Miss Michigan USA 2004 Stacey Lee was one of a group of Miss USA contestants to take part in a USO tour, visiting U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

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Michigan is recognized by Pageant Almanac's rating system as being within the top 15 states in terms of Miss USA success. Their first Miss USA victory was in 1990, and notable because Carole Gist was the first African-American to win the title. Following in her footsteps, Kenya Moore, also African-American, won the title in 1993. [[Image:MissUSA2007Crowned. ... The first African-American woman to win the Miss USA title. ... Kenya Moore Kenya Summer Moore (born January 24, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American film and television actress. ...

Michigan is one of only twelve states to have had more than one Miss USA and has had the ninth highest number of Semi-finalists. They have not, however, been successful in gaining other awards.

Results summary

• Miss USA winners: Carole Gist (1990), Kenya Moore (1993)
• 1st runners-up: Kevin Gale (1976)
• 3rd runners-up: Elisa Schleef (2003)
• Top 6 placements: Natasha Bell (1996)
• Top 10 placements: Judy Hatula (1952), Johnelle Ryan (1998), Shannon Grace Clark (1999), Jill Dobson (2000), Kenya Howard (2001)
• Top 12 placements: Pat Glannon (1971), Marilyn Ann Petty (1972), Diane Arabia (1982), Kimberly Mexico (1983)
• Top 15 placements: Barbara Sias (1956), Judith Richards (1960), Patricia Lyn Squires (1961), Pamela Lee Sands (1963), Susan Pill (1965), Virginia Clift (1968), Crystal Hayes (2005), Kelly Best (2007)

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Awards

• Miss Congeniality: Stacey Blaine (1993)
• Best State Costume: JoAnne Savery (1981)

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Winners

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Hayes who grew up Rock, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula region, is a pageant veteran, having completed in numerous other... Delta County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Shandi Finnessey, Miss USA 2004 The Miss USA 2004 pageant was held at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California on April 12, 2004. ... Rochester Hills is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Susie Castillo, Miss USA 2003 The Miss USA 2003 pageant was held in San Antonio, Texas in 24 March 2004. ... Aerial view of the harbor at St. ... Shauntay Hinton of the District of Columbia is crowned Miss USA by outgoing titleholder Kandace Krueger at the conclusion of the Miss USA 2002 pageant The Miss USA 2002 pageant was held in Gary, Indiana in 2 March 2002. ... Ferndale is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Kandace Krueger of the Texas is crowned Miss USA by outgoing titleholder Lynnette Cole at the conclusion of the Miss USA 2001 pageant The Miss USA 2001 pageant was held in Gary, Indiana in 2 March 2001. ... Nickname: Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (Latin for, We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) Location in Wayne County, Michigan Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Wayne County Settled 1701 Incorporation 1806 Government  - Type Strong Mayor-Council  - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Area  - City  143. ... Lynnette Cole takes her first walk as Miss USA following the Miss USA 2000 pageant The Miss USA 2000 pageant was held in Branson, Missouri in February 4, 2000. ... The Miss USA 1999 pageant was held in Branson, Missouri in February 4, 2000. ... Shawnae Jebbia is crowned Miss USA 1998 by outgoing titleholder Brandi Sherwood The Miss USA 1998 pageant was held in Shreveport, Louisiana in March, 1998. ... Nickname: Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (Latin for, We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) Location in Wayne County, Michigan Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Wayne County Settled 1701 Incorporation 1806 Government  - Type Strong Mayor-Council  - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Area  - City  143. ... The Miss USA 1997 pageant was held at Shreveport, Louisiana in January and February, 1997. ... Taylor is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan. ... Miss USA 1996, the forty-fifth Miss USA pageant, was held at South Padre Island, Texas culminating in the final competition and crowning on February 2, 1996. ... Berrien Springs is a village located in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Miss USA 1995, the forty-fourth Miss USA pageant, was held at South Padre Island, Texas culminating in the final competition and crowning on February 10, 1995. ... Nickname: Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (Latin for, We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) Location in Wayne County, Michigan Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Wayne County Settled 1701 Incorporation 1806 Government  - Type Strong Mayor-Council  - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Area  - City  143. ... Allen Park is a city in Wayne County of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Kenya Moore Kenya Summer Moore (born January 24, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American film and television actress. ... Nickname: Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (Latin for, We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) Location in Wayne County, Michigan Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Wayne County Settled 1701 Incorporation 1806 Government  - Type Strong Mayor-Council  - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Area  - City  143. ... Miss Universe 1993 was held at Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico on May 21, 1993. ... The first African-American woman to win the Miss USA title. ... Nickname: Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (Latin for, We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) Location in Wayne County, Michigan Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Wayne County Settled 1701 Incorporation 1806 Government  - Type Strong Mayor-Council  - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Area  - City  143. ... Miss Universe 1990 Mona Grudt Miss Universe 1990 was held at Schubert Theatre, Los Angeles, USA on April 13, 1990. ... This article is about the incorporated city of Grosse Pointe. ... Carleton is a village located in Monroe County, Michigan. ... Washington Township is a township located in Macomb County, Michigan. ... Country United States State Michigan County Macomb County Government  - Mayor Mark A. Steenbergh Area  - City  34. ... Hazel Park is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. ...

External links

• Official Website