What was once considered just a beauty pageant, Miss America is now a competitive contest featuring the nation’s most talented, educated and involved.
“You’re not just going on stage, you’re talking on stage, you’re performing a talent, and it’s just as much about what you’re not doing on stage. It’s about how you go out in your community and help people and I don’t think that’s ever something that can be overrated or stereotypical,” says Andreason.
There are 52 contestants this year, with Puerto Rico being added for the first time…