(CNN) -- Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler was crowned Miss America 2012 at the pageant in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The 23-year-old's platform is mentoring children of incarcerated parents. She performed operatic vocals in the talent competition. Miss Oklahoma Betty Thompson, was first runner-up; Miss New York Kaitlin Monte, was second runner-up; Miss Arizona Jennifer Sedler, was third runner-up; and Miss California Noelle Freeman, was fourth runner-up.
Laura Kaeppeler of Wisconsin is Miss America 2012 . Her platform is mentoring children of incarcerated parents .