Miss America Contestant Eryn LaLonde

Eryn Grace LaLonde was raised in “The Friendly City” of Bradenton, Florida. She attended The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee to both pursue and attain a Bachelor of Science Degree. Preceding this notable accomplishment, Eryn earned an Associate of Arts, while maintaining placement on the Dean’s List of the State College of Florida Sarasota-Manatee - a direct result of her dedication, perseverance, and focus on academic excellence. Her tenacity remained consistent as she progressed to the University of Central Florida, where she is currently working diligently to secure a Master of Healthcare Administration degree. Her successes throughout her educational journey were rewarded with various scholarships, including the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship, the Anna Maria Island Privateers Scholarship, the F.A.C.T. Scholarship, as well as the Women's Resource Center Scholarship and the Manatee Community Foundation Scholarship.