Miss Louisiana Shelby Bordelon Named First Runner-Up at

Miss America 2027

Miss Louisiana Shelby Bordelon poses with Southeastern Louisiana University President Dr. William Wainwright and First Lady Dr. Misty Wainwright after the state pageant in June of this year.
Miss Louisiana Shelby Bordelon poses with Southeastern Louisiana University President Dr. William Wainwright and First Lady Dr. Misty Wainwright after the state pageant in June of this year.

Miss Louisiana Shelby Bordelon capped an impressive journey from Southeastern Louisiana University to the national stage Sunday night, earning first runnerup in the Miss America 2027 competition.

Bordelon represented Louisiana among contestants from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands during the competition held Sept. 6 at the Palm Beach County Conventi…