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Miss USA 2004
Date: April 12, 2004
Presenters: Billy Bush, Nancy O'Dell
Venue: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, California
Broadcaster: NBC
Winner: Shandi Finnessey
Represented: State flag Missouri
Congeniality: Michelle Fongemie
Photogenic: Jennifer Sherwood

The Miss USA 2004 pageant was held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 12, 2004. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " William Hall "Billy" Bush (born October 13 1971) was the chief host/announcer of the syndicated NBC Universal TV show Nancy Humphries O'Dell (born February 25, 1966) is an American Television host and entertainment Journalist. The Kodak Theatre is a live theatre in the Hollywood and Highland retail dining and entertainment complex on Hollywood Boulevard and North Highland Avenue The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Shandi Ren Finnessey (born June 9, 1978 in Florissant, Missouri, U The Miss Missouri USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Missouri in the Miss USA pageant The Miss USA Beauty contest has been held annually since 1952 to select the United States entrant in the Miss Universe pageant The Kodak Theatre is a live theatre in the Hollywood and Highland retail dining and entertainment complex on Hollywood Boulevard and North Highland Avenue Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The winner of the beauty pageant was Shandi Finnessey, who became the first winner from the state of Missouri. Shandi Ren Finnessey (born June 9, 1978 in Florissant, Missouri, U Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee Finnessey was crowned by outgoing Miss USA Susie Castillo, of Massachusetts. Susie Cintron Castillo (born January 6, 1980 in Methuen Massachusetts) is a beauty queen who has held the Miss USA title and who has competed

The pageant was hosted by Billy Bush and Nancy O'Dell, the first time this partnership had hosted the pageant. William Hall "Billy" Bush (born October 13 1971) was the chief host/announcer of the syndicated NBC Universal TV show Nancy Humphries O'Dell (born February 25, 1966) is an American Television host and entertainment Journalist. Bush had previously hosted Miss USA 2003 and Miss Universe 2003. The Miss USA 2003 pageant was held in San Antonio Texas in 24 March 2003 The Miss Universe 2003 Pageant was held in Figali Convention Center, Panama City, Panama on June 3, 2003.

For the first time since 1970 fifteen semi-finalists competed in the final competition, although not all the semi-finalists competed in both the swimsuit and evening gown. Following the new format established at Miss Universe 2003 and Miss Teen USA 2003, the top fifteen semi-finalists were reduced to ten after the evening gown competition, and then to the final five after swimsuits. Miss Teen USA 2003, the 21st Miss Teen USA pageant was televised live from Palm Springs on 12 August, 2003. This was the first time that contestants did not have the opportunity to compete in both competitions. It was also the first time since 1984 where two of the top 5 finalists were former Miss America state titleholders. In 1984, the top 3 were all former Miss America state titleholders.

Contents

Official results

Placements

Map showing placements by state
Map showing placements by state

The top 10 delegates (in alphabetical order) were: Tara Darby (Alabama), Kristen Berset (Florida), Caroline Medley (Georgia), Kimberly Weible (Idaho), and Jennifer Murphy (Oregon). Amanda Helen Pennekamp is a beauty queen from Columbia South Carolina who has competed in the Miss USA and Miss Earth pageants AmandaPennekampjpg|120px|thumb| Amanda Pennekamp, Miss South Carolina USA 2004 competing as Miss Earth USA in the swimsuit competition at Miss Earth 2006]][[Image The Miss North Carolina USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state North Carolina in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Oklahoma USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Oklahoma in the Miss USA pageant Stephanie Marie Culberson is a beauty queen from Knoxville Tennessee who has competed in the Miss America and Miss USA pageants Allison Alderson DeMarcuspng|thumb|140px| Allison Alderson, Miss Tennessee USA 2002 (pictured in 2008]] The Miss Tennessee USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative HaleighStidhamjpg|thumb|right| Haleigh Stidham, Miss Alabama USA 2006]]The Miss Alabama USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of The Miss Florida USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Florida in the Miss USA pageant Miss Georgia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Georgia in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Idaho USA pageant is a competition that selects the representative for the state of Idaho in the Miss USA pageant Jennifer Murphy (born 1976 is a Beauty pageant queen Reality television contestant and business woman The Miss Oregon USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Oregon in the Miss USA pageant

The top 15 delegates (in alphabetical order) were: Danielle Demski (Arizona), Vanessa Bissanti (New Hampshire), Jenna Hardin (New Mexico), Stephanie Guerrero (Texas), and Tara McCormick (Washington). Danielle Demski is a beauty queen from Chandler Arizona who has competed in the Miss Teen USA Miss USA pageant The Miss Arizona USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Arizona in the Miss USA pageant The Miss New Hampshire USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New Hampshire in the Miss USA pageant The Miss New Mexico USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New Mexico in the Miss USA pageant Stephanie Guerrero is a beauty queen from Houston Texas who has competed in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Texas USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Texas in the Miss USA pageant Miss Washington USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Washington in the Miss USA pageant

Special Awards

Delegates

The Miss USA 2004 delegates were:

Miss USA contestants during rehearsals
Miss USA contestants during rehearsals
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Miss USA contestants during rehearsals
Miss USA contestants during rehearsals
Miss USA contestants during rehearsals
Miss USA contestants during rehearsals
Miss USA contestants during rehearsals
Miss USA contestants during rehearsals

Contestant notes

Miss New York USA 2004 Jaclyn Nesheiwat (left) visited U.S. troops in Iraq in March of 2004. While in Baghdad, she met her sister, Army Capt. Julie Nesheiwat (right)
Miss New York USA 2004 Jaclyn Nesheiwat (left) visited U. The Miss Arkansas USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Arkansas in the Miss USA pageant Miss Vermont USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Vermont in the Miss USA pageant HaleighStidhamjpg|thumb|right| Haleigh Stidham, Miss Alabama USA 2006]]The Miss Alabama USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of The Miss Alaska USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Alaska in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Arizona USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Arizona in the Miss USA pageant Danielle Demski is a beauty queen from Chandler Arizona who has competed in the Miss Teen USA Miss USA pageant The Miss Arkansas USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Arkansas in the Miss USA pageant The Miss California USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state California in the Miss USA pageant Ellen Chapman Keegan is a beauty queen from San Jose California who has competed in the Miss USA pageant Miss Colorado USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Colorado in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Connecticut USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Connecticut in the Miss USA pageant Miss Delaware USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Delaware in the Miss USA pageant The Miss District of Columbia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the District of Columbia in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Florida USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Florida in the Miss USA pageant Kristen Berset (born July 9, 1981 During the live event she became the first Floridian to make the semi-finals since 1997 and then advanced to the top 10 Miss Georgia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Georgia in the Miss USA pageant Miss Hawaii USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Hawai{{okina}}i in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Idaho USA pageant is a competition that selects the representative for the state of Idaho in the Miss USA pageant Miss Illinois USA pageant is a competition that selects the representative for the state Illinois in the Miss USA pageant Miss Indiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss USA pageant Miss Iowa USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Iowa in the Miss USA pageant Miss Kansas USA pageant is a competition that selects the representative for the state of Kansas in the Miss USA pageant Lisa Marie Forbes (born in 1982 is a beauty queen from Overland Park Kansas who has competed in the Miss USA pageant and will compete at Miss Earth 2007 The Miss Kentucky USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Louisiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss USA pageant Melissa Marie McConnell (born 1978 is a beauty queen who has held the title Miss Louisiana USA and has competed at Miss USA. The Miss Maine USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Maine in the Miss USA pageant Miss Maryland USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Maryland in the Miss USA pageant TiffanyKellyjpg|right|140px|thumb| Tiffany Kelly, Miss Massachusetts USA 2006]]The Miss Massachusetts USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the Maria Lekkakos is a Beauty pageant contestant from Rockport, Massachusetts who has competed in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Michigan USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Michigan in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Michigan USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Michigan in the Miss USA pageant Jessica Dereschuk is a beauty queen from Stacy Minnesota who has competed in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Mississippi USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Mississippi in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Missouri USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Missouri in the Miss USA pageant Shandi Ren Finnessey (born June 9, 1978 in Florissant, Missouri, U Miss Montana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Montana in the Miss USA pageant Miss Nebraska USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Nebraska in the Miss USA pageant Guerin Austin is a beauty queen from Omaha Nebraska who has competed in the Miss USA pageant Helen Salas headshotpng|thumb|150px|right| Helen Salas, Miss Nevada USA 2007]]The Miss Nevada USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of The Miss New Hampshire USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New Hampshire in the Miss USA pageant The Miss New Jersey USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New Jersey in the Miss USA pageant Janaye Michelle Ingram is a beauty queen from Cherry Hill Township New Jersey who has competed in the Miss USA pageant The Miss New Mexico USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New Mexico in the Miss USA pageant The Miss New York USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New York in the Miss USA pageant Jaclyn Stapp (nee Nesheiwat is a beauty queen from New York City New York who has competed in the Miss USA pageant The Miss North Carolina USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state North Carolina in the Miss USA pageant The Miss North Dakota USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of North Dakota in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Ohio USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Ohio in the Miss USA pageant Lauren Kelsey Hall is a beauty queen from Wellston Ohio who has competed in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Oklahoma USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Oklahoma in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Oregon USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Oregon in the Miss USA pageant Jennifer Murphy (born 1976 is a Beauty pageant queen Reality television contestant and business woman The Miss Pennsylvania USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Pennsylvania in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Rhode Island USA competition is the beauty pageant that selects the representative for the state Rhode Island in the Miss USA pageant AmandaPennekampjpg|120px|thumb| Amanda Pennekamp, Miss South Carolina USA 2004 competing as Miss Earth USA in the swimsuit competition at Miss Earth 2006]][[Image Amanda Helen Pennekamp is a beauty queen from Columbia South Carolina who has competed in the Miss USA and Miss Earth pageants The Miss South Dakota USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of South Dakota in the Miss USA pageant Allison Alderson DeMarcuspng|thumb|140px| Allison Alderson, Miss Tennessee USA 2002 (pictured in 2008]] The Miss Tennessee USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative Stephanie Marie Culberson is a beauty queen from Knoxville Tennessee who has competed in the Miss America and Miss USA pageants The Miss Texas USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Texas in the Miss USA pageant Stephanie Guerrero is a beauty queen from Houston Texas who has competed in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Utah USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state of Utah in the Miss USA pageant Miss Vermont USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Vermont in the Miss USA pageant The Miss Virginia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Virginia in the Miss USA pageant Kristi Lauren Glakas (born March 16, 1981 in Centreville Virginia) is an American Beauty pageant contestant best known as a Triple Crown Miss Washington USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Washington in the Miss USA pageant The Miss West Virginia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of West Virginia in the Miss USA pageant Miss Wisconsin USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Wisconsin in the Miss USA pageant Katie Rudoff Dunnjpg|thumb|140px|Katie Rudoff Miss Wyoming USA 2004]]The Miss Wyoming USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Wyoming in The Miss New York USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New York in the Miss USA pageant Jaclyn Stapp (nee Nesheiwat is a beauty queen from New York City New York who has competed in the Miss USA pageant S. troops in Iraq in March of 2004. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. While in Baghdad, she met her sister, Army Capt. Baghdad (بغداد) is the Capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate, with which it is also coterminous Julie Nesheiwat (right)

Related competitions

For the second year there was a Miss USA Fear Factor special, in which Tara Darby of Alabama won the $50,000 prize (half of which to be donated to the charity of her choice). The fear factor in occupational terminology refers to the increased per-worker productivity resulting from the threat of impending layoffs. Alabama (formally the State of Alabama;) is a State located in the southern region of the United States of America.

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