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#37: Miss Oregon, 2002 — Katie Harman

Katie Harman made history as Oregon’s first and only Miss America, crowned in 2002. Born in Portland, she grew up with a passion for music and studied vocal performance in college. Her operatic singing talent stunned audiences and helped secure her victory.

Harman’s reign came in the wake of the September 11 attacks, and she spent much of her year comforting communities and appearing at national memorials. She later pursued a career in performing arts and television, remembered as one of the most compassionate and talented Miss Americas.