Fort Smith homecomingUS Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Madison Marsh wears her military uniform while holding her Miss America sash.
US Air Force photo by Miriam ThurberMarsh returned to her hometown of Fort Smith, Arkansas, over the weekend, welcomed with a homecoming parade.
She also visited local schools — including her old middle and high school — to talk about her journey to the Miss America stage from those very halls.
"I mean, I've been saying all day that winning Miss America has never been about me," Marsh said, according to local news station KHBS.
"And so, if I can hopefully open up the mind of another young woman or another young man to chase their dreams, to do something different, then it's a job well [done]," she continued.
Persons:
Madison Marsh, Miriam Thurber Marsh, I've, Marsh
Organizations:
Smith, US Air Force, Miss, Miss America
Locations:
Fort Smith , Arkansas