Pageant Talk Radio: Miss California Kristy Cavender

Kristy tells Valerie how it felt to finish as 1st Runner-Up at Miss America, and about the pressures of the talent competition at that level. She also dishes on the importance of finding the right music and costume, and what it takes to get the audience to like what you are doing.

Pageant Talk Radio: Miss Michigan Nicole Blaszczyk

Nicole tells the story of how her dancing lead her into pageants. She also shares the story behind her risky Miss America routine, and gives advice on how to stay focused during the chaos of pageant week, as well as making the most of your 90-second routine.

Pageant Talk Radio: Miss Louisiana Katherine Putnam

Katherine talks about her love of piano and music, and what she does to prep for performing during competition. She then talks about the decision to play the hallelujah chorus, her onstage presence and gown, and also has some advice for other musical performers.

Kristy Cavender

Kristy is Miss California 2010




Hometown: Orange, California



Age: 21



Education:

Crystal Cathedral High School

University of Southern California



Platform Issue: Make-A-Wish Foundation




Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate degree in Medicine



Talent: Ballet en Pointe



Scholastic Honors: Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Club, Valedictorian of High School, National Honors Society



Career Ambition: To become a pediatric heart surgeon



Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Yosemite Valley Organization



State Competition Sponsor: Miss California Scholarship Organization

Click here for the Miss California Website

Katherine Putnam

Katherine is Miss Louisiana 2010




Hometown: Monroe, Louisiana



Age: 23



Education:

Oak Grove High School

University of Louisiana – Monroe



Platform Issue: The Miracle of Music



Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate degree in Piano Performance



Talent: Piano



Scholastic Honors: TOPS Performance Award, Florence Ziegler Albritton Award, Dean\'s List



Career Ambition: To perform as a concert pianist and to teach music



Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Shreveport Organization



State Competition Sponsor: Miss Louisiana Scholarship Organization

Miss Louisiana Official Website

Nicole Blaszczyk

Nicole is Miss Michigan 2010



Hometown: Novi, Michigan



Age: 22



Education:

Novi High School

Wayne State University



Platform Issue: Families Facing Substance Abuse: Support Survival and Prevention



Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a degree in Marketing and an Master\'s degree in Business Administration



Talent: Lyrical Dance



Scholastic Honors: Presidential Scholar, Academic Honors Scholarship Student, Michigan Merit Award


Career Ambition: To pursue a career in Sports Marketing


Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Wayne County Scholarship Organization


State Competition Sponsor: Miss Michigan Scholarship Organization

Click here to read Nicole\'s Blog