Miss USA goes to compete at Miss Universe.
Miss America does not go on to a subsequent pageant.
Also, Miss America is not a pageant, it's a "scholarship organization" ;)

Miss Louisiana-USA is a Phi Mu.

Actually, there have been quite a few "crossovers" in recent years. Off the top of my head I can think of two Miss Californias and a Miss Vermont that went between the two pageants (I know there are more). Also, many Miss (State) USAs have participated in Miss America pageants on just the local level, and vice versa.

For the most part you're right, though...you don't get too many girls being die-hard, gung-ho contestants in both systems.

I do know that Miss Vermont in 2000 or 2001 - Katy Johnson is a Tri Delta from Stetson University (where I went to school). She actually moved out of Florida to Vermont, because her chances of going to Miss USA (I think) were better in Vermont than in Florida. Katy J was the girl that tripped down the stairs. Her nick-name in Tri-Delta was Barbie, for obvious reasons. :) It was cool to see someone you knew on stage at Miss USA, even if she didn't make it that far in the competition.

Jen, I know someone from your chapter - I'll shoot you a PM!

I've always thought "Miss Universe" is a funny name for a pagent. It makes me think of solar systems.
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From The University of New Mexico...everyone's a LOBO!

hehehe that's so funny you mention that.. I always think of "The Jetsons" when I hear "Miss Universe" :p

It happens, and it's becoming more common lately . . . but it still doesn't happen TOO often, and it definitely did not happen a lot in the past. Probably that can be attributed to the differences between the two pageants -- a girl working in the USA pageant circuit knew she didn't have to worry about the talent competition, etc.

Miss South Caroline is a tridelt...

My mistake, that was a typo *duh Susan* North Carolina is a tridelt--sorry. I just got curious as to see who all was in the pagent..seems to be alot of greeks in it this year.

Is she or isn't she?
 

Does anyone know if the new Miss USA, Miss Massachusetts, has a Greek affiliation?

This is a little late but I just realized that Miss Colorado USA is Erin MacGregor. She attended the University of Colorado the same time I did, was also Miss Colorado (America) a couple of years ago and is a member of Alpha Chi Omega.

Re: Is she or isn't she?
 

Endicott College, in Beverly, MA does not have a Greek System. If she is a member of a NPC or NPHC organization, then it is through alumna affiliation.

Miss Fear Factor - Brittany Rogers, Miss Louisiana USA and Phi Mu
Elisa Schleef, Miss Michigan USA (Miss USA2003 3rd RU)
Sara Cahill, Miss Minnesota USA (MN Teen USA '96) (Miss USA 2003 – Photogenic)
Kelly Chapman, Miss Utah USA
Kristen Luneberg, Miss North Carolina USA and Tri Delta (RI Teen USA '98)
Alina Ogle, Miss New Mexico USA and Pi Beta Phi (NM Teen USA '99) (Miss USA 2003 – Semifinalist)

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