Laura Kaeppeler
Beauty queen, Miss America 2012
Born
March 2nd, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Held the title of Miss America in 2012, participating in various charitable initiatives during her reign. Crowned in Las Vegas, she was the first contestant from Wisconsin to win the title. Advocated for childhood literacy and raised funds for education programs. After the pageant, worked in media and continued to promote her platform focused on education.
Crowned Miss America 2012
First contestant from Wisconsin to win
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