Texas first ladyship among dreams for Miss America hopefuls

By: WAYNE PARRY, Associated Press 

 September 3, 2016 Updated: September 3, 2016 at 11:23 am

In this Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 photograph, Miss South Dakota, Julia Olson is introduced during Miss America Pageant arrival ceremonies in Atlantic City. Olson, says her dad told her she had 'lost puppy syndrome,' always wanting to help someone in trouble. Her dream is to meet former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow and travel to the Philippines to serve at one of his orphanages. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) 

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Many of the 52 contestants in this year's Miss America pageant want to cure diseases, end bullying, succeed in business or launch careers that will make them famous.

But the secret wish of Miss Texas Caroline Carothers is to be the first lady of Texas. Another contestant wants to own a pet monkey, another's career goal is to work with penguins at a zoo exhibit, and a third wants to sit next to Anna Wintour at New York Fashion Week.

One wants to be a backup dancer for Beyoncé, one a Radio City Music Hall Rockette, and still another wants to meet former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow and work at one of his orphanages in the Philippines.

Then there is the woman hoping to become the first openly gay Miss America, and a contestant who can rattle off the names of all the U.S. presidents in chronological order in under 20 seconds.

The competition begins Sept. 6 and ends with the Sept. 11 finale.

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