Crowning: Laura Kaeppeler of Wisconsin crowned as Miss America 2012. Credits: missamerica.org

Miss Wisconsin, Laura Kaeppeler appears in the swimsuit competition of 'The 2012 Miss America Pageant' telecast live from the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC. (ABC Photo/ Craig Sjodin)

The night one preliminary winners at the 2012 Miss America pageant were: (from left) Miss Utah Danica Olsen and Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler

Laura Kaeppeler,'10, right, won the preliminary talent competition on Night 1 of the Miss America national competition for her operatic vocal performance of "Il Bacio." She is pictured with Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan. Photo courtesy of the Miss America pageant

Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler competes in the swimsuit portion of the 2012 Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas on Saturday. Kaeppeler was later named Miss America 2012. Photo Credit: REUTERS/Steve Marcus

Miss America 2012, Laura Kaeppeler

Miss America 2012, Laura Kaeppeler

Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler competes during the 2012 Miss America Pageant Saturday Jan. 14, 2012 at The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Kaeppeler went on to win the contest. Photo: AP / SL

Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler competes during the 2012 Miss America Pageant Saturday Jan. 14, 2012 at The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Kaeppeler went on to win the contest. Photo: AP / SL