Miss Teen USA
List of Miss Teen USA runners-up -- 2nd runners-up
Table:
Year

2nd runner-up

State Represented

Hometown

Age

Note

1983

Krista Keith

Kentucky

Louisville

16

1984

Molly Diane Brown

Tennessee

Loretto

16

Later Miss Tennessee USA 1987

1985

Dru Homer

Washington

Selah

17

1986

Claudia Liem

New York

Glendale

15

1987

Bobbie Jean Brown

Louisiana

Baton Rouge

17

1988

Amy Pietsch

Louisiana

Ringgold

18

1989

Kara Quinn

Vermont

Rutland

15

1990

Holly Roehl

Georgia

Griffin

17

Later Miss Indiana USA 1996

1991

Audra Sherman

Missouri

Sikeston

15

1992

Danielle Boatwright

Kansas

Tonganoxie

17

Later Miss Kansas USA 1996 and 1st runner-up at Miss USA 1996, sports broadcaster and Survivor: Guatemala winner

1993

Ursula Abbott

Pennsylvania

Harrisburg

17

1994

Melissa Hurtig

Kansas

Courtland

18

1995

Loni Sorden

Utah

Virgin

18

1996

Michelle Cardamon

California

San Diego

18

1997

Mahana Ka'ahumanu Walters

Hawaii

Pupukea

17

1998

Victoria Franklin

Nevada

Las Vegas

14

Later Miss Nevada USA 2004

1999

Khosi Roy

Maryland

Silver Spring

17

2000

Kristen Johnson

Kentucky

Slaughters

18

Miss Photogenic

Later Miss Kentucky USA 2005, 2nd runner up at Miss USA 2005

2001

Marianna Zaslavsky

Massachusetts

Boston

16

2002

Tara Conner

Kentucky

Russell Springs

16

Body Glove Swimsuit Award

Later Miss Kentucky USA 2006 and Miss USA 2006, 4th runner up at Miss Universe 2006

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Miss Teen USA 1983 , the first ever Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from the Lakeland Civic Auditorium in Lakeland , Florida on 30 August 1983 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Ruth Zakarian of New York was crowned Miss Teen USA , by Miss USA 1983 Julie Hayek and Miss Universe 1983 Lorraine Downes .
The Miss Kentucky Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss Teen USA pageant . Mattie Barker of Louisville was crowned Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2020 on February 1 , 2020 at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset . She will represent Kentucky for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 .
Louisville ( US : /ˈluːəvəl/ ( listen ) LOO-ə-vəl , /ˈluːivɪl/ ( listen ) LOO-ee-vil , /ˈlʊvəl/ ( listen ) LUUV-əl , UK : /ˈluːivɪl/ ) is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the 29th most-populous city in the United States . [ d ] It is one of two cities in Kentucky designated as first-class , the other being Lexington , the state 's second-largest city . [ e ] Louisville is the historical seat and , since 2003 , the nominal seat of Jefferson County , on the Indiana border . Named after King Louis XVI of France , Louisville was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark , making it one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachians . With nearby Falls of the Ohio as the only major obstruction to river traffic between the upper Ohio River and the Gulf of Mexico , the settlement first grew as a portage site . It was the founding city of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad , which grew into a 6,000-mile ( 9,700 km ) system across 13 states . Today , the city is known as the home of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali , the Kentucky Derby , Kentucky Fried Chicken ( KFC ) , the University of Louisville and its Cardinals , Louisville Slugger baseball bats , and three of Kentucky 's six Fortune 500 companies : Humana , Kindred Healthcare , and Yum ! Brands . Muhammad Ali International Airport , Louisville 's main commercial airport , hosts UPS 's worldwide hub . Since 2003 , Louisville 's borders have been the same as those of Jefferson County , after a city-county merger . The official name of this consolidated city-county government is the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government , abbreviated to Louisville Metro . Despite the merger and renaming , the term Jefferson County continues to be used in some contexts in reference to Louisville Metro , particularly including the incorporated cities outside the balance which make up Louisville proper .
Miss Teen USA 1984 , the second Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from Memphis Cook Convention Center , Memphis , Tennessee on 3 April 1984 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Cherise Haugen of Illinois was crowned by outgoing queen Ruth Zakarian of New York .
The Miss Tennessee Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Tennessee in the Miss Teen USA pageant . The pageant is directed by Greenwood Productions under the ownership of Miss Tennessee USA 1989 , Kimberly Payne Greenwood , since 1992 . Tennessee is in the top 5 most successful states at Miss Teen USA in terms of number and value of placements . In the 1990s , they were placed first . They have the third ( equal ) highest number of semi-finalist ( or better ) placings and are one of only five states to have received more than three awards . Five Tennessee teens have gone on to win the Miss Tennessee USA title and compete at Miss USA , including Lynnette Cole , who won the Miss USA title in 2000 and Rachel Smith , Miss USA 2007 . Both Cole and Smith won Miss Photogenic awards at Miss Teen USA , each five years prior to their Miss USA win . This makes Miss Tennessee Teen USA the only state and pageant to have two Miss USAs win the Miss Photogenic award at Miss Teen USA . Ansley Ecker of Memphis was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2020 on October 12 , 2019 at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville . She will represent Tennessee for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 on the spring of 2020 .
Loretto is a city in Lawrence County , Tennessee , United States . The population was 1,714 at the 2010 census , up from 1,665 at the 2000 census .
Miss Teen USA 1985 , the third Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from the James L. Knight International Center Arena in Miami , Florida on 22 January 1985 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Kelly Hu of Hawaii was crowned by outgoing queen Cherise Haugen of Illinois .
The Miss Washington Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Washington in the Miss Teen USA pageant . Washington is one of the more successful states at Miss Teen USA , having placed on eight occasions . Their highest placement came in 1985 , when Dru Homer placed 2nd runner-up to Kelly Hu of Hawaii . Their most successful decades have been the 1980s and 2000s . The state failed to place in the 1990s . Alex Carlson-Helo is the first Miss Washington Teen USA who also won Miss Washington USA . Washington is the last state to have a Teen crossover to Miss . Marianne Bautista of Seattle was crowned Miss Washington Teen USA 2020 on November 3 , 2019 at Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien . She will represent Washington for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 .
Selah is a city in Yakima County , Washington , United States . The population was 7,147 at the 2010 census .
Miss Teen USA 1986 , the 4th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from Ocean Center , Daytona Beach , Florida on January 21 , 1986 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Allison Brown of Oklahoma was crowned by outgoing queen Kelly Hu of Hawaii . This was the first year the pageant was held in Daytona Beach , although it had been staged in Miami the previous year . The pageant was hosted by Michael Young , the host from 1983-1984 who returned from hosting after a break in 1985 . Colour commentary was provided by Morgan Brittany , and there was entertainment from The Commodores .
The Miss New York Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New York in the Miss Teen USA pageant . It is directed by D & D Productions . New York is in the top 10 most successful states at Miss Teen USA in terms of number and value of placements . The first Miss Teen USA competition was won by a Miss New York Teen USA . That winner was Ruth Zakarian , who went on to be an actress . Two New York teens have also placed 1st runner-up in the Miss Teen USA pageant . [ citation needed ] Five New York teens have also competed at Miss USA , including Zakarian who competed as Miss Teen USA in the Miss USA competition ( a short-lived tradition gave four Miss Teen USA titleholders this opportunity in the early 1980s ) . Two won the Miss New York USA crown , and one won the Miss Vermont USA title . [ citation needed ] In 1998 , Kimberly Pressler , Miss New York Teen USA 1994 , won the Miss New York USA 1999 title and went on to win the Miss USA 1999 pageant held in February the following year . Pressler later competed at Miss Universe 1999 and was the first Miss USA to miss the cut at Miss Universe since 1976 . [ citation needed ] New York is also one of only five states to have won the Miss Congeniality award at least two times . [ citation needed ] Maya Dominguez of Yonkers was crowned Miss New York Teen USA 2020 on January 19 , 2020 at The Performing Arts Center in Purchase College in Harrison .
Glendale is a neighborhood in the west-central portion of the New York City borough of Queens . It is bounded by Forest Hills and Kew Gardens to the east , Ridgewood to the west , Woodhaven to the south , and Middle Village to the north . Glendale was built on a swampy area previously called Fresh Pond . The neighborhood was later developed into an industrial area , though it is now a more residential neighborhood . Glendale 's land area is long on its east-west axis and narrow on its north-south axis . The area is surrounded mainly by cemeteries , although the neighborhood also contains several large parks , including part of Forest Park . Glendale is located in Queens Community District 5 and its ZIP Code is 11385 . It is patrolled by the New York City Police Department 's 104th Precinct . Politically , Glendale is represented by the New York City Council 's 30th District .
Miss Teen USA 1987 , the 5th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from El Paso Civic Center , El Paso , Texas on July 21 , 1987 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Kristi Lynn Addis of Mississippi was crowned by outgoing queen Allison Brown of Oklahoma . This was the only year that the pageant was held in El Paso . It would not return to Texas until Miss Teen USA 1997 , the first of three years it was held on South Padre Island . The 1987 event was hosted by Michael Young , with colour commentary from Tracy Scoggins .
Bobbie Jean Brown ( born October 7 , 1969 ) , sometimes credited as Bobbie Brown-Lane , is an American actress , model and former beauty pageant contestant . She appeared in the video for Warrant 's glam metal anthem Cherry Pie and the cover of the album of the same name .
The Miss Louisiana Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss Teen USA pageant . Louisiana is in the top 10 most successful states at Miss Teen USA in terms of number and value of placements . Notable former Miss Louisiana Teen USA titleholders are Miss USA 1996 Ali Landry , Miss Teen USA 2004 Shelley Hennig , Miss Teen USA 2015 Katherine Haik , and Jennifer Dupont , who placed first runner-up at Miss America 2005 . Landry and Hennig have gone on to successful acting careers . Candice Stewart , Miss Louisiana Teen USA 2002 was a contestant on CBS 's Big Brother 15 in 2013 . At 15 , Haik is the youngest woman to win the Miss Teen USA title . Miss Louisiana Teen USA is produced by RPM Productions since 1990 , which also produces the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA state pageants for Alabama , North Carolina and South Carolina . Sydney Taylor of Livingston was crowned Miss Louisiana Teen USA 2020 on October 19 , 2019 at Lafon Performing Arts Center in Luling . She will represent Louisiana for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 on the spring of 2020 .
Baton Rouge ( /ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH ; from French , meaning 'red stick ' ) is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana . Located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River , it is the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish , the most populous parish in Louisiana . It is the 99th most populous city in the United States , and second-largest city in Louisiana after New Orleans . It is also the 16th most populous state capital . As of the U.S. Census Bureau 's July 2018 estimate , Baton Rouge had a population of 221,599 , down from 229,493 at the 2010 census . Baton Rouge is the center of Greater Baton Rouge , the second-largest metropolitan area in Louisiana , with a population of 834,159 as of 2017 , up from 802,484 in 2010 and 829,719 in 2015 . The city of Baton Rouge is a major industrial , petrochemical , medical , research , motion picture , and growing technology center of the American South . It is the location of Louisiana State University , the LSU System 's flagship university and the largest institution of higher education in the state . It is also the location of Southern University , the flagship institution of the Southern University System , the only historically black college system in the nation . The Port of Greater Baton Rouge is the 10th-largest in the United States in terms of tonnage shipped , and is the farthest upstream Mississippi River port capable of handling Panamax ships . This , as well as its status as a major port city , is largely due to the Huey P. Long - O.K . Allen Bridge , which was intentionally constructed under the governorship of Huey Long at a low height , preventing big tankers from making their way up-river , past Baton Rouge .
Miss Teen USA 1988 , the sixth Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from San Bernardino , California on July 25 , 1988 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Mindy Duncan of Oregon was crowned by outgoing queen Kristi Addis of Mississippi . This was the first of two years the pageant was held in San Bernardino . It was hosted by Dick Clark for the first time , He would later host the Miss USA Pageants from 1989 to 1993 and Miss Universe Pageants from 1990 to 1993 and returned to The Miss Teen USA Pageants in 1991 on CBS and remained as host until 1993 , with color commentary from Tracy Scoggins .
Ringgold is a town in Bienville Parish , Louisiana , United States . The population was 1,495 at the 2010 census . Ringgold is named for United States Army Major Samuel Ringgold . It is unlikely that René-Robert Cavelier , Sieur de La Salle in his 1687 journey into Louisiana ever set foot in Bienville Parish . In 1690 , the Ringgold area was explored by the scout Domingo Terán de los Ríos , whom the government of Mexico sent to determine the extent of the holdings of the Caddo Indians . He was considered the first white leader to sight what became the man-made Lake Bistineau . A priest with the expedition , Father Masinettes , established Mission Loretteto . De los Rios was thereafter from 1891 to 1892 the first governor of Spanish Texas . In November 1933 , C. E. Tomme ( 1882-1948 ) , a telephone executive who was previously a county commissioner of Newton County in East Texas , was appointed mayor of Ringgold by Governor Oscar K. Allen . Tomme , who relocated to Ringgold in 1920 , filled the position vacated by his fellow Democrat , Walter McDowell . Tomme previously served on the Bienville Parish School Board and the parish Democratic Executive Committee . In the spring of 1934 , Tomme won election to the post , 86-66 , over Dave Thomas .
Miss Teen USA 1989 , the 7th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from Orange Pavilion , San Bernardino , California on July 25 , 1989 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Brandi Sherwood of Idaho was crowned by outgoing titleholder Mindy Duncan of Oregon . This was the second and final year the pageant was held in San Bernardino . It was hosted by Wil Shriner , with color commentary from Marcia Strassman and Angela Visser , Miss Universe 1989 .
The Miss Vermont Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Vermont in the Miss Teen USA pageant . It is formerly directed by Sanders & Associates , Inc. , dba- Pageant Associates based in Buckhannon , West Virginia from 2004 to 2017 before GDB Theatre and Pageant Productions becoming the new directors of the stage pageant since 2018 . Charlotte Lopez , Miss Vermont Teen USA 1993 , was the first Vermont Teen to win the Miss Teen USA crown . Two Miss Vermont Teen USA titleholders have won the Miss Vermont USA title and competed at Miss USA . Kiera Pipeling of West Rutland was crowned Miss Vermont Teen USA 2020 on November 10 , 2019 at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe . She will represent Vermont for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 .
Rutland is a town in Rutland County , Vermont , in the United States . The population was 4,054 at the 2010 census . Rutland completely surrounds the city of Rutland , which is incorporated separately from the town of Rutland . The villages of Rutland Town effectively comprise the inner suburbs of Rutland City .
Miss Teen USA 1990 , the eighth Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum , Biloxi , Mississippi on July 16 , 1990 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Bridgette Wilson of Oregon was crowned by outgoing titleholder Brandi Sherwood of Idaho . 1990 marked the year that Oregon won the pageant for the second of three times in the history of the pageant . Oregon and Texas are the only states that have won more than two Miss Teen USA titles , Oregon : Mindy Duncan in 1988 , Bridgette Wilson in 1990 and Tami Farrell in 2003 . Texas : Christie Lee Woods in 1996 , Danielle Doty in 2011 , and Karlie Hay in 2016 . This was the first year the pageant was held at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi , where it would be held for the following four years . Sandy Duncan hosted the event for the only time , with color commentary by Leeza Gibbons and Miss Teen USA 1985 Kelly Hu . Music was provided by the Gulf Coast Teen Orchestra . Duncan was the first female host of an American beauty pageant .
The Miss Georgia Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Georgia in the Miss Teen USA pageant . This pageant is directed Greenwood Productions under the ownership of Miss Tennessee USA 1989 Kim Greenwood . The pageant is hosted on McDonough , Georgia . Georgia is in the top 5 most successful states at Miss Teen USA in terms of number and value of placements . Despite this , like their sister pageant , Miss Georgia USA , they have never won the competition despite having placed 2nd , 3rd , 4th , and 5th as well as several finalist and semi-finalist spots . They have never won any of the main awards , but did win Style awards in 1999 and 2000 . Four Georgia teens later won the Miss Georgia USA crown , and two others won the Miss Indiana USA and Miss Virginia USA titles , respectively . Kelly Jerles , the first Miss Georgia Teen USA , became the first Teen titleholder to compete at Miss America , representing Georgia in 1987 . Another Georgia teen also competed for Alabama at that pageant . Shayla Jackson of Valdosta was crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2020 on November 23 , 2019 at Henry County Performing Arts Center Theatre in McDonough . She will represent Georgia for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 .
Griffin is a city in and the county seat of Spalding County , Georgia . It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area . As of the 2010 census , the city had a population of 23,643 . Griffin was founded in 1840 and named for landowner Col. Lewis Lawrence Griffin . Several notable people are from Griffin and the city has been filmed for several notable shows and movies . Griffin Technical College was located in Griffin from 1963 and a branch of Southern Crescent Technical College is in Griffin . The Griffin Synodical Female College was established by Presbyterians but closed . The University of Georgia maintains a branch campus in Griffin .
Miss Teen USA 1991 , the 9th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi , Mississippi on 19 August 1991 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Janel Bishop of New Hampshire was crowned by outgoing titleholder Bridgette Wilson of Oregon . Bishop is the first African American winner ever and the first titleholder from New Hampshire . The pageant was hosted by Dick Clark ( who last hosted it in 1988 and was already also hosting Miss USA & Miss Universe Pageants on CBS ) , with color commentary by Leeza Gibbons and Miss Teen USA 1985 Kelly Hu for the second time . Music was provided by the Gulf Coast Teen Orchestra . This was the second of five years that the pageant was held in Biloxi . After the city hosted Miss Teen USA 1990 , it entered negotiations with the Miss Universe company in October 1990 to host the pageant for a further four years , and an announcement to that effect was made in early November .
The Miss Missouri Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Missouri in the Miss Teen USA pageant . It is directed by Vanbros and Associates , based in Lenexa , Kansas . In 1993 , Missouri joined the Vanbros group of state pageants for the Miss USA and Teen USA system . Missouri is in the top 10 most successful states at Miss Teen USA in terms of number and value of placements . Six Missouri teens have gone on to compete at Miss USA , although only four as Miss Missouri USA . The other two represented Kansas , another Vanbros state . Two notable Miss Missouri Teen USAs ( who both later won the title Miss Missouri USA ) are Larissa Meek and Melana Scantlin , who appeared on the reality TV show Average Joe . Holly McDowell of Lee 's Summit was crowned Miss Missouri Teen USA 2020 on December 1 , 2019 at Muriel W. Battle High School Performing Arts Center in Columbia . She will represent Missouri for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 .
Sikeston /ˈsaɪkstən/ is a city located both in southern Scott County and northern New Madrid County , in the state of Missouri , United States . It is situated just north of the Missouri Bootheel , although many locals consider Sikeston a part of it . By way of Interstate 55 , Interstate 57 , and U.S. Route 60 , Sikeston is close to the halfway point between St. Louis and Memphis and three hours from Nashville . The city is named after John Sikes , who founded it in 1860 . It is the principal city of the Sikeston Micropolitan Statistical Area , which consists of all of Scott County , and has a total population of 41,143 . As of the 2010 census , the city population was 16,318 , making it the fourth-most populous city in Missouri 's 8th Congressional district ( map ) behind Cape Girardeau , Rolla , and Poplar Bluff and just ahead of Farmington . Before the 2010 census , it had been the second-most populous city in the district .
Miss Teen USA 1992 , the 10th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi , Mississippi on 25 August 1992 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Jamie Solinger of Iowa was crowned by outgoing queen Janel Bishop of New Hampshire . Jamie is the first Miss Teen USA from Iowa . The pageant was hosted by Dick Clark for the third of four years , with color commentary by Leeza Gibbons in her third and final year , and Miss Teen USA 1990 Bridgette Wilson , for the only time . Music was provided by the Gulf Coast Teen Orchestra for the third consecutive year .
Danielle Danni Boatwright Wiegmann ( born July 13 , 1975 ) is an American actress , TV host , model and beauty queen who won $ 1,000,000 on Survivor : Guatemala , the eleventh season of the reality television show Survivor . Boatwright was born in Tonganoxie , Kansas . She represented Kansas at the nationally televised Miss Teen USA and Miss USA pageants , and is one of the most successful delegates to compete in both competitions .
The Miss Kansas Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kansas in the Miss Teen USA pageant . This pageant has been part of the Vanbros organisation since 1992 , and in 2006 , they celebrated their fifteen-year anniversary with a reunion of former titleholders at the 2007 pageant . For the first time , all the judges for both the Miss Kansas USA and Miss Kansas Teen USA pageants were former titleholders from the Vanbros states : Kansas , Missouri , Oklahoma and Nebraska . Prior to 1994 , the pageant was held concurrently with the Miss Kansas USA event , which was hosted by Kansas City . In 1994 , the pageant was moved to Wichita . In 2000 , the pageant directors moved the event to the small town of Maize , just outside Wichita , where it was also held the following year , before it was brought back to Wichita proper from 2002-2003 . The pageant was held in Overland Park for the first time in 2004 and also in 2005 . In 2006 , it moved to Lawrence . Kansas had a slow start at Miss Teen USA , and did not place until 1991 . Despite this , they placed extremely well in the 1990s , with one semi-finalist placing , one finalist placing , two 2nd runner-up placings and one winner , and were in fact the second highest placed state in that decade . Latasha Laine Lawrie brought Kansas back into the placings in the 21st century with her finalist placing in 2005 . She also won the Miss Photogenic award , the only major award won by a Kansas teen .
Tonganoxie ( pronounced /tɒŋɡəˈnɒksi/ ) is a city in Leavenworth County , Kansas and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States . As of 2010 , its population was 4,996 and approximately double of 2000 census .
Miss Teen USA 1993 , the 11th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi , Mississippi on 10 August 1993 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Charlotte Lopez of Vermont was crowned by outgoing titleholder Jamie Solinger of Iowa . The pageant was hosted by Dick Clark for the fourth and final year , with color commentary by Arthel Neville and Miss Teen USA 1985 Kelly Hu for the final time . Music was provided by the Gulf Coast Teen Orchestra . This was the fourth of five years that the pageant was held in Biloxi . Contestants arrived on 26 June and were involved in two weeks of events and preliminary competition prior to the final broadcast , such as pre-taping scenes along the Mississippi coast , and being involved in an autograph signing party .
The Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Pennsylvania in the Miss Teen USA pageant . This pageant is independently conducted and produced by Sanders & Associates , Inc. , dba- Pageant Associates based in Buckhannon , West Virginia . Pennsylvania has been reasonably successful at Miss Teen USA . Their best decade was the 1990s , when they ranked fifth-equal in terms of number and value of placements . All but three of this state 's placements came in the 1990s , with only one placement in the 1980s and two in the 2000s . The placement in 2000 was their best , however , when Jillian Parry captured the Miss Teen USA crown . Three Pennsylvania teens have crossed over to win the Miss Pennsylvania USA title and compete at Miss USA . Kiara Lin of Cranberry Township was crowned Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA 2020 on November 3 , 2019 at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center in Johnstown . She will represent Pennsylvania for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 .
Harrisburg ( /ˈhærɪsbɜːrɡ/ HARR-iss-burg ; Pennsylvania German : Harrisbarrig ) [ citation needed ] is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States , and the county seat of Dauphin County . With a population of 49,229 , it is the 15th largest city in the Commonwealth . It lies on the east bank of the Susquehanna River , 107 miles ( 172 km ) west of Philadelphia . Harrisburg is the anchor of the Susquehanna Valley metropolitan area , which had a 2018 estimated population of 574,659 , making it the fourth most populous in Pennsylvania and 96th most populous in the United States . Harrisburg played a notable role in American history during the Westward Migration , the American Civil War , and the Industrial Revolution . During part of the 19th century , the building of the Pennsylvania Canal and later the Pennsylvania Railroad allowed Harrisburg to become one of the most industrialized cities in the Northeastern United States . The U.S. Navy ship USS Harrisburg , which served from 1918 to 1919 at the end of World War I , was named in honor of the city . In the mid-to-late 20th century , the city 's economic fortunes fluctuated with its major industries consisting of government , heavy manufacturing , agriculture , and food services ( nearby Hershey is home of the chocolate maker , located just 10 miles ( 16 km ) east ) . The Pennsylvania Farm Show , the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States , was first held in Harrisburg in 1917 and has been held there every early-to-mid January since then . Harrisburg also hosts an annual outdoor sports show , the largest of its kind in North America , an auto show , which features a large static display of new as well as classic cars and is renowned nationwide , and Motorama , a two-day event consisting of a car show , motocross racing , remote control car racing , and more . Harrisburg is also known for the Three Mile Island accident , which occurred on March 28 , 1979 , near Middletown . In 2010 Forbes rated Harrisburg as the second best place in the U.S. to raise a family .
Miss Teen USA 1994 , the 12th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi , Mississippi on 16 August 1994 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Shauna Gambill of California was crowned by outgoing queen Charlotte Lopez of Vermont . The pageant was hosted by Bob Goen for the first of three years , with color commentary by Daisy Fuentes and Jamie Solinger , Miss Teen USA 1992 . Music was provided by the Gulf Coast Teen Orchestra . This was the fifth and final year that the pageant was held in Biloxi .
Courtland is a city in Republic County , Kansas , United States . As of the 2010 census , the city population was 285 .
Miss Teen USA 1995 , the 13th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from the Century II Convention Center in Wichita , Kansas on 15 August 1995 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Keylee Sue Sanders of Kansas was crowned by outgoing queen Shauna Gambill of California . The pageant was hosted by Bob Goen for the second year , with color commentary by Maty Monfort and entertainment by All-4-One . This was the only year that the pageant was held in Wichita , which also held the Miss USA pageant from 1990-1994 , and it was the first time that a delegate won the Miss Teen USA title in her home state .
The Miss Utah Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Utah in the Miss Teen USA pageant . From 2001 to 2007 , the pageant was produced by Red Curtain Productions . Casting Crowns Productions directed the pageant from 2007 to 2018 under the directorship of former Miss Missouri USA Britt Boyse . Smoak Productions became the new director for Miss and Teen pageants in 2019 under executive director and Miss USA 1995 Shanna Moakler . Utah is one of the least successful states at Miss Teen USA , having only placed five times . The first placement came in 1995 , when Loni Sorden placed 2nd runner-up to Keylee Sue Sanders of Kansas . Utah was the fourth-to-last state ( equal ) to place at Miss Teen USA . Utah 's second placement was in 2009 , with Tasha Smedley making the top 15 . The third placement was the following year , when Angelia Layton placed 3rd runner-up . In 2012 , Keilara McCormick finished in the top 16 , in 2017 Rachel Bell placed in the top 15 , and in 2018 Madilen Kellogg placed top 10 . Four Utah teens have won the Miss Utah USA title and competed at Miss USA . The most recent of these is Marin Poole , Miss Utah Teen USA 2002 and Miss Utah USA 2005 , who is also part of Red Curtain Productions .
Virgin is a town in Washington County , Utah , United States . The population was 596 at the 2010 census . The first settlement at Virgin was made in 1858 . It is located along the Virgin River ( for which it is named ) , and not far from Zion National Park . The elevation is 3,606 feet ( 1,099 m ) . It lies on the route of State Route 9 .
Miss USA 1996 , the 45th Miss USA pageant , was held at South Padre Island , Texas culminating in the final competition and crowning on February 2 , 1996 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Ali Landry of Louisiana was crowned by outgoing titleholder Shanna Moakler of New York . Landry is the first former Miss Teen USA state delegate to win the Miss USA title , the third Miss USA from Louisiana and the second Miss Louisiana USA to win both the Photogenic award and Miss USA crown , making Louisiana the only state to complete this feat after California did it in 1992 . Landry is also the fifth and last Miss Photogenic to be crowned as Miss USA after winning the award . The pageant was held on South Padre Island for the third and final time . It was hosted by Bob Goen for the third time , and Maty Monfort offered colour commentary . Aaron Neville provided entertainment during the competition . This was also the first year that the Miss Universe Organization opened a website dedicated to the pageant , and the first time they instituted an internet vote to choose the winner of the Miss Photogenic award . It was also the first time since 1989 that there were 10 semifinalists , instead of the usual 12 . Also , this was the first year since 1991 in which the delegates wore one-piece bathing suits for the preliminary and final swimsuit competitions .
The Miss California Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of California in the Miss Teen USA pageant . This pageant is part of the Miss Universe Organization , owned by William Morris Endeavor ( also known as WME ) . [ citation needed ] California is in the top 5 most successful states at Miss Teen USA in terms of number and value of placements . Miss California Teen USA titleholders have been invited to red-carpet movie premieres , such as that for Santa Clause 3 attended by Kylee Lin , and She 's the Man , attended by Jessica Powell . Zoe Hunt of Coronado , California was crowned Miss California Teen USA 2020 on January 26 , 2020 at Arcadia Performing Arts Center in Arcadia . She will represent California for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 .
San Diego ( /ˌsæn diˈeɪɡoʊ/ , Spanish : [ san ˈdjeɣo ] ; Spanish for Saint Didacus ) is a city in the U.S. state of California on the coast of the Pacific Ocean , approximately 120 miles ( 190 km ) south of Los Angeles and immediately adjacent to the border with Mexico . With an estimated population of 1,425,976 as of July 1 , 2018 , San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest in California . It is part of the San Diego-Tijuana conurbation , the second-largest transborder agglomeration between the U.S. and a bordering country after Detroit-Windsor , with a population of 4,922,723 people . The city is known for its mild year-round climate , natural deep-water harbor , extensive beaches , long association with the United States Navy , and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center . San Diego has been called the birthplace of California . Historically home to the Kumeyaay people , it was the first site visited by Europeans on what is now the West Coast of the United States . Upon landing in San Diego Bay in 1542 , Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo claimed the area for Spain , forming the basis for the settlement of Alta California 200 years later . The Presidio and Mission San Diego de Alcalá , founded in 1769 , formed the first European settlement in what is now California . In 1821 , San Diego became part of the newly declared Mexican Empire , which reformed as the First Mexican Republic two years later . California became part of the United States in 1848 following the Mexican-American War and was admitted to the union as a state in 1850 . The city is the seat of San Diego County and is the economic center of the region as well as the San Diego-Tijuana metropolitan area . San Diego 's main economic engines are military and defense-related activities , tourism , international trade , and manufacturing .
Miss Teen USA 1997 , the 15th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from South Padre Island , Texas on 20 August , 1997 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Shelly Moore of Tennessee was crowned by outgoing queen Christie Lee Woods of Texas . The pageant was hosted by J. Eddie Peck , with color commentary by Ivanka Trump , daughter of new pageant owner Donald Trump . This was the first year since 1988 that there was no special entertainment .
The Miss Hawaii Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Hawaii in the Miss Teen USA pageant . Although Hawaii has made the cut fewer times than many states , they have achieved a number of high placings . Hawaii Teen USAs have been quite successful at Miss Teen USA , and are ranked fifteenth in terms of number and value of placements and were ranked third in the 1980s . Kelly Hu won the competition in 1985 and two Hawaii teens have placed 1st runner-up . Kelly Hu was the first Hawaii teen to cross over to Miss Hawaii USA , and she was also the most successful . Only two other Teens have competed at Miss USA . Kiʻilani Arruda of Kapaʻi was crowned Miss Hawaii Teen USA 2020 on November 10 , 2019 at Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu . She will represent Hawaii for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 .
Pūpūkea is a community and census-designated place ( CDP ) in the Koʻolauloa District on the island of Oʻahu , City & County of Honolulu , Hawaii , United States . In Hawaiian , pūpūkea means white shell . As of the 2010 Census , the CDP had a population of 4,551 . The Koʻolauloa District ends at Waimea Bay , with the Waialua District extending south and westward . Pūpūkea is a popular area on Oʻahu 's North Shore for living and for visiting . The best known surfing sites of Velzyland , Sunset ( at Sunset Beach Park ) , Kammieland , Pūpūkea , ʻEhukai , Pipeline ( these latter two off adjacent ʻEhukai Beach Park and Banzai Beach ) and lesser breaks are arrayed off this shore . Popular diving and snorkeling areas known as Three Tables and Sharks Cove are located at Pūpūkea Beach Park . At the southwest end of Pūpūkea is Waimea Bay , with one of the most popular beaches on the island forming the shore at Waimea Beach Park . Popular residential areas here include the beach lots at Sunset Beach and the uplands of Pūpūkea . As the properties in this area were subdivided in the 1950s and 60s and classified then as country , the lots in the uplands were all measured out in 1 acre or greater parcels . The biggest drawback to living in this part of the island , however , is the considerable driving distance of 37 miles ( 60 km ) to Honolulu . The U.S. postal code for Pūpūkea and the communities of Waialeʻe , Sunset Beach , Lihilani , Waimea , and Kawailoa is 96712 .
Miss Teen USA 1998 , the 16th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from Shreveport , Louisiana on 17 August 1998 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Vanessa Minnillo of South Carolina was crowned by outgoing queen Shelly Moore of Tennessee . The pageant was hosted by Mario Lopez with color commentary by Ali Landry and Julie Moran . Landry held the Miss Louisiana Teen USA 1990 , Miss Louisiana USA 1996 and Miss USA 1996 titles , making the semi-finals at Miss Teen USA 1990 pageant before winning Miss USA 1996 . During the pageant there was entertainment by N'Sync .
The Miss Nevada Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Nevada in the Miss Teen USA pageant . Contestants compete in interview , active wear , and evening gown . Winners have most commonly come from Las Vegas since the pageant began in 1983 . Montana Cencerik of Las Vegas was crowned Miss Nevada Teen USA 2020 on January 5 , 2020 at South Point Hotel , Casino & Spa in Las Vegas . She will represent Nevada for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 .
Las Vegas ( Spanish for The Meadows ) , officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas , is the 28th-most populated city in the United States , the most populated city in the state of Nevada , and the county seat of Clark County . The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert . Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city , known primarily for its gambling , shopping , fine dining , entertainment , and nightlife . The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serves as the leading financial , commercial , and cultural center for Nevada . The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World , and is famous for its mega casino-hotels and associated activities . It is a top three destination in the United States for business conventions and a global leader in the hospitality industry , claiming more AAA Five Diamond hotels than any other city in the world . Today , Las Vegas annually ranks as one of the world 's most visited tourist destinations . The city 's tolerance for numerous forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City , and has made Las Vegas a popular setting for literature , films , television programs , and music videos . Las Vegas was settled in 1905 and officially incorporated in 1911 . At the close of the 20th century , it was the most populated American city founded within that century ( a similar distinction was earned by Chicago in the 19th century ) . Population growth has accelerated since the 1960s , and between 1990 and 2000 the population nearly doubled , increasing by 85.2% . Rapid growth has continued into the 21st century , and according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau , the city had 648,224 residents in 2018 , with a metropolitan population of 2,227,053 .
Miss Teen USA 1999 , the 17th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from Shreveport , Louisiana on 24 August 1999 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Ashley Coleman of Delaware was crowned by outgoing queen Vanessa Minnillo of South Carolina . The pageant was hosted by newcomer Carson Daly with color commentary by Ali Landry and Julie Moran for the second year . Landry held the Miss Louisiana Teen USA 1990 , Miss Louisiana USA 1996 and Miss USA 1996 titles , making the semi-finals at Miss Teen USA 1990 pageant before winning Miss USA 1996 . During the pageant there were performances by Britney Spears and N'Sync . This was the second year that N'Sync provided entertainment .
The Miss Maryland Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Maryland in the Miss Teen USA pageant . Maryland did not place at Miss Teen USA until 1992 , but since then this state has been quite successful , including earning four runner-up placements , and a winner in 2010 . Six Maryland teens have gone on to win the Miss Maryland USA title , and two competed at Miss America . Heavyn McDaniels of Baltimore was crowned Miss Maryland Teen USA 2020 on November 10 , 2019 at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Bethesda . She will represent Maryland for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 .
Silver Spring is an unincorporated area , census-designated place , and edge city inside the Capital Beltway , near Washington , D.C. , in Montgomery County , Maryland , United States . As of 2018 , [ update ] it had a population of 81,816 residents , according to the official estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau 's American Community Survey , making it the fourth most populous place in Maryland , after Baltimore , Columbia , and Germantown , and the second most populous in Montgomery County after Germantown . The urbanized , oldest , and southernmost part of Silver Spring is a major business hub that lies at the north apex of Washington , D.C. As of 2004 , [ update ] this 360-acre ( 145.7 ha ) central business district ( CBD ) held 7,254,729 square feet ( 673,986 m2 ) of office space , 5216 dwelling units , and 17.6 acres ( 7.1 ha ) of parkland . The population density of Silver Spring 's CBD was 15,600 people per square mile . The community has undergone a significant renaissance , with the addition of major retail , residential , and office developments . Silver Spring takes its name from a mica-flecked spring discovered there in 1840 , by Francis Preston Blair , who subsequently bought much of the surrounding land . Acorn Park , tucked away in an area of south Silver Spring away from the main downtown area , is believed to be the site of the original spring .
Miss Teen USA 2000 , the 18th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from Shreveport , Louisiana on August 26 , 2000 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Jillian Parry of Pennsylvania was crowned by outgoing queen Ashley Coleman of Delaware . The pageant was hosted by newcomer Brian McFayden with color commentary by Ali Landry and Julie Moran for the third year . Landry held the Miss Louisiana Teen USA 1990 , Miss Louisiana USA 1996 and Miss USA 1996 titles , making the semi-finals at Miss Teen USA 1990 pageant before winning Miss USA 1996 . During the pageant there were performances by Rachel Lampa , 98 Degrees and Westlife .
Kristen Johnson is an escape artist who works with her husband magician Kevin Ridgeway under the names Living Illusions , Ridgeway & Johnson and Breathless . She was the featured magician on the cover of the June 2009 issue of the magicians ' magazine The Linking Ring .
Slaughters is a home rule-class city in Webster County , Kentucky , United States . The population was 238 at the 2000 census . Slaughters lies just west of US 41 and 9.5 mi ( 15.3 km ) east of Dixon . CSX Transportation runs through Slaughters and operates a siding track that is named after the city .
Miss Teen USA 2001 , the 19th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from South Padre Convention Island Center , South Padre Island , Texas on 22 August 2001 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Marissa Whitley of Missouri was crowned by outgoing queen Jillian Parry of Pennsylvania .
Massachusetts has had a number of semi-finalist placings but is not one of the most successful states at Miss Teen USA . Their best placement was in 2001 , when Marianna Zaslavsky placed 2nd runner-up to Marissa Whitley . The most notable Miss Massachusetts Teen USA is Susie Castillo , who went on to win the Miss Massachusetts USA and Miss USA crowns . She is one of three Massachusetts teens to win the respective Miss title . One other Teen also competed at Miss America . Annika Sharma of Boston was crowned Miss Massachusetts Teen USA 2020 on January 12 , 2020 at Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom in Burlington . She will represent Massachusetts for the title of Miss Teen USA 2020 .
Boston ( UK : /ˈbɒstən/ , US : /ˈbɔːstən/ ) is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States , and the 21st most populous city in the United States . The city proper covers 49 square miles ( 127 km2 ) with an estimated population of 694,583 in 2018 , also making it the most populous city in New England . Boston is the seat of Suffolk County as well , although the county government was disbanded on July 1 , 1999 . The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as Greater Boston , a metropolitan statistical area ( MSA ) home to a census-estimated 4.8 million people in 2016 and ranking as the tenth-largest such area in the country . As a combined statistical area ( CSA ) , this wider commuting region is home to some 8.2 million people , making it the sixth most populous in the United States . Boston is one of the oldest municipalities in the United States , founded on the Shawmut Peninsula in 1630 by Puritan settlers from the English town of the same name . It was the scene of several key events of the American Revolution , such as the Boston Massacre , the Boston Tea Party , the Battle of Bunker Hill , and the Siege of Boston . Upon gaining U.S. independence from Great Britain , it continued to be an important port and manufacturing hub as well as a center for education and culture . The city has expanded beyond the original peninsula through land reclamation and municipal annexation . Its rich history attracts many tourists , with Faneuil Hall alone drawing more than 20 million visitors per year . Boston 's many firsts include the United States ' first public park ( Boston Common , 1634 ) , first public or state school ( Boston Latin School , 1635 ) and first subway system ( Tremont Street Subway , 1897 ) . Today , Boston is a thriving center of scientific research as well as port of entry for commerce and international immigration .
Miss Teen USA 2002 , the 20th Miss Teen USA pageant , was televised live from South Padre Island , Texas on 28 August 2002 . At the conclusion of the final competition , Miss Wisconsin Teen USA Vanessa Marie Semrow was crowned by outgoing queen Marissa Whitley of Missouri . This was the second consecutive year that the pageant was held on South Padre Island , although it had also been held there in 1997 . Semrow was only the second teenager from Wisconsin to place in the pageant , and the first to win the title . The state 's previous placement was in 1984 . In the years after the pageant , two delegates who competed at Miss Teen USA 2002 went on to win the Miss USA title . The class of 2002 is the first to produce two Miss USA winners . The first was Tara Conner of Kentucky , who placed second runner-up at Miss Teen USA 2002 and won the Miss USA 2006 pageant ; she was followed by Rachel Smith of Tennessee ( semi-finalist and Miss Photogenic at Miss Teen USA ) who won Miss USA 2007 . Both placed fourth runner-up in the Miss Universe pageant . A third contestant , fourth runner-up Kimberly Harlan of Georgia , competed at Miss World 2003 but did not place .
Tara Elizabeth Conner ( born December 18 , 1985 ) is an American model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2006 and has also competed in the Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe pageants . Apart from her role as Miss USA , Conner has been employed as a model . She was a featured model on the HDNet series Bikini Destinations in 2004 , posing in Lake Tahoe . She has also held the titles Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2002 , Miss Kentucky County Fair 2004 , and Miss Kentucky USA 2006 . In late 2006 , Conner became the center of a public scandal after she was caught drinking underage , using cocaine , and kissing Miss Teen USA Katie Blair at a New York nightclub . She was allowed to retain her title , provided she enter a drug rehabilitation program . Since then Conner has worked as an advocate against drug addiction .
Russell Springs is a home rule-class city in Russell County , Kentucky , in the United States . The city is the gateway to Lake Cumberland , one of the largest man-made lakes in the region , created by Wolf Creek Dam . It is the largest city in the county , having a population of 2,441 during the year 2010 U.S. Census .