The Big Hoopla had the honor of hosting 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, winner of Miss America 2024, at the First Four. During her visit, Marsh, the first active duty military officer to win the title of Miss America, visited with students, service people, and basketball fans at a number of high-profile events in Dayton, including the Women’s History Month Brunch at the National Museum of the US Air Force, the Dayton Region STEM School, The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge hot shot competition final, and the First Four games.
