Rounding this blog series up with the final 11 contestants in the Miss USA pageant, here are their Road to the Crown stories for you to enjoy!

Miss Arizona USA experimented with a major lifestyle change after graduating high school. Jordan Wessel shares how she chose a healthier lifestyle in her Road to the Crown story:


Miss Idaho USA is a TWIN! Yvette Deleon Guerrero Bennett and her sister play basketball and run track together. Watch her Road to the Crown story:


Miss Ohio USA was home schooled for 10 years so she could pursue figure skating. Watch Madison Gesiotto’s Road to the Crown story:


Miss Oklahoma USA is a Texas girl who moved to Oklahoma to attend the University of Oklahoma. Watch how Brooklynne Young’s sister created her gown in her Road to the Crown story:


Miss New Mexico USA plays tennis every day! Watch Kamryn Taylor Blackwood’s Road to the Crown story:



Miss New Hampshire USA‘s dog has more Instagram followers than she does. Watch Bridget Brunet’s Road to the Crown story, then maybe give her a follow in Instagram?



Miss Montana USA has a sandwich named after her at the Buffalo Cafe. Learn other interesting facts about Kadie Latimer in her Road to the Crown story:




Miss Nebraska USA grew up at the baseball field because her dad was a professional baseball player. Watch Amanda Soltero’s Road to the Crown story:



Miss Missouri USA grew up with some pretty hard working parents. See how Erica Sturdefant and her family overcame challenges in her Road to the Crown story:



Miss South Carolina USA started modeling when she was 17 years old. Watch the path Christina Zapolski took in her Road to the Crown story:


Miss Vermont USA, Gina Bernasconi, works with special needs children. Watch how she shows her internal beauty in her Road to the Crown story:




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Chelsey Laborde, Guest Blogger
When Chelsey was accepted into college and received a college email address, she joined Facebook. Literally all on the same day. Fact is, whether she likes to admit it or not, she was on MySpace before that. Interacting on social media is second nature to her and it’s something she's passionate about. As a #KrewedeCrown member, Chelsey is excited to share all #MissUSA experiences from a local's perspective. Follow Chelsey on her blog, Twitter and Instagram.