Miss USA

The Miss USA pageant is one of the most anticipated contests in the country. The fact that it is a breath of fresh air when compared to most of today’s reality contests, explains why many Americans are thrilled with the idea of watching it (despite it being technically just a show that displays women in gowns and bikini and there is nothing new about that). There is also something about states competing against each other in terms of beauty of women; people are thrilled with the idea of finding out first hand which state is the real home to the most beautiful and sophisticated species of women in all of America.

When it comes to the Miss USA pageant, New York is not to be taken for granted at all. While it is true that New York is a state that is more inclined with keeping businesses strong and maintaining great corporal relationships, it is not to be left out when listing states with actual achievements in the Miss USA pageant. For the sake of educating the unknowing reader, it must be noted here that New York is considered as one of the most successful states at Miss USA. How successful, you ask? New York has the third highest number of Miss USA victories as well as the third highest number of semi-finalists (or better) in the competition. Winners of the Miss USA pageant from New York include Jackie Loughery (1952), Mary Therese Friel (1979), Shanna Moakler (1995) and Kimberly Pressler (1999). Those New York ladies that have received runner-up placings include Karin Hultman (2nd, 1954), Arlene Nesbitt (4th, 1959), Mary Rodites (1st, 1960), Alexa Currey (3rd, 1961), Barbara Cooper (1st also Miss Photogenic, 1974), Susan Carlson (1st, 1973) and Alberta Phillips (1st, 1972).

All these prove that when it comes to beauty of women, New York can definitely compete with other more ’showbiz’ states. And compete well.