Miss America Contestants - Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas

Miss Alabama Amanda Tapley

Birmingham, Alabama
Age: 20
Education:Briar Wood High School Samford University
Platform Issue: Music For A Cure:Research for Pediatric Illnesses
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a degree in medicine
Talent: Piano
Scholastic Honors: 2008 Winner - Concerto - Aria Competition; Beeson Exceptional Scholar; School of Performing Arts Outstanding Freshman Music Major
Career Ambition: To pursue a career as a Pediatric Oncologist
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Samford University

Miss Alaska Stephany Jeffers

Anchorage, Alaska
Age: 23
Education:Grace Christian High School Whitworth College
Platform Issue: Yes, I Can: Improv to Improve
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate degree in Botany
Talent: Vocal
Scholastic Honors: Magna Cum Laude Graduate; Five-year MAO Academic Award Winner; High School Valedictorian
Career Ambition: To become a botanical researcher
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Birchwood Pageant

Miss Arizona Erin Brittany Nurss

Sierra Vista, Arizona
Age: 23
Education:Buena High School University of Arizona University of Arizona College of Public Health
Platform Issue: Healthy Habits: Promoting Health and Wellness in Youth
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's Degree in Public Health
Talent: Lyrical Dance
Scholastic Honors: Cum Laude Graduate; Outstanding Senior for UA Nutrition Department; Southern Arizona Dietetic Association Outstanding Graduate
Career Ambition: To work as a Public Health Nutritionist
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Tucson Valley

Miss Arkansas Ashlen Batson

Newark, Arkansas
Age: 21
Education: Newark High School University of Central Arkansas
Platform Issue: Afterschool Alliance: Encouraging Youth Involvement in Extracurricular Activities
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate degree in Speech Pathology
Talent: Flute
Scholastic Honors: Martha Anderson Scholarship; Honors College; Presidential Scholars List
Career Ambition: To become a Speech Pathologist
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Spirit of Arkan