Pageant Talk Radio: The Year the Was for Katie Stam

Katie reminisces about her crowning moment, and shares some of her personal highlights from the past year. She also talks about how her time as Miss America has prepared her for the next stage of her career.

Pageant Talk Radio: Katie\'s Views on Pageant Week

Katie gives us an idea of what the contestants are going thru right now in the prelims and talks about the medical problems she had last year during pageant week. Katie also talks about her platform, and how it has evolved.

Pageant Talk Radio: Tips for this Year\'s Hopefulls

Katie discusses what the judges are looking for in the prelims, and if she’s noticed a difference between a celebrity judge, and a regular judge. She also gives tips on what the judges will be looking for in each section of the competition, and tells us what’s next for Katie Stam after she passes the crown.

Katie Stam

Miss America 2009 Katie Stam is originally from Seymour Indiana




Age: 22



Education: Seymour High School



University of Indianapolis – Communication, Emphasis in Electronic Media



National Platform Issue: Miss America 2009 Katie Stam is the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children\'s Miracle Network and is the official spokesperson for Zerosmoke.



Platform Issue: Passion for Service: Promoting Community Service and Involvement



Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor\'s degree in Communication



Scholastic Honors: 1st Place IASB News Anchor; 1st Place IASB News Reporter; Elisa Bowen Outstanding Student in Television Award.



Career Ambition: To become a television news reporter and anchor



Talent: Vocal



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