Top 10 2011
A native of Lafayette, Erin Edmiston was crowned Miss Louisiana USA on 29 October 2011 and represented Louisiana at the Miss USA 2012 pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Miss Louisiana USA 2012 Erin Edmiston attends the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she is a senior studying General Studies with a focus in communications. She will be graduating in December 2011. Erin is very involved in her university where she participates in numerous organizations on campus and served on the homecoming court this past year. She is also an active volunteer for Miles Perret Cancer Services in Lafayette, LA and is a proud donor for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Erin was given the opportunity to visit the hospital in Memphis, TN and it definitely opened her eyes to a lot of things. Cancer is very close to her heart, being that her father is a survivor of throat cancer. She is looking forward to teaching woman the importance of following their dreams. With this title, Erin wants to show the people of Louisiana how much this wonderful state means to her. She truly is proud to be a Ragin’ Cajun!
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Erin’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
There’s nothing better than watching a contestant progress from year to year! Here’s a look back at Erin’s previous pageant photos.
All beautiful things must come to an end, no matter how bittersweet. See Erin’s farewell walk and other candids from the weekend she crowned her successor Kristen Girault as Miss Louisiana USA 2013.
Winning a state title is a sisterhood for life. Here are Erin’s “after the crown” photos.