Teresa Scanlan Miss America 2011, Teresa Scanlan, who is now attending Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Va., speaks to The Associated Press during an interview at the campus coffee shop. To an outsider, the bikini-clad, Vegas-savvy Scanlan, mixing with fellow students at ultra-conservative Patrick Henry College, that caters to homeschoolers and regulates the private affairs of its students, may be a jarring contrast. But it's proved a good fit for Scanlan

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Homeschooled Miss America, Purcellville, USA

The 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York, America - 24 Nov 2011

Teresa Scanlan Miss America Teresa Scanlan sings the National Anthem before baseball's Game 2 of the National League division series with the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals in Philadelphia

NLDS Cardinals Phillies Baseball, Philadelphia, USA

Teresa Scanlan Miss America Teresa Scanlan with her crown is seen before singing the National Anthem before baseball's Game 2 of the National League division series with the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals, in Philadelphia

Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Gala, New York, America - 23 Jun 2011

Marilu Henner with Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011

Kirstie Alley, Lucie Arnaz, Prince Edward, The Earl of Essex, Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan, Marilu Henner, Jacob Clemente, Liz Pearce and Ed Westwick

Prince Edward, Teresa Scanlan,Sam Haskell Prince Edward, center, shares a laugh with Sam Haskell, left, and Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan, right, during a reception on Capitol Hill in Washington

Prince Edward, Washington, USA

Teresa Scanlan, Nicky Hayden Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan and motorcycle racer Nicky Hayden arrive at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis

IndyCar Indy 500 Auto Racing, Indianapolis, USA

Teresa Scanlan Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan arrives at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis

Teresa Scanlan, Amanda Vlcek, Jacquie Brown, Caroline Bright, Emoly West, Brittany Decker, Jalee Fuselier Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, left, poses for a photo with 9 year-old Amanda Vlcek of Omaha, center, and from bottom left: Miss Washington Jacquie Brown, Miss Vermont Caroline Bright, Miss Oklahoma Emoly West, Miss Connecticut Brittany Decker and Miss Hawaii Jalee Fuselier, while on a visit to Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., . Scanlan is on the last day of her homecoming tour of Nebraska

Miss America, Omaha, USA

Teresa Scanlan, Caroline Bright Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, with Miss Vermont Caroline Bright, right, signs the birthday poster of 12 year-old Levi Dybdal of Seward, Neb., unseen, while on a visit to the Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., . Teresa Scanlan is on the last day of her homecoming tour of Nebraska

Teresa Scanlan, Zachary Jorgensen Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, left, jokes with Zachary Jorgensen, 13, of Wayne, Neb., as she visits Children's Hospital and Medical Center, in Omaha, Neb.,, the last day of her homecoming tour of Nebraska

Teresa Scanlan, Jacquie Brown, Caroline Bright, Brittany Decker, Levi Dybdal Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, right, is joined, from left, by Miss Oklahoma Emoly West, Miss Hawaii Jalee Fuselier, Miss Washington Jacquie Brown, Miss Vermont Caroline Bright and Miss Connecticut Brittany Decker, as they sing happy birthday to 12-year-old Levi Dybdal of Seward, Neb., while on a visit to Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., . Scanlan is on the last day of her homecoming tour of Nebraska

Teresa Scanlan, Caleb Schwerdtfeger Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, smiles as she receives a greeting card from Caleb Schwerdtfeger of Lincoln, Neb. while visiting the Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., . Teresa Scanlan is on the last day of her homecoming tour of Nebraska

Teresa Scanlan, Caleb Schwerdtfeger, Emoly West, Jacquie Brown Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, center, poses for a photo with Caleb Schwerdtfeger of Lincoln, Neb., Miss Oklahoma Emoly West and Miss Washington Jacquie Brown, and Caleb's teddy bear Barry, while visiting Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., . Teresa Scanlan is on the last day of her homecoming tour of Nebraska

Teresa Scanlan Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, on the last day of her homecoming tour of Nebraska, during an appearance at a Cabela's store in La Vista, Neb

Miss America, La Vista, USA

Teresa Scanlan, Chris Bernheisel Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, poses for a photo with Omaha fan Chris Bernheisel, who gave her a large teddy bear as a gift during an autograph stop at Cabela's store in La Vista, Neb., . Miss America is on the last day of her homecoming tour of Nebraska

Teresa Scanlan Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, smiles at fans who were lined up for an autograph, at Cabela's store in La Vista, Neb., . Miss America is on the last day of her homecoming tour of Nebraska

Teresa Scanlan Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011, at a dinner event on the last day of her homecoming tour of Nebraska, in La Vista, Neb

Miss America Homecoming, La Vista, USA

Teresa Scanlan, Nikki Haverland Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011 from Gering, Neb., right, sits next to Miss Nebraska Nikki Haverland at a dinner event on the last day of Scanlan's homecoming tour of Nebraska, in La Vista, Neb

Miss America Teresa Scanlan signs a football for a fan during the Taste of the NFL XX in Ft. Worth, Texas on February 5, 2011.   The annual event pairs a chef with a football player from each city with an NFL team to raise money in the fight against the hunger.

Super Bowl Xlv, Dallas, Texas, United States - 06 Feb 2011

Miss America Teresa Scanlan signs a helmet for a fan during the Taste of the NFL XX in Ft. Worth, Texas on February 5, 2011.   The annual event pairs a chef with a football player from each city with an NFL team to raise money in the fight against the hunger.

Miss America Teresa Scanlan, along with Joey and Danny from the TV show "Cake Boss" sample cakes during the Taste of the NFL XX in Ft. Worth, Texas on February 5, 2011.   The annual event pairs a chef with a football player from each city with an NFL team to raise money in the fight against the hunger.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stands with Miss America Teresa Scanlan, who will turn 18 on Super Bowl Sunday, at the Super Bowl XLV Media Center in Dallas, Texas, on February 4, 2011. Green Bay will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl on February 6.

Super Bowl Xlv, Dallas, Texas, United States - 04 Feb 2011

Sam Haskell (L), chairman of the Miss America Organization, Teresa Scanlan, center, the newly crowned 2011 Miss America, and Sandy Spielman, vice president of North American Sales for Amway, preside over the opening bell ceremony at the NASDAQ  on January 18, 2011 in New York City. Scanlon, of Gerig, Nebraska, was crowned during the 90th anniversary of the Miss America Pageant held in Las Vegas.

Miss America 2011 rings the opening bell at the NASDAQ in New York, United States - 18 Jan 2011

Teresa Scanlan, the newly crowned 2011 Miss America, presides over the opening bell ceremony at the NASDAQ  on January 18, 2011 in New York City. Scanlon, of Gerig, Nebraska, was crowned during the 90th anniversary of the Miss America Pageant held in Las Vegas.

Sam Haskell, chairman of the Miss America Organization, and Teresa Scanlan, the newly crowned 2011 Miss America, preside over the opening bell ceremony at the NASDAQ  on January 18, 2011 in New York City. Scanlon, of Gerig, Nebraska, was crowned during the 90th anniversary of the Miss America Pageant held in Las Vegas.

Sam Haskell (L), chairman of the Miss America Organization, Teresa Scanlan, center, the newly crowned 2011 Miss America, and Sandy Spielman, third right, vice president of North American Sales for Amway, preside over the opening bell ceremony at the NASDAQ  on January 18, 2011 in New York City. Scanlon, of Gerig, Nebraska, was crowned during the 90th anniversary of the Miss America Pageant held in Las Vegas.

Teresa Scanlan, Alyse Eady Teresa Scanlan, Miss Nebraska, left, reacts with Alyse Eady, Miss Arkansas after being named Miss America 2011 during the Miss America pageant, in Las Vegas

Miss America, Las Vegas, USA

Teresa Scanlan Teresa Scanlan, Miss Nebraska waves to the audience after being crowned Miss America 2011 during the Miss America pageant, in Las Vegas

Jalee Fuselier, Jacquie Brown, Teresa Scanlan, Emoly West, Alyse Eady The five remaining finalists, from left, Jalee Fuselier, Miss Hawaii, Jacquie Brown, Miss Washington, Teresa Scanlan, Miss Nebraska, Emoly West, Miss Oklahoma and Alyse Eady, MIss Arkansas, stand together during the Miss America pageant, in Las Vegas. Teresa Scanlan, Miss Nebraska was named Miss America 2011

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