Miss Teen USA facts for kids
Miss Teen USA is a special competition in the United States. It's a bit like the Miss USA pageant, but it's just for teenagers! To join, you need to be between 13 and 19 years old. This exciting event started a long time ago, on August 30, 1983.
The current Miss Teen USA is Kaliegh Garris. She is from Connecticut. She was the second person from Connecticut to win this big title.
What is Miss Teen USA?
Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant. This means it's a competition where young women are judged on different things. They show off their confidence, speaking skills, and how they present themselves. It's not just about looks! Contestants often have to answer questions and walk on a stage.
The competition helps young women develop important skills. These include public speaking and feeling good about themselves. Many past winners have gone on to do amazing things in their lives.
Famous Miss Teen USA Winners
Many young women who won Miss Teen USA have become well-known. Here are a few examples:
- Shelley Hennig was Miss Teen USA in 2004. She was from Louisiana. After winning, Shelley became a successful actress. You might have seen her in TV shows or movies!
- Allie LaForce won Miss Teen USA in 2005. She was from Ohio. Today, Allie is a sports reporter for Fox News. She interviews athletes and talks about sports.
- Katie Blair became Miss Teen USA in 2006. She was from Montana. Katie was the very first person from Montana to win a national pageant! She later also won Miss California USA in 2011.
- Kaliegh Garris is the most recent Miss Teen USA, winning in 2019. She is from Connecticut.
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Miss Teen USA 1985 Kelly Hu later became a model and actress.
See also
In Spanish: Miss Teen USA para niños
