2009 Miss Alabama USA & Miss Alabama Teen USA

Birmingham, Alabama, November 9, 2008 – At the end of an exciting evening of competition in swimsuits, evening gowns and personal interviews on November 9, 2008, at the Samford University - Wright Center Concert Hall in Birmingham.

(R) RACHEL PHILIPPONA: Miss Miss Alabama USA 2009
(L) RACHEL PHILIPPONA: Miss Miss Alabama Teen USA 2009


RACHEL PHILIPPONA: Miss Miss Alabama USA 2009

RACHEL PHILIPPONA,19 year old, brown eyed, brunette, crowned MISS ALABAMA USA ® 2009. Also she was chosen Miss Photogenic. Rachel pleases traveling, working with children, yoga, meeting new people, reading and cooking. She is the daughter of Reinier Philippona of Dothan.

Rachel will represent Alabama at Miss USA 2009 Beauty Pageant.

Final Results:
Winner: Rachel Philippona from Dothan
First Runner Up: Heather Hodges from Birmingham
Second Runner Up: Casey McGriff from Malvern
Third Runner Up: Page Cunningham from Fairhope
Fourth Runner Up: Krista Klump from Auburn

Remainder of Top Ten:
Katharine Dozier from Dothan,
Morgan Watson from Auburn,
Audrey Moore from Birmingham,
Jami Daniels from Dothan,
and Kara Oglesby from Pelham.

Miss Congeniality: Megan Rolin from Tuscaloosa.
( This award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate’s peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant. )

ALEXANDRIA BLANSIT: MISS ALABAMA TEEN USA 2009

ALEXANDRIA BLANSIT, 17 year old, 5’6", blue-eyed, blonde, crowned MISS ALABAMA TEEN USA 2009. Alexandria is a senior at Fort Payne High School. She pleases cheerleading, gymnastics, shopping and playing golf. She is the daughter of Tim and Pam Blansit of Fort Payne.

Alexandria will represent Alabama at Miss Teen USA 2009 Beauty Pageant.

Final Results:
Winner: Alexandria Blansit from Fort Payne
First Runner Up and Miss Photogenic: Sydney King from Dothan
Second Runner Up: Karlyn Pugh from Andalusia
Third Runner Up: Coco Trigo from Cullman
Fourth Runner Up: Ashley Willis from Semmes

Remainder of Top Eight:
Peyton Brown from Pinson
Haley Gossett from Pinson
Emily Busby from Pelham.

Miss Congeniality: Emily Busby from Pelham.
( This award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate’s peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant.)