Career
Mission Montana Teen United States of America Blair represented Montana in the Mission Teen United States of America 2006 pageant held in Palm Springs, California on August 15, 2006, and became the first Montanan to place in the pageant. Outgoing titleholder, Allie LaForce of Ohio, crowned Blair as the new Mission Teen United States of America. Melissa Lingafelt of North Carolina placed first runner-up. Houston designer Gaspar Cruz styled Blair"s evening gown, hair and makeup.
Blair"s Mission Teen United States of America winnings included a one-year modeling contract with Trump Model Management and a scholarship to The School for Film and in New York, as well as a guest appearance in the National Broadcasting Company soap opera Passions.
On August 24, 2007, Blair passed down the Mission Teen United States of America title to Hilary Cruz of Colorado. During her reign, Blair made appearances to raise money for charity.
She lived in Sugar Land, Texas for most of her life, and actually attended school from 9-11 grade at Stephen F. Austin High School. She graduated from Billings West High School in 2006, and had planned to attend Louisiana State University, but postponed her commencement of college for her reign.
In September 2006, she returned to Billings, Montana for her official homecoming as Mission Teen United States of America. The city council announced the day as "Katie Blair Day" and awarded her a key to the city.
She crowned Chelsea Nelson, also of Billings, as the next Mission Montana Teen United States of America 2007. Controversy On December 20, 2006, Mothers Against Drunk Driving announced that because of Blair"s alleged activities, they would no longer use her as a spokesperson against underage drinking. Blair was 1st runner-up at 2011.