Miss Nebraska USA, Sarah Rose Summers wins Miss USA 2018!

Miss Nebraska USA, Sarah Rose Summers won the title of Miss USA 2018 on Monday night, beating out 50 other contestants for the prestigious title.

The  Omaha native is a graduate of Texas Christian University and a part-time yoga instructor. She stole the hearts of the judges and viewers last night, with her touching story of her health struggles as a child which inspired her passion for her career as a Certified Child Life Specialist.

In January, Summer won her state pageant competition which was the preliminary competition to the Miss USA pageant. She will go on to represent the USA at the Miss Universe pageant and spend her reign supporting charities, volunteering, doing speaking engagements, modeling, living in New York City and so much more.

She is succeeding Miss USA 2017, Kara MccCullough, who impressed the judges and the world as the first Miss USA who was a Scientist. She left a influential mark during her reign as she promoted the importance of STEM for youth, and careers in science.