One year after she was crowned Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan is preparing to hand off the ***** le and responsibilities when her successor is named at the upcoming pageant on Sept. 6
The 28-year-old has spent the past year traveling for speaking engagements, charity events and performances around the country
As she wraps up her reign, Donegan tells PEOPLE what she's learned in the role of Miss America and what she hopes the 2027 winner carries with her into the year ahead
Cassie Donegan is reflecting on all that made her year special as she wraps up her reign as Miss America 2026.
The actress and singer was crowned Miss America on stage in Orlando, Fla., on Sept. 7, 2025, months after she won the state ***** le in New York. Donegan, 28, has spent the past year touring the country for high-profile appearances, speaking engagements and performances. In her final act as the 2026 ***** leholder, she'll crown her successor at this year's pageant on Saturday, Sept. 6.
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The 28-year-old has spent the past year traveling for speaking engagements, charity events and performances around the country
As she wraps up her reign, Donegan tells PEOPLE what she's learned in the role of Miss America and what she hopes the 2027 winner carries with her into the year ahead
Cassie Donegan is reflecting on all that made her year special as she wraps up her reign as Miss America 2026.
The actress and singer was crowned Miss America on stage in Orlando, Fla., on Sept. 7, 2025, months after she won the state ***** le in New York. Donegan, 28, has spent the past year touring the country for high-profile appearances, speaking engagements and performances. In her final act as the 2026 ***** leholder, she'll crown her successor at this year's pageant on Saturday, Sept. 6.
#America #donegan #title #pageant
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