Scanlan, 17, was crowned moments ago in the final stage of the pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
The daughter of Dr. Mark and Janie Scanlan of Gering, Scanlan was the youngest contestant in this year's Miss America Pageant. She was named Thursday night's preliminary talent winner for her piano performance of "White Water Chopped Sticks" during the third night of competition.
Scanlan will receive a $50,000 scholarship for winning the title of Miss America, in addition to a $2,000 scholarship for winning the talent competition and other prizes and benefits.
Article used by permission : The Gering Citizen http://www.geringcitizen.com/
Miss Nebraska Teresa Scanlan in the Oregon Trail Days Parade in Gering, Nebraska.
Photo by Brian Hale, Hale Multimedia LLC
Photos below are from the Scotts Bluff County Fair website by Hale Multimedia. These pictures show Teresa in her preliminary steps to eventually achieving the Title of 2011 Miss America! For more information on the wonderful program Teresa came up through, visit http://www.scottsbluffcountyfair.net/
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