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that selects the representative for the US state of

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in the

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pageant. The annual event includes contestants from across the state and awards scholarships to the participants. Sophia Takla of

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was crowned Miss Oregon 2022 on June 18, 2022 at Seaside Civic and Convention Center in Seaside. She competed for the title of

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at the

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in December 2022 where she placed in the Top 11.

Gallery of past titleholders

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Miss Oregon 2001 and

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History

The event began in 1947 as the Miss Oregon Pageant and was founded by the merchants in the coastal city of Seaside.Miss Oregon Pageant starts today in Seaside. ''

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Oregon Revised Statutes In 2001, Katie Harman was crowned Miss Oregon and went on to win the Miss America crown, becoming the only Miss Oregon winner of the national event. The event is now titled the Miss Oregon Scholarship Pageant.Foyston, John. Miss Portland rises to the top, takes Miss Oregon title. ''The Oregonian'', July 2, 2007. The event is held at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center at the

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with local Seaside merchants as the primary sponsors of the annual contest. The two-day event narrows the competition down to ten finalists on the first day before selecting a winner on the second day. Events at the event include an evening wear competition, talent competition, bathing suit competition, and a competition in casual wear. The competition includes an interview on-stage as the final portion before a winner is selected.Tareen, Sophia. Persistence pays off for pageant winner. ''The Oregonian'', July 12, 2004. In addition to the chance to become Miss America, the winner also receives scholarships. Contests range in age from 17 to 24, and must first win local competitions before qualifying for the Miss Oregon contest.

Results summary

The following is a visual summary of the past results of Miss Oregon titleholders at the national Miss America pageants/competitions. The year in parentheses indicates the year of the national competition during which a placement and/or award was garnered, not the year attached to the contestant's state title.

Placements

* Miss America: Katie Harman (

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) * 1st runners-up: Dorothy Mae Johnson (1956), Emily John Orton (1996) * 2nd runners-up: Patricia Regan Leines (1997) * 3rd runners-up: Marjean Kay Langley (1969), Elizabeth Simmons (1994) * 4th runners-up: Abigail Hayes (2022) * Top 10: Patti Throop (1954), Judith Hansen (1958), Martha Wyatt (1963), Sue Pack (1966), Suzanne Bunker (1978), Julie Ross (1982), Tamara Ann Finch (1998) * Top 11: Sophia Takla (2023) * Top 15: Jo Ann Amorde (1947), Joyce Davis (1948),

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(2010), Stephenie Steers (2011)

Awards

Preliminary awards

* Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness: Patricia Regan Leines (1997),

(2010) * Preliminary Private Interview Award: Shivali Kadam (2020) * Preliminary Talent: Judith Hansen (1958), Patricia Regan Leines (1997), Katie Harman (2002)

Non-finalist awards

* Non-finalist Interview: April Robinson (2004) * Non-finalist Talent: Rosemary Doolen (1961), Lynn Dee Grenz (1972), Sandra Lynn Herring (1973), Shan Moss (1977), Teresa Richardson (1981), Stephanie "Jill" Wymer (1984), Kari Virding (2008)

Other awards

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: N/A * Quality of Life Award Finalists:

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(1990) * Steinway Talent Award: Tamara Ann Finch (1998) * STEM Scholarship Award Finalists:

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(2015) * Tiffany Phillips Memorial Scholar Athlete Award: Jennifer Sisco-Moore (1999), Angela Reed (2000)

Winners

;Notes

References

External links

Miss Oregon official website
{{Miss America state Seaside, Oregon

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