Elizabeth Wertenberger
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Born |
Elizabeth Ann Wertenberger 1989 (age 26–27) Dundee, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Education | Ferris State University |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Title(s) |
Miss Monroe County 2008 Miss Southwest 2011 Miss Michigan 2011 |
| Major competition(s) | Miss America 2012 |
Elizabeth Ann Wertenberger is an American scholarship pageant titleholder from Dundee, Michigan who was named Miss Michigan 2011.[1][2]
Biography
She won the title of Miss Michigan on June 18, 2011, when she received her crown from outgoing titleholder Katie LaRoche.[3] Wertenberger’s platform is “Continue to Dream: Giving Hope to Children with Chronic Illnesses".[4][5] Wertenberger graduated from Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art and Design in May 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design and a minor in Graphic Design.[5][6] At 13, Wertenberger was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and had to undergo chemotherapy.[4] She was named a Quality of Life Finalist at the Miss America 2012 pageant.[7]
References
- ↑ "Elizabeth Wertenberger crowned Miss Michigan". The Detroit News. June 19, 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ↑ "Elizabeth Wertenberger crowned Miss Michigan". 9and10news.com. June 19, 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ↑ "Miss Michigan 2011 Crowned Saturday Night". Clickondetroit.com. June 19, 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- 1 2 "New Miss Michigan Elizabeth Wertenberger plans to work with ill, bullied children". Mlive.com. June 20, 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- 1 2 "Elizabeth Wertenberger". The Miss Michigan Scholarship Program. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ↑ "Wertenberger wins". Monroenews.com. June 20, 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ↑ "2012 Miss America photos: IHOP breakfast, Quality of Life finalists". Las Vegas Sun. January 6, 2012.
External links
- Elizabeth Wertenberger on Facebook
- Elizabeth Wertenberger at the Internet Movie Database
- Elizabeth Wertenberger on Twitter
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Katie Lynn LaRoche |
Miss Michigan 2011 |
Succeeded by Angela Venditti |
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