Lauren Hickey makes history

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Miss Hawaii United States 2013 Lauren Hickey completed her yearlong reign and crowned the 2014 queen April 27 at Oahu’s Diamond Head Theatre.

Miss Hawaii United States 2013 Lauren Hickey completed her yearlong reign and crowned the 2014 queen April 27 at Oahu’s Diamond Head Theatre.

On the same day, Hickey was crowned Ms. Hawaii United States 2014, a division for women ages 25-39.

Not only is she the first Big Island contestant to win either title, it is unprecedented for one contestant to win both divisions.

Hickey finished in the top 15 in last year’s national finals, placing higher than any previous Miss Hawaii United States. She will compete for the title of Ms. United States 2014 at the national pageant July 6 in Washington, D.C.

For information or to offer sponsorship and support, call 808-640-6162 or email misshickey@live.com.