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Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton and Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnshon both received their education from Texas’ Baylor University and they both are competing for the Miss USA crown. Continue clicking to learn the things about the Baylor Bears ahead of their competition on Sunday.
Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton and Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnshon both received their education from Texas’ Baylor University and they both are competing for the Miss USA crown. Continue clicking to learn the
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She’s a December 2014 Baylor University graduate.
Source: Instagram
Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She’s a December 2014 Baylor University graduate.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She’s a fan of DJ Khaled and isn’t afraid of the phrase “major key.”
Source: Instagram
Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She’s a fan of DJ Khaled and isn’t afraid of the phrase “major key.”
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She has two other equally beautiful sisters.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She has two other equally beautiful sisters.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She is super bendy thanks to her yoga skills.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She is super bendy thanks to her yoga skills.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
Her best day ever was when her aunt set up a meeting with her and former President Barack Obama.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
Her best day ever was when her aunt set up a meeting with her and former President Barack Obama.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She spent a lot of time on the sidelines of the Baylor football team’s sideline for her job.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She spent a lot of time on the sidelines of the Baylor football team’s sideline for her job.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
Before getting her crown, she was a pilot for Delta Airlines.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
Before getting her crown, she was a pilot for Delta Airlines.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She regularly posts about her Christianity and her favorite bible verses.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She regularly posts about her Christianity and her favorite bible verses.
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She regularly calls herself a princess and sleeps in her crown (probably not, but this is a cute photo, nonetheless)
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Things to know about Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton
She regularly calls herself a princess and sleeps in her crown (probably not, but this is a cute photo, nonetheless)
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She also sleeps in her crown. Is this a thing?
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She also sleeps in her crown. Is this a thing?
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She’s completed a mud run obstacle course with grace, we’re sure.
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She’s completed a mud run obstacle course with grace, we’re sure.
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She’s attending Baylor University in Waco.
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She’s attending Baylor University in Waco.
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She knows how to shoot guns and has killed at least one deer in her day.
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She knows how to shoot guns and has killed at least one deer in her day.
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She takes her gym time very seriously.
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She takes her gym time very seriously.
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She’s dating Baylor baseball pitcher Kyle Hill.
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She’s dating Baylor baseball pitcher Kyle Hill.
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She can do an expertly formed pull up on Nevada cliffs.
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Things to know about Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson
She can do an expertly formed pull up on Nevada cliffs.
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Continue clicking to discover the other Miss USA contestants and their passion projects.
Continue clicking to discover the other Miss USA contestants and their passion projects.
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Continue clicking to meet the 2017 Miss USA contestants competing this Sunday for the crown. To see the full biographies of the contestants, click here.
Continue clicking to meet the 2017 Miss USA contestants competing this Sunday for the crown. To see the full biographies of the contestants, click here.
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Baylee Smith, Miss Alabama USA 2017
Passion project: In pursuit of her degree in Elementary Education and desires to help stop bullying.
Age: 20
Baylee Smith, Miss Alabama USA 2017
Passion project: In pursuit of her degree in Elementary Education and desires to help stop bullying.
Age: 20
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Alyssa London, Miss Alaska USA 2017
Passion project: The Standford University graduate has founded Our Culture Story, which celebrates and highlights various cultures from around the world.
Age: 27
Alyssa London, Miss Alaska USA 2017
Passion project: The Standford University graduate has founded Our Culture Story, which celebrates and highlights various cultures from around the world.
Age: 27
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Tommy Lynn Calhoun, Miss Arizona USA 2017
Passion project: Volunteering with Tuscon, Arizona charities and outreach programs that help children in need.
Age: 26
Tommy Lynn Calhoun, Miss Arizona USA 2017
Passion project: Volunteering with Tuscon, Arizona charities and outreach programs that help children in need.
Age: 26
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Arynn Johnson, Miss Arkansas USA 2017
Passion project: She is training for an obstacle course race in between attending Baylor University and giving back to her community.
Age: 21
Arynn Johnson, Miss Arkansas USA 2017
Passion project: She is training for an obstacle course race in between attending Baylor University and giving back to her community.
Age: 21
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India Williams, Miss California USA 2017
Passion project: She is a junior at Loyola Marymount University and hopes to pursue a career in Intellectual Property Rights. She also has been studying Mandarin Chinese for nearly six years.
Age: 20
India Williams, Miss California USA 2017
Passion project: She is a junior at Loyola Marymount University and hopes to pursue a career in Intellectual Property Rights. She also has been studying Mandarin
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Sabrina Janssen, Miss Colorado USA 2017
Passion project: She is a full-time model and plans to further her education in the future.
Age: 21
Sabrina Janssen, Miss Colorado USA 2017
Passion project: She is a full-time model and plans to further her education in the future.
Age: 21
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Olga Litvinenko, Miss Connecticut USA 2017
Passion project: Originally born in Kev, Ukraine. She is the founder of Olga and Company and is a marketing manager at Miller Motorcars.
Age: 27
Olga Litvinenko, Miss Connecticut USA 2017
Passion project: Originally born in Kev, Ukraine. She is the founder of Olga and Company and is a marketing manager at Miller Motorcars.
Age: 27
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Kára McCullough, Miss District Of Columbia USA 2017
Passion project: As the daughter of a now-retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer, she has lived in many places including Sicily, Japan, South Korea and Hawaii.
Age: 25
Kára McCullough, Miss District Of Columbia USA 2017
Passion project: As the daughter of a now-retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer, she has lived in many places including Sicily, Japan, South Korea and
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Mia Jones, Miss Delaware USA 2017
Passion project: Art education major at Delaware State University and an Alpha Kappa Alpha member. She aims to be of “service to all mankind.”
Age: 20
Mia Jones, Miss Delaware USA 2017
Passion project: Art education major at Delaware State University and an Alpha Kappa Alpha member. She aims to be of “service to all mankind.”
Age: 20
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Linette De Los Santos, Miss Florida USA 2017
Passion project: She is currently attending law school at Nova Southeastern University and aims to become a Supreme Court Justice.
Age: 25
Linette De Los Santos, Miss Florida USA 2017
Passion project: She is currently attending law school at Nova Southeastern University and aims to become a Supreme Court Justice.
Age: 25
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DeAnna Johnson, Miss Georgia USA 2017
Passion project: She was a top 10 finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” and aims to aid in the fight against childhood sex trafficking.
Age: 21
DeAnna Johnson, Miss Georgia USA 2017
Passion project: She was a top 10 finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” and aims to aid in the fight against childhood sex trafficking.
Age: 21
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Julie Kuo, Miss Hawaii USA 2017
Passion project: Originally born in Taiwan, her family moved to Hawaii to find the American Dream. She graduated high school as valedictorian and has a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Age: 23
Julie Kuo, Miss Hawaii USA 2017
Passion project: Originally born in Taiwan, her family moved to Hawaii to find the American Dream. She graduated high school as valedictorian and has a bachelor’s degree in
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Cassie Lewis, Miss Idaho USA 2017
Passion project: She has mentored high school girls for the past six years and is passionate about instilling confidence in young girls
Age: 25
Cassie Lewis, Miss Idaho USA 2017
Passion project: She has mentored high school girls for the past six years and is passionate about instilling confidence in young girls
Age: 25
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Whitney Wandland, Miss Illinois USA 2017
Passion project: As a professional dancer, she has landed roles as a featured dancer on Fox’s “Empire” and was selected as a performer at the NBA Allstar Weekend 2017 in New Orleans.
Age: 25
Whitney Wandland, Miss Illinois USA 2017
Passion project: As a professional dancer, she has landed roles as a featured dancer on Fox’s “Empire” and was selected as a performer at the NBA Allstar Weekend
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Brittany Winchester, Miss Indiana USA 2017
Passion project: After her own skin-cancer scare, she is passionate about promoting skin cancer prevention and awareness.
Age: 27
Brittany Winchester, Miss Indiana USA 2017
Passion project: After her own skin-cancer scare, she is passionate about promoting skin cancer prevention and awareness.
Age: 27
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Kelsey Weier, Miss Iowa USA 2017
Passion project: Through her Catholic school background, she learned the importance of being a role model in her community and giving a voice to others.
Age: 26
Kelsey Weier, Miss Iowa USA 2017
Passion project: Through her Catholic school background, she learned the importance of being a role model in her community and giving a voice to others.
Age: 26
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Catherine Carmichael, Miss Kansas USA 2017
Passion project: She played volleyball at the University of Kansas while getting her degree in cultural studies with a minor in communication studies.
Age: 25
Catherine Carmichael, Miss Kansas USA 2017
Passion project: She played volleyball at the University of Kansas while getting her degree in cultural studies with a minor in communication studies.
Age: 25
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Madelynne Myers, Miss Kentucky USA 2017
Passion project: In May, she will graduate from Vanderbilt University with a molecular and cellular biology major and a chemistry and Spanish minor. She aims to attend medical school to become a surgeon.
Age: 22
Madelynne Myers, Miss Kentucky USA 2017
Passion project: In May, she will graduate from Vanderbilt University with a molecular and cellular biology major and a chemistry and Spanish minor. She aims to
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Bethany Trahan, Miss Louisiana USA 2017
Passion project: The senior at McNeese State University is studying Mass Communications focused on public relations.
Age: 21
Bethany Trahan, Miss Louisiana USA 2017
Passion project: The senior at McNeese State University is studying Mass Communications focused on public relations.
Age: 21
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Brooke Harris, Miss Maine USA 2017
Passion project: She is currently a post-surgical, oncology nurse at Biddeford Medical Center in Maine.
Age: 26
Brooke Harris, Miss Maine USA 2017
Passion project: She is currently a post-surgical, oncology nurse at Biddeford Medical Center in Maine.
Age: 26
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Adrianna David, Miss Maryland USA 2017
Passion project: She is a co-founder of Charities Angels, which is committed to giving to those in need through fundraising efforts.
Age: 22
Adrianna David, Miss Maryland USA 2017
Passion project: She is a co-founder of Charities Angels, which is committed to giving to those in need through fundraising efforts.
Age: 22
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Julia Scaparotti, Miss Massachusetts USA 2017
Passion project: She is a former digital media planner in the media hub division of Mullen Lowe Advertising Agency.
Age: 25
Julia Scaparotti, Miss Massachusetts USA 2017
Passion project: She is a former digital media planner in the media hub division of Mullen Lowe Advertising Agency.
Age: 25
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Krista Ferguson, Miss Michigan USA 2017
Passion project: The student and model travels as an advocate for diabetes awareness, sharing her own story to the people impacted by the disease.
Age: 24
Krista Ferguson, Miss Michigan USA 2017
Passion project: The student and model travels as an advocate for diabetes awareness, sharing her own story to the people impacted by the disease.
Age: 24
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Meridith Gould, Miss Minnesota USA 2017
Passion project: Her passion for fine arts lead her to become a four-year All-State Choir delegate and an alto saxophone player for eleven years, earning her the Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence.
Age: 22
Meridith Gould, Miss Minnesota USA 2017
Passion project: Her passion for fine arts lead her to become a four-year All-State Choir delegate and an alto saxophone player for eleven years, earning her the
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Ashley Hamby, Miss Mississippi USA 2017
Passion project: In pursuit of her master’s degree in school counseling and she is also an All-Star cheerleading coach and tumbling instructor.
Age: 24
Ashley Hamby, Miss Mississippi USA 2017
Passion project: In pursuit of her master’s degree in school counseling and she is also an All-Star cheerleading coach and tumbling instructor.
Age: 24
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Bayleigh Dayton, Miss Missouri USA 2017
Passion project: The Baylor University graduate is planning to pursue her MBA this fall.
Age: 23
Bayleigh Dayton, Miss Missouri USA 2017
Passion project: The Baylor University graduate is planning to pursue her MBA this fall.
Age: 23
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Brooke Bezanson, Miss Montana USA 2017
Passion project: She aims to own her own animation studio in the future and is an avid lover of Japanese culture.
Age: 20
Brooke Bezanson, Miss Montana USA 2017
Passion project: She aims to own her own animation studio in the future and is an avid lover of Japanese culture.
Age: 20
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Jasmine Fuelberth, Miss Nebraska USA 2017
Passion project: She has found a love for public speaking and has goals of being a motivational speaker with her own YouTube channel.
Age: 20
Jasmine Fuelberth, Miss Nebraska USA 2017
Passion project: She has found a love for public speaking and has goals of being a motivational speaker with her own YouTube channel.
Age: 20
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Lauren York, Miss Nevada USA 2017
Passion project: Her modeling career as a print and runway model has taken her across the country in pursuit of her dreams.
Age: 23
Lauren York, Miss Nevada USA 2017
Passion project: Her modeling career as a print and runway model has taken her across the country in pursuit of her dreams.
Age: 23
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Sarah Mousseau, Miss New Hampshire USA 2017
Passion project: Due to her love of singing, she became fascinated with the anatomy and physiology of the voice and how humans communicate.
Age: 26
Sarah Mousseau, Miss New Hampshire USA 2017
Passion project: Due to her love of singing, she became fascinated with the anatomy and physiology of the voice and how humans communicate.
Age: 26
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Chhavi Verg, Miss New Jersey USA 2017
Passion project: She was born in India and moved to the states at the age of four. She is now a student at Rutgers University studying marketing and Spanish.
Age: 20
Chhavi Verg, Miss New Jersey USA 2017
Passion project: She was born in India and moved to the states at the age of four. She is now a student at Rutgers University studying marketing and
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Ashley Mora, Miss New Mexico USA 2017
Passion project: The former University of New Mexico Lobos cheerleader is now a licensed real estate agent and fitness instructor.
Age: 25
Ashley Mora, Miss New Mexico USA 2017
Passion project: The former University of New Mexico Lobos cheerleader is now a licensed real estate agent and fitness instructor.
Age: 25
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Hannah Lopa, Miss New York USA 2017
Passion project: Thanks to her background in performing arts, she landed a character role as Disney World where she worked with Make-A-Wish foundation.
Age: 25
Hannah Lopa, Miss New York USA 2017
Passion project: Thanks to her background in performing arts, she landed a character role as Disney World where she worked with Make-A-Wish foundation.
Age: 25
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Kaitlin Coble, Miss North Carolina USA 2017
Passion project: The professional model has hopes to “taste” her way around the world.
Age: 27
Kaitlin Coble, Miss North Carolina USA 2017
Passion project: The professional model has hopes to “taste” her way around the world.
Age: 27
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Raquel Wellentin, Miss North Dakota USA 2017
Passion project: She is also an advocate for women’s health and empowerment, children’s education and eliminating racism.
Age: 24
Raquel Wellentin, Miss North Dakota USA 2017
Passion project: She is also an advocate for women’s health and empowerment, children’s education and eliminating racism.
Age: 24
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Dinaleigh Baxter, Miss Ohio USA 2017
Passion project: She is currently pursuing her law degree and travels and volunteers when she isn’t studying.
Age: 24
Dinaleigh Baxter, Miss Ohio USA 2017
Passion project: She is currently pursuing her law degree and travels and volunteers when she isn’t studying.
Age: 24
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Alex Smith, Miss Oklahoma USA 2017
Passion project: She completed her business administration bachelor’s degree in the top ten percentile and was inducted into Delta Mu Delta.
Age: 22
Alex Smith, Miss Oklahoma USA 2017
Passion project: She completed her business administration bachelor’s degree in the top ten percentile and was inducted into Delta Mu Delta.
Age: 22
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Liz Denny, Miss Oregon USA 2017
Passion project: As a freelance makeup artist throughout the west coast, she has traveled more than 30,000 miles since January.
Age: 26
Liz Denny, Miss Oregon USA 2017
Passion project: As a freelance makeup artist throughout the west coast, she has traveled more than 30,000 miles since January.
Age: 26
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Cassandra Angst, Miss Pennsylvania USA 2017
Passion project: She is currently a professional model working towards obtaining a BSN degree to become a trauma nurse.
Age: 22
Cassandra Angst, Miss Pennsylvania USA 2017
Passion project: She is currently a professional model working towards obtaining a BSN degree to become a trauma nurse.
Age: 22
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Kelsey Swanson, Miss Rhode Island USA 2017
Passion project: Since the age of 18, she’s traveled to over 20 countries and is working towards her degree to become a child psychologist.
Age: 23
Kelsey Swanson, Miss Rhode Island USA 2017
Passion project: Since the age of 18, she’s traveled to over 20 countries and is working towards her degree to become a child psychologist.
Age: 23
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Megan Gordon, Miss South Carolina USA 2017
Passion project: She is a recent graduate of Armstrong State University with a degree in nursing specializing in pediatrics.
Age: 23
Megan Gordon, Miss South Carolina USA 2017
Passion project: She is a recent graduate of Armstrong State University with a degree in nursing specializing in pediatrics.
Age: 23
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Tessa Dee, Miss South Dakota USA 2017
Passion project: She volunteers with at-risk English Second Language students between her jobs as a public speaker and wellness coach.
Age: 26
Tessa Dee, Miss South Dakota USA 2017
Passion project: She volunteers with at-risk English Second Language students between her jobs as a public speaker and wellness coach.
Age: 26
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Allee-Sutton Hethcoat, Miss Tennessee USA 2017
Passion project: She graduated from the Belmont University as a member of the Alpha Chi honor society.
Age: 25
Allee-Sutton Hethcoat, Miss Tennessee USA 2017
Passion project: She graduated from the Belmont University as a member of the Alpha Chi honor society.
Age: 25
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Nancy Gonzalez, Miss Texas USA 2017
Passion project: She loves the outdoors, but she also works in her office sourcing, negotiating and purchasing oil and gas materials for her employer.
Age: 27
Nancy Gonzalez, Miss Texas USA 2017
Passion project: She loves the outdoors, but she also works in her office sourcing, negotiating and purchasing oil and gas materials for her employer.
Age: 27
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Baylee Jensen, Miss Utah USA 2017
Passion project: As the eldest of five children, she graduated with honors as a communication studies major and a dual minor in sociology and criminal justice.
Age: 23
Baylee Jensen, Miss Utah USA 2017
Passion project: As the eldest of five children, she graduated with honors as a communication studies major and a dual minor in sociology and criminal justice.
Age: 23
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Madison Cota, Miss Vermont USA 2017
Passion project: She is currently studying fashion and retail merchandising and event management and also is a NCAA Division III basketball player.
Age: 21
Madison Cota, Miss Vermont USA 2017
Passion project: She is currently studying fashion and retail merchandising and event management and also is a NCAA Division III basketball player.
Age: 21
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Jacqueline Carroll, Miss Virginia USA 2017
Passion project: She was a 4-year collegiate volleyball player, majoring in psychology.
Age: 23
Jacqueline Carroll, Miss Virginia USA 2017
Passion project: She was a 4-year collegiate volleyball player, majoring in psychology.
Age: 23
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Alex Carlson-Helo, Miss Washington USA 2017
Passion project: After being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at 21, she has had to relearn how to walk and understands that any goal can be met.
Age: 23
Alex Carlson-Helo, Miss Washington USA 2017
Passion project: After being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at 21, she has had to relearn how to walk and understands that any goal can be met.
Age: 23
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Lauren Roush, Miss West Virginia USA 2017
Passion project: She’s always down for adventures, including skydiving over Red Rock canyon and snorkeling the Great Coral Reef.
Age: 22
Lauren Roush, Miss West Virginia USA 2017
Passion project: She’s always down for adventures, including skydiving over Red Rock canyon and snorkeling the Great Coral Reef.
Age: 22
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Skylar Witte, Miss Wisconsin USA 2017
Passion project: She is attending the University of Wisconsin pursuing a double major in political science and communication arts. Aside from her studies, she has most recently walked in New York Fashion Week.
Age: 19
Skylar Witte, Miss Wisconsin USA 2017
Passion project: She is attending the University of Wisconsin pursuing a double major in political science and communication arts. Aside from her studies, she has most
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Mikaela Shaw, Miss Wyoming USA 2017
Passion project: As an active violinist, she promotes the importance of music education and encourages young students to learn how to play musical instruments.
Age: 23
Mikaela Shaw, Miss Wyoming USA 2017
Passion project: As an active violinist, she promotes the importance of music education and encourages young students to learn how to play musical
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A Baylor University graduate and current student have their eyes set on winning the Miss USA title this Sunday in Las Vegas.
Miss Missouri Bayleigh Dayton, who graduated from Baylor in 2014, and current student Miss Arkansas Arynn Johnson are both competing in the 2017 Miss USA beauty pageant.
ALL THE GIRLS: Discover the Miss USA contestants’ passion projects for their reign
While the two women represent states other than Texas, their Texas ties run deep, according to their social media profiles.
The 51 girls from around the country all arrive to Las Vegas to prepare for the Miss USA pageant on Sunday, May 14, 2017.
Media: Miss USA 2017
Dayton may have graduated from Baylor in December 2014, but Baylor Bears pride still runs deep throughout her Instagram page. As for Johnson, she’s still in attendance, so Texas adventures, including floating the river and swimming in Barton Springs in Austin, flood her Instagram account, as well. Click through the gallery above to learn the things to know about the two Baylor alums competing for the Miss USA crown.
While all Texans are naturally rooting for Miss Texas Nancy Gonzalez, we’d like to think these two Baylor women are an extended family of all Texans. Best of luck to you three!
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