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maovipparty he finalé. It’s the culmination of the week that showcases
and recognizes the friends and families of the Miss Ameri-
ca Organization. It’s a special opportunity to meet the new
Miss America as she is introduced to her Miss America sis-
ter queens, sponsors, volunteers, and the organizational
Board of Directors. Pageantry magazine invites you to join us in warm-
ly welcoming Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler during our exclusive
annual coverage of this celebrated event.

T There She Is! Pageantry CEO Carl Dunn congratulates newly
crowned Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler.

Master Class - Pageantry CEO Carl Dunn, Miss Ameri-
ca 1988 Kaye Lani Rae Rafko, Miss America Organization
President and CEO Art McMaster.

Threes Company - (L-R) Miss America 1977 Dorothy
Benham, Miss America 1963 Jacquelyn Mayer and Miss
America 1948 Bebe Shopp.

Welcome Home - Miss America 2001 Angela Baraquio
Grey and husband Tini Grey introduced their newest son
Jonah to the Miss America Family.

Lee’s Legacy - Miss America 1955 Lee Meriwether
with her daughters, Kyle Oldham (L) and Lesley Aletter (R).

Style Icons - Celebrity Stylist Chaz Dean and Cassidy
Sheppard smile for the Pageantry lens.

Happy Anniversary - Pageantry CEO Carl Dunn and
Miss America 1962 Maria Beale Fletcher celebrate the
50th Anniversary of her crowning.

Queen of Hearts - (L-R) Miss America 1978 Susan
Perkins, Miss America 1948 Bebe Shopp, Miss America
1977 Dorothy Benham and Miss America 1963 Jacque-
lyn Mayer.

French Connection - Miss America 2000 Heather
French Henry and Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund.

Pair of Queens - Miss America 1977 Dorothy Benham
and Miss America 1981 Susan Powell.

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