Kendall Fein - Miss Ohio Teen USA 2012

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Miss Ohio, Kendall Fein

Age: 17

Hometown: Loveland

Biography: Kendall Fein currently attends Loveland High School. Kendall is involved in many activities year-round. In the winter, you can find her snowboarding; in the spring you can find her in the garden or at Reds baseball games; in the summer, you can find her swimming and boating, and in the fall, you can find her horseback riding.

McKnight's future plans are to attend Eastern Kentucky University to become a pediatric dentist. The love Kendall has for children plays a big role in her career choice, as she wishes to teach young children that going to the dentist does not have to be a scary event.

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Tiffany Fletschock - Miss North Dakota Teen USA 2012

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Miss North Dakota, Tiffany Fletschock

Age: 18

Hometown: Casselton

Biography: Fletschock is a senior at Central Cass High School in Casselton, North Dakota. During her time there Tiffany has been involved in dance, track, DECA, Destination Imagination, Philanthropy and Youth, Science Club and National Honor Society. However, she will be graduating early in December to get a head start at college. She will begin her college education at Bismarck State College in January of 2012.

Tiffany says her dream came true as she was crowned Miss North Dakota Teen USA 2012, as this had been a dream of hers since she was a little girl. She remembers getting art projects in elementary school with the directions saying, “Draw a picture of your biggest dream.” For the most part, her pictures involved a crown and sash.

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Katherine Puryear - Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2012

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Miss North Carolina, Katherine Puryear

Age: 18

Hometown: Thomasville

Notes: Fomer Miss North Carolina's Outstanding Teen 2009 and 3rd runner up to Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2010

Biography: Katherine is currently a senior at Trinity High School in Greensboro, North Carolina. Upon graduation, she plans to attend university and receive a degree in communication. Katherine says she loves to network and meet new people, and considers herself to be an adaptable and spontaneous young woman who always wears a smile. Her number one ambition is to become the next Oprah.

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Sabrina Mastrangelo - Miss New York Teen USA 2012

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Miss New York, Sabrina Mastrangelo

Age: 16

Hometown: Bellmore

Biography: Sabrina is an active member in the International Thespian Society, the School & Community Leadership Program, and her high school's drama club.

She has a deep passion for acting and feels comfortable in front of a camera. In the future, she hopes to be an anchorwoman or TV host. You can find Sabrina on her YouTube channel talking about what she likes best – makeup, fashion and style.

Mastrangelo is a firm believer in giving back to the community. She founded Teens United Long Island, an organization that raises awareness about cyber bullying. Sabrina hopes to make this one of Long Island's largest causes. Her overall goal is to inspire her peers and to make a difference in the world.

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Jacqueline Cai - Miss New Mexico Teen USA 2012

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Miss New Mexico, Jacqueline Cai

Age: 17

Hometown: Las Cruces

Notes: Born in Shanghai, China.

Biography: Jacqueline is a native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she is currently a senior at Mesilla Valley Christian Schools. Jacqueline has been on the honor roll throughout her entire high school career. In 2011, she received the National Leadership Award from the United States Achievement Academy for her outstanding involvement in her community. She currently works with the Salvation Army and serves as an ambassador to her local hospital's Healthy Woman Program.

At the age of three, Cai began classical piano training. She has performed at numerous public piano recitals, including the National Piano Guild. She also won the talent award at Miss New Mexico's Outstanding Teen in 2011 for her piano skills. Today, she performs at various senior homes in her community and teaches piano lessons to blind children. Additionally, Jacqueline is a trained dancer. She is versed in ballet, tap and modern jazz. She also enjoys playing golf in her spare time.

She would like to pursue a career in medicine and commit herself to providing health care to her community members. She was accepted into one of the University of New Mexico's highly competitive medical programs and plans to attend school there in the fall.

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Kendal Barrett - Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2012

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Miss New Jersey, Kendal Barrett

Age: 16

Hometown: Montclair

Biography: Kendal is an honors student at Montclair Kimberley Academy. She is a member of the school's singing group and has had many leading roles in school productions. Kendal is also an athlete. She is a member of both the varsity field hockey and lacrosse teams. Additionally, she is a member of Student Government.

Barrett donates her time to Operation Smile because she feels that every child deserves to smile. She is also very passionate about acting and singing. In addition to participating in her school plays and singing groups, she has attended acting courses and has studied film in New York City. She has even shared her vocal talents at Carnegie Hall. In her free time, Kendal enjoys traveling, snow skiing, reading and attending Broadway shows.

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Marisa DeLuca - Miss New Hampshire Teen USA 2012

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Miss New Hampshire, Marisa DeLuca

Age: 18

Hometown: Windham

Biography: Marisa is a senior at Austin Preparatory School. She has been on the honor roll throughout her entire high school career. She was also captain of her school's varsity tennis team for two years.

DeLuca is additionally a mentor and tutor for children at her local Boys and Girls Club of America.

Marisa is the youngest of five children. Being the youngest child in a big family has pushed Marisa to adopt a fiercely competitive spirit. She is also very outgoing and loves to hang out with her friends and family. In her free time, she enjoys baking, decorating and bedazzling.

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Katie Eklund - Miss Nevada Teen USA 2012

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Miss Nevada, Katie Eklund

Age: 18

Hometown: Las Vegas

Biography: Katie was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Katie is a positive and outgoing person. She uses her energy to participate in numerous extra curricular activities. She enjoys cheerleading, dancing, acting, singing, and baking. She also volunteers regularly with Aid For AIDS of Nevada (AFAN). This organization supports people and families with AIDS in southern Nevada. Katie plans to graduate from Centennial High School this June with an outstanding 4.2 GPA.

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Sarah Summers - Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2012

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Miss Nebraska, Sarah Summers

Age: 17

Hometown: Papillion

Notes: Former Nebraska's National American Miss Junior Teen 2010 and National American Miss Junior Teen 2010.

Biography: Sarah attends Papillion-La Vista South High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the honor roll. Sarah is also a recipient of the Award of Academic Excellence, which is presented to students who are in the top 10 percent of their class. She is an active member of the Student Council, yearbook staff, varsity show choir, track and field team, and Circle of Friends, a club dedicated to assisting special needs children. She had a lead role in the her high school's musical in 2011, and she previously participated on the varsity dance team. 


Summers is passionate about community service. In recognition of leadership and service to others, she received the Gold Service Award from the Papillion Areas Lions Club in 2010 and 2012. She is currently active in Project Linus. This national organization donates handmade blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Through Project Linus, Sarah has donated over 350 blankets in the past four years to Nebraska hospitals. She also has her own service project, Jeans for Teens, where she collects jeans and donates them to a local shelter. She is a Relay for Life Team Captain and has raised over $5,000 throughout the past four years for the American Cancer Society, in memory of her grandmother. Sarah also dedicates time to the Ronald McDonald House, Salvation Army, March of Dimes, Race for the Cure, and the CureSearch Walk. Sarah engages in numerous speaking engagements, where she emphasizes the importance of education and volunteering.

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Danica Jansma - Miss Montana Teen USA 2012

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Miss Montana, Danica Jansma

Age: 16

Hometown: Manhattan

Biography: Danica attends Manhattan High School in Manhattan, Montana. She maintains a 4.0 GPA and is a three-sport athlete; however, she enjoys playing on the varsity volleyball team most. Danica is also a member of her school's leadership group, Family Career and Community Leaders of America.

Jansma is active in her community. She is a member of her local youth group, and she mentors elementary-aged children once a week. She also volunteers at a local hospital. She has both a desire to help others and an extreme interest in the medical field.

Friends and family are very important to her. She is proud of the strong Christian foundation her family instilled in her and thankful that her family continues to provide her with care and support.

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Jayde Ogle - Miss Missouri Teen USA 2012

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Miss Missouri, Jayde Ogle

Age: 17

Hometown: Liberty

Biography: Jayde was born in North Kansas City and currently lives in Liberty, Missouri. She is a senior at Liberty North High School. She was on the varsity cheer squad her sophomore and junior years and was named squad captain her junior year. She decided to take a break from cheerleading her senior year to concentrate on her studies and her college plans.

Her best friend is her cat, Bella. She adopted Bella when she was just a few weeks old. Jayde also enjoys modeling and has worked with the MTG Modeling Agency. Additionally, she finished in the top 10 for promgirl.com's "Be the Next Prom Girl" competition.

In the fall, Ogle plans to use her scholarship from the Miss Missouri Teen USA Pageant to attend Lindenwood University.

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Jessica Carter - Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2012

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Miss Mississippi, Jessica Carter

Age: 18

Hometown: Runnelstown

Biography: Jessica Makayla lives in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She is currently a senior at Perry Central High School. Jessica was has been the president of her class for two consecutive years. She is also a member of the Beta Club and Student Council. In 2011, Jessica captured the crown at Perry Central High School's Most Beautiful
Pageant. In 2012 she was elected Homecoming Queen.

She is involved in softball, basketball, cheerleading, and gymnastics. She has received many honors and awards for her athletic achievements, including being named Softball Most Defensive Player of the Year 2011, Softball Most Offensive Player of the Year 2011, Softball MVP 2011, Basketball Rookie of the Year 2009, and All-Star Cheerleader 2011.

Carter is extremely passionate about art. This passion has allowed her to travel around the world and gain an appreciation of various cultures and art forms. She hopes to one day live in Italy and study the incredible art of Florence.

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Kendra Berger - Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2012

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Miss Minnesota, Kendra Berger

Age: 17

Hometown: Apple Valley

Biography: Kendra resides in Apple Valley, Minnesota and is a junior at Eastview High School. There, she is a LINC Leader and a member of the Eastview Lightning Dance Team. Kendra is also active in her community. She teaches preschool children at her church and supports the "Race for Grace" walk/run each year in honor of her friend Grace. Kendra additionally works part time and models for print and runway.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She also loves "styling" her friends in the latest fashions. She gives them shopping tips and lends them clothes for important events.

Berger used to watch the Miss Teen USA show with her mom and say that she would one day be in the pageant. Now, that day is here. Kendra's pageant experiences have helped her develop important life skills and lasting friendships.

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Courtney Pizzimenti - Miss Michigan Teen USA 2012

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Miss Michigan, Courtney Pizzimenti

Age: 17

Hometown: Rochester

Biography: Pizzimenti graduated from Rochester Adams High School. Courtney was a feature editor for her school newspaper, a member of the varsity swim team, and a member of the National Honor Society. Courtney additionally served as a Freshmen Mentor and helped incoming freshmen adjust to high school. She also helped underprivileged teens by volunteering at Students Giving Back; an organization that collects slightly used prom dresses and sells them to girls who cannot afford new dresses.

Courtney is one of four children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and snowboarding. Some of her favorite things include her dog, stormy weather, fashion, her family's cottage in Canada, and grande non-fat mocha misto with caramel drizzle and whip from Starbucks.

She has been working as a model for the past year and hopes to continue modeling while attending college. Courtney currently volunteers in her local community with Grace Centers of Hope, The Oakland County Pet Adoption Center, and The Pink Fund.

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Jordyn Jagolinzer-Machado - Miss Massachusetts Teen USA 2012

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Miss Massachusetts, Jordyn Jagolinzer-Machado

Age: 17

Hometown: Seekonk

Biography: Jordyn attends St. Mary Academy Bay View in Riverside, Rhode Island. She is an honors student in the Advanced Placement program and has a 4.2 GPA. Her goal is to graduate in the top 10 percent of her high-school class. Jordyn is also a member of the varsity volleyball team, the sailing team and the Peer Ministry group. She received the President's Award for Educational Achievement and the Community Service Citizenship Award. She has also been nominated twice for the People-to-People Ambassador program. In the future, Jordyn hopes to receive a degree in broadcast journalism. She would love to work on the Today Show or E! News.

Jagolinzer-Machado is also active in her community. Organizations close to her heart include the New England Organ Bank and the Greater New England: National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Having volunteered over 700 hours, she was honored with a citation from former Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in recognition of her work. She has also been teaching fourth grade catechism classes at her church for two years.

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Stephanie Chervenkov - Miss Maryland Teen USA 2012

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Miss Maryland, Stephanie Chervenkov

Age: 18

Hometown: Bel Air

Biography: Stephanie attends The John Carroll School in Bel Air, Maryland. She is an honors student and is involved in the National Art Honors Society. She studies French and Russian and hopes to become fluent in both languages. In 2009, she won an annual school-wide Christmas card design contest. Visiting museums, exploring art galleries, and going to musicals are activities she enjoys to do.

Chervenkov's hobbies include photography and drawing. She also enjoys visiting museums, exploring art galleries, and attending musicals. Stephanie exercises daily. She especially enjoys yoga and feels it gives her both mental and physical strength. In addition, she volunteers at local places like Anna's House and Eden Mill Nature Center. Stephanie plans to continue her education by attending college in Maryland this fall.

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Molly Fitzpatrick - Miss Maine Teen USA 2012

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Miss Maine, Molly Fitzpatrick

Age: 17

Hometown: North Yarmouth

Biography: Molly attends Greely High School in Cumberland, Maine. She is a class officer, a member of the Spanish Club, a member of the Community Service Club, and the head of the Prom Committee. She also volunteers for several charities throughout her state. One of her favorite charities is Meals on Wheels, which provides nutritional meals to elderly community members. This year, Molly volunteered with the Special Olympics during the Maine Winter Games.

Fitzpatrick is also a devoted athlete. She is a varsity soccer player, varsity indoor and outdoor track team member, rugby player, lacrosse player, and a competitive Irish step dancer. Molly has practiced Irish step dancing for over 10 years and has competed in the Irish Dance World Championships.

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Marlee Henry - Miss Louisiana Teen USA 2012

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Miss Louisiana, Marlee Henry

Age: 18

Hometown: Lake Charles

Biography: Marlee graduated from Lacassine High School and now attends McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She is studying nursing and is involved in the Phi Mu Fraternity and Rotaract, a nonprofit society that serves the community. Marlee works closely with Colors for a Cause and the Children's Miracle Network. She hopes to raise awareness about melanoma and to remind everyone about the importance of sunscreen. She also wants to visit Louisiana schools to speak about bullying and peer pressure and to help young girls become confident in their own skin.

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Tiffany Cline - Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2012

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Miss Kentucky, Tiffany Cline

Age: 14

Hometown: Georgetown

Biography: Tiffany Marie began competing in pageants when she was eight years old. Her parents felt this would help her overcome a speech problem she had struggled with since she was four. With hard work and determination, Tiffany realized that she could be an excellent public speaker. Tiffany wants to help promote Breast Cancer Awareness in honor of her mom. In April 2010, her mom was diagnosed with stage three Breast Cancer, and has been strongly fighting the disease ever since.

Tiffany is a leader in her community. She has helped raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Kosair, and Georgetown Children's Hospital. She also collected over 170 teddy bears for Dream Factory, an organization that supports children with terminal illnesses. She has also worked with the humane society and served as a tutor to special needs students at her school.

Tiffany is also an athlete and was named captain and MVP of her high school volleyball team. In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys running, swimming, weight lifting, and hiking with her family and friends.

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Katie Taylor - Miss Kansas Teen USA 2012

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Miss Kansas, Katie Taylor

Age: 17

Hometown: Olathe

Biography: Katie is a senior at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, Kansas. She is an honor roll student and has been recognized as an East Kansas League Scholar Athlete. She is involved in the Spirit Club, Invisible Children's Club, Clean Team, and Key Club. Katie has participated in cross country running, soccer and cheerleading and now plays soccer for the KC Fusion Soccer Club. Katie currently works as an account manager at Prospect Image and plans to attend The University of Kansas next fall to study business. Eventually, Katie would like to attend medical school and pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.

Katie has also been modeling since she was in eighth grade. She has trained with Emmy Award winner Jennifer Plas and casting director to sharpen her acting and modeling skills. She was signed on as a model in the Kansas City and Nashville, Tennessee markets prior to being crowned Miss Kansas Teen USA. In July 2011, she participated in Actors, Models, and Talent for Christ in Orlando, Florida and ranked third in her division for commercial modeling.

In her spare time, Katie enjoys volunteering in her community. She works at local food kitchens and volunteers at Hope Lodge, a free housing resource for cancer patients. Katie is passionate about supporting programs for cancer research and prevention and has participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and Catwalk for the Cure. She has also volunteered with the Special Olympics and the Ronald McDonald House.

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Carissa Becker - Miss Iowa Teen USA 2012

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Miss Iowa, Carissa Becker

Age: 18

Hometown: Waterloo

Biography: Carissa is a senior at Don Bosco High School in Gilbertville. There, she is an honor roll student, a member of the varsity volleyball team, a state speech qualifier, the school yearbook editor, the student council vice president, and a National Honor Society officer. She also started "Volunteer Wednesdays," which provides students at her school with an opportunity to serve their community.

Outside of school, Carissa plays club volleyball with USA Volleyball and enjoys volunteering in the community. She has volunteered with Covenant Medical Center and Habitat for Humanity. She was also selected to be in Teen Trust, a teen philanthropic group that is responsible for deciding how to disperse $10,000 of donated monies to various nonprofit organizations. Due to her community involvement, Carissa was selected as the recipient of the Cedar Valley Mayor's Top Teen Award and the Mother Moon Service Scholarship.

Carissa is undecided on which college she will attend after graduation, but plans to study dietetics, nutrition, or exercise science and Spanish.

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Mackenzie Surber - Miss Indiana Teen USA 2012

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Miss Indiana, Mackenzie Surber

Age: 17

Hometown: Cicero

Biography: Mackenzie attends Hamilton Heights High School in Arcadia, Indiana. There, she is a varsity cheerleader, a member of the tennis team and a SADD Club member. In the future, Mackenzie hopes to become an air traffic controller. She believes one of her greatest strengths is her ability to perform well under pressure.

Mackenzie's favorite hobbies include playing tennis, tumbling and boating. She also enjoys volunteering. The social cause most important to her is drug and alcohol abuse awareness. She is especially passionate about encouraging teenagers to avoid peer pressure and to make their own decisions.

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Alexandra Plotz - Miss Illinois Teen USA 2012

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Miss Illinois, Alexandra Plotz

Age: 17

Hometown: Geneva

Biography: Alexandra is a senior at Rosary High School in Aurora, Illinois, where she is a member of the Spanish Club, the school newspaper and the Go Green Club. Alex has also been a member of the Marmion Academy cheerleading team for the past four years. In those four years, she has served as a co-captain for both the junior varsity and varsity cheer squads.

In her spare time, Alex enjoys volunteering in her community. She donates her time to Fox Valley Special Recreation Association and Feed My Starving Children.

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Kimberly Layne - Miss Idaho Teen USA 2012

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Miss Idaho, Kimberly Layne

Age: 18

Hometown: Nampa

Biography: Kimberly is a senior this year at Skyview High School in Nampa, Idaho. There, she is president of the National Honor Society president and a member of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and Idaho Drug Free Youth. In the summer of 2010, Kim traveled to Orlando, Florida, with a HOSA team and competed in the HOSA Bowl, a game show competition designed to test a person's health care knowledge. Her team placed sixth in the country.

Kim is also a track and field athlete. She competes in the 400-meter, triple jump, and long jump. In 2010, she placed second in the state the triple jump. In her spare time, Kim enjoys volunteering in at the Salvation Army and the Canyon County Animal Shelter.

After high school, Kim hopes to move to the West Coast to attend college. Eventually, she plans to have a career in veterinary medicine. She wants to combine her love of animals with her passion for science and medicine.

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Kathryn Teruya - Miss Hawaii Teen USA 2012

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Miss Hawaii, Kathryn Teruya

Age: 16

Hometown: Kahala

Biography: Kathryn is of Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, English, German, Hungarian and Romanian ancestry. Her unique heritage has helped her understand the importance of unity and compassion. Kathryn is also extremely passionate about dance; she has practiced hula, Tahitian dance, ballet and jazz since she was three.

Kathryn currently attends `Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii. There, she is an honor student, the president of the Key Club, and a member of the track team. Kathryn is also an active volunteer and recently partnered with Mrs. America 2012, Lara Fonoimoana, to recruit 1000 Awaiaulu volunteers. Awaiaulu volunteers assist in transcribing Hawaiian newspapers dating from 1850 to the present. Their goal is to educate others about and preserve Hawaii's rich history.

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Courtney Smits - Miss Georgia Teen USA 2012

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Miss Georgia, Courtney Smits

Age: 16

Hometown: McDonough

Biography: Courtney Lynne dedicates her life to supporting soldiers and their families. She grew up in a military family; her dad was a Special Forces officer, and her mom was a military intelligence officer. Even though her parents are retired, Courtney continues to support the troops. At age 10, Courtney started her own organization, Queens For Courage, which raises support and awareness for wounded soldiers who require prosthetic care.

Courtney is also involved in her school's Naval Junior ROTC program. Her brother, Trevor, is one of the senior leaders in this program, which is ranked no. 1 nationally, and will train to become an Army officer upon graduation.

When not participating in NJROTC competitions, Courtney enjoys working on her grandparents' farm, spending time with friends and family, riding horses, and swimming.

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Sydney Martinez - Miss Florida Teen USA 2012

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Miss Florida, Sydney Martinez

Age: 16

Hometown: Lake City

Biography: Sydney attends Columbia High School in Lake City. She is an honors and advanced placement student with plans to take classes at Florida Gateway College during her junior year of high school. Sydney is a varsity cheerleader and an avid volunteer. She has worked with the Salvation Army and Relay For Life. Sydney is also enrolled in her school's Health Academy and is a member of Health Occupations Students of America. She hopes to be a certified nurse assistant upon graduation.

Sydney enjoys going to the beach, spending time with friends, doing hair and makeup, working out, and cheering. The most important person in Sydney's life is her sister, Natalie. Natalie introduced Sydney to pageants and has continually served as a positive role model.

In the future, Sydney plans to attend Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale and pursue a degree in the medical field.

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Sierra Hadley - Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2012

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Miss District of Columbia, Sierra Hadley

Age: 18

Hometown: Anacostia

Biography: Sierra's first language in school was French. She was enrolled in a French immersion program from kindergarten to eighth grade. Later, she attended Charles Herbert Flowers High School, where she was a cheerleader for three years. Two of those three years, she was chosen to perform with UCA cheerleaders in London. During her senior year, Sierra worked at U.S. Department of Agriculture on a boar semen preservation project dedicated to productivity and fertility of the working boar. That same year, she placed in the USDA science competition and made history for her high school.

Sierra has worked for the Department of Commerce and as a lifeguard at Six Flags America.

She enjoys charitable work, and each year, she collects canned goods for families in need, donates to Toys for Tots, and participates in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk.

Sierra is currently majoring in nursing at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and is a member of the cheerleading team. In the future, Sierra hopes to become a neonatal nurse practitioner.

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Angela Viscount - Miss Delaware Teen USA 2012

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Miss Delaware, Angela Viscount

Age: 19

Hometown: Newark

Biography: Angela is a freshman at Fairmont State University in West Virginia, where she is majoring in fashion merchandising. She is also a member of her school's Division II Acrobatics & Tumbling Team. As an accomplished competitive cheerleader, Angela has performed in many national competitions. After graduation, she plans to work in the fashion industry for a major retail organization.

Angela describes herself as a people person. She loves spending time with her family and friends and meeting new people. She also enjoys going to the beach, jet skiing and shopping with her friends.

Angela has a passion for two charitable organizations: the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Easter Seals. She volunteers with both of these organizations and enjoys their fundraising events because they are high energy, and they support a healthy, athletic lifestyle.

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Logan West - Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2012

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Miss Connecticut, Logan West

Age: 17

Hometown: Southington

Notes: Former Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen 2010.

Biography: Logan resides in Southington, Connecticut. Logan studies as a senior at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts. Her career ambitions include attending Fordham University in New York and obtaining a degree in dance. She also wishes to travel with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Logan also has a passion for law. In the future, she hopes to earn a law degree to serve as a children's lawyer specializing in divorce cases.

Logan's favorite hobbies include dancing, cooking and reading. She also collects anything turtle-related. She describes herself as articulate, honest and dedicated.

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Jacqueline Zuccherino - Miss Colorado Teen USA 2012

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Miss Colorado, Jacqueline Zuccherino

Age: 17

Hometown: Aurora

Notes: Born in Italy

Biography: When Jacqueline came to the United States and entered kindergarten, she spoke little English. In addition, there were no bilingual classes for Italian speakers. She lived with her grandmother at the time and was shy and reserved. She, however, quickly became fluent in English and familiar with all things American. Later, Jacqueline was reunited with the rest of her family, and they moved to Colorado. Jacqueline instantly fell in love with the majestic Rocky Mountains.

While attending public high school, Jacqueline worked part-time in retail sales. She was a party coordinator for children's events and a hostess at several local eateries. Later, Jacqueline's family decided to homeschool her to better suit their traveling lifestyle. She then traveled with her mother to Costa Rica and Mexico to provide aid to physically and mentally challenged children and adults who were living in local faith-based facilities.

Jacqueline entered college in the fall of 2011 and is seeking a career in forensic pathology. Jacqueline recognizes that humanitarian service is needed not only in other countries, but also in her own town. She is working on a project that provides backpacks filled with reading and school supplies to children in shelters for domestic violence and is developing a curriculum for middle school girls that addresses the dangers of female bullying.

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Alexa Jones - Miss California Teen USA 2012

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Miss California, Alexa Jones

Age: 18

Hometown: Ramona

Biography: Alexa Brielle is a freshman at California State University San Marcos, where she is pursuing a degree in communications. She is a fifth-generation resident of Ramona, a small, country town in the northeast hills of San Diego County. Alexa has participated in competitive cheerleading since she was 8-years-old and was a captain and four-year member of the varsity cheer team at Ramona High School. She also participated in dance productions and powder-puff football games. She is an honors graduate and has been recognized for her leadership with several scholarships and awards.

Alexa enjoys gymnastics, dance, tumbling, hiking, reading, shopping and exercising. Alexa is also passionate about giving back to the community. She is proud to have received the President's Volunteer Service award for her time spent working with organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Children's Hospital and Susan G. Komen.

Alexa recently lost her father in a car accident involving a drunk driver. She is working through that tragedy with strength and perseverance, and she hopes her experiences will allow her to serve as a powerful role model.

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Amber Mitchell - Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2012

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Miss Arkansas, Amber Mitchell

Age: 18

Hometown: Little Rock

Biography: Amber is an 18-year-old college sophomore majoring in broadcast journalism. As a senior in high school, Amber managed to work 20 hours a week, earn 12 hours of college credit, and maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA. She is an avid volunteer and has worked with the Arkansas Children's Hospital, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Give Kids The World, CureSearch for Children's Cancer, the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society, and Toys-For-Tots. In high school, Amber was a member of SADD, FBLA, and the President of JAG, for which she was chosen to represent the state of Arkansas at the national conference in Washington, DC.

In her free time, Amber enjoys traveling, modeling, taking pictures, sewing, cooking, working out, scrapbooking, and playing with her dog.

Amber believes strongly in the quote, "If God will bring you to it, He will bring you through it." At 17-years-old, she had a pre-cancerous tumor removed. Since then, Amber has worked hard to make a positive impact on the lives of others and to share her story on a national level.

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Alexa Zellers - Miss Arizona Teen USA 2012

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Miss Arizona, Alexa Zellers

Age: 17

Hometown: Scottsdale

Notes: Sister of Emerald Zellers, Miss Arizona Teen USA 2006 and top 10 at Miss Teen USA 2006.

Biography: Alexa Carroll attends Notre Dame Preparatory High School in Scottsdale. Alexa has danced for over seven years and was the captain of the junior varsity cheerleading squad. She is an active member of St. Bernard's Clairvaux Parish and is a lector.

This past year, Alexa completed over 300 hours of combined service in the community. She did everything from teaching Bible school, to working at Maggie's Place, to calling out bingo numbers at a retirement facility.

In the future, Alexa would like to have a career in music management and work with country music artists. Alexa plans to attend Belmont University in Tennessee, where she will study public relations and music management.

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Veronica Temple - Miss Alaska Teen USA 2012

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Miss Alaska Veronica Temple

Age: 18

Hometown: Eagle River

Notes: Former Miss Alaska's Outstanding Teen 2009 and sister of Sarah Temple, Miss Alaska USA 2010.

Biography: Veronica is an Alaskan-grown beauty queen. She is the seventh of 13 children, four of which are adopted. Veronica and her siblings are all homeschooled. Veronica began Irish Dancing lessons at age 8 and has participated in several competitions across the country. Her love for Irish Dancing has encouraged her to complete six of 12 exams to become a certified Irish Dance teacher.

Veronica has competed in and won several pageants, including the 2009 Miss Alaska Outstanding Teen pageant. Veronica is also a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree at St. Katherine College. During her free time, she enjoys hiking mountains in Alaska, sledding, camping and singing songs with her family and friends by the campfire.

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Peyton Brown - Miss Alabama Teen USA 2012

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Miss Alabama - Peyton Brown

Age: 18

Hometown: Eufaula

Biography: Peyton is a Eufaula, Alabama native. A senior at The Lakeside School in Eufaula, she is actively involved in the Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Government Treasurer and Honor Roll. Peyton is an avid sports enthusiast and is a member of the basketball, softball and cheerleading teams. This year, she scored her 1000th point in basketball and was recently honored for this achievement. Peyton would like to promote girls’ athletics and advocate for the importance of being involved in sports.

After losing her father to cancer, Peyton became an active member of the American Cancer Society. She enjoys attending World Changers with her church during the summer, has a love for animals, and is passionate about modeling and acting. Peyton plans to attend The University of Alabama in the fall, where she will major in nursing and minor in theater.

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Miss World China 2012 Winner

23 year old Wen Xia Yu from Harbin was crowned as the new Miss World China 2012 in a beauty competition held last June 30.

Standing 5'9 1⁄2" tall, Wen will represent her country in the Miss World 2012 on August 18 at the Dongsheng Fitness Center Stadium in Ordos, Inner Mongolia at the People's Republic of China.

Miss World Australia 2012

A beautiful model and actress from Sydney, 23 year old Jessica Kahawaty was recently crowned as the new Miss World Australia 2012 held last June 30.

Jessica stands 1.75m tall and currently holds a degree in law and business with a major in finance. She is a pageant veteran, competed in 2008 representing Lebanon in the Miss International contest took place in Macau, where she was among the top 12 semi-finalists.

Kahawaty will now represent Australia and travel to Ordos, Inner Mongolia in the People's Republic of China for the Miss World 2012 competition to be held at the Dongsheng Fitness Center Stadium on August 18.

Winfrida Dominic wins Miss Universe Tanzania 2012

19 year old beauty, Winfrida Dominic was crowned Miss Universe Tanzania 2012 during an annual beauty pageant took place at the National Museum in Dar-es-Salaam last June 29.

Standing 175cm tall, Winfrida will compete representing her country in Miss Universe 2012 on December.

Bahati Chando and Dorice Mollel finished as the 1st and 2nd runners-up respectively. They will enter the Miss Earth and Miss Tourism Queen International competitions.

Karoline Olsen wins Miss World Norway 2012

20 year old Karoline Olsen wins the Miss World Norway 2012 title during a pageant held on June 29 at the Emil & Samuel Club in Oslo.

This is a new national event under new organizers who took over the Miss World license after the country’s main pageant Froken Norge decided to shut down earlier this year.

Karoline stands 1.67m tall and will represent the country at the Dongsheng Fitness Center Stadium in Ordos, Inner Mongolia at the People's Republic of China for the Miss World 2012 competition on August 18.

Aneta Stojkovska is Miss Macedonia FYRO 2012

20 year old Aneta Stojkovska was crowned the new Miss Macedonia FYRO 2012 last June 28 at the Restaurant Jana in Skopje.

Finished as 1st run-up was Sofija Musu. And the 2nd run-up was Simona Stankovska.

Aneta from Gostivar will represent Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in Miss World beauty pageant which was scheduled to took place on August 18 at the Dongsheng Fitness Center Stadium in Ordos, Inner Mongolia at the People's Republic of China.