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Mallory HaganMiss America 2013
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Biography of Mallory Hagan
Early Life and EducationMallory Hagan was born in 1989 in Opelika, Alabama. She attended Opelika High School and graduated in 2007. After high school, she went on to study at Auburn University. Hagan began participating in beauty pageants at the age of 13 and continued her education at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.
Beauty Pageant Success
In 2010, Hagan won the title of Miss Brooklyn, followed by Miss New York City in 2011 and Miss New York in 2012. Her success in these pageants led her to compete in the Miss America 2013 competition.
Miss America 2013
On January 12, 2013, Hagan was crowned Miss America 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Many attribute her victory not only to her beauty but also to her impressive answers during the competition. For example, when asked about violence in American schools, Hagan responded that violence should never be met with more violence.
Post-Pageant Activities
As Miss America, Hagan received a $50,000 scholarship and a crown adorned with precious gemstones. She committed to using her platform to raise funds for children affected by violence. It is worth noting that the last time a representative from New York won the Miss America title was in 1983. Hagan's victory marked the fourth time the crown was awarded to a contestant from New York during the history of the competition.
