A 17-year-old from Nebraska is the youngest winner of the Miss America crown since 1921 after beating 52 young women from across the United States.
Miss Nebraska, Teresa Scanlan, left, followed by Miss Nevada Cris Crotz and Miss New Hampshire, Krystal Lee Muccioli walk in the "Show Us Your Shoes" parade as part of this week's Miss America festivities Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) Miss America contestants, from left, Lauren Werhan, Miss Kansas, Djuan Keila, Miss Kentucky and Pauli Mayfield, Miss Iowa, line up to appear on stage during the "Show Us Your Shoes" parade, Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) Miss America contestants wait for the start of the "Show Us Your Shoes" parade, Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) Miss America contestant, Ashley Melnick, Miss Texas, greets spectators during the "Show Us Your Shoes" parade, Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) Teresa Scanlan won a $50,000 scholarship and a yearlong run with the crown at the competition Saturday night at the Planet Hollywood casino and resort in Las Vegas.
Miss Arkansas Alyse Eady won $25,000 as first runner-up, while Miss Hawaii Jalee Fuselier won $20,000 for third place.
It was the pageant's 90th anniversary.
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