Meet Katie Stam, Miss America 2009
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About Katie
Local Title: Miss Duneland, Michigan City, IN
Education: University of Indianapolis – Senior – B.S. Communication
Seymour High School
Platform Issue: Passion for Service: Promoting Community Service and Involvement
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a B.S. in Communication, Emphasis in Electronic Media
Become a Television News Reporter and Anchor
Talent: Vocal / “Via Dolorosa”
Scholastic Honors: 1st Place Indiana Association of Broadcasters (IASB) News Anchor; 1st Place IASB News Reporter; Elisa Bowen Outstanding Student in Television Award; 2nd Place National Broadcast Education Association Hard News Story; Recipient of Senator Richard Lugar Scholarship; University of Indianapolis Dean’s List and Academic Honor Roll; 1st Place IASB Corporate Video; University of Indianapolis Outstanding Television Performance Award 2007 and 2008.
Leadership Roles: United Way Campaign/Event Coordinator (Super Saturday of Service/UIndy United Way Walk/Run); “Piggybank Project” Fundraiser Coordinator; Student Government Service/Philanthropy Committee Chair; Student Representative for United Way; Operations Manager, UIndy TV; News Director, UIndy TV; Mentor, UIndy TV; Crux Children’s Ministries Supervisor/Volunteer; Project Leader, Saalfeld Redistribution Podcasting; Project Leader, School for Adult Learning 10th Anniversary Video.
Accomplishments: Community Spirit Award (United Way); Indianapolis Student Government 2008 “Best Chair” Award; America’s Junior Miss 2nd runner-up 2005; Miss Central Indiana 2008 People’s Choice Award; Indiana’s Junior Miss 2005; Jackson County Junior Miss 2005;
Interesting Facts: I show Dairy Cattle at our County Fair. Our cow this year is named Miss Indiana; At age 3, I started performing with my family. We are known as the Stam-Family-Singers.
Employment: Operations Manager, UIndy TV; News Director, UIndy TV; Hostess/Take Out, Buca di Beppo, Greenwood; Intern, WTHR-TV Channel 13 (NBC); Intern, WISH-TV Channel 8 (CBS).
What impact can the Miss America Organization and its contestants have on society through the partnership with Children’s Miracle Network? The partnership between the Miss America Organization and the Children’s Miracle Network will create a positive change in the way people live and work in their community. The partnership offers opportunities for communities to come together and get more involved; building unity, respect and trust, and creating a better quality of life. |
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