- Grace is an accomplished violinist.
- She is an environmental activist.
- The Miss Wisconsin winner has won multiple pageants.
- She was named Miss America 2023 on December 15th.
Grace Stanke New Miss America! After making a splash in the contest, the gorgeous classical his violinist from Wisconsin won the crown at the annual contest Thursday, December 15, 2022. Kelsey Hollis miss west virginia Elizabeth LynchMiss Texas Avery Bishop, and Miss New York Taryn Delaney Smith 95th installment of the pageant in Connecticut. Ultimately, she put on a stunning white gown, took on the glittering crown and the requisite red roses, and of course, smiled through all her emotions.
Now that Grace faces the world as the latest winner of America’s most beloved and prestigious scholarship contest, many are curious about who she is. Newly crowned Miss America Here’s what you need to know about 2023.
She studies nuclear energy.
you read that right. Originally from Wasau, Wisconsin, he is currently studying for a BS in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.According to her official bio Miss Wisconsin page, the bright-minded beauty is already working in several “world-class laboratories” and as a nuclear fuel cooperative. “Her work and education helped her wake up to the global energy crisis,” reads the bio. “Fossil fuels are in short supply and rising in price.”
Grace then realized that renewable energy and zero carbon sources were the future and started her own social impact initiative called ‘Clean Energy, Clean Future’. She wants to lead the way in helping countries transition to decarbonized energy. Of course, the emphasis is on nuclear power. Central to her aim is to avert the climate crisis. With such a weighty agenda, why didn’t the judges hand her the crown?!
Grace is a classical violinist.
according to Northwest, she “gained confidence” by learning to play the violin. She started playing when she was eight years old and developed her love of music through her private lessons.
As she grew up, she knew the only way to overcome her anxiety was to take more opportunities on stage, entering the Miss Wisconsin’s Outstanding Teen competition. Wausau Outstanding Teen, won Miss Harbor Cities Outstanding Teen in 2017 and eventually became Miss Wisconsin Outstanding Teen 2017.
Next up were Miss Madison (2020/2021), Miss Badgerland (2022) and of course Miss Wisconsin 2022. Before winning her final crown, she was awarded the Miss America Her Talent Scholarship for her classical violin playing. The prize is $2,500 for her.
she is tall.
Even on a stage filled with statuesque beauties, Grace stands out. The stunning blonde beauty is 5ft 11 tall! Grace said competing helped her learn confidence and posture. “[Her racing]allowed her to get used to her own skin,” she said. Northwest.
Grace aspires to become a STEM women’s champion.
according to Northwestour new Miss America, realized there was a shortage of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers when she started working in nuclear engineering. We hope that we can pave the way for this and help equalize the proportion of women and men in this field,” she told the outlet.
She also feels that her involvement in the Miss America organization helps her become a “representative” of her cause. [with Miss America]I was probably just another engineer talking to other engineers,” she told the outlet. I am excited.”
she is stubborn
In the final round of the competition, the finalists were asked why. Grace cautiously notes that she has her own opinions, but is aware of how to present them if she wins the crown.”As Miss America, I represent this organization.” “If they ask further questions, preface by stating, ‘This is not the organization’s point of view, this is my personal point of view as Grace Stanke.'” Especially when it comes to that, you can mention things like nuclear energy and so many other hot political topics.”
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