Students at a Colorado Springs elementary school got the chance to meet and speak with the newly-crowned Miss America on Wednesday.
Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, the first active-duty service member to don the Miss America crown, stopped by Jackson Elementary School to visit classrooms and speak at an assembly.
Marsh, who graduated from the Air Force Academy in June, is a familiar face within the halls of Jackson Elementary, going back to her time as a cadet, when she made several visits to read to students and participate in activities like Technology Day.
“Over the last few years, as a cadet with the Air Force Academy, she has read to our kids and done several activities with them,” Miller said. “But she has also talked with them about her career path and her goals for the future. Now, our students get to see her again, but this time, wearing the Miss America crown.”
Air Force Academy graduate and Miss Colorado Madison Marsh won Miss America Sunday night, making her the first active-duty Air Force officer to hold the title.