Dickinson was named Miss Samford University 1994 which made her eligible to compete at the 1994 Miss Alabama pageant . Entering the state pageant in June 1994 as one of 45 finalists , Dickinson 's platform was promoting abstinence before marriage . Dickinson was named first runner-up at the competition to Heather Whitestone on Saturday , June 18 , 1994 . After Whitestone was crowned Miss America 1995 on September 17 , 1994 , Dickinson was elevated to the Miss Alabama title
Miss America 1995
Miss America 1995
Amie Beth Dickinson