Sunday, January 31, 2010

Miss Virginia wins 2010 Miss America crown.

"We need to get our kids back outside, playing with sticks inthe street like I did when I was little. Expand your mind, go outside and get to see what this world is like."

This answer quenches the soul of the judges as Miss Virginia, Caressa Cameron 22-year-old confidently shared her thoughts on fighting child obesity which in fact, evidently garnered here Miss America 2010.

Caressa Cameron from Fredericksburg, Va. is a braodcast journalism student at Virginia Commonwealth University and wants to become an anchor. Her winning is a testament to her family's strength. "You can be and become anything that you want to be, even Miss America," Cameron says.

She won a $50,000 scholarship, outlasted her opponents in swinsuit, evening gown, talent and interview competitions.

The event was held Saturday night of January 30 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino which was hosted by actor and "extra" host Mario Lopes. The pageant was broadcast live on TLC. Moreover, Radio Talk Show host Rush Limbaugh, actress Vivica Fox, musician Dave Koz, Miss America 2002 KAtie Harman, gymnast Shawn Johnson and former "American Idol" finalist Brooke White were the judges of the 89-year-old pageant. Unfortunately, comedian Paul Rodriguez was to be a jusdge but organizers said he pulled out because of a family emergency.

Cameron was crowned by 2009 Miss America Katie Stam.

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