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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard signs the cast of a girl during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America's Teen 2025 Peyton Bolling hands a little girl her sash during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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(Right) Atleigh Ash waits for her turn to have her poster signed during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Alabama's Teen 2025 (and first runner-up for Miss America's Teen) Ali Mims signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Florida, Miss Georgia, Miss new Jersey, and Miss South Carolina 2025 take photos with girls during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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(Left to right) Ashley Garris and Rylie Dewley, Miss Alabama contestants and friends of Abbie Stockard, take a photo during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America's Teen 2025 Peyton Bolling signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Alabama's Teen 2025 (and first runner-up for Miss America's Teen) Ali Mims takes photos with girls during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Alabama's Teen (and first runner-up for Miss America's Teen) 2025 Ali Mims signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Washington 2025 Hermona Girmay signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard takes a photo with Hoover's police chief during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America's Teen 2025 Peyton Bolling signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America's Teen 2025 Peyton Bolling signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America's Teen 2025 Peyton Bolling signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Alabama's Teen 2025 (and first runner-up for Miss America's Teen) Ali Mims takes photos with girls during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard takes photos with girls during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard takes photos with girls during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard signs autographs during the Miss America Homecoming celebration at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
On Saturday, Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard attended several public events in the Birmingham area to greet her friends, fans and family as part of a homecoming celebration.
Stockard's day started with an autograph signing and photo opportunity at Soiree Event Gallery on Lornaridge Lane in Hoover. The former Miss Hoover 2024 and Miss Alabama 2024 drew crowds from across the state.
Visitors were also offered the chance to meet 24 other state winners who participated in the Miss America 2025 competition. Seated near Stockard were Miss America’s Teen 2025 Peyton Bolling of Arkansas and Ali Mims, who was Miss America’s Teen 2025 first runner-up and Miss Hoover's Teen 2024.
Fellow competitors Ashley Gattis and Rylie Dewley from the Miss Alabama pageant sang Stockard's praises at the event. "Abbie is so intentional with her friends. She even asked me how nursing school is going," said Gattis. "She was such a light in Miss Alabama when she shared the importance of authenticity."
"Pageants can be stressful, and Abbie is good at deescalating situations," Dewley added. "I learned kindness from her and not to take anything too seriously."
Throughout her participation in pageant competitions the past several years, Stockard has upheld the slogan, "authentically Abbie." Gattis, who also attends Auburn with Stockard, testified to the truth of this statement, saying, "Abbie is the same person no matter what. She speaks kindness and loves people well."
Several girls expressed an admiration for Stockard's attitude and work ethic in the Miss America pageant. Guest Kendall Smith said that she wants to follow in the footsteps of Stockard when she grows up.
"They help people, and I want to help people, too," Smith said.
Atleigh Ash echoed the same sentiments, saying that she watches many of Stockard's videos and feels inspired by her willingness to give to others.
"I also really loved the dance she did," Ash said.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, walks out on stage during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, walks out on stage during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, walks out on stage during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, performs a dance routine during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, walks out on stage during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, walks out on stage during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, walks out on stage during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Alaska walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss California walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Illinois walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Massachusetts walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Mississippi walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Nebraska walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss New Jersey walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss North Dakota walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Oregon walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss South Dakota walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Ohio walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Tennessee walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Texas walks out during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, walks out on stage during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, walks out on stage during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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The state winners from the Miss America 2025 pageant stand on stage during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, on stage with the top 5 of the competition during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Tennessee performs during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Miss Tennessee performs during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Ali Mims, winner of Miss Alabama's Teen and first runner-up to Miss America's Teen, interviews on stage during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, interviews on stage during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, interviews on stage during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Performances during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
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Abbie Stockard, the winner of Miss America 2025, performs a dance routine during the Miss America 2025 showcase at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Center in Homewood, Alabama on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Savannah Schmidt.
Later in the day, Stockard and other state winners mixed with community members during a dinner at the Vestavia Hills Country Club.
Following the dinner, the guests were treated to a special program at Samford's Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center. The showcase opened with featured talent performances by the top 11 contestants in the Miss America 2025 competition as well as two former Miss America winners.
Mims sang the national anthem and participated in an interview, recounting her emotions when Stockard won the Miss America title. She expressed her support for her new best friend and winner of Miss America's Teen, Bolling.
Stockard performed a self-choreographed dance to Whitney Houston’s song “How will I know.” In addition to her role as a dancer for the Auburn Tiger Paws, Stockard is also a nursing student. During her onstage interview, she said that her passion for caring for others inspired her to use her Miss America title to help those suffering from cystic fibrosis and heart conditions.
Over the next year, Stockard will attend events, represent the Miss America organization and advocate for social and community change.
