Miss America 2009 Katie Stam

Age: 22

Education: Seymour High School

University of Indianapolis – Communication, Emphasis in Electronic Media

National Platform Issue: Miss America 2009 Katie Stam is the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network and is the official spokesperson for Zerosmoke.

Platform Issue: Passion for Service: Promoting Community Service and Involvement

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor's degree in Communication

Scholastic Honors: 1st Place IASB News Anchor; 1st Place IASB News Reporter; Elisa Bowen Outstanding Student in Television Award.

Career Ambition: To become a television news reporter and anchor

Talent: Vocal

Local Scholarship Pageant: Miss Duncland Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Indiana Scholarship Pageant