Miss America 2005, the 80th Miss America, pageant, was held in Atlantic City on September 18, 2004 following a week of events including the preliminary competition. Not to be confused with Miss USA. Miss America contestants visit Andrews Air Force Base in 2003 The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus two territories of the United States of America. ... Alternate meanings: See Atlantic City (disambiguation) Atlantic City is a city located in USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 40,517. ... September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The pageant was broadcast live on ABC from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Although this was not known at the time, this pageant would be the last held in Atlantic City, as the pageant moved to Las Vegas, Nevada from 2006. The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ... Boardwalk Hall, also known as the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall is an arena which serves as Atlantic Citys convention center. ... Map of Atlantic City in Atlantic County Coordinates: Country United States State New Jersey County Atlantic Incorporated March 1854  - Mayor Bob Levy Area    - City 44. ... For other uses around the city, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ...

At the conclusion of the final night of competition, Ericka Dunlap crowned Deidre Downs of Alabama as her successor. Ericka Dunlap (below) is crowned Miss America by outgoing queen Erika Harold Ericka Dunlap, Miss America 2004, was the first African American woman to be crowned Miss Florida. ... Deidre Downs, Miss America 2005. ... Miss America 2005/Miss Alabama 2004 Deidre Downs For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA, see Miss Alabama USA Miss Alabama is the state pagent for Miss America. ...

Selection of contestants

One delegate from each state was chosen in state pageants held in mid 2005. Prior to competing in state pageants, the majority of delegates first were required to win a local title. Each delegates title is pre-dated to 2005, for example Deidre Downs was "Miss Alabama 2004" rather than "Miss Alabama 2005".

Many contestants competed in state pageants in both the Miss America and Miss USA systems numerous times before winning titles, and some had previously in other states to those which they won their state title. [[Image:MissUSA2007Crowned. ...

All contestants were required to be between the ages of 17-24, unmarried and a citizen of the United States. They were also required to meet residency and education requirements.

Competition

All delegates compete in an interview competition with the judges, based on their platform issue, and also in the swimsuit, evening gown and talent competitions.

Prior to the nationally televised competition, the delegates participate in three nights of preliminary competition, where preliminary award winners are chosen in each category.

During the final telecast, following the announcement of the semi-finalists, the top ten compete in swimsuit and evening gown. The top five go on to compete in the talent competition, and the top three face a final interview round.

Results

Placements

• Miss America 2005: Deidre Downs (Miss Alabama)
• First runner-up: Jennifer Dupont (Miss Louisiana)
• Second runner-up: Kirstin Elrod (Miss North Carolina)
• Third runner-up: Lacy Fleming (Miss Arkansas)
• Fourth runner-up: Veena Goel (Miss California)

• Top 10: Danica Tisdale (Miss Georgia), Megan Bushell (Miss Kansas), Christina Ellington (Miss New York), Elizabeth Kinney (Miss Oklahoma), Jamie Story (Miss Texas)

Deidre Downs, Miss America 2005. ... Miss America 2005/Miss Alabama 2004 Deidre Downs For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA, see Miss Alabama USA Miss Alabama is the state pagent for Miss America. ... Jennifer Dupont is a beauty pageant contestant who has achieved the honor of the Triple Crown - a title given to those who have achieved state titles in the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America programmes. ... The Miss Louisiana competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss North Carolina competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of North Carolina in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Arkansas competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Arkansas in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss California USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state California in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Georgia competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Georgia in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Kansas competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kansas in the Miss America pageant. ... Christina Yvette Ellington, (born 1983), is a beauty queen and entertainer from New York. ... The Miss New York competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New York in the Miss America pageant. ... Jennifer Berry holding the Miss America crown. ... The Miss Texas competition was founded in 1936 by a group of civic minded citizens concerned about higher education. ...

Special awards

Quality of Life

• Winner: Deidre Downs (Miss Alabama) - "Curing Childhood Cancer"
• 1st runner-up: Elizabeth Barchas (Miss Idaho) - "Promoting Understanding of Individuals with Disabilities"
• 2nd runner-up: Elizabeth Muto (Miss Nevada) - "‘H.E.L.P.’ing Children Overcome Adversities"

Deidre Downs, Miss America 2005. ... Miss America 2005/Miss Alabama 2004 Deidre Downs For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA, see Miss Alabama USA Miss Alabama is the state pagent for Miss America. ... The Miss Idaho competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Idaho in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Nevada competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Nevada in the Miss America pageant. ...

Preliminary Awards

Talent

• Veena Goel (Miss California)
• Danica Tisdale (Miss Georgia)
• Erika Ebbel (Miss Massachusetts)

Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit The Miss California USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state California in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Georgia competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Georgia in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Massachusetts competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Massachusetts in the Miss America pageant. ...

• Jenna Edwards (Miss Florida)
• Jennifer Dupont (Miss Louisiana)
• Amy Davis (Miss Utah)

Jenna Edwards (born July 29, 1981) is a beauty queen from Miami, Florida who has held the titles Miss Florida and Miss Florida USA. Edwards represented Florida at the Miss America 2005 pageant and will represent Florida at the Miss USA 2007 pageant. ... The Miss Florida competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Florida in the Miss America pageant. ... Jennifer Dupont is a beauty pageant contestant who has achieved the honor of the Triple Crown - a title given to those who have achieved state titles in the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America programmes. ... The Miss Louisiana competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Utah competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Utah in the Miss America pageant. ...

Non-finalist Interview

• Elizabeth Barchas (Miss Idaho)
• Maria Maldonado (Miss Kentucky)
• Elizabeth Muto (Miss Nevada)
• Alyssa Spellman (Miss New Hampshire)
• Susan Yara (Miss New Mexico)

The Miss Idaho competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Idaho in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Kentucky competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Nevada competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Nevada in the Miss America pageant. ... Alyssa Spellman was Miss New Hampshire 2004. ... The Miss New Hampshire competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New Hampshire in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss New Mexico competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New Mexico in the Miss America pageant. ...

Non-finalist Talent

• Sarah Wiley (Miss Indiana)
• Carolyn Nicholas (Miss Iowa)
• Ami Vice (Miss Maine)
• Erika Ebbel (Miss Massachusetts)
• Whitney Weeks (Miss Missouri)
• Erica Scanlon (Miss New Jersey)
• Amanda Beagle (Miss Ohio)
• Ashley Eicher (Miss Tennessee)

The Miss Indiana competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Iowa competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Iowa in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Maine Pageant is an official state preliminary for the Miss America Organization. ... The Miss Massachusetts competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Massachusetts in the Miss America pageant. ... Miss Missouri 2002 Shandi Finnessey from Missouri (pictured when she was Miss USA 2004) :For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA, see Miss Missouri USA The Miss Missouri competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Missouri in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss New Jersey competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New Jersey in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Ohio Pageant selects the representative for the state of Ohio in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Tennessee competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Tennessee in the Miss America pageant. ...

Delegates

The Miss America 2005 delegates were:

¹ Abbrevs: NF = Non-finalist, RU = Runner-up, T = Top, Nat Sweetheart = National Sweetheart (competition for Miss America runners-up) Miss America 2005/Miss Alabama 2004 Deidre Downs For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA, see Miss Alabama USA Miss Alabama is the state pagent for Miss America. ... Deidre Downs, Miss America 2005. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ... Miss Alaska is Alaskas state pagent for Miss America. ... Sterling is a census-designated place located in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. ... The Miss Arizona competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Arizona in the Miss America pageant. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , ) Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ... The Miss Arkansas competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Arkansas in the Miss America pageant. ... Hampton is a city located in Calhoun County, Arkansas. ... The Miss California USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state California in the Miss USA pageant. ... Location of Laguna Hills within Orange County, California. ... The Miss Colorado competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Colorado in the Miss America pageant. ... Nickname: The Mile-High City Location of Denver in Colorado Coordinates: Country United States State Colorado City-County Denver (coextensive) Founded November 22, 1858 Incorporated November 7, 1861  - Mayor John Hickenlooper (D) Area    - City  154. ... The Miss Connecticut competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Connecticut in the Miss America pageant. ... North Haven is a suburban New England town in New Haven County, Connecticut on the outskirts of New Haven, Connecticut. ... The Miss Delaware competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Delaware in the Miss America pageant. ... Nickname: The State Capital since 1777 Coordinates: County Kent County Incorporated 1717 Mayor Stephen R. Speed Area    - City 58. ... The Miss District of Columbia competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the District of Columbia in the Miss America pageant. ... Map of Watchung in Somerset County Watchung is a Borough located in Somerset County, New Jersey. ... The Miss Florida competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Florida in the Miss America pageant. ... Jenna Edwards (born July 29, 1981) is a beauty queen from Miami, Florida who has held the titles Miss Florida and Miss Florida USA. Edwards represented Florida at the Miss America 2005 pageant and will represent Florida at the Miss USA 2007 pageant. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... The Miss Florida USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Florida in the Miss USA pageant. ... Nickname: Hotlanta, The Big Peach, The ATL, A-Town Location in Fulton and DeKalb Counties in the state of Georgia Coordinates: Country United States State Georgia Counties Fulton, DeKalb Government  - Mayor Shirley Franklin (D) Area  - City  132. ... The Miss Hawaii competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Hawaii in the Miss America pageant. ... Kilauea is a census-designated place located in Kauai County, Hawaii. ... The Miss Idaho competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Idaho in the Miss America pageant. ... Nickname: City of Trees Motto: Energy Peril Success Location of Boise in the State of Idaho Coordinates: Country United States State Idaho County Ada Founded 1863 Incorporated 1864 Mayor David H. Bieter (NP) Area    - City {{{area_total}}} km²  (64 sq mi) Elevation {{{elevation}}} m  (2700 ft) Population  - City 211,830  - Metro... In pageantry, the unofficial title Triple Crown winner is bestowed on a women who wins her state title in each of the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America systems. ... The Miss Idaho Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Idaho in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... Elizabeth McNulty, Miss Louisiana USA 2007 The Miss Louisiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss USA pageant. ... Erika Harold, Miss Illinois 2002 and Miss America 2003 For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA, see Miss Illinois USA The Miss Illinois competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Illinois in the Miss America pageant. ... Incorporated City in 1890. ... The Miss Indiana competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss America pageant. ... Carmel (IPA: ) is a city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. ... The Miss Iowa competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Iowa in the Miss America pageant. ... Clear Lake is a city located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. ... The Miss Kansas competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kansas in the Miss America pageant. ... Nickname: The Air Capital, The Peerless City Location in the state of Kansas County Sedgwick Government  - Mayor Carlos Mayans Area  - City 359. ... The Miss Kansas USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Kansas in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Kentucky competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss America pageant. ... Princeton is a city located in Caldwell County, Kentucky. ... The Miss Louisiana competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss America pageant. ... Jennifer Dupont is a beauty pageant contestant who has achieved the honor of the Triple Crown - a title given to those who have achieved state titles in the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America programmes. ... The city of Plaquemine is the parish seat of Iberville Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. ... In pageantry, the unofficial title Triple Crown winner is bestowed on a women who wins her state title in each of the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America systems. ... The Miss Louisiana Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... Elizabeth McNulty, Miss Louisiana USA 2007 The Miss Louisiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Maine Pageant is an official state preliminary for the Miss America Organization. ... Lisbon Falls is a census-designated place located in Androscoggin County, Maine. ... The Miss Maryland competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Maryland in the Miss America pageant. ... Not to be confused with Silver Springs. ... The Miss Massachusetts competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Massachusetts in the Miss America pageant. ...   Settled: 1630 â€“ Incorporated: 1636 Zip Code(s): 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142 â€“ Area Code(s): 617 / 857 Official website: http://www. ... The Miss Michigan competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Michigan in the Miss America pageant. ... Auburn is a city located in Bay County, Michigan. ... The Miss Minnesota competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Minnesota in the Miss America pageant. ... Waverly is a city located in Wright County, Minnesota. ... Miss Mississippi is a scholarship pageant and a preliminary of Miss America. ... Jalin Wood (b. ... Waynesboro is a city located in Wayne County, Mississippi. ... The Miss Mississippi USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Mississippi in the Miss USA pageant. ... Miss Missouri 2002 Shandi Finnessey from Missouri (pictured when she was Miss USA 2004) :For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA, see Miss Missouri USA The Miss Missouri competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Missouri in the Miss America pageant. ... Chesterfield is a city in St. ... The Miss Montana competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Montana in the Miss America pageant. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Star of the Big Sky Country, City Beneath the Rims, The Paradigm City The Yellowstone City Motto: Billings Pride: City~Wide Location in Montana Coordinates: County Yellowstone County Founded 1877 Incorporated 1882 Government  - Mayor Ronald Tussing Area  - City 106 km²  (41 sq mi)  - Water 0. ... The Miss Nebraska competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Nebraska in the Miss America pageant. ... Blair is a city located in Washington County, Nebraska. ... The Miss Nevada competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Nevada in the Miss America pageant. ... For other uses around the city, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... The Miss New Hampshire competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New Hampshire in the Miss America pageant. ... Alyssa Spellman was Miss New Hampshire 2004. ... Location in Rockingham County, New Hampshire Coordinates: Country United States State New Hampshire County Rockingham County Incorporated 1827 Town Council Pat Dowling Kevin Coyle Craig W. Bulkley Janet Fairbanks Chris Reisdorf Beverly Ferrante Brian Chirichiello Area    - City 94. ... The Miss New Jersey competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New Jersey in the Miss America pageant. ... Pitman highlighted in Gloucester County. ... The Miss New Mexico competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New Mexico in the Miss America pageant. ... Pecos is a village located in San Miguel County, New Mexico. ... The Miss New York competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New York in the Miss America pageant. ... Christina Yvette Ellington, (born 1983), is a beauty queen and entertainer from New York. ... New York, NY redirects here. ... The Amazing Race 10 is the tenth installment of the popular reality television show, The Amazing Race. ... The Amazing Race 11 (titled The Amazing Race: All-Stars) is the eleventh installment of the popular four time Emmy Award winner reality television show, The Amazing Race. ... The Miss North Carolina competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of North Carolina in the Miss America pageant. ... Nickname: Technology Town of North Carolina Location of Cary shown within North Carolina Coordinates: Country United States State North Carolina County Wake County Founded 1750 Incorporated April 6, 1871  - Mayor Ernie McAlister Area    - City 112. ... The Miss North Dakota competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of North Dakota in the Miss America pageant. ... Cavalier is a city located in Pembina County, North Dakota. ... The Miss Ohio Pageant selects the representative for the state of Ohio in the Miss America pageant. ... Warren is a city in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States. ... Jennifer Berry holding the Miss America crown. ... Mooreland is a town located in Woodward County, Oklahoma. ... The Miss Oregon competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Oregon in the Miss America pageant. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Miss Pennsylvania competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Pennsylvania in the Miss America pageant. ... Nickname: Flood City Location of Pennsylvania within the USA Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Cambria Government  - Mayor Tom Trigona Area  - City  6. ... The Miss Rhode Island competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Rhode Island in the Miss America pageant. ... Image:RI towns North Smithfield. ... The Miss South Carolina competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of South Carolina in the Miss America pageant. ... Spartanburg is a city in and the county seat of Spartanburg CountyGR6 in South Carolina, a state of the United States of America, and is the second largest city of the three primary cities in the Upstate region. ... The Miss South Dakota competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of South Dakota in the Miss America pageant. ... Mitchell is a city in Davison County, South Dakota, USA. The population was 14,558 at the 2000 census. ... The Miss Tennessee competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Tennessee in the Miss America pageant. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Nickname: Music City Location in Davidson County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates: Country United States State Tennessee Counties Davidson County Founded: 1779 Incorporated: 1806 Government  - Mayor Bill Purcell (D) Area  - City  526. ... The Miss Texas competition was founded in 1936 by a group of civic minded citizens concerned about higher education. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Bedford is a suburban city located in northeast Tarrant County, Texas in the mid-cities area between Dallas and Fort Worth. ... The Miss Utah competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Utah in the Miss America pageant. ... Looking toward Bountiful from the Wasatch Mountains that rise above it. ... The Miss Utah USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state of Utah in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Vermont competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Vermont in the Miss America pageant. ... Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and is the shire town of Chittenden County, Vermont. ... The Miss Virginia competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Virginia in the Miss America pageant. ... Mechanicsville is the name of four places in the State of Virginia in the United States of America: Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia Mechanicsville, Loudoun County, Virginia Mechanicsville, Rockbridge County, Virginia Mechanicsville, Rockingham County, Virginia This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise... Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea and a constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States. ... The Miss Washington competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Washington in the Miss America pageant. ... University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. ... The Miss West Virginia competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of West Virginia in the Miss America pageant. ... Petersburg is a city located in Grant County, West Virginia. ... The Miss Wisconsin competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Wisconsin in the Miss America pageant. ... Wisconsin Rapids is a city located in Wood County, Wisconsin. ... Miss Wyoming is a novel by Douglas Coupland published in 2000 (ISBN 0375407340). ... Dayton is a town in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. ...

External link

• Miss America official website