Miss illinois 2012 biography

  • Miss illinois 1996

    • Miss Illinois USA

    American beauty pageant competition

    For the state pageant affiliated with Miss America, see Miss Illinois.

    The Miss Illinois USA pageant is a competition that selects the representative for the state Illinois in the Miss USA pageant. It is directed by Vanbros and Associates and is previously directed by D&D Productions from 2001 to 2014 before becoming part of Vanbros organization in 2014, headquartered in Shawnee.

    Illinois is one of the most successful states in the competition. It is one of only four states to have won four or more Miss USA titles and one of only four states to win two Miss USA titles in consecutive years. All four winners came from the early history of the competition, with their last Miss USA being Karen Morrison, who held the title in 1974. The pageant's most successful years were from 1984 to 1996, when all but two delegates made the cut at Miss USA. That period was followed by many years without a placement.

    In 1986, sisters Tricia and Laura Bach won the title consecutively, the first occasion of this in the history of the Miss Universe organization. Later on, in 1994, Kathleen Farrell, sister of Miss Florida USA 1988, won the title, making the state pageant the first to have two sisters compete in Miss USA.

    Until 2013, no Illinois delegate had previously competed at Miss Illinois Teen USA but one was previously competed in Miss Illinois, Stacie Juris became the first former Teen titleholder to appear a crossover in Miss USA, the second-to-the last state to do so (Washington would make its first Teen to Miss crossover four years later). The most recent placement was Samantha Elliott placing Top 20 in 2023.

    Grace Rodi of Hinsdale was crowned Miss Illinois USA 2024 on May 26, 2024, at Braden Auditorium in Normal. She will represent Illinois at Miss USA 2024.

    Results summary

    Placements

    • Miss USAs: Myrna Hansen (1953), Marite Ozers (1963), Amanda Jones (1973), Karen Morri
    Congratulations to the newly crowned 2013 titleholders; Amy Gregorio – Mrs. Illinois International, Season Winesburg – Miss Illinois International, and Megan Riesner – Miss Teen Illinois International! And, a huge congratulatory and well deserved shout out to the fabulous Illinois directors Beverly Turkowski and Jennifer Naida , who obviously poured their hearts and souls into producing their first International state pageant! I was so thrilled to be a part of the event and cannot give enough accolades to my wonderful Class of 2012 pageant sister Terri Karch!

    With my friend, the lovely…Mrs. Illinois International 2012 Terri Karch!


    From orientation, through rehearsals, the interview process, and throughout the competition, these ladies were absolutely spectacular! I had a chance to visit with each one, hear their stories, and exchange both giggles and tears. It was my privilege to conduct the on-stage interviews, which was one of my favorite parts of the competition. In the dressing room, I witnessed so many acts of kindness between all three divisions, which always makes my heart feel good. In my opinion, this is the beauty of pageantry.

    Orientation. 


    Paula Preston being introduced to the ladies. 


    All the Mrs. Contestants with Terri and Beverly. 


    My pageant sister forever! 


    Moments before the Interview. 


    The amazing Beverly, Mrs. Illinois International 2005!


    I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the incredible support and sisterhood of former Illinois titleholders who turned out to make this event special for all of the participants. What a fabulous and gorgeous group of women! It was a sincere pleasure to meet each of you. Thank you again to Beverly, Jennifer, and Terri for your including me in this fabulous weekend!

    XXOO!

    With the new Illinois titleholders - photo courtesy of PageantCast.


    With love and appreciation,

    Sarah Bazey
    Mrs. International

    Miss Illinois

    Year Name Hometown Age Local Title Miss America Talent Placement at Miss America Special scholarships at Miss America Notes 2024 Breana Bagley Decatur26 Miss Land of Lincoln Dance 2023Jessica TiltonWashington25 Miss Quad Cities Color Guard/Flag Performance, "The Call" Charles & Theresa Brown Scholarship First woman in history to compete a flag performance as a talent at Miss America. 2022Monica Nia JonesChicago26 Miss Windy City Violin Top 11 America's Choice 2021Isabelle HansonGlen Ellyn25 Miss Northern Suburbs Violin Top 10 Preliminary Talent Award Previously Miss Illinois' Outstanding Teen 20132019–20Ariel BeverlySpringfield24 Miss East Central Vocal Equity & Justice Scholarship Award Finalist2018Grace KhachaturianChampaign21 Miss Capital City Lyrical Dance, "You Raise Me Up" Previously Miss Illinois' Outstanding Teen 20122017Abby FosterDanville21 Miss East Central Jazz Dance, Grease medley Top 15America's ChoiceFormer NFL cheerleader for the Indianapolis Colts2016Jaryn FranklinEast Moline23 Miss Blackhawk Valley Vocal, "Dream a Little Dream of Me" STEM Scholarship Award 2015Crystal Davis Anna22 Miss Southern Illinois Vocal, "That's Life" 2014Marisa BuchheitChicago24 Miss Chicago Operatic Vocal, "Je veux vivre" from Roméo et JulietteCharles & Theresa Brown Scholarship2013Brittany Smith Elmhurst23 Miss Northern Suburbs Irish Step Dancing, "Lord of the Dance" 2012Megan Jo ErvinRushville23 Miss Quincy Dance, "Faithfully" Top 10 Preliminary Swimsuit Award Contesta
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