Nichole Mead graduated from the University of Oregon.
Rachel Berry had to give up her crown last week.
SEASIDE, OR (KPTV) -
A new Miss Oregon will represent the state in January at the Miss America pageant.
Pageant officials crowned Nichole Mead of Newport on Monday.
She graduated from the University of Oregon with a psychology degree and a minor in communications.
Rachel Berry originally won the title of Miss Oregon 2012 but resigned last week over concerns about her residency.
Pageant officials said Berry couldn't prove she lived in Oregon at least
six months before competing in the Miss Willamette Valley pageant in
April. Berry was set to get a $10,000 scholarship as part of being crowned Miss Oregon
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