Nitaya Panemalaythong (Minnesota) - Miss USA 2012 Contestant

Miss USA 2012 Minnesota Nitaya Panemalaythong
Miss USA 2012 Profile

Miss Minnesota

Nitaya Panemalaythong

"Born in a refugee camp in Thailand, my parents brought our family to America for a better future. As a proud American citizen and homeowner, I financially support my 10-member household, along with my brother-in-law. Who ever thought I would compete at Miss USA?"

Hometown: Savage

Age: 26

Height: 5'8"

Bio: Nitaya Panemalaythong was born in a refugee camp in Thailand and came to the USA as an infant in 1986. The family moved from Minneapolis, to other locations in Minnesota, to North Carolina, and back to Minnesota in 2004.

In high school, Nitaya was a member of National Beta Club, a group that recognizes academic achievement, leadership, character, and service. She was also selected to her school’s honors acapella ensemble and graduated as a North Carolina Scholar. Currently, Nitaya works full-time and attends Normandale Community College. Her goal is to attend the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and to obtain a degree in finance.

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