America 2009 Katie Stam has a busy weekend in Alabama ahead of her! She will be participating in several events supporting Talladega Superspeedway Race Weekend. Tonight she will be attending the International Motorsports Hall of Fame Reception followed by an Induction Ceremony. This weekend will be full of activities that will culminate in Katie singing the National Anthem prior to the Aaron’s 499 race on Sunday. She will also appear in the Dodge Superspeedway Sports Club and Pepsi Pit Tour Experience Zone hospitality areas on race day. This will be Katie’s first time attending a NASCAR race and she is excited about visiting NASCAR’s Most Competitive Track!
Miss America 2009 Katie Stam To Perform at Talladega Superspeedway Race Weekend
April 23, 2009 by missindianapageantMiss America 2009 Katie Stam Joins Children’s Miracle Network to Meet with President Obama
March 25, 2009 by missindianapageantMiss America 2009 Katie Stam accompanied 53 very special ambassadors to the White House on Tuesday to meet the President! Miss America along with these young “Champions” who are living testaments to the medical care being provided at Children’s Miracle Network hospitals across the country, had the opportunity to meet and shake hands with President Barack Obama.
President Obama met with a child from every state who is part of Champions Across America. After spending time with the Champions, the President invited the Champions and their siblings to play on the playground on the south lawn. In addition to the White House visit, Katie and the Champions had the opportunity to visit with members of Congress during a luncheon at Capitol Hill where Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) addressed the group.
“One of Miss America’s most important and most rewarding duties is to serve as the official Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network,” said Katie. “Being able to get to know each of these Champions on a personal level has connected me forever to them and their families. I look forward to visiting their hospitals and helping them raise money throughout the year.”
Today and Thursday, Katie will be with the USO in Washington celebrating the annual USO Awards events.
2009 Katie Stam Attends Taping of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew
February 26, 2009 by missindianapageantTonight, Feb. 26 at 10 p.m. EST* MTV Miss America 2009 Katie Stam was invited to a taping of America’s Best Dance Crew on Tuesday by host, Mario Lopez, who introduced Katie to the TV viewers. Katie sat in the audience during the show, which airs tonight at 10 p.m. EST on MTV, and enjoyed watching the remaining dance crews battle it out. Tune in tonight to catch a glimpse of Miss America in the audience and find out who the final two dance crews will be! *Please check your local listings
Miss America 2009 Katie Stam Attends an Oscar “Party with a Purpose”
February 22, 2009 by missindianapageantMiss America 2009 Katie Stam will attend Leeza Gibbons’ Night to Make a Difference at Mr. Chow in L.A. on Sunday, February 22 as a special guest of “the hottest hairdresser in Hollywood” and 2009 Miss America Pageant judge, Ken Paves. The “party with a purpose” is being held by Leeza Gibbons and Olivia Newton John who have teamed up with music legend David Foster to bring awareness to their two charities, the Memory Foundation and the Cancer and Wellness Centre.
The event will feature a ten-course meal with signature cocktails catered by Mr. Chow; a Glam.com VIP Touch Up Lounge with Ken Paves sponsored by Aveeno® Nourish+ Hair Care Collection; a live auction featuring one-of-a kind items and travel packages; musical performances by Grammy Award winning R&B songstress Thelma Houston, David Foster protégé and YouTube phenomenon, Charice Pempengco as well as other surprise musical guests.
In addition to celebrating the 81st Academy Awards, Leeza Gibbons Oscar Night at Mr. Chow will applaud some of Hollywood’s celebrity philanthropists, honoring them as the evening’s Ambassadors of Change.
The Ambassadors of Change include: Laila Ali, Jessica Biel, Cindy Crawford, John Paul Dejoria, Fran Drescher, Hilary Duff, David Foster, Leeza Gibbons, Melissa Gilbert, Erin Gray, Tony Hawk, Slash & Perla Hudson, Larry King, Ali Landry, Mario Lopez, Daryl McDaniels, Olivia Newton-John, Holly Robinson & Rodney Peete, Dr. Phil & Robin McGraw, Jane Seymour, Amy Smart and many others.
Katie is the perfect person to attend this party, as she constantly supports philanthropic efforts as the Goodwill Ambassador to the Children’s Miracle Network and is the official spokesperson for Zerosmoke to help Americans get healthy and stop the smoking epidemic. Katie continues to also promote her personal platform with a passion for Community Service and Involvement.
Indiana Welcomes Home Miss America
February 20, 2009 by missindianapageantIndy Star, 2/19
As part of her first return to Indiana since being crowned Miss America, Katie Stam will make several appearances in Central Indiana including two stops in Zionsville and another in Carmel.
Stam, 22, a native of Seymour, Ind., and a University of Indianapolis student, won the title in January during the competition in Las Vegas.
Her road to the crown started last June when the Miss Indiana pageant was held at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center. She will return there for “An Evening with Miss America” at 7:30 p.m. March 6. She will perform along with other 2008 state titleholders including ladies from California, Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee. Tickets are $20 cash only the night of the show, or advance tickets can be purchased at www.missindianapageant.com.
At 1 p.m. March 7, Stam will return to Zionsville for an autograph signing at The Sanctuary, 75 N. Main St. While there she will also be joined by her fellow state titleholders, plus Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen. This event is free.
She will wrap up her visit to Central Indiana at the Miss America Homecoming Gala beginning at 6 p.m. March 7 at the Renaissance Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian St., Carmel. The celebration will include cocktails and dinner. Tickets are $100 per person and can be reserved by March 1 at www.missindianapageant.com.
All proceeds from the weekend events will go toward the Miss Indiana scholarship fund.
During her time in Indiana, Stam will be welcomed back with a hometown parade from Seymour High School to City Hall. Seymour officials also plan to erect a new sign on the east side of the city this week to honor Stam.
She’ll also take part in events in Brownstown and, on March 7, Stam is scheduled to help kickoff the National Maple Syrup Festival near the Jackson County town of Medora.
Stam is the first winner of the 88-year-old pageant from Indiana.
Miss America 2009 Katie Stam Performs National Anthem at the International Polo Club
February 18, 2009 by missindianapageantMiss America 2009 Katie Stam was in Palm Beach, FL this weekend, where she had the great opportunity to sing the National Anthem at the International Polo Club. Before the match, Katie enjoyed a fabulous brunch with famous names that included actor, Tommy Lee Jones; International Polo Club President, John Goodman; America’s Most Wanted host, John Walsh; and Congressman Tom Rooney.
Katie was also in town to work with ZEROSMOKE and support the efforts of the American Heart Association at the Heart Ball on Saturday evening.
Look for Katie’s continuous travel updates at Miss America Travels.
The Miss America Organization To Be Featured on Huckabee with Mike Huckabee
February 6, 2009 by missindianapageantSat. & Sun., Feb. 8 & 9 at 8 p.m. EST*
FOX News Channel
Tune in to Huckabee on the Fox News Channel on Saturday and Sunday night at 8 p.m. EST* to watch a taped interview with Miss America 1981 Susan Powell, Miss America 1989 Gretchen Carlson and Miss America 2009 Katie Stam. Our Miss Americas will be interviewed by host, Mike Huckabee, about what it’s like to be Miss America and their experiences as they represent the Miss America Organization.
The interview will also show highlights from the 2009 Miss America Pageant. You do not want to miss it!
*Please check your local listings
Katie with Joe Montana
February 2, 2009 by missindianapageantMiss America 2009 Katie Stam Has A Touchdown in Tampa
January 30, 2009 by missindianapageantMiss America 2009 Katie Stam is currently in Tampa, Fla., participating in several exciting events for Taste of the NFL, surrounding Super Bowl XLIII. In the short week she has been Miss America, she has had the opportunity to meet some of the most notable personalities. Yesterday she met country super couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, music legend Bruce Springsteen, sports anchor Bob Costas, and last year’s Super Bowl MVP, Eli Manning.
“I’m having the time of my life,” said Katie, who admitted that it still hasn’t really hit her yet that she is Miss America. “Every time I say hello, I still wonder if it’s really me with the title.”
Katie left Las Vegas last Sunday for New York, and she hasn’t stopped since. It’s wonderful for her to meet so many people and be able to tell them the Miss America message. Look for Katie’s continuous travel updates coming soon at Miss America Travels.
Miss America 2009 Katie Stam Begins Her National Media Tour!
January 26, 2009 by missindianapageantTune-in this week as our newly crowned Miss America 2009 Katie Stam embarks on a New York City media tour following her crowning in Las Vegas at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
All times are Eastern, please check your local listings.
Monday, January 26, 2009
7:15 a.m. – Fox News Channel’s FOX & Friends Exclusive interview with FOX & Friends host, Gretchen Carlson, Miss America 1989
9:00 a.m. – Live! with Regis and Kelly
10:00 a.m. – NBC’s TODAY show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb
7:00 p.m. Fox News Channel’s Scoreboard
EXTRA – Check your local listings
Inside Edition- Check your local listings
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Inside Edition – Check your local listings
9 a.m. – The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet – FOX
5 p.m. – Fox News Channel’s The Bull & Bear
Wednesday January 28, 2009
7:45 a.m. – CW11 Morning Show (NYC area only)
8:45 am – MSNBC Morning Joe
10:30 a.m. – Better TV
www.better.tv
Please continue to check back to the Miss America website www.missamerica.org for updates to the schedule.
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