AI-THROWBACK : Do you still remember Miss Venezuela Minorka Mercado in the 1994 Miss Universe pageant held in the Philippines? She was a huge favorite to win the crown. She's predicted by Madaam Auring to win that year. She won the Miss Photogenic, Best in Terno and Best in Swimsuit awards and landed as Miss Universe 1994 2nd runner-up. She's tallest candidate at 6'1 ft and one of the most admired, most talked about and most unforgettable candidates of the Miss Universe 1994 in Manila, Philippin

Miss America Cassie Donegan visited George P. Phenix Elementary School, where she spoke to more than 120 kindergarteners and faculty about the power of self-expression and finding confidence through the arts. 🎭🎨📚 #MissAmerica #AmericanIcon #MissAmericaNewEra | Miss America