KSL: University of Utah graduate competing for Miss America
KSL News Specialist Brittany Tait met with Miss Utah 2018, Jesse Craig to talk about her journey to Miss America and reasons for participating in the Miss America Organization. Read …
Good4Utah: Miss Utah is ready for Miss America 2.0
Jesse Craig is on her way to Atlantic City for the Miss America Competition. She sat down with Nicea Degering to talk about the changes to the competition and how …
Salt Lake Tribune: ‘Empowering’ or ‘exploitative’ — Miss Utah contestants strut in bikinis and high heels one last time
In the wings of the Capitol Theater, Miss Utah contestants rehearse turns and drop to the floor for some last-minute pushups in the seconds before they strut onstage in bikinis, …
Miss America Organization Begins New Year with Contestant Age Eligibility Update
On January 5, 2018, The Miss America Organization notified state and local directors of changes to the contestant contract regarding age eligibility. Young women can now compete for one additional …
Miss America Organization Announces New Leadership Team
Below is the official announcement from the Miss America Organization on January 1, 2018. GRETCHEN CARLSON, MISS AMERICA 1989, TO ASSUME CHAIRMAN OF THE MISS AMERICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS The …
Was Miss America the Best Time of My Life?
Many people have asked, “Was it just the best time of your life?” Well, so far yes! My two weeks at Miss America were nothing short of amazing! But, I …
The Pageant Planet: Miss Utah 2017 Evening Gown: HIT Or MISS?
JessiKate Riley shined on the Miss America stage in this beautiful Jovani gown! The Color JessiKate chose a ruby red gown to compete for the title of Miss America in. …
The Pageant Planet: Top 10 Headshots of Miss America 2018
Angel MC Cameron from The Pageant Planet lists the top 10 headshots from contestants in this year’s Miss America competition. Miss Utah 2017, JessiKate Riley makes the number 10 spot! …
Miss Utah Receives Non-Finalist Talent Award at 2018 Miss America Competition, Earns $6,000 in Scholarships
On Sunday, September 10, 2017, the Miss America Scholarship Organization awarded JessiKate Riley with a Non-finalist Talent award. She received a $1,000 scholarship for her classical violin performance on the Miss …
Two Interlochen Alumnae to Appear in 2018 Miss America pageant
On Sunday, September 10, 2017, JessiKate Riley was featured on the Interlochen Center for the Arts blog. Read an excerpt below. Two Interlochen alumnae have been selected as contestants in …