Merica Lane Lindell , ( born July 4 , 1990 ) from Tampa , Florida , is a United States fashion model and beauty pageant contestant . Lindell , born July 4 , 1990 , was appointed as Miss World United States 2008 . As a model she has worked for Abercrombie and Fitch , Hollister , Neiman Marcus , Lancome Cosmetics , Gucci , Ralph Lauren , Saks Fifth Avenue , Modern Bride , Brides Magazine , Seventeen Magazine , Macy 's , David 's Bridal , and True Religion . She represented the United States in Miss World 2008 in Johannesburg , South Africa , on December 13 ; where she was a semi-finalist and won the evening gown competition . She earned her B.A. degree from the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia and is a member of Kappa Delta sorority . She graduated from H.B. Plant High School
Miss World 2008
Miss World 2008
Lane Lindell