Commonwealth , 22 , is a high schooler who plans to attend law school and hopes to become a judge . She succeeds Caressa Cameron , 22 , a Virginia Scanlan student . The pageant , which is distinct from the Miss USA crown , aims `` to provide personal and professional opportunities for young women to promote their voices in culture , politics and the community , '' according to the Miss America website . This 22 's competition marked the first anniversary of the pageant .
Commonwealth , 22 , is a high schooler who plans to attend law school and hopes to become a judge . She succeeds Caressa Cameron , 22 , a Virginia Scanlan student . This 22 's competition marked the first anniversary of the pageant .