Sarah-Elizabeth Langford
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Sarah-Elizabeth Langford (born 1979) is a beauty queen who has competed at both Miss America
and Miss USA
. She grew up in Georgia
where her father was a state senator. He died when she was fifteen years old, an experience that had a long-term impact on her life.
Langford's first pageant experience came in 2003 when she represented the District of Columbia in the Miss America
pageant. She failed to place, but did win a non-finalist scholarship of $5,000. In late 2004, Langford won the Miss District of Columbia USA
pageant in her first attempt. She represented the District of Columbia in the Miss USA 2005
pageant held in Baltimore, Maryland in April 2005. Langford again failed to make the cut in the pageant, which was won by Chelsea Cooley
of North Carolina
.
Prior to the live pageant broadcast, Langford had competed in a special episode of the game show Fear Factor
featuring six Miss USA contestants. She completed all three stunts and was declared the winner and awarded the title Miss Fear Factor. Her prize included $25,000 for the charity of her choice, and $25,000 for herself. Langford chose to award the charity prize to United Youth Adult Conference, an institution devoted to mentoring young people.
Langford attended Pace Academy
in Atlanta, Georgia
, where she graduated class of 1996 with actor Randy Harrison
. She completed a degree in French from the University of Michigan
in 2000. Langford was an All-American member of the Michigan gymnastics team from 1997–2000, and performed gymnastics during the talent portion of the Miss America
pageant. She later attended the Howard University
School of Law, which she graduated from in 2006.
In 2004 she was awarded a Capital City fellowship, a two-year appointment to work for the District of Columbia government. Inaugurated by Mayor Anthony A. Williams
in 1999, the Capital City Fellows Program (CCFP) gives recent graduates of master's degree programs in public administration, public policy, urban planning the opportunity to win a two-year fellowship program to work for the city.
Miss America
The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
and Miss USA
Miss USA
The Miss USA beauty contest has been held annually since 1952 to select the United States entrant in the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe Organization operates both pageants, as well as Miss Teen USA...
. She grew up in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
where her father was a state senator. He died when she was fifteen years old, an experience that had a long-term impact on her life.
Langford's first pageant experience came in 2003 when she represented the District of Columbia in the Miss America
Miss America
The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
pageant. She failed to place, but did win a non-finalist scholarship of $5,000. In late 2004, Langford won the Miss District of Columbia USA
Miss District of Columbia USA
The Miss District of Columbia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the District of Columbia in the Miss USA pageant....
pageant in her first attempt. She represented the District of Columbia in the Miss USA 2005
Miss USA 2005
Miss USA 2005, the 54th Miss USA pageant, was held in Baltimore, Maryland in April 11, 2005. It was won by Chelsea Cooley of North Carolina.Fifty-one state titleholders competed for the title of Miss USA in the Hippodrome Theatre on April 11, 2005...
pageant held in Baltimore, Maryland in April 2005. Langford again failed to make the cut in the pageant, which was won by Chelsea Cooley
Chelsea Cooley
Chelsea Cooley is a beauty queen from Charlotte, North Carolina who has competed in the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants and who has held the Miss USA 2005 title....
of North Carolina
Miss North Carolina USA
The Miss North Carolina USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state North Carolina in the Miss USA pageant. This state is part of the RPM Productions group....
.
Prior to the live pageant broadcast, Langford had competed in a special episode of the game show Fear Factor
Fear Factor
Fear Factor is an American stunt/dare reality game show. The original Dutch version was called Now or Neverland. When Endemol USA and NBC adapted it to the American market in 2001, they changed the name to Fear Factor. The show pits contestants against each other in a variety of stunts for a...
featuring six Miss USA contestants. She completed all three stunts and was declared the winner and awarded the title Miss Fear Factor. Her prize included $25,000 for the charity of her choice, and $25,000 for herself. Langford chose to award the charity prize to United Youth Adult Conference, an institution devoted to mentoring young people.
Langford attended Pace Academy
Pace Academy
Pace Academy is a K-12 college preparatory private school, located at 966 West Paces Ferry Road in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia. Pace has approximately 1040 students.-History:...
in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, where she graduated class of 1996 with actor Randy Harrison
Randy Harrison
Randolph Clarke Harrison is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Justin Taylor on the Showtime drama Queer as Folk.-Early life and college:...
. She completed a degree in French from the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in 2000. Langford was an All-American member of the Michigan gymnastics team from 1997–2000, and performed gymnastics during the talent portion of the Miss America
Miss America
The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
pageant. She later attended the Howard University
Howard University
Howard University is a federally chartered, non-profit, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university located in Washington, D.C., United States...
School of Law, which she graduated from in 2006.
In 2004 she was awarded a Capital City fellowship, a two-year appointment to work for the District of Columbia government. Inaugurated by Mayor Anthony A. Williams
Anthony A. Williams
Anthony Allen "Tony" Williams is an American politician who served as the fifth mayor of the District of Columbia for two terms, from 1999 to 2007. He had previously served as chief financial officer for the District, managing to balance the budget and achieve a surplus within two years of...
in 1999, the Capital City Fellows Program (CCFP) gives recent graduates of master's degree programs in public administration, public policy, urban planning the opportunity to win a two-year fellowship program to work for the city.