Wisconsin native Laura Kaeppeler, the reigning Miss America, answers questions posed to her by third grade and kindergarten students during a visit to Underwood Elementary School on Friday in Wauwatosa. The visit was part of Read Across America.
Wisconsin native Laura Kaeppeler, the reigning Miss America, answers questions posed to her by third grade and kindergarten students during a visit to Underwood Elementary School on Friday in Wauwatosa. The visit was part of Read Across America.
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Laura Kaeppeler speaks with students at Underwood Elementary School.
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Laura Kaeppeler pages through a Dr. Seuss book while waiting for the children to arrive.
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Laura Kaeppeler laughs as an Underwood staff member puts a Dr. Seuss hat atop her crown.
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Miss America Laura Kaeppeler sings opera during the program at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center on March 1.
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The program included an official bit of business, the crowning of Raeanna Johnson. She is Laura Kaeppeler's successor as Miss Wisconsin 2012.
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Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2012 Elizabeth Fechtel performs.
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Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2010 Jeanette Morelan sings.
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Miss Wisconsin Outstanding Teen Annie Jorgensen dances.
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Reanna Johnson, named as the new Miss Wisconsin 2012, performs ballet.
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Miss Oklahoma, Betty Thompson, performs an Irish step dance.
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Miss California Noelle Freeman performs ballet.
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Miss Arizona Jennifer Sedler performs a jazz dance.
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Miss New York Caitlin Monte sings during the program.
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Miss Oklahoma Betty Thompson, who was Miss America first runner-up, tells the audience about the minutes leading up to the final selection of Miss America.
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Miss Oklahoma Betty Thompson (right) is interrupted by Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler while telling the audience about the minutes leading up to the final selection of Miss America.
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Miss America Laura Kaeppeler performs at the Wilson Center.
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