2007

AGE: 20

HOMETOWN: Lawton, OK

EDUCATION: University of Central Oklahoma—undergraduate; Lawton McArthur High School

NATIONAL PLATFORM ISSUE: Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson is the National Goodwill Ambassador for the Children's Miracle Network

PERSONAL PLATFORM ISSUE: Internet Safety – Protecting Kids Online

SCHOLASTIC AMBITION: To obtain a Master's Degree in Musical Theatre

CAREER AMBITION: To become a Broadway Performer

TALENT: Vocal

SCHOLASTIC HONORS: UCO Freshman Merit Scholarship, Lawton Community Foundation Scholarship, Renaissance Academic Award given for maintaining a 4.0 GPA

LOCAL COMPETITION SPONSOR: Miss Oklahoma State Fair

STATE COMPETITION SPONSOR: Miss Oklahoma Scholarship Pageant