As the 100th Anniversary Miss America is crowned tonight, I’m thinking back to the joy I felt as my parents participated in my 1st press conference as Miss America. My parents sacrificed so I could pursue my goals, + having them share in that euphoric experience was everything!

Izzy is officially in the TOP 10!!!!!!!!

Emma Broyles, Miss Alaska is your new Miss America 2022. -SK #WPRO

Thank you, @CamilleSchrier, for two incredible years of service. #ForeverMissAmerica Miss America #MissAmerica100

Congratulations to our new Miss America, Emma Broyles! She has earned the job of #MissAmerica 2022 and has earned $104,000 in scholarships to further her education! • 📸: @jenncadyphoto Miss America Miss Alaska

Miss Alaska Emma Broyles takes a selfie with contestants after being announced as the winner of the 100th Anniversary of the Miss America Pageant at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Photo by Andrew Kelly

Happy Birthday to Miss Illinois 1974, Jean Ahern Lubin! . . #happybirthday #MissAmerica #MissIllinois #Classof1974 #1974

Happy Holidays from Isabelle, Kylie, and the Miss Illinois Scholarship Organization!

Happy Birthday to Miss Illinois 1968 and Miss America 1969, Judith Ford Nash! . . #happybirthday #MissAmerica #MissIllinois #Classof1968 #1968

Everyone join us in wishing the happiest of days to our smart, beautiful and talented Outstanding Teen! Happy 19th Birthday, Kylie! We love you!

Everyone join us in wishing the happiest of days to our smart, beautiful and talented Outstanding Teen! Happy 19th Birthday, Kylie! We love you!

Happy belated birthday to Miss Illinois 1955, Marion Cox Hampton! Marion celebrated her birthday December 27th. . . #happybirthday #MissAmerica #MissIllinois #Classof1955 #1955

Happy Birthday to Miss Illinois 1983, Rebeccah Bush Kilpatrick! . #happybirthday #MissAmerica #MissIllinois #Classof1983 #1983

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” -Martin Luther King Jr. We are thankful for those who paved the way for diversity and freedom in our great nation. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from the Miss Illinois Scholarship Organization.

Happy belated birthday to Miss Illinois 2014, Marisa Buccheit! Marisa celebrated her birthday January 14th. . #happybirthday #MissAmerica #MissIllinois #Classof2014 #2014

Happy Birthday to Miss Illinois 2005, Lauren Allen Bates! . . #happybirthday #MissAmerica #MissIllinois #Classof2005 #2005

Happy Birthday to Miss Illinois 1968, Sharon Mitchell Cook! . . #happybirthday #MissAmerica #MissIllinois #Classof1968 #1968

We’re sending love to you this Valentine’s Day! ♥️ 💕 😍 🥰 #valentinesday #love #valentine #selflove

Please join us in sending our love, support, and prayers to our Miss Illinois' Outstanding Teen 2018, Peyton Newman. We love you, Peyton! You can follow her journey here, caringbridge.org/visit/peytonne…

Happy Birthday to Miss Illinois 1988, Dawn Michelle Spicuzza!! . #happybirthday #MissAmerica #MissIllinois #1988 #Classof1988 . Photo courtesy of the Daryl Schabinger Collection