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. The event was won by Shauntay Hinton of the District of Columbia, who was crowned by outgoing queen Kandace Krueger of Texas. Shauntay Hinton Shauntay Hinton won the Miss USA title in 2002 representing the District of Columbia. ... The Miss District of Columbia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the District of Columbia in the Miss USA pageant. ... Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner who competed as Miss Kentucky USA Miss USA 2005 Chelsea Cooley who competed as Miss North Carolina USA Miss USA 2004 Shandi Finnessey who competed as Miss Missouri USA The Miss USA pageant (not to be confused with Miss America) is a beauty contest that... Kandace Krueger is an American television personality and former beauty queen. ... Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner who competed as Miss Kentucky USA Miss USA 2005 Chelsea Cooley who competed as Miss North Carolina USA Miss USA 2004 Shandi Finnessey who competed as Miss Missouri USA The Miss USA pageant (not to be confused with Miss America) is a beauty contest that... This article is about the city in Indiana, for other uses of Gary, see Gary (disambiguation). ... Shauntay Hinton Shauntay Hinton won the Miss USA title in 2002 representing the District of Columbia. ... The Miss District of Columbia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the District of Columbia in the Miss USA pageant. ... Kandace Krueger is an American television personality and former beauty queen. ... The Miss Texas USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Texas in the Miss USA pageant. ...

Hinton was the first African-American woman to win the pageant since Chelsi Smith held the title in 1995, and was the first titleholder from Washington, DC since 1964. She wore a traditional white evening gown during the competition. Chelsi Smith after winning the 1995 Miss USA title Chelsi Pearl Smith of Deer Park, Texas competed and won Miss USA 1995 as Miss Texas USA. She was ultimately crowned Miss Universe in 1995, in Windhoek, Namibia, the only Miss USA from Texas to date so honored. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United...

Notable Features

Miss USA 2002 Top 5 (featuring four African-Americans for the first time): Lindsay Douglas (KS), Kelly Lloyd (IN), Shauntay Hinton (DC), Lanore VanBuren (MN), Alita Dawson (CT)

The event was particularly notable because four of the top five delegates were African-American, which had never occurred previously.^[1] Two of the five, Kelly Lloyd of Indiana and Alita Dawson of Connecticut had previously competed in the Miss Teen USA pageant. Dawson was the first delegate from Connecticut to place since 1969. Languages Predominantly American English Religions Predominantly Christianity and Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ... The Miss Indiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Connecticut USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Connecticut in the Miss USA pageant. ... Run by the Miss Universe Organization, Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant for girls aged 15-19. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ...

There was also controversy over the choice of swimsuits for the swimsuit competition: only six delegates chose an all-red one-piece while the rest wore a two-piece option. The New York Post reported that one contestant, Tarah Marie Peters of California, had points deducted by one judge because of her choice of a one-piece suit, thus eliminating her from the top five. She was the only one of the top ten who wore the one-piece option.^[2]

This pageant featured the first two Triple Crown winners: women who have held state titles for Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America. The two women were Kelly Lloyd (2nd runner-up), who was Miss Indiana Teen USA 1993, 1st runner-up at Miss Teen USA 1993, Miss Indiana 1999 and Miss Indiana USA 2002 and Allison Alderson, Miss Tennessee Teen USA 1994, Miss Tennessee 1999 and Miss Tennessee USA 2002. 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. ... Miss America contestants visit Andrews Air Force Base in 2003 The Miss America pageant (different from the Miss USA pageant) is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the fifty states plus two territories of the United States of America. ... The Miss Indiana Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... Run by the Miss Universe Organization, Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant for girls aged 15-19. ... The Miss Indiana competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Indiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss USA pageant. ... Allison Leigh Alderson DeMarcus is a beauty queen from Nashville, Tennessee who has competed in the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America pageants. ... The Miss Tennessee Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Tennessee in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... The Miss Tennessee competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Tennessee in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss Tennessee USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Tennessee in the Miss USA pageant. ...

Results

Placements

The title of Miss USA 2002 was awarded to Shauntay Hinton of the District of Columbia. The runners-up were: Shauntay Hinton Shauntay Hinton won the Miss USA title in 2002 representing the District of Columbia. ... The Miss District of Columbia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the District of Columbia in the Miss USA pageant. ...

• 1st runner-up - Lindsay Douglas (Miss Kansas USA)
• 2nd runner-up - Kelly Lloyd (Miss Indiana USA)
• 3rd runner-up - Lanore VanBuren (Miss Minnesota USA)
• 4th runner-up - Alita Dawson (Miss Connecticut USA)

The twelve semi-finalists were: Ashley Williams (Miss South Carolina USA), Anne Lene (Miss Louisiana USA), Kasi Kelly (Miss Texas USA), Tara Tucker (Miss Alabama USA) and Janet Sutton (Miss Rhode Island USA), Tara Peters (Miss California USA), Karla Cavalli (Miss New York USA). The Miss Kansas USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Kansas in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Indiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Minnesota USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state Minnesota in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Connecticut USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Connecticut in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss South Carolina USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state South Carolina in the Miss 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 Alabama USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Alabama in the Miss USA pageant. ... Leeann Tingley, Miss Rhode Island USA 2006 The Miss Rhode Island USA competition is the beauty pageant that selects the representative for the state Rhode Island in the Miss USA pageant. ... Shannon LaRhea Marketic, the fifth Miss California USA to win Miss USA (1992) The Miss California USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state California in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss New York USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New York in the Miss USA pageant. ...

Special awards

• Miss Congenality - Meredith McCannell (Miss Montana USA)
• Miss Photogenic - Shannon Ford (Miss Florida USA)

The Miss Montana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Montana in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Florida USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Florida in the Miss USA pageant. ...

Delegates

The Miss USA 2002 delegates were:

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The Miss Connecticut USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Connecticut in the Miss USA pageant. ... Ashlee Greenwell, Miss Delaware USA 2006 The Miss Delaware USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Delaware in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss District of Columbia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the District of Columbia in the Miss USA pageant. ... Shauntay Hinton Shauntay Hinton won the Miss USA title in 2002 representing the District of Columbia. ... The Miss Florida USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Florida in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Hawaii USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Hawaii in the Miss USA pageant. ... Brandi Sherwood, Miss Idaho USA and Miss USA 1997 The Miss Idaho USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Idaho in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Illinois USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Illinois in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Indiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss USA pageant. ... Carol Morris, Iowas only Miss USA and Miss Universe The Miss Iowa USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Iowa in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Kansas USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Kansas in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Kentucky USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Kentucky in the Miss USA pageant. ... Elizabeth Arnold, as Miss Kentucky USA 2002 Elizabeth Ann Arnold (born 1980),also known as Lizzie Arnold, is an American beauty queen, socialite and aspiring actress. ... 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 USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Maine in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Maryland USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Maryland in the Miss USA pageant. ... Susie Castillo, Miss Massachusetts USA and Miss USA 2003 The Miss Massachusetts USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Massachusetts in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Michigan USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Michigan in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Minnesota USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state Minnesota in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Mississippi USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Mississippi in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Missouri USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Missouri in the Miss USA pageant. ... Melana Scantlin was the star of the first season of the TV series Average Joe. ... The Miss Montana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Montana in the Miss USA pageant. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... The Miss Nevada USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of Nevada in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss New Hampshire USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of New Hampshire in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss New Jersey USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of New Jersey in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss New Mexico USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of New Mexico in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss New York USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New York in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss North Carolina USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state North Carolina in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss North Dakota USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of North Dakota in the Miss USA pageant. ... Sue Downey, the first Miss Ohio USA to win Miss USA in 1965 The Miss Ohio USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Ohio in the Miss USA pageant. ... Kimberly Mullen (born March 13, 1979 in California and later based in Huber Heights, Ohio) was the fourth contestant to be voted out of the Palau season of Survivor and the sixth to be eliminated overall. ... The Miss Oklahoma USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of Oklahoma in the Miss USA pageant. ... Kasie Head in the preliminary Evening Gown competition at Miss USA 2002 Kasie Head is best known as a briefcase model on Deal or No Deal. ... The Miss Oregon USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of Oregon in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Pennsylvania USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of Pennsylvania in the Miss USA pageant. ... Leeann Tingley, Miss Rhode Island USA 2006 The Miss Rhode Island USA competition is the beauty pageant that selects the representative for the state Rhode Island in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss South Carolina USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state South Carolina in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss South Dakota USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of South Dakota in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Tennessee USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Tennessee in the Miss USA pageant. ... Allison Leigh Alderson DeMarcus is a beauty queen from Nashville, Tennessee who has competed in the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America pageants. ... The Miss Texas USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Texas in the Miss USA pageant. ... 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 USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Vermont in the Miss USA pageant. ... Brooke Elizabeth Angus is a beauty queen from Vermont who has competed at Miss USA and will represent the United States at Miss World. ... The Miss Virginia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Virginia in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Washington USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Washington in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss West Virginia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of West Virginia in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Wisconsin USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Wisconsin in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Wyoming USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Wyoming in the Miss USA pageant. ...

Crossovers

Ten delegates had previously competed in either the Miss Teen USA or Miss America pageants, including the two Triple Crown winners who had competed in both. One delegate later won a Miss America state title. Run by the Miss Universe Organization, Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant for girls aged 15-19. ... Miss America contestants visit Andrews Air Force Base in 2003 The Miss America pageant (different from the Miss USA pageant) is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the fifty states plus two territories of the United States of America. ...

Delegates who had previously held a Miss Teen USA state title were:

• Kelly Lloyd (Indiana) - Miss Indiana Teen USA 1993 (1st runner-up at Miss Teen USA 1993)
• Nicole Bigham (Pennsylvania) - Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA 1994
• Allison Alderson (Tennessee) - Miss Tennessee Teen USA 1994 (Top 6 finalist at Miss Teen USA 1994)
• Melana Scantlin (Missouri) - Miss Missouri Teen USA 1995 (Top 12 semi-finalist at Miss Teen USA 1995)
• Tara Tucker (Alabama) - Miss Alabama Teen USA 1997
• Alita Dawson (Connecticut) - Miss Connecticut Teen USA 1997
• Elizabeth Arnold (Kentucky) - Miss Kentucky Teen USA 1998
• Christine Olejniczak (Alaska) - Miss Alaska Teen USA 2000

Delegates who had previously held a Miss America state title or would later win one were: The Miss Indiana Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... The Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Pennsylvania in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... Allison Leigh Alderson DeMarcus is a beauty queen from Nashville, Tennessee who has competed in the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America pageants. ... The Miss Tennessee Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Tennessee in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... Melana Scantlin was the star of the first season of the TV series Average Joe. ... The Miss Missouri Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Missouri in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... The Miss Alabama Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Alabama in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... The Miss Connecticut Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Connecticut in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... Elizabeth Arnold, as Miss Kentucky USA 2002 Elizabeth Ann Arnold (born 1980),also known as Lizzie Arnold, is an American beauty queen, socialite and aspiring actress. ... The Miss Kentucky Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... The Miss Alaska Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Alaska in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ...

• Keely Gaston (Colorado) - Miss Colorado 1998
• Heather Soriano (Mississippi) - Miss Mississippi 1999
• Kelly Lloyd (Indiana) - Miss Indiana 1999 (Albert A. Marks Jr. Interview award)
• Allison Alderson (Tennessee) - Miss Tennessee 1999
• Audra Paquette (New Hampshire) - Miss New Hampshire 2005

The Miss Colorado competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Colorado in the Miss America pageant. ... Miss Mississippi is a scholarship pageant and a preliminary of Miss America. ... The Miss Indiana competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss America pageant. ... Allison Leigh Alderson DeMarcus is a beauty queen from Nashville, Tennessee who has competed in the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America pageants. ... The Miss Tennessee competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Tennessee in the Miss America pageant. ... The Miss New Hampshire competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New Hampshire in the Miss America pageant. ...

References

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See also

• Miss Universe 2002

Miss Universe 2002 Justine Pasek The Miss Universe 2002 pageant was held in Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico on May 29, 2002. ...

External links

• Miss USA official website