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* Miss America 2013 - Road to Miss America 2013 (Contestants List)
* Miss America 2013 - MAOTeen Wishes Nine Former Contestants the Best of Luck at the 2013 MA Pageant!
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The Miss America's Outstanding Teen organization would like to extend our best wishes to nine former contestants competing for the title of Miss America 2013 on Saturday, January 12, 2013.

• Miss Arkansas 2012 Sloane Roberts (Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen 2008)
• Miss Indiana 2012 MerrieBeth Cox (Miss Illinois' Outstanding Teen 2007)
• Miss Maryland 2012 Joanna Guy (Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teen 2008)
• Miss Massachusetts 2012 Taylor Kinzler (Miss Massachusetts' Outstanding Teen 2008)
• Miss New Hampshire 2012 Megan Lyman (Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen 2008)
• Miss New Jersey 2012 Lindsey Petrosh (Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen 2006)
• Miss Oklahoma 2012 Alicia Clifton (Miss Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen 2008)
• Miss South Carolina 2012 Ali Rogers (Miss South Carolina's Outstanding Teen 2009)
• Miss West Virginia 2012 Kaitlin Gates (Miss West Virginia's Outstanding Teen 2006)

Watch them LIVE on ABC at 9 p.m. EST as all 53 contestants compete to win the honor of being crowned Miss America 2013.

For more information about the Miss America Organization please click here.

Miss America's Outstanding Teen is a scholarship-based program offering accomplished teens the opportunity to be awarded funds for college. The program promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America's teens. In the past seven years, the organization has made available more than $4 million in college scholarships.

For more information, please visit Miss America's Outstanding Teen.

Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc.
13851 West Hillsborough Avenue
Suite 168
Tampa, Florida 33635

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> Road to Miss America 2014 > Road to Miss New Jersey 2013 > Miss Salem County 2013 is Katie Skwirut of Mannington
> Road to MAO Teen 2014 >  Miss New Jersey OT 2013 > Miss Salem County’s Outstanding Teen 2013 is Katie Gaudreau

The new Miss Salem County's Outstanding Teen 2013 Katie Gaudreau of Oldmans Township, left,
and Miss Salem County 2013 Katie Skwirut of Mannington, right. They were crowned this weekend.
Special to the Times/Richard Krauss Photography (credit of nj.com)

Saturday evening, in the newly renovated Penns Grove High School Auditorium, two Katie’s became the new royalty of Salem County.

The Miss Salem County Scholarship Organization hosted their annual competition to seek out a new Miss Salem County and Miss Salem County’s Outstanding Teen.

Eleven young women from around the county competed for the chance to represent Salem County in the state competitions.  After an evening of swimsuits, fitness wear, amazing talent and beautiful evening gowns, the 10 judges chose their winners. 

The new Miss Salem County 2013 is Katie Skwirut of Mannington.

She is a student at Muhlenberg University in Pennsylvania majoring in music and pre-med.  She entered college as a sophomore thanks to attending the University of Pennsylvania during her senior year of high school. She has plans to return to University of Penn after obtaining her bachelor’s degree to continue her medical studies.

Skwirut impressed the judges with her operatic vocal presentation during the talent competition. She also won them over with her bright pink two piece bathing suit during the lifestyle and fitness competition and her sparkling silver and white evening gown.

Skwirut won the interview, lifestyle and fitness, talent and evening gown portions of the pageant, making it a sweep. She will be promoting Puppy Mill Awareness during her year of reign and will compete for the title of Miss New Jersey in June.
The first runner-up, Sydney Bill of Monroeville, also won the People’s Choice and Advertising Award. Tiffany Gallo of Carneys Point took home the Community Service award for her commitment to her Volunteerism platform.
The new Miss Salem County’s Outstanding Teen 2013 is Katie Gaudreau.

Gaudreau, of Oldmans Township, is a student at Oldmans Middle School.  Gaudreau’s high-energy dance to “Poker Face” complete with a bright blue outfit and a deck of bejeweled playing cards won the Teen Talent award.
She also took home the Lifestyle and Fitness in Fitness Wear award and the Teen Spirit Award.
She will compete for the title of Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen in Januaryand will spend her year teaching our community the importance of accepting children with special needs.

The first runner-up, Becca Rapp of Pennsville also won the Teen interview and Teen Evening Gown awards.  The rest of the court was rounded out by second runner-up Ashley Cerasoli of Lower Alloways Creek and third runner-up Alyssa Floyd ofAlloway.

To learn more about the pageant or for information on having the new Miss Salem County or Miss Salem County’s Outstanding Teen appear at a local event, contact Maureen Humphreys at 856-299-5372.

(credit of nj.com)

Houston County High School junior Taylor Peterson, right, was crowned
Miss Historic Southern Plains Outstanding Teen 2013 Saturday night.
Taylor being crowned by Amarinda Trear, Miss Historic Southern Plains 2013
(photo of Miss Historic Southern Plains Scholarship Pageant FB)

Taylor Peterson an 11th grade student at Houston County High School was crowned Miss Historic Southern Plains Outstanding Teen 2013 Saturday night in a private ceremony in Perry.

She will represent the area of Americus/Plains at Miss Georgia in June.

It will be Taylor's 4th trip to Miss Georgia and her last as she ages out of the Teen division.

This past June she held the Title of Miss Atlanta's Outstanding Teen and placed 3rd Runner up and Talent winner at Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen 2012.

Special thank & credit of warnerrobinspatriot

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> National Pageant > United States > Miss America's Outstanding Teen
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2014 - Contestants ( Road to State OT Winner)
* Road to Miss Missouri OT 2013 - Savannah Moore Crowned Miss Audrain Outstanding Teen 2013

Congratulations to Savannah Moore Crowned Miss Audrain Outstanding Teen 2013
(photo of Miss Audrain Scholarship Pageant FB)

During Nov 10, 2012 Saturday's program, an array of talent was shared by local and area performers (to include 2012 Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen Shelby Steingraeber and Young Miss Audrain Ashley Fuller, daughter of Mike and Marla Fuller of Mexico). A moment of silence/a salute to American veterans was given for their many sacrifices.

Judges for the Miss Audrain competition were: Miss Missouri 2005 Stacie Cooley Harken, Eric Morris, Connie Cox, Phyllis Cope and former Audrain County Prosecutor Jason Lamb.

The 2012 Miss Audrain Scholarship Pageant was held Saturday in the Missouri Military Academy Gymtorium, compliments of MMA. Several members of their corps were escorts for the events.

The Miss Audrain Outstanding Teen competition was also held with the winner being Miss Savannah Moore of Lebanon. Brooke Novinger of Kirksville was the first runner-up. Young Miss Audrain 2013 is Sarah Kasubke, daughter of Bruce and Mary Ann Kasubke.

special thank and credit of linncountyleader

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* Road to Miss America 2014 >
Miss Washington 2013 > Miss West Sound 2013 - Megan Leibold

* Road to Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2014 >
Miss Washington OT 2013 > Miss West Sound OT 2013 - Emily Houston

Poulsbo’s Megan Leibold crowned Miss West Sound 2013 Nov. 3 at the Admiral Theater.

November 9, 2012 · Updated 12:40 PM
BREMERTON - Poulsbo’s Megan Leibold was crowned Miss West Sound 2013, Nov. 3.

Leibold, 22, was one of 15 women competing for a title at the Admiral Theater in Bremerton.  Her talent was Classical Vocal. She is the daughter of  Ron and Linda Leibold of Poulsbo. Her platform is “Promoting Music Education.”

First runner-up was Lauren Becker of Tracyton, 17. Second runner-up Trinity Pech, 20, of Bremerton.

(L) Megan Leibold - Miss West Sound 2013
(R) Emily Houston - Miss West Sound’s Outstanding Teen 2013

Emily Houston, 13, of Port Orchard was crowned Miss West Sound’s Outstanding Teen. Runners-up were Bainbridge’s Courtney Klausen, 14, and Silverdale’s Deidra Morris, 14.

The top three in both pagents took home more than $22,000 in scholarships.

You have an opportunity to see the new Miss West Sound in person. Leibold will be at Pacific Lutheran University Saturday, Nov. 10, performing in “The Magic Flute.” Leibold will play the part of Papagena. The show starts at 8 p.m. in the Lagerquist Concert Hall. The first showing was Thursday.

During their year of service, the winners will visit with government officials, business leaders, community groups and residents about their platform issues, and will compete for the Miss Washington and Miss Washington’s Outstanding Teen titles next summer.

“I have truly enjoyed my year of service as Miss West Sound and am proud to have traveled around Kitsap County, raising awareness for disability awareness and acceptance,” said Hannah Price, North Kitsap High School Class of 2012.

“I know that the leadership skills I have gained from this experience will help me as I pursue my education at the University of Washington.”Miss West Sound contestants also compete for scholarship money; since it was established in 2010, the program has awarded more than $65,000 in scholarships and in-kind funds to 35 contestants.

Competition consists of four phases: On-Stage Interview, Talent, Evening Gown, and Physical Fitness. Each contestant will also discuss her platform, a social or community issue of concern to herself and our society.

“Miss West Sound and Outstanding Teen will not only serve as role models for young women and as ambassadors for the Miss America Organization, they will also urge girls and young women to develop their leadership skills and to take an active role in their communities,” Miss West Sound executive director Amanda Cheatham said.

special thank & credit : northkitsapherald.com

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> National Pageant > United States
* Road to Miss America 2013 
* MAOTeen State Titleholders to Sing the National Anthem at the 2013 Miss America Pageant

The Miss America's Outstanding Teen (MAOTeen) organization is pleased to announce that Miss Nevada's Outstanding Teen 2012, Ellie Smith, Miss New Virginia's Outstanding Teen 2012, Andolyn Medina and Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen 2012, Jaine` Coann LeFebvre will be singing the National Anthem during the Miss America preliminary competitions January 8-10, 2013. The preliminary and final competitions will be held at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. You can watch the 2013 Miss America competition on Saturday, January 12, 2013 live on ABC at 9:00 p.m. EST.

Miss Nevada's Outstanding Teen 2012 Ellie Smith will be singing on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. For more information about Ellie and the Miss Nevada's Outstanding Teen Organization, please visit their website.

Miss Virginia's Outstanding Teen 2012 Andolyn Medina will perform on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Andolyn was a semi-finalist at the 2012 MAOTeen competition. For more information about Andolyn and the Miss Virginia's Outstanding Teen Organization, please click here.

Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen 2012 Jaine`Coann LeFebvre will perform on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Jaine` was 1st runner-up at the 2012 MAOTeen competition. For more information about Jaine` and the Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen Organization, please visit their website.

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> Road to Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2014
> Road to Miss California’s Outstanding Teen 2013
* Miss Garden Grove's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Karina Valdez

Miss Garden Grove's Outstanding Teen 2013 Karina Valdez is crowned by
Miss Garden Grove's Outstanding Teen 2012, Jazmin Avalos.
(Photo courtesy of Doug Hikawa. / Miss Garden Grove Scholarship Organization FB)

Karina Valdez was crowned Miss Garden Grove's Outstanding Teen 2013 on Friday, Aug 24, 2012 by Miss Garden Grove's Outstanding Teen 2012, Jazmin Avalos. The new Beauty Garden Grove OT will represent her country in Miss California’s Outstanding Teen 2013 pageant. If She wins California OT, she will compete in Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2014.

Karina was generously sponsored by Orange County Ophthalmology.

Watch Miss Garden Grove and Outstanding Teen 2013 are Crowned (video above)

The 2012 Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant announces judges for this year's competition. Each judge will evaluate the contestants from the preliminaries through the final night of competition, which will be held at the Linda Chapin Theater in

Orlando, FL on SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 at 7 p.m.

Cris Judd began his career at the age of 21 working at Disney World. He was discovered there by Michael Jackson and toured with him as lead dancer on the History and Dangerous world tours. He went on to choreograph and perform with many artists including Diana Ross, Celine Dion, Cher, Jennifer Lopez, and Janet Jackson. Cris recently appeared in "Rock of Ages" with Tom Cruise, choreographed the musical film "Bench Seat", and hosted the World Dance Awards. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Kelly, and can be found teaching and mentoring students internationally.

Crowned Miss America 2002 days after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Katie Harman Ebner traveled the nation meeting directly with rescue workers at Ground Zero and the Pentagon, family members of those lost in the attacks, military officials, the President and First Lady, government officials, and thousands upon thousands of concerned American citizens.Today, Katie tours nationally and internationally as a classical vocalist andremains an active voice for the cancer community. With the scholarship assistance she earned from the Miss America Organization, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2005.

Inventor and CEO of ShowStoppers, Shannon Mattingly

attended UC Berkeley and Oxford University. As a former competitive dancer and Pro Bowl cheerleader, Shannon had her heart on setting foot in tinsel town. When she arrived, Shannon hit the ground running. She began work at William Morris Agency, where she interacted with many celebrities and stylists. It was in this circle that Shannon's product first took flight, and ShowStoppers LLC was born. Shannon has been featured on HSN with ShowStoppers and her newest product, POSH-ture. This young entrepreneur's career is sure to be nothing short of show-stopping!

Jane Chu serves as the president and CEO for the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City. Jane holds bachelors and masters degrees in piano performance, music education and piano pedagogy from Ouachita Baptist University and Southern Methodist University, respectively. Additionally, Jane holds a master of business administration from Rockhurst University, is a PhD candidate in philanthropic studies at Indiana University, and holds an Honorary Doctorate (Honoris causa) in music from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance.

Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Kia Malone headed to the Sooner Nation to get a BA in Broadcast Journalism from The University of Oklahoma. Kia stayed in Oklahoma upon graduation where she worked at affiliate stations for CBS and ABC. Kia then moved on to The Daily Buzz in Orlando, a perfect opportunity for a more laid back atmosphere. In her spare time, Kia champions breast cancer awareness and loves to compete as a ballroom dancer.

Raj Shahani serves as Vice President of Telebrands, a world leader in direct-to-consumer response marketing, where he leads a team of executives and engineers for design, development and procurement. Raj has been involved with the successful launch of many major hits for the Infomercial industry, including the PedEgg. He has also been featured in several episodes of the Discovery Channel TV series "Pitchmen" featuring Anthony Sullivan and Billy Mays. Raj graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Bombay University in Mumbai where he majored in Chemistry, and later got his Masters in Advertising and Marketing. He earned a certificate in Business Management from New York University.

Beauty Pageant > United States > Road to Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013

* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Road to Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Rosen Centre Hotel Named Host Hotel and Award Sponsor
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Regalia Named the Evening Gown Competition Sponsor
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Sponsor Photogenic Award

* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2012 Winner - Elizabeth Fechtel / Contestants
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2011 Winner - Lacey Russ Photo Gallery
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2010 Winner - Jeanette Morelan
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2009 Winner - Taylor Fitch
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008 Winner - Caitlin Brunell
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2007 Winner - Maria DeSantis
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2006 (First Edition) Winner - Meghan Miller

Miss America's Outstanding Teen is excited to announce Jenn Cady Design Photography and Studio 157 as the sponsors for the Photogenic Award at this year's Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition.  The award will be given to one contestant during the pageant, which will be held August 14 - 18, 2012.  

The winner of the award will receive full hair and makeup during a photo shoot that will be held during the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas in January.  In addition to her photo shoot, the winner's photo will also appear on the cover of fourpoints magazine and receive a scholarship. 

"Jenn Cady Design Photography and Studio 157 Salon & Spa are thrilled to be involved with The Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization. We are completely AMAZED at the level of excellence these young woman have achieved at such a young age and it is our honor to provide a scholarship and national photo shoot," owner Jenn Cady said. "As a national photography studio and an award-winning salon & spa, we are involved daily with the fashion pulse of today's world. The young women in this program emulate America's ideal in every way possible."

For more information on being a 2012 scholarship or product sponsor, please contact Kim at Kim@MAOTeen.org.  If you would like your product considered for the contestants' goodie bags or the winner's prize package, please email product details to us.

* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Road to Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Rosen Centre Hotel Named Host Hotel and Award Sponsor
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Regalia Named the Evening Gown Competition Sponsor

* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2012 Winner - Elizabeth Fechtel / Contestants
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2011 Winner - Lacey Russ Photo Gallery
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2010 Winner - Jeanette Morelan
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2009 Winner - Taylor Fitch
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008 Winner - Caitlin Brunell
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2007 Winner - Maria DeSantis
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2006 (First Edition) Winner - Meghan Miller

Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization is pleased to announce that Regalia Magnificent Apparel will be the 2012 Evening Gown Competition Sponsor for this year's Miss America's Outstanding Teen pageant.

Regalia will also provide the Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 titleholder with an evening gown(s) valued at $3500, a cocktail dress(es) valued at $1000, an Alisha Hill Shoe Wardrobe valued at $300, jewelry valued at $200, and wardrobe assistance at the Miss America 2013 pageant.

"It is through the continued support of sponsors like Regalia that we are able to provide our contestants and winners with such wonderful opportunities," said Kim Parrish, MAOTeen President. "We thank Regalia for its continued support of our organization and these wonderful young women. We're happy to have them on board for another year!"

For more information about Regalia Magnificent Apparel click here.  

For more information on being a 2012 scholarship or product sponsor, please contact Kim at Kim@MAOTeen.org.  If you would like your product considered for the contestants' goodie bags or the winner's prize package, please email product details to us.

Beauty Pageant > United States > Road to Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013

* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Road to Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Rosen Centre Hotel Named Host Hotel and Award Sponsor

* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2012 Winner - Elizabeth Fechtel / Contestants
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2011 Winner - Lacey Russ Photo Gallery
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2010 Winner - Jeanette Morelan
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2009 Winner - Taylor Fitch
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008 Winner - Caitlin Brunell
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2007 Winner - Maria DeSantis
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2006 (First Edition) Winner - Meghan Miller

Miss America's Outstanding Teen is pleased to announce the Rosen Centre Hotel as the official hotel sponsor for the 2012 Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition. The Rosen Centre will also be awarding a $10,000 scholarship to the winner of the Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2013 title.  The competition will be held August 14 - 18, 2012.

The Rosen Centre, featuring 1,334 award-winning rooms, has been a supporter since MAOTeen's inaugural year in 2005.  The hotel is located on International Drive, adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center, where the 2012 MAOTeen competition will be held. The Rosen Centre is at the center of Orlando's famous theme parks, only 15 minutes from downtown Orlando and just a short distance from the Pointe Orlando shopping, dining and entertainment complex.  The hotel is also located near the Orlando International Airport. 

The Rosen Centre is offering a special price of $104/night. To make reservations, please call 1-888-800-2174 (mention MAOTeen for the discount) or click here to book online.

As a guest of MAOTeen you will receive free self-parking and 10% off at various restaurants inside the hotel during your stay.  Pageant related activities will take place all week at the hotel, and we strongly urge you to support MAOTeen by staying at our host hotel. 

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* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2012 Winner - Elizabeth Fechtel / Contestants
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2011 Winner - Lacey Russ Photo Gallery
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2010 Winner - Jeanette Morelan
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2009 Winner - Taylor Fitch
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008 Winner - Caitlin Brunell
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2007 Winner - Maria DeSantis
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2006 (First Edition) Winner - Meghan Miller

Orlando, FL- August 20, 2010- Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen 2011 Elizabeth Fechtel was crowned Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2012. Elizabeth preformed a musical theater jazz routine to "I Am What I Am" and spoke of her platform S.E.R.V.E.; Students Everywhere Recognizing Volunteer Efforts in order to win the hearts of the audience and judges.

Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2012 Results

2012 Miss America's Outstanding Teen was Elizabeth Fechtel, Miss Florida 's Outstanding Teen	First Runner-Up was Marissa Cowans, Miss Michigan's Outstanding Teen
Second Runner-Up was Mi'a Callens, Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen	Third Runner-Up was Reilly Johannsen, Miss Texas' Outstanding Teen	Fourth Runner-Up was Alexis Houle, Miss Minnesota's Outstanding Teen

2012 Miss America's Outstanding Teen Top 15 Finalists

2012 Miss America's Outstanding Teen Preliminary Night Winners

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This year's Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant 2012 will be held on Aug 20, 2011 at the Linda Chapin Theatre, Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL. Preliminaries are scheduled on Aug 16-18, 2011. Lacey Russ of Oklahoma, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2011 (photo above) will crown her successor at the end of this event.

Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2012 Contestants: