Members of the media are invited to press conference after the Miss Michigan crowning on Saturday night.

Arrangements can be made for an Interview by phone or in person during the day on Saturday

Muskegon, MI - For the first time in ten years, Miss America 2006, Jennifer Berry, will travel to Michigan for the Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant, June 15-17, at the Frauenthal Theatre located in downtown Muskegon.

Twenty-five contestants from across the state will compete for over $40,000 in cash scholarship awards and the title Miss Michigan 2006.

A press conference will follow immediately after the crowning of Miss Michigan 2006 on Saturday, the 17th, at approximately 10:15 p.m. in the Hilt Building of the Frauenthal Theatre.

In attendance will be Miss America 2006, Jennifer Berry, and the new Miss Michigan; and both will be available for questions and photo opportunities.

For private interview requests with Miss America Jennifer Berry, Miss Michigan 2005 Octavia Reese, or the twenty-five contestants during pageant week or for information about complete coverage of the 2006 Miss Michigan Pageant contact Kasie Bomer via e-mail at kasie@spmags.com, call 616-889-6568 or visit http://www.missmichigan.org

Miss America Jennifer Berry was crowned in Las Vegas, NV in January. She is an Oklahoma native and is a national spokesperson for M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).

Miss Michigan is an affiliate of the Miss America Organization, the leading provider of scholarship assistance for young women across the country.

Media contact:

kasie@spmags.com

Cell: 616-889-6568