It was a busy weekend for pageants across the country. Nine ladies were crowned, and will compete in January for the Miss America crown. Here are the new titleholders:

Miss Idaho 2011 Genevieve Nutting
Education: Boise State University
Platform: Building the 3C's Through Girl Scouts - Courage, Character, and Confidence
Talent: Classical Piano

Miss Alabama 2011 Courtney Porter
Education: Auburn University
Platform: Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Talent: I’ve Got Rhythm

Miss Delaware 2011 Maria Cahill
Education: Wilmington University
Platform: Project 16-26: Drive Safe, Drive Smart
Talent: Irish Dance, “The Lord of the Dance”

Miss Iowa 2011 Jessica Pray
Education: University of Iowa
Platform: Saving Lives Through Blood Donation
Talent: Classical Vocal

Miss Kansas 2011 Carissa Kelley
Education: Cowley College
Platform: Empowering Our Youth
Talent: Dance

Miss Missouri 2011 Sydney Friar
Education: Evangel University
Platform: Reconnecting the Family Unit - Promoting the Family Dinner Table
Talent: Vocal

Miss Nebraska 2011 Kayla Batt
Education: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Platform: Make Music Rock
Talent: Vocal

Miss North Dakota 2011 Ariana Walker
Education: University of Mary
Platform: Supporting Ronald McDonald Charities
Talent: Contemporary Lyrical Dance

Miss Oklahoma 2011 Betty Thompson
Education: Oklahoma State University
Platform: Milk, It Really Does a Body Good!
Talent: Irish Step Dance - “A Dangerous Game”