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My Miss U.S.A. Favorites Countdown #21-#15

Road to Miss USA Facebook
May 29, 2014

Rise up, America! This weekend is one of the few times our nation comes together united, as we will select our smoke representative who will face off against the rest of the civilized world’s smokes in the global smoke competition known as Miss Universe.

It is, need I say, the most wonderful time of the year.

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It’s Miss U.S.A. 2014, y’all.

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Since I don’t want my readers to go into Saturday’s competition blind, I’ve narrowed down the 51 contestants to 21 and, over the next three days, I’ll count down to my favorite to succeed Erin Brady and represent the Red, White, and Blue.

21) Miss Tennessee USA Kristy Landers Niedenfuer

Miss Tennessee USA Facebook
Miss Tennessee USA Facebook

Kristy was once a member of the circus.
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20) Miss Washington USA Allyson Rowe

Miss Washington USA Facebook
Miss Washington USA Facebook

According to her bio video, Allyson is an opponent of human trafficking because she was almost a victim herself.

Miss Washington USA Instagram
Miss Washington USA Instagram

19) Miss Vermont USA Gina Bernasconi

Gina Bernasconi Facebook
Gina Bernasconi Facebook

Gina is a burn victim and it took many years for her to rebuild her confidence before rejoining the pageant circuit.

Gina Bernasconi Facebook
Gina Bernasconi Facebook

18) Miss North Dakota USA Audra Mari

Miss North Dakota USA Facebook
Miss North Dakota USA Facebook

What's the difference between a beauty queen and a hockey player? A lot of things actually. That's why Audra is one of my stand-outs.

Miss North Dakota USA Facebook
Miss North Dakota USA Facebook

17) Miss Arkansas USA Helen Wisner

Miss Arkansas USA Facebook
Miss Arkansas USA Facebook

Not only is Helen a first grade teacher, she is also adopted.

Miss Arkansas USA Facebook
Miss Arkansas USA Facebook

16) Miss Iowa USA Carlyn Bradarich

Miss Iowa USA Facebook
Miss Iowa USA Facebook

Carlyn comes from beauty pageant royalty. Her sister was once Miss Illinois.

Miss Iowa USA Facebook
Miss Iowa USA Facebook

15) Miss Illinois USA Lexi Atkins

Miss Illinois USA Facebook
Miss Illinois USA Facebook

When she's not competing in pageants, Lexi is an actress. Her latest film, "Zombeavers," was a selection at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Stay tuned for #14 through #8!

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