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KAITLIN is back from Miss America and continuing her work across the entire state of New York. You can click below to

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and have Kaitlin as a speaker or guest at your next event and most importantly to share the messages of bullying, self-empowerment and leadership through education with the students at your school!

Check out a few videos below highlighting Kaitlin's nonprofit Project Empower.

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LAUREN  Over the holidays, Lauren continued making appearances at Millbrook Rotary Club New Year's Eve Celebration and helped at the Carmel High School Dance Fundraiser Show to help raise money for those in need of food.

Presently, she is taking a full schedule of 20 credits at Dutchess Community. She is looking forward to graduating from Dutchess Community College with her Associate in Science Degree along with her High School Graduation this Spring. She also continues her dance studies and will be starring in a lead role at the Bardavon Opera's House Ballet of "Coppelia" in March.

Lauren was just featured in Four Points Magazine! Check out the article:

Outstanding Teen Wins $69,000 in Scholarships

To compete in the Miss New York State competition, you must enter a local pageant. 17-24 year old females who live, work or go to school (for at least 6 months) in New York are eligible. Girls age 13-17 are eligible for the teen competition. Visit the Local Competitions page for more details.

Next Pageants:
Miss Mohawk Valley
March 17, 2012

Miss Manhattan, New York City, Metropolitan
and the Statewide Triple Crown
March 25, 2012

NEW Pageants Added:
Miss LI (Long Island), Southern NY,
County Queen
April 7, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS 2ND RUNNER UP!!

Kaitlin brings PRELIM SWIMSUIT and 2nd RUNNER UP to Miss America 2012 home to New York!! We are so proud of you, Kaitlin!!! Go Miss New York!

Lots of photos and videos on
Kaitlin's Miss America page.

Congratulations to Miss New York's Outstanding Teen, Lauren Molella, for a wonderful performance at Miss America's Outstanding Teen! Lauren won a 4-year full-tuition scholarship worth $60,000 to Troy University for her academic achievement! New York is very proud of you, Lauren!

Lauren was also joined by THREE Miss New York Star Princesses - Ava Bodnar, Lexy Conti and Faith Perez!

The Miss America Organization is the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women, making available $45 million each year. Join the Elite 100 Club and become a part of the future of women in New York State by donating scholarships to our 501(c)3 The Empire State Educational Scholarship Fund.

Our sponsors - hair, skin care, fitness, clothing, and more - are incredibly important in Miss New York’s year and her preparation for Miss America.  Learn more...

VIEW 2011 PROGRAM JOURNAL