Special Report: Miss America 2008
[3/13/2008 12:40:52 PM] The last year has been a tumultuous one for the Miss America Organization. A television partner was lost—and gained, a new national platform was rolled out, and more. Amidst all these changes, the volunteers and contestants of the Miss America Organization looked on, wondering what would become of this iconic pageant. For months, the fate of the Miss America Organization seemed to hang in the balance. In the end, the Miss America pageant, with the help of TLC, met modern times head on and presented a new version of itself to the American public. Miss America: Reality Check brought the fifty-two contestants into homes long before the final night of competition. The final night itself proved to be contemporary, controversial, and perhaps just what the doctor ordered. By Julie Anne Wieland

Success: Starting A Local College/University Pageant
[3/13/2008 12:40:00 PM] By Julie Anne Wieland If you are interested in starting a local college or university pageant, the first step is to approach the college itself. You may have to contact the president, the board of directors, or the student activity office to get more information about the steps you will have to take to establish your pageant. Most likely, you will be asked to make a presentation about your pageant, the Miss America Organization, and more.

Volunteer Feature: Bonnie Sirgany, Tour Manager to Miss America
[3/13/2008 12:39:17 PM] Bonnie Sirgany has traveled with Miss America for the last eighteen years and has recently decided to give her luggage a rest. Click in to read a tribute to Bonnie Sirgany!

Have A Ball!
[3/13/2008 12:37:59 PM] When looking for fundraisers to benefit your pageant, why not kick up your heels and have a ball? The Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Organization holds a Miss New Hampshire ball each year that brings volunteers and contestants together and raises quite a bit of money. Miss New Hampshire 2006 Emily Hughes has given fourpoints an inside look at throwing a successful, profitable ball.