Maureen Montagne crowns Miss Arizona USA 2016 in Mesa

Maureen Montagne, born in Chandler, Arizona, is a notable beauty queen, having been the third princess at Miss Asia Arizona 2011 and first runner-up at Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013. She represented South Chandler and won Miss Arizona USA 2015, crowning Chelsea Myers as her successor the following year.

Jordan Wessel crowns Miss Arizona USA 2015 Maureen Montagne in Mesa

Jordan Wessel, from Ahwatukee, Arizona, won the Miss Arizona USA 2014 title on December 1, 2013, and later crowned her successor, Maureen Montagne, in 2014. She represented Arizona at Miss USA 2014, finishing in the Top 20 among 50 candidates. Currently, Arizona has 23 placements in Miss USA history.

62 Miss Arizona USA 2015 candidates competing in Mesa

Jordan Wessel, a student at Arizona State University, won the Miss Arizona USA 2014 title on December 1, 2013, at the Mesa Arts Center. She will crown her successor on November 23, 2014, during the 64th pageant edition, featuring 62 contestants competing for the Miss Arizona USA 2015 crown.

Rachel Massie crowns Miss Arizona USA 2014 Jordan Wessel in Mesa

Rachel Massie, a model from Glendale, Arizona, was crowned Miss Arizona USA 2013 at the Mesa Civic Center after competing with 36 candidates. On December 1, 2013, she crowned Jordan Wessel as her successor at the Mesa Arts Center. The pageant recognized various finalists and awarded special honors.

Erika Lantzve crowns Miss Arizona USA 2013 Rachel Massie in Mesa

Erika Lane Frantzve, a former beauty pageant contestant from Phoenix, Arizona, achieved various placements in state competitions before winning Miss Arizona USA 2012. She later crowned Rachel Massie as her successor in January 2013. The competition featured 37 candidates, with Massie ultimately taking the title among the top finalists.

Brittany Brannon crowns Miss Arizona USA 2012 Erika Frantzve in Mesa

Brittany Dawn Brannon, born in Phoenix, Arizona, won Miss Arizona USA 2011 and represented the state at Miss USA 2011, finishing in the Top 16. She previously placed third runner-up in Miss Arizona USA 2009 and was runner-up in 2010. Erika Lane Frantzve succeeded her in 2011.

Phoenix, Arizona native Jordin Sparks wins ‘American Idol’ Season 6

Jordin Sparks, born on December 22, 1986, in Phoenix, Arizona, won "American Idol" Season 6 five months after her 17th birthday. She is the daughter of former NFL player Philippi Sparks and Jodi Wiedmann. Sparks grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and attended Northwest Community Christian High School.