Miss New Jersey Kaitlyn Schoeffel, of Egg Harbor Township, said she felt like she was dreaming as she continued to advance during Sunday night’s finals in Atlantic City. More photos on
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — SEPTEMBER 10: Miss New Jersey 2017 Kaitlyn Schoeffel — dance — participates in Talent showcase during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss New Jersey 2017 Kaitlyn Schoeffel is selected during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss New Jersey 2017 Kaitlyn Schoeffel is selected during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss New Jersey 2017 Kaitlyn Schoeffel participates in Swimsuit challenge during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
Miss New Jersey 2017 Kaitlyn Schoeffel participates in the swimsuit competition during the 2018 Miss America Competition at Boardwalk Hall.
Miss New Jersey Kaitlyn Schoeffel, of Egg Harbor Township, makes the Top 15 in the Miss America Pageant on Sunday.
Miss New Jersey 2017 Kaitlyn Schoeffel show the crowd her shoe during Miss America 2017 Parade on the Atlantic City Boardwalk Saturday Sept 9, 2017. (The Press of Atlantic City / Edward Lea Staff Photographer)
Miss America 2018 contestants, including Miss New Jersey Kaitlyn Schoeffel, in yellow, take part in the third night of preliminary competitions Friday evening at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Miss New Jersey 2017 Kaitlyn Schoeffel, middle along with others Contestants waves to the crowd during introductions in the third and final preliminary night of the Miss America 2017 competition at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. (The Press of Atlantic City / Edward Lea Staff Photographer)
Miss New Jersey Kaitlyn Schoeffel introduces herself Wed-nesday as the Miss America 2018 contestants took the stage at Boardwalk Hall for the first night of preliminaries.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — Miss New Jersey Kaitlyn Schoeffel had 657 pending notifications on her Facebook page Monday morning after competing in the 2018 Miss America Competition.
They were all messages congratulating her on an outstanding performance Sunday night on national television.
Schoeffel, 24, of Egg Harbor Township, was the second runner-up of 51 contestants, behind only Miss Missouri Jennifer Davis and Miss North Dakota Cara Mund, who was crowned Miss America 2018.
GALLERY: 2018 Miss America Competition
The Miss America Organization announced Wednesday the 2019 Miss America competition will air live on ABC on Sept. 9 at Boardwalk Hall.
Miss North Dakota Cara Mund was crowned the new Miss America 2018. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Miss North Dakota Cara Mund was crowned the new Miss America 2018. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Miss New Jersey Kaitlyn Schoeffel, of Egg Harbor Township, makes the Top 15 in the Miss America Pageant on Sunday.
Miss New Jersey Kaitlyn Schoeffel, of Egg Harbor Township, said she felt like she was dreaming as she continued to advance during Sunday night’s finals in Atlantic City. More photos on
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The Miss America Organization announced Monday that Global Road Entertainment will join the organization to produce this year’s competition airing on ABC in September.
Top 15 Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek/ Press of Atlantic City)
Top 15 Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
The big night arrives Sunday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Top 12 Swim Suit comp. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Evening and talent competition. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)Vern Ogrodnek
Evening and talent competition. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Evening and talent competition. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Evening and talent competition. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Evening and talent competition. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
Evening and talent competition. Miss America Pageant 2018 held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Sunday Sept 10, 2017. (Vern Ogrodnek / Press of Atlantic City)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Judge, Singer Jordin Sparks enters the stage during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss Virginia 2017 Cecili Weber is selected during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — SEPTEMBER 10: Miss New Jersey 2017 Kaitlyn Schoeffel — dance — participates in Talent showcase during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss North Dakota 2017 Cara Mund - Jazz Dance - participates in talent showcase during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss North Dakota 2017 Cara Mund is selected during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10:Miss Texas 2017 Margana Wood - Dance - participates in talent showcase during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss Tennessee 2017 Caty Davis is selected during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss Louisiana 2017 Laryssa Bonacquisti is selected during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss Texas 2017 Margana Wood is selected during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss District of Columbia 2017 Briana Kinsey is selected during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss Illinois 2017 Abby Foster is selected during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss Virginia 2017 Cecili Weber is selected during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)