UW grad has high hopes in Miss USA Pageant

SEATTLE - She took home the title of Miss Washington USA 2012. Now, Cassandra Searles has her sights set on an even bigger title of Miss USA.

Searles, a University of Washingon- Bothell graduate, will represent Washington state at the Miss USA pageant next month.

Cassandra shared the thoughts on her journey and the important work she's doing in effort to win the Miss USA crowd.