Heather Whitestone, Miss America 1995

[@lisakey8933]

She didn't win because she was deaf!!!!! she was beautiful, talented and inspiring.

[@emmarose4234]

THIS. ❤️

[@caseygreyson4178]

@@Hexmari yes, she did. Lisa is saying that being Deaf was not her reason for winning though. Many people take credit away from her accomplishment by saying she only won because she was Deaf. Lisa is saying she didn’t win for being deaf, but because she was beautiful, talented, and inspiring.

[@encoremysteries2428]

I was out in the audience the year Heather won. When she performed her talent there was this electric energy in the auditorium. After she danced almost the entire audience was rooting for her to win!

[@maryayoung8916]

I keep watching this because it touches me. Makes me cry for various reasons!

[@waynebrasler]

As the evening proceeded it became more and more evident Heather would be Miss America. She had everything.

[@julievanderleest]

This was a treasure to watch. I remember this pageant. I was able to meet Heather Whitestone the year she was crowned Miss America. I was 11 years old. I spoke with her and spent a while getting to know her and have pictures taken. I still have the book she signed for me all those years ago.

[@asterixe1]

She would've won whether she was deaf or not. She's classically beautiful, elegant, poised, and charismatic. She reminds me of Princess Diana, but better-looking. Her face is stunning - she's far better looking than most contestants.

[@amanda8399]

Most moving Miss.America in history!

[@Dane_Youssef]

It is heartbreaking... She can't hear a note of the music... Or a single clap of applause. But she really still out there moving. It's really kind of awe-inspiring.

[@DrMoriole]

. . . Weren't you paying attention? 🙄 She has 5% hearing in one ear. She CAN hear music. She CAN hear applause. ---->>>>
**NOTE: Those who are COMPLETELY deaf/hearing impaired can only speak and communicate through sign language. 🤟 How was Heather able to have back-and-forth dialogue/discourse with Regis (1:55 and 2:30) if she "couldn't hear?" 🦻
. . . Think before you post, idiot love. 💋

[@raynarocks33]

@@DrMorioleIt’s still very very impressive. 5% hearing in one year is next to nothing. I doubt she can hear unless someone is speaking very loudly right in her ear.

[@mpmattson]

She reads lips very well but even at that only gets about 50% so she has to clarify. She can't really hear music unless it's blasted to her hearing aid assisted ear.

[@markwhitman9029]

Kudos to Heather! One of the most aspiring Miss America winners ever!❤

[@mike856ms]

as it has been said here in the comments I have to agree I remember watching this pageant and thinking to myself whether she was deaf or not. Heather deserved the title she was a wonderful contestant.

[@JayZ25100]

Paul mooney brought me here

[@vincentburton7299]

bruh me too, I thought he was playing

[@SWOOP_68]

Jalen Hardiman me too

[@nicoleraheem1195]

Jalen Hardiman 😂😂ME TOO

Damn, they really didn't want that black lady to win. White people..

[@DaLaMc1]

Me too

[@uk7769]

Paul Mooney got it right. Wow!!! Can't believe pageants are still a thing. Incredible.

[@kristeniver1098]

I wasn’t even born yet - I wasn’t born until 1999. But I am here crying because of this inspiring, beautiful woman and I feel so many chills

[@MikeScott-ez7iw]

I remember this
I remember i was so happy 😊 for her

[@malialaguisa4797]

I’ve never seen anyone who deserved to win anything more. I remember thinking how on top of being articulated and talented she was so beautiful!

[@lorrainea.285]

Get the GOD DAMN finger lady!!!!😂😂🤣🤣

[@aalflyguy1184]

I was in convention hall Heather won. I apologize to any other contestants on stage that night including my state rep but there was nobody else on that stage that night that was going to win. We talked with other states & MAO people, the only previous time that there was an obvious & foregone prediction for the crown was in 1986 when Vanessa Williams won. Heather was stunning, an amazing ballet artist & even with her disability, extremely bright, articulate & inspiring. She is an asset to all that the MAO program is!

[@laureng3889]

"even with her disability"?---YIKES

[@dinerdashing]

Oh man, that look on her face when Heather realizes that _she_ is the new Miss America, is absolutely priceless(!), as was her beautiful tribute to Christ, the Lord. 😊
Maranatha!
"Unpopular the Movie"
Red Grace Media Films, Final Cut (28:55)
Free On RUclips
"God Has A Wonderful Plan For Your Life: The Myth Of the Modern Message" - Ray Comfort
"Heaven" - Randy Alcorn

[@marialuisabaltodano1]

she is so smart and well spoken

[@caseygreyson4178]

Yes, it’s a shame she chooses not to use ASL.

[@thegiftedone]

🥁

[@MrsChatachatita2]

Heather Whitestone **HAPPY * BIRTHDAY**

[@bermsjerms]

paul mooney bought me here.. didnt she sing?

[@artbeets5999]

It’s so crazy how I remember this so clearly from when I was 15, but half the time now I can’t remember why I went to the kitchen. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@PointePrincess8]

I see her as an Esther in a way. so beautiful

[@erniesimms7425]

Paul Mooney

[@PartyVRR]

Watch Paul mooney. Talking about this its so brilliant

[@emmarose4234]

Anyone know if Heather ever got to meet Jennifer Wall, Miss Washington 1989? I think Jennifer was the first deaf contestant in the Miss America pageant. She placed in the top 10. :)
(Or, heck, I wonder if Heather’s ever met Heather Jackelen, Miss Wyoming 2005? I don’t think Ms. Jackelen is deaf herself, but she did speak AND sign her intro at Miss America 2006! Hey, they are both Heathers.)

[@checkoutmyyoutubepage]

I have no idea what she’s saying. Get the finger lady!!!

[@ckeitt8051]

Paul Mooney is wild AF

[@shella0607]

She is deff

[@PinoyAfricanbusdriver]

Hahahaha Paul mooney 😂

[@UsoundsGermany]

all BS she knew it she would win, just check her reaction

[@UsoundsGermany]

5 pointed star, really ? And she is thrwoing devils horns all over in her pics, total mockery

[@jos.2897]

Underground Sounds you are aware that is the sign for "i love you", correct? it is just the letters i, l and y mashed up into one sign.

[@astronymity]

@@jos.2897 Exactly! The sign she is seen using is very common among the Deaf community and used to show unity and, well, community. Honestly, some people can be so ignorant.