The competition included evening gown, talent and interview portions, with eliminations for 15 finalists, then 12, then 10, five and finally the winner along the way. A year-old from Nebraska became the youngest winner of the Miss America crown in 90 years on Saturday after beating 52 other young women from across the United States.
Judges included Early Show veterinarian Dr. In her introduction to the audience, Bulkley dedicated her performance to U. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head last week in Tucson. Bulkley called Giffords her mentor. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. Best Of. Each contestant briefly appears on-stage up to 30 seconds modeling sportswear of her choosing that represents something she does to stay fit. The Executive Director of the competition must approve workout attire prior to competition. Workout attire must be age-appropriate, and typical of what a teenager would wear to workout at the gym.
An example of workout attire includes sweats, leggings or shorts with a tank top or half top and tennis shoes. Swimsuits and clothing specifically for dance, such as a leotard are not permitted. Scoring is based on overall first impression, statement of strong physical fitness and health, sense of attractiveness and presence, display of energy, charisma and expression, sense of confidence and composure.
The fitness of the teen, by the shape of her body, is not being judged. Instead, her level of pursuit and dedication to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is being evaluated. Contestants perform a 2-minute routine of their own choosing. Scoring is based on contestant's skill and personality, interpretive ability, technical skill level, stage presence and the totality of all elements, including costume, props, voice, use of body and choreography.
Each contestant appears on-stage in an outfit of her own choosing, representative of what she would wear to a prom or other formal event. Although contestants typically wear ball or evening gowns, pantsuits, tea-length dresses and cocktail dresses are all appropriate for this phase of the competition.
Scoring is based on overall first impression, sense of confidence, personality and stage presence, walk, posture, carriage and grace, appropriateness of attire and sense of style, sense of attractiveness, beauty and charm. To become a contestant for , please contact the selection committee at MissSFOrg aol.
Toggle navigation MENU. Become a Contestant: Eligibility: Any born female who is a resident of, or working, or attending a school, in San Francisco, plus students who attend the University of California, Berkeley. She must have lived or worked six months prior to the competition. If claiming eligibility as a student, she must have completed one semester prior to the competition date.
Must be a United States citizen and California resident for at least six months prior to competition date. May not be any younger than age 17 by the date of the Miss San Francisco competition, and not older than age 24 by the national finals.
Must not be married, never have been married, and never have had a marriage annulled. Must never have given birth to a child, can not be pregnant or be a parent. Must agree, that if selected Miss San Francisco, she will participate in the Miss California pageant, and will abide by all the rules and regulations governing that pageant. If selected Miss California, she must agree to participate in the Miss America Pageant and will abide by the rules and regulations governing that pageant.
Additional eligibility requirement may apply. Scoring is based on: Overall first impression Extemporaneous response to on-stage question Did the contestant answer the question in the context in which it was asked?
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