Who was Miss America 1996?
Shawntel Smith
Miss America 1996/Winners
Shawntel Smith Wuerch (born September 16, 1971) is an American beauty pageant contestant, who was Miss America in 1996. She was born in Muldrow, Oklahoma. She attended Oklahoma City University.
What year was Shawntel Smith Miss America?
1996
It’s also the path that on her 24th birthday five years ago stunned her with the realization that the impossible had just occurred: this 5-foot, 3-1/2-inch freckled redhead from Muldrow, Okla., was crowned Miss America for 1996.
What year did Miss Oklahoma win Miss America?
There have been six Miss Oklahomas crowned Miss America, including Jennifer Berry in 2006 and Lauren Nelson in 2007.
Who won Miss USA in 1996?
Ali Landry
Miss USA 1996/Winners
Who is Marcia Turner?
For Marcia M. Turner ’97, being selected Miss Massachusetts last year meant more than appearing on nationwide television and reaching instant celebrity status. During her senior year of high school in Wenatchee, Wash., someone suggested Turner enter a beauty pageant.
How many times has Miss Oklahoma won Miss America?
Miss Oklahoma has won the Miss America crown on five occasions. Also, in the years when city representatives were common, Norma Smallwood won, competing as Miss Tulsa, giving the state of Oklahoma a total of six crowns. Oklahoma is also one of three states to win back to back Miss America titles.
What state has had the most Miss America winners?
Oklahoma is the most winning state with six wins throughout the pageant’s history. Louisiana, Maryland, and West Virginia have yet to win the title.
Who hosted Miss Universe 1996?
Bob Goen
| Miss Universe 1996 | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 1996 |
| Presenters | Bob Goen Marla Maples |
| Entertainment | Michael Crawford |
| Venue | Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resorts and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
How many Miss America have been from Oklahoma?
six
Oklahoma has had a total of six women to become Miss America. We hope you’ll enjoy reminiscing with us as we look back at our former Miss Oklahomas.
Has Miss Tennessee ever won Miss America?
Barbara Jo Walker was crowned Miss America 1947 and represented the city of Memphis when she won the title. Kellye Cash, Miss America 1987, was the second Miss Tennessee to win the national title. Three other Miss Tennessees have won the Miss Tennessee USA title, Jean Harper, Desiree Daniels, and Leah Hulan.