The University of Indianapolis student began competing in pageants at age 15. (Jan. 24)
Making her home state proud, Miss Indiana Katie Stam was named as Miss America 2009 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday night (January 24).
With Mario Lopez acting as host, Miss Stam, a 22-year-old communications major from the
University of Indianapolis, beat out her 51 fellow competitors to capture this year's crown
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