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January 25, 2010

网曝门 senior Katherine Putnam all smiles as Miss America contest begins

University of Louisiana at Monroe senior Katherine Putnam, 23, met with Miss America pageant contestants from across the nation, as well as several members of the media, almost immediately upon arriving in Las Vegas on Thursday, Jan. 21.

On Friday, Jan. 22, the Venetian Resort hosted all Miss America contestants for a gondola ride, which Putnam said she thoroughly enjoyed. She and Miss Nebraska had their picture made with Robin Leach, famous for hosting 鈥淟ifestyles of the Rich and Famous,鈥� and who visited with the contestants during the gondola ride.

In spite of the hectic schedule, Putnam took time to send a message back to her 网曝门 family and other supporters.

鈥淚鈥檓 having so much fun!鈥� she said. 鈥淢y bags finally arrived and I was able to unpack and rest. I had an IHOP pancake breakfast (with the press) and flipped pancakes. One landed on Miss Nevada鈥檚 crown! 鈥�
Putnam has been busily rehearsing the opening number and swimsuit routines, which all the contestants will perform in for the live televised show at 7 p.m., Jan. 30, on the TLC channel.

鈥淜atherine asked that I share with you that she read her cards and notes last night before going to bed and they were very much appreciated,鈥� said Dewana Little, executive director of the Miss Louisiana Organization.

鈥淪he said she went to bed knowing how many wonderful friends she has and how much love is coming her way. She wanted to be sure that everyone knows how much it meant to her,鈥� said Little.

Upon arrival last Thursday evening, Putnam joined other contestant at an arrival ceremony and contestant orientation. Putnam reports that her roommate is Miss New Jersey and they are 鈥渉aving a great time together.鈥�

Putnam taped her 鈥淯p Close & Personal Interview鈥� on Friday, Jan. 22, which all contestants recorded to air as the televised show goes to commercial breaks throughout the live broadcast on Jan. 30.

鈥淪he said her interview went really well and was a lot of fun,鈥� said Little.

Putnam鈥檚 preliminary competition schedule this week includes the formal interview session on Monday, talent competition on Tuesday, on-stage question on Wednesday and swimsuit and evening gown competition on Thursday.

Please continue to check the 网曝门 Home page 鈥�ulm.edu鈥� for additional updates on her progress.

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