News
News Articles About Miss Indiana University 2008, Gabrielle Reed
News Articles About Miss Indiana University 2007, Lindsey Roscoe
News Articles About Miss Indiana University 2006 and Miss Indiana 2006, Betsy Uschkrat
July 20, 2008
Miss IU Taking Part in the Race Away from Domestic Violence on August 16
Gabrielle will be speaking at the 8 am opening ceremony of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Race Away from Domestic Violence Run/Walk at the Indiana War Memorial, 431 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
Make a donation to Gabrielle's Team:
PROJECT PREVENT
June 19, 2008
Gabrielle Reed Shows 'em What IU's Got
At last night's preliminary Gabrielle showed the Miss Indiana judges what IU's got: RED HOT swimsuit and evening gown presentations.
Tonight she sings her talent, "Habanera" from the opera Carmen.
The pageant culminates on Saturday at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center.
Read the press release here.
June 13, 2008
Miss IU Hosting Concert to Benefit Domestic Violence
Gabrielle Reed will perform operatic and musical theatre favorites with Miss Indiana 2006 Betsy Uschkrat today to benefit Middle Way House.
The concert takes place at 7pm at First United Church in Bloomington.
$10 donation suggested but not required to enjoy the voices of Miss IU!
May 20, 2008
Miss IU to be Featured During IU Day at the State Fair
For the third year in a row Miss Indiana University will be taking part in IU festivities during the Indiana State Fair.
IU will take over the state fairgrounds for IU Day on Thursday, August 7th. Look for Gabrielle in the pep rally and parade!
IU Day at the State Fair

Lindsey Roscoe, Miss IU 2007, at last year's event
April 10, 2008
Miss IU Booked for Little 5 Festivities
Gabrielle Reed will appear in the Women's and Men's Little 5 Races on Friday & Saturday.
She will be riding in the ceremonial parade and will join in the festivities at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
If you're attending, stop by and get her autograph!
February 15, 2008
MISS IU '08--PREPARING IU'S WOMEN FOR THE FUTURE
Three years ago, it began with a dream, a wing and a prayer.
Today, we are readying the stage for the 3rd annual Miss IU Pageant.
Join us.
March 2nd at 3pm in Wilkie Auditorium.
PREPARE TO BE CROWNED.
September 5, 2007
This is why we do what we do, friends
Almost two years ago, Miss IU Lindsey Roscoe was given a reason to embark on her statewide meningitis awareness campaign.
Her cousin, Ashley Lee, contracted Meningococcal meningitis and nearly died.
You may have seen Ashley at Miss Indiana, wearing her "I AM ROSCOE'S PLATFORM" shirt.
Her story is featured on MSNBC today.
Learn about her story and contact your state legislator to support mandatory meningitis vaccination legislation in the State of Indiana.
Twenty other states require vaccinations; why not Indiana?
MSNBC "Killer at College" Story
Find your legislator
Email your legislator
August 31, 2007
Lindsey Roscoe Took the State Fair by Storm!
For the second year in a row Miss Indiana University took part in IU festivities during the Indiana State Fair.
Lindsey was a big hit with students, fans and faculty! She spoke at the pep rally and
was later introduced by President McRobbie at a reception. She finished the day by riding in the IU Parade
IU Day at the State Fair

Lindsey Roscoe, Miss IU 2007, speaking at the Pep Rally
July 11, 2007
Miss IU to be Featured During IU Day at the State Fair
For the second year in a row Miss Indiana University will be taking part in IU festivities during the Indiana State Fair.
IU will take over the state fairgrounds for IU Day on Thursday, August 9th. Look for Lindsey in the pep rally and parade!
IU Day at the State Fair

Betsy Uschkrat, Miss IU 2006, in last year's IU Parade
July 2, 2007
Miss IU 2006 Featured in IU Q&A
Betsy Uschkrat, Miss IU 2006 and Miss Indiana 2006 was interviewed recently for an IU Media Relations feature.
She spoke of her role in the summer opera Elixir of Love. Read the interview at the IU Media Relations Website.

June 25, 2007
Lindsey Roscoe Wins Coveted Talent Award at Miss Indiana Pageant
During the final night of Miss Indiana competition, Lindsey Roscoe captured a coveted talent award
and was a featured performer during the evening's competition.
She performed the hit song "Don't Rain on My Parade" from the musical Funny Girl.
Lindsey's presentation was flawless and fun, bringing the house down with thunderous applause.
Although she comes home to Bloomington without the Miss Indiana crown, Lindsey wishes the new
Miss Indiana, Nicole Rash, the best of luck during her quest for the 2008 Miss America Crown.
Lindsey is looking forward to returning to her beloved Bloomington to continue her work towards raising awareness of Meningitis.
Advancing legislative and citizen action is Lindsey's top priority on the IUB campus this fall.

June 21, 2007
Lindsey Roscoe wows audience at Miss Indiana
Last night, Lindsey Roscoe rendered the Miss Indiana audience absolultely speechless.
She paraded in a red, matte jersey plunge gown to a perfectly silent house
of pageant afficionados, fans and family members. There were simply not words.
Her presentation was flawless. Earlier that evening in the swimsuit competition,
Lindsey wowed the audience again with perfect modeling and presentation skills.
We leave no stone unturned here at Indiana University, and Lindsey Roscoe is no exception.
She will compete in talent tonight and look to become the state's 67th Miss Indiana
when the pageant culminates on Saturday at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center.
Read the press release here.

June 6, 2007
Betsy Uschkrat, Miss IU 2006 Receives Recognition Award
Betsy Uschkrat, Miss IU 2006 and the current Miss Indiana was honored by the Hoosier Hills Food Bank for her work
towards implementing her Heart and Soul Indiana program around the state.
Betsy also received accolades at the Miss America pageant with a Quality of Life Award, presented to only seven finalists.
Read the [subscription only] article in today's Herald Times.
May 30, 2007
Miss IU Set to Impress in Zionsville
The countdown to Miss Indiana has reached the three-week point and Miss IU is ready for action is Zionsville.
Lindsey has been putting forth her best effort to wow the judges and bring home the Miss Indiana crown.
She is sharpening her talent selection, "Don't Rain on my Parade" and is ready to continue the Miss IU tradition of
wowing the audience with her vocal prowess.
Are you excited for Miss Indiana? Want to support Lindsey in Zionsville?
Email the director and order tickets to sit with the Miss IU delegation.
May 28, 2007
Former Miss IU Delights DC
Betsy Uschkrat, Miss IU 2006 and the current Miss Indiana, had the honor of performing at the Kennedy Center on May 26 in Washington, DC.
She was asked by the Jacobs School Of Music to represent IU during their night of achievement for the Conservatory Project.
Betsy sang "Quando m'en Vo" and "I'll Be Seeing You" to the delight of a sell-out crowd.
Continue here to read about and watch Betsy's performance.
Photos to follow soon. . .
May 6, 2007
Lindsey Roscoe is getting ready!
Are you ready for Miss IU to become the next Miss Indiana? We are!
Lindsey's quest to become the Hoosier State's 67th Miss Indiana begins
Sunday, May 6 with Contestant Orientation in Zionsville.
She will choose her order of competition and meet the contenders for the crown.
April 14, 2007
Congratulations to Miss IU First Runner Up, Rachel Bogle!
She just won the sweeps pageant, which entitles her to a trip to compete for the title of Miss Indiana in June.
She now holds the title of Miss Wabash Valley, a title Miss IU Director Lindsay Shipps Etienne once held.
The Miss IU Family wishes her the best of luck in her preparations for Miss Indiana.
March 31, 2007
Read The Newest Press Release
There's exciting news from the Miss America Organization! Click here to read the release.
March 5, 2007
Check out Betsy, Miss IU 2006 on Tony Bowls' Website
Betsy Uschkrat, Miss IU 2006 and Miss Indiana 2006, is featured on dress designer Tony Bowls' website.
Head to tonybowls.com to check it out!
March 5, 2007
Support Lindsey's Effort in Becoming Miss Indiana
Go to MissAmerica4kids.org to support the new platform issue of
the Miss America Organization-- The Children's Miracle Network.
Lindsey has raised almost 50% of her goal! Your generous donation serves
as a three-fold contribution to our three non-profit organizations:
The Children's Miracle Network
The Miss Indiana Scholarship Pageant
and
The Miss Indiana University Organization
March 1, 2007
Exciting News from Betsy-- Miss IU 2006
Betsy Uschkrat, Miss IU 2006 and Miss Indiana 2006, has been asked to sing at
the Kennedy Center on May 26. She will be one of two singers featured by Indiana University's
Jacobs School of Music for The Conservatory Project.
February 12, 2007
Lindsey Roscoe is the new Miss IU!
A 20 year-old sophomore from Elkhart, Indiana is the new Miss Indiana University.
Lindsey Victoria Roscoe bested 14 other women for the title, singing "At last."
She is a dental hygiene major and is on her way to the Miss Indiana pageant in June.
Lindsey won over $3,000 and a prize package worth over $1,000.
Welcome to the Miss IU Family, Lindsey!
January 30, 2007
Betsy is home from Miss America
Betsy is back in
Btown and ready to root for the Colts this Sunday!
Betsy is so happy to have had the honor of competing for Miss America.
She sends her best wishes to the new Miss America: Lauren Nelson, formerly Miss Oklahoma.
Betsy would like to thank everyone for their best wishes and good luck gifts she received during the last week.
Look for Betsy at the Miss North Central Pageant this weekend.
January 27, 2007 120pm PST
Evening Gown and Swimsuit Tonight!
Betsy is in swimsuit rehearsal right now and looking absolutely wicked fierce! Her hard work has really paid off!
Betsy is so happy to have been one of the seven Quality of Life Finalists and sends her best wishes
to the winner, Miss Rhode Island.
Look for photos of Betsy at yahoo.com keyword search "miss america" then click image results.
January 26, 2007 5pm
Onstage Question Tonight!
Send positive thoughts to Betsy!
She has onstage question tonight and is excited for Monday night!
Webmistress just attended the general Miss America Meeting and there are exciting changes coming soon!
There will be official local and state sashes-- way cute and an exciting partnership with the
Children's Miracle Network. All is looking good for a fabulous show tonight.
Betsy will knock her onstage question out of the park and then it's on to Swimsuit and Evening Gown tomorrow.
Although she didn't win talent last night, she was tremendously excited to get some much needed sleep today.
The girls have been busy!! More later. Thank you all for the best wishes and congrats. They have been forwarded to Betsy and she says, "THANK YOU!!!!"
January 25, 2007 4pm
Webmistress is in the Aladdin Theater as we speak!
Send positive thoughts to Betsy!
She has talent competition tonight and is feeling great-- ready to win!
I just finished watching Sigma swimsuit rehearsal and every single contestant looked absolutely fierce. I am about to watch opening number rehearsal. More later!
January 24, 2007
Betsy's Miss America Interview at 10pm EST tonight!
Send positive thoughts to Betsy!
Think happy thoughts tonight when Betsy walks into her interview with Chris Matthews, Delta Burke, Michael Feinstein, Nigel Barker,
Debbie Allen and Susan Powell (Miss America 1981) to have her Miss America Interview. Please send her positive vibes and
keep the faith that our Miss Indiana will become the next Miss America.
January 23, 2007
Uschkrats and Etiennes off to Vegas!
Betsy's fan club will be en force in Vegas!
The Uschkrats are already in Vegas while Lindsay heads out Thursday morning in time for Betsy's talent rehearsal.
Jean-Paul follows on Saturday. Webmistress will try to update as much as she can from Sin City!
New Photos of Betsy!
January 21, 2007
Great news from Betsy, Miss Indiana
Betsy sent us a message on Friday night (her first night in Vegas, competing for the Miss America crown)
telling us she was announced as a Quality of Life Finalist. Here's some background on the Quality of Life Awards:
The Quality of Life Awards were initiated in 1988 as the result of
a concept developed by the Miss America Organization for a television
sponsor.
They were the first community service-related awards presented
to Miss America contestants. For the past three years, the Miss America
Organization
has been the sole sponsor of the three awards to national
contestants.
We are tremendously excited for her! She is one of seven finalists, all of whom will be interviewed on Saturday 1/27 at 8am.
The winner and runners-up will be announced at 11am Las Vegas time.
Check back for updates!
January 17, 2007
Meet the Contestants for Miss IU 2007!
Sixteen women from all over the United States are competing for the title of Miss IU 2007!
Go to the new 2007 Pageant page to check them out! Who will take home the crown?
January 17, 2007
Betsy leaves for Miss America on January 19th!
The day we've been waiting for is almost here!
Betsy is off to Las Vegas to enjoy a week and half of the Sin City and compete for the Miss America crown.
This is what it's all about! Check back for details and updates. . . . Webmaster will try to find a computer out in the desert. . . .
January 13, 2007
Betsy featured in the IDS
Check out the article from Thursday's edition, written by Allie Townsend!
Go to the IDS website to read the article and view a picture of her singing the National Anthem at the IU vs Purdue Game.
She's also mentioned in their January 8th article as well.
January 3, 2007
Betsy on TV
Be sure to turn on the telly this week!
Betsy will appear on Thursday, January 4 on Fox59 between 8:15 and 8:45am.
She will then be on AM 1310 with Amos Brown around 1-1:30pm
Tune in On Friday, WRTV-6 (ABC Affiliate) for the noon news as well as AM 1070 from 4:15-4:45pm.
Wait, there's more! Betsy will also be featured on AM 1070's morning show, Monday January 8th.
January 2, 2007
Betsy will attend the Ellettsville Welcoming Home of our Troops
Be sure to come see Betsy sing the National Anthem!
Betsy will appear on Saturday, January 6 as a featured performer with the Bloomington Brass Band
She will be part of the welcome home celebration for Bloomington's National Guard.
Edgewood High School, 6:30pm
December 26, 2006
It's not too late to RSVP for Betsy's Send Off Party
Go to the Send Off page for more information.
December 14, 2006
Are you the next Miss IU!?!?
Applications Available!
Go to the Contestant Page to download the paperwork.
There's a ton of info to read but you only have to submit a one page resume.
December 2, 2006
Betsy Was On The Weekly Special back in November
Our posting from November 20th mentioned The Weekly Special on WTIU (PBS Affiliate).
Go to wtiu.indiana.edu to watch Betsy's interview. Their podcast is finally available!
December 2, 2006
Miss IU '07 Paperwork Coming Soon
Paperwork and applications for the 2007 Miss IU Pageant will be available soon. Click here to go to the contestant page.
There is quite a bit of information to read, but only one page of paperwork (yay!)