngest woman ever to win the pageant, in 2011.

Finishing second was Miss Oklahoma, Betty Thompson. In third was Miss New York, Kaitlin Monte. This was the 91st Miss America Pageant.

Kaeppeler becomes the first Miss Wisconsin to take home the crown since 1972, when Terry Anne Meeuwsen, now co-host of The 700 Club, won the title.

Enjoy a clip of Kaeppler winning the crown below, courtesy of ABC:

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Anonymous

Is she subject to a recall election?
http://www.facebook.com/people/Kemi-Jimi/100001922735181 Kemi Jimi

Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler Crowning Moment Video – http://ow.ly/8tOqT
http://photographya.info/ Elena

cool….
12voltman1

Where is the swimsuit segment?
http://twitter.com/pakattak natey p excello

Is this even relevant anymore?
Anonymous

Miss Wisconsin seems to be a good representative of young American women, but it is unfortunate that the wholesomeness that was, for years, stressed in the selection of Miss America, is somewhat tarnished having a judge of such dubious character and obvious lack of morals as Kris Jenner. What were the pageant officials thinking of by inviting that self-proclaimed adulteress who has does nothing but promote blatant exploitation of the immorality and senselessness of her daughters and herself — and made a fortune doing so? Incredibly bad choice!
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_NKB7HPSJDVXODJOZLF3UREQWNE Barbara C.

I am so proud of our newest Miss America. As a Carthage College alumni, I know she will do well in her position in the coming year. Congratulations!
http://www.mitechtechnology.com/ Mitech Technology

Congratulations Laura Kaeppler!! Miss America Pageant is one of the best precious tags over the world. I’m sure she is very delighted by winning this tag. Thanks for the video, it’s good.