22-year-old Katie Stam, who held the title of "Miss Indiana," was crowed 2009's Miss America at the Miss America Pageant on January 24, 2009. Stam is a Communications student at the University of Indiana and hopes to one day work in TV news.Huffington Post: Miss America 2009 Pageant: Katie Stam, Miss Indiana, Wins (Janaury 24, 2009)
Photos of Stam in the Miss America Pageant bikini competition surfaced online in late January 2009.Egotastic: Katie Stam Bikini Pictures (January 26, 2009)
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84th Miss America
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Crowned at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip
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Sang "Via Dolorosa" for the talent competition
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Swimsuit
Black bikini
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Eveningwear
Off-the-shoulder, white lace gown
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Discussed steroid abuse and the definition of "glamour" during interview portionNew York Daily News: Katie Stam crowned Miss America (January 24, 2009)
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"Passion for Service: Promoting Community Service and Involvement"
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Runner-up was Miss Georgia Chasity Hardman
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Finalists chosen by the reality TV audience
Miss South Dakota Alexandra Hoffman, Miss Georgia Chasity Hardman, Miss Indiana Katie Stam, Miss Alabama Amanda Tapley
