Samantha Keene Anderson Explained

Samantha Keene Anderson (born December 12, 1997) is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Chandler, Arizona, who was crowned Miss United States 2021.[1] She previously held the title of Miss Teen Arizona and Miss Arizona Jr. Teen under the National American Miss (NAM) system.[2]

Anderson was orphaned in 2014 when both of her parents were killed in a plane crash in Telluride, Colorado.[3] After her parents' death, Anderson became an advocate for diversity in aviation.[4] Anderson's mother, Sherry, was one of the first female pilots to fly for a commercial airline[5] and was a member of the International Society of Women Pilots (ISA-21).[6] Anderson's mother also competed in pageants as a teen.

Anderson attended Grace Community Christian School and Desert Vista High School.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-10-12 . Virginia Tech Graduate crowned Miss United States. - NRVNews . 2022-10-22 . nrvnews.com . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2010-07-01 . Anderson is a state finalist in National American Miss . 2024-07-10 . Ahwatukee Foothills News . en.
  3. Web site: 3 Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Telluride ID'd . 2022-10-22 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: ABC15.com . Elizabeth Erwin . Miss Teen Arizona story inspires others . 2022-10-22 . East Valley Tribune . en.
  5. Web site: News-Record . MEGAN WILLIAMS Daily . A Family Legacy Of Flying Inspired Dynamic Aviation Employee . 2022-10-22 . Daily News-Record . en.
  6. Web site: Obituary for Sherry Ann Anderson at Crosby Funeral Home . 2024-07-10 . www.crosbyfuneralhome.com . en.
  7. Web site: 2012-01-22 . Ahwatukee girl models at fashion show . 2024-07-10 . East Valley Tribune . en.

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