The Miss America pageant is one of the oldest and most prestigious beauty contests in the world. Every year, hundreds of young women from across the United States compete for the title of Miss America. The 2013 Miss America pageant was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, and featured contestants from all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Alabama: Anna Laura Bryan
Anna Laura Bryan represented Alabama in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama and holds a degree in public relations. During the competition, she performed a ballet routine to the song "Bella's Lullaby" from the movie Twilight.
Alaska: Debbe Ebben
Debbe Ebben represented Alaska in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage and holds a degree in journalism and public communications. During the competition, she performed a jazz dance routine to the song "Sing, Sing, Sing" by Benny Goodman.
Arizona: Piper Stoeckel
Piper Stoeckel represented Arizona in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona and holds a degree in broadcast journalism. During the competition, she performed a lyrical dance routine to the song "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston.
Arkansas: Sloane Roberts
Sloane Roberts represented Arkansas in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and holds a degree in broadcast journalism. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone.
California: Leah Cecil
Leah Cecil represented California in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton and holds a degree in communications. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson.
Colorado: Hannah Porter
Hannah Porter represented Colorado in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Colorado State University and holds a degree in human development and family studies. During the competition, she performed a contemporary dance routine to the song "My Immortal" by Evanescence.
Connecticut: Emily Audibert
Emily Audibert represented Connecticut in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and holds a degree in political science. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "Somewhere" from the musical West Side Story.
Delaware: Alyssa Murray
Alyssa Murray represented Delaware in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Delaware State University and holds a degree in mass communications. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke.
District of Columbia: Allyn Rose
Allyn Rose represented the District of Columbia in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland and holds a degree in broadcast journalism. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "Tomorrow" from the musical Annie.
Florida: Laura McKeeman
Laura McKeeman represented Florida in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Florida and holds a degree in telecommunications. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "You and I" by Lady Gaga.
Georgia: Leighton Jordan
Leighton Jordan represented Georgia in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and holds a degree in broadcast journalism. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from the musical Dreamgirls.
Hawaii: Skyler Kamaka
Skyler Kamaka represented Hawaii in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa and holds a degree in Hawaiian studies. During the competition, she performed a hula dance routine to the song "Ku'u Ipo I Ka He'e Pu'e One" by Alfred Alohikea.
Idaho: Whitney Wood
Whitney Wood represented Idaho in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University-Idaho and holds a degree in music education. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical Les Miserables.
Illinois: Megan Ervin
Megan Ervin represented Illinois in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Illinois State University and holds a degree in music education. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "Climb Every Mountain" from the musical The Sound of Music.
Indiana: MerrieBeth Cox
MerrieBeth Cox represented Indiana in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Anderson University and holds a degree in psychology. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston.
Iowa: Mariah Cary
Mariah Cary represented Iowa in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa and holds a degree in theater. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "My Funny Valentine" from the musical Babes in Arms.
Kansas: Sloane Lewis
Sloane Lewis represented Kansas in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Kansas State University and holds a degree in communication studies. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "The Music of the Night" from the musical The Phantom of the Opera.
Kentucky: Jessica Casebolt
Jessica Casebolt represented Kentucky in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and holds a degree in broadcast journalism. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion.
Louisiana: Lauren Vizza
Lauren Vizza represented Louisiana in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University and holds a degree in mass communication. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston.
Maine: Molly Bouchard
Molly Bouchard represented Maine in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Maine and holds a degree in mechanical engineering. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "Someone Like You" by Adele.
Maryland: Joanna Guy
Joanna Guy represented Maryland in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Towson University and holds a degree in mass communication. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Massachusetts: Taylor Kinzler
Taylor Kinzler represented Massachusetts in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Emerson College and holds a degree in broadcast journalism. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone.
Michigan: Angela Venditti
Angela Venditti represented Michigan in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a degree in advertising. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "I Surrender" by Celine Dion.
Minnesota: Siri Freeh
Siri Freeh represented Minnesota in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and holds a degree in journalism. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical Les Miserables.
Mississippi: Marie Wicks
Marie Wicks represented Mississippi in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University and holds a degree in educational psychology. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "The Music of the Night" from the musical The Phantom of the Opera.
Missouri: Tippe Emmott
Tippe Emmott represented Missouri in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri and holds a degree in journalism. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "All That Jazz" from the musical Chicago.
Montana: Sheridan Pope
Sheridan Pope represented Montana in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Montana State University and holds a degree in marketing. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from the movie The Wizard of Oz.
Nebraska: Mariah Cook
Mariah Cook represented Nebraska in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and holds a degree in communications. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "One Night Only" from the musical Dreamgirls.
Nevada: Randi Sundquist
Randi Sundquist represented Nevada in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and holds a degree in communications. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin.
New Hampshire: Megan Lyman
Megan Lyman represented New Hampshire in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and holds a degree in political science. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers.
New Jersey: Lindsey Petrosh
Lindsey Petrosh represented New Jersey in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of Rutgers University and holds a degree in communication. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "Don't Rain on My Parade" from the musical Funny Girl.
New Mexico: Candice Bennatt
Candice Bennatt represented New Mexico in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of New Mexico State University and holds a degree in psychology. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey.
New York: Mallory Hagan
Mallory Hagan represented New York in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology and holds a degree in advertising, marketing, and communications. During the competition, she performed a tap dance routine to the song "Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown.
North Carolina: Arlie Honeycutt
Arlie Honeycutt represented North Carolina in the 2013 Miss America pageant. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and holds a degree in communication studies. During the competition, she performed a vocal rendition of the song "Climb Every Mountain" from the musical The Sound of Music