Emily Johnson ‘Miss Maine' Gave up her Pageant for Sister’s Wedding

Miss Maine USA, Emily Johnson, has announced that she has decided to skip Donald Trump's Miss USA Pageant to attend her sister's wedding.

Emily Johnson decided to give up her Miss Maine USA 2011's pageant title

This is a surprising choice and a huge sacrifice on her part. It takes years of work to earn such a prestigious title, plus by missing this event, she is giving up her title, and the valuable prizes associated with it!

The first runner-up, Ashley Marble, has happily accepted this wonderful opportunity to represent her state as Miss Maine for the pageant.

The New Miss Maine USA 2011, Ashley Marble

The executive director of the Miss Maine USA pageant Mackenzie Davis "understands Johnson's reasoning, but she says Miss Maine is a serious commitment and that she's disappointed Johnson withdrew from her duties," according to MSNBC News.

Although this certainly proves her dedication to her family, it seems like her sister could push the wedding by one weekend to show her support for her loving sister's dreams.

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MISS UNIVERSE CANADA 2011 CONTESTANT - Ashleigh Clark

Name: Ashleigh Clark

Age: 23 | Height: 5’10″ | Saskatoon, SK

Ashleigh is an accomplished dancer, model, and actress, and an advocate for the arts in her community.

She was born and raised in Saskatoon, SK, and began dancing at age 3, studying ballet. She went on to complete her RAD Advanced exam, and now studies a range of styles from jazz to salsa.

Her love of dance led to being accepted to the CCPA in Vitoria, BC to study acting, dance, and music. She then continued to the NYFA in Los Angeles, CA to study acting and production. Ashleigh now brings her knowledge to her to the next generation through teaching.

Ashleigh is so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Miss Universe Canada and to have the love and support of her family the whole way.

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