The new Miss America said her dad sent her daily questions about current events to prepare for the pageant
Regan Hutsell won the Miss America pageant on September 6 in Florida. She told Business Insider her dad was her "toughest interview coach."
Regan Hutsell, the new Miss America, revealed to Business Insider that her father played a significant role in her pageant preparation. The Miss Texas crowned on September 6 in West Palm Beach, Florida, is the first woman of color to claim the title while embracing her natural hair. Hutsell attributed her success to her father's daily questions about current events, which he compiled into a binder.
Inspired by former Miss America Abbie Stockard's binder of political and current-event topics, Hutsell followed a similar approach in her studies. In addition to her dad's guidance, Hutsell kept up with current events by watching cable news while walking on a treadmill during her preparation. The 25-year-old, who earned nearly $90,000 in scholarship money from competing in Miss America, said her pageant experience felt like a childhood dream come true.
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