While both women were fan-favorites of viewers watching at home, only one could be named Miss America 2020.
Ultimately, that honor went to Miss Virginia, pharmaceutical student Camille Schrier.
So, how exactly did Schrier find herself on the Miss America stage?
Here’s the untold truth of Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020.
However, Schrier credits her early pageant experience with helping her become a more professional, well-rounded person.
One of the first night’s preliminary winners wasMiss Georgia, Victoria Hill.
However, Camille Schrier also shined during the second night of preliminaries.
As a result, Schrier was presented with a $2,000 scholarship award (viaMissAmerica.org).
Specifically, Schrier’s onstage talent demonstration immediately captured the internet’s interest.
“I’m trying to be likeBill Nye [the science guy],” Schrier told the publication.
She continued, saying, “That’s what I’m going for.
Added Schrier, “We’ve removed swimsuit and we’re focused on women’s careers.”
You’re a very talented person.
You just don’t happen to have a talent that can be performed onstage.'”
Of course, that didn’t sit well with the then-future Miss America 2020 winner.
“Every day, more than 130 Americans die of an opioid overdose,” Schrier revealed.
“I have two cats at home that are my little fur babies,” Schrier told reporters.
She continued, “I’m a crazy cat lady, I’ll tell you that.”
For Camille Schrier, re-entering the pageant world and winning the Miss Virginia 2019 title felt like fate.
The pageant queen continued, “Everything has kind of gone right.”
She noted, “I’m grateful.
Added the Miss America 2020 winner, “She didn’t always fit in.”
Unfortunately, Westcom was only able to perform her fun experiment in the preliminary rounds.
She was kind, encouraging, and generous with her support.
Alayna, thank you for blazing this trail for women in STEM.”
The pageant queen revealed, “I grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, right outside of Philadelphia.
My parents are both Philadelphia natives.”
According to Schrier, Miss Pennsylvania 2019 is a “former friend and competitor” from her teen years.
However, as Schrier revealed, there’s no bad blood between the two pageant queens.
“It is not a beauty pageant anymore …
It’s a competition for young women who are looking for scholarship money,” Schrier told the publication.
Still, Schrier knows the reputation Miss America has garnered for itself throughout the years.
