Harvard Medical School graduate intern and U.S. Air Force second lieutenant Madison Marsh was officially crowned Miss America on Sunday.
Ms Marsh, 22, from Colorado, accepted her win on Sunday night wearing the most stunning red dress, as seen in the photo. share According to the contest's official social media accounts. Marsh was the first active duty officer to receive the prestigious award and ultimately the first active duty officer to earn the title. according to Even the Star-Spangled Banner.
And apparently, there are similarities between pageants and defending the country. “When I put on the uniform, I serve and represent our country,” she said. Said Harvard Crimson. “When I wear the crown and sash, I am serving and representing my community.”
Miss America is Madison Marsh from Colorado! #She's there
📸: Houston M Photo pic.twitter.com/fhj66Om5mf
— Miss America (@MissAmerica) January 15, 2024
In addition to supporting her home country, Marsh also runs the Whitney Marsh Foundation, the Miss Colorado website. Note. She founded the organization after her mother died of pancreatic cancer in 2018. She continues to raise $250,000 for her research and is using her graduate intern position at Harvard University to understand how artificial intelligence can detect pancreatic cancer. (Related article: American mullet champion has harsh words for Morgan Wallen)
As if this wasn't enough, Marsh is currently pursuing a master's degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School. With her win Sunday night, she will earn $60,000 in tuition and the opportunity to tour the United States as the official Miss America 2024.
