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Originally Posted by ASUADPi

So the 2013 Miss America will only be from January to September? That makes no sense to the 2013 winner. If I were the woman who won in January I'm be really pissed that I'm abdicating my throne prior to my year.

The Pageant is probably making every effort to send Mallory on as many jobs/trips as logically possible. She will still receive her entire scholarship and all her prizes. And she will forever be able to say "I AM a Miss America!".

Several Miss Americas have served longer terms than 12 months: 2005 winner technically served September 2004 to January 2006 due to the move from Atlantic City to Las Vegas; 2000 winner served September 1999 to October 2000; and when the pageant temporarily halted after September 1927 there was no Miss America again until 1933 (and 1933 winner served until September 1935--no 1934 winner crowned).

There is no 1950 Miss America, as 1949 winner crowned September 1949 and then 1951 winner crowned September 1950. Change was effected to reflect actual dates/months of service (September 1950 thru September 1951).