During the second night of Miss America preliminaries in Atlantic City, most contestants showcased their talents through singing, dancing, or musical performances. However, Miss Colorado, Kelley Johnson, stood out by delivering a heartfelt monologue about her experience caring for an elderly Alzheimer’s patient. Wearing nurse scrubs, she moved the audience with her powerful story and
A graduate of Grand View University, Kelley earned a nursing degree in 2015, graduating as valedictorian. She now works as a registered nurse, and regardless of the competition’s outcome, she has already won the hearts of many.
