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UW-Madison student crowned Miss America

MADISON (WKOW) -- Our very own Miss Wisconsin, Grace Stanke, has been promoted to Miss America 2023.

The UW-Madison student represented the Badger State and was selected from a group of 51 women. 

She's studying to become a nuclear engineer, making her the first Miss America to ever have that background. 

"I've been able to represent a group of women in the STEM field that aren't frequently seen and in a field that isn't frequently seen to begin with. So I appreciate it so much," she told 27 News on Tuesday. 

Earlier in the week, Stanke won the talent portion during a preliminary. She was awarded a $2,500 scholarship. 

More than $500,000 in scholarship money was given out to the women competing for the job. 

With the money Grace won, she says she now plans to pursue a masters degree. 

More at WKOW 27 News


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