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Miss Auburn competitor credits civics academy and pageants for scholarships and confidence
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Katie Storm, a Miss Auburn competitor and civics academy alum, told the City of Auburn podcast that pageant scholarships paid her college tuition and that the civics academy taught her why routine city requests — like pothole repairs — can take longer than residents expect.
Katie Storm, a Miss Auburn competitor and recent graduate of Auburn’s Civics Academy, told the City of Auburn podcast that competing in local pageants helped her fund college and build public-speaking confidence.
Storm said scholarships from Miss Auburn and related competitions covered her bachelor egree costs. She described winning awards for interview, talent and "most improved," and said the experience gave her opportunities to meet other competitors and to develop a network of friends.
The civics academy, which Storm…
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