Miss Oklahoma Triana Browne now preparing for Miss America pageant

This article appeared in the August 2017 edition of the Chickasaw Times

Chickasaw citizen Triana Browne earned the title of 2017 Miss Oklahoma during the Miss Oklahoma Scholarship Pageant in June. She is now preparing for the iconic Miss America Pageant next month in Atlantic City, N.J.

Miss Browne’s platform focuses on bridging the culture divide. Her presentation includes sharing Chickasaw culture and heritage with Oklahoma’s youth.

Gov. Bill Anoatubby congratulated Miss Browne on earning the title.

“Miss Browne represents the Chickasaw Nation and Oklahoma with grace, poise and diplomacy, he said.

“She is a dynamic Chickasaw woman who serves as a positive role model. We congratulate her on her accomplishment.”

The 2018 Miss America Pageant will be conducted Sept. 6-8 in Atlantic City. The new Miss America will be crowned Sunday, Sept. 10.

Miss Browne previously served as Miss Oklahoma City and Miss Oklahoma State University.

She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University.