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Katie Basom

Miss Homestead 2003

  • School: Florida Institute of Technology

  • Age: 18

  • Talent: Dance

  • Platform: "Encouraging the Study of Visual and Performing Arts in Youth"

  • Hostess: Marilyn Seregely

  • Sponsor: Lester's Plumbing

    Miss Katie Basom is a recipient of a $1,500.00 cash scholarship presented by The Miss Homestead Scholarship Foundation, Inc.  Katie also was awarded a 2-year tuition scholarship valued over $2,000.00 from Miami-Dade Community College, Homestead Campus.

    Other gifts include:

    Official Miss America Crown and carrying case, preparations for Miss Florida Pageant 2003, official trophy, and the John Mclean Memorial Award ~ sponsored by The Miss Homestead Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

    Floral Bouquet ~ sponsored by Evelyn Mclean of Mclean's Homestead Floral & Gift Shoppe

    Diamond Commemorative Necklace ~ sponsored by Andy Fischer's Jewelers

    Diamond Commemorative Ring ~ sponsored by Ferguson's Jewelers

    Royal Scepter ~ sponsored by Evelyn Mclean

    $200.00 Gift Certificate ~ sponsored by Ann Maries Women's Apparel

    In-office custom teeth whitening process ($500.00 value) ~ sponsored by Dr. Michael N. Rosenberg, D.D.S, M.S.D.

    $250.00 Gift Certificate ~ sponsored by Regalia of Orlando, Fl.