Miss America 2009 Katie Stam

Katie Stam, Miss Indiana, Miss America 2009

Home Town: Seymour Indiana

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 Joseph Ribkoff Clothing.

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 Duneland Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Indiana Scholarship Pageant

Miss America interview requests (official MAO site)