Miss Teen America is looking for a well-rounded, "girl next door."  
Our state pageant will be a fun-filled time for all participants.
All Contestants will compete in the following areas:

Interview: 20%

Personal interviews with judges--You will need a Dress or Suit for Interview, taupe/skin toned shoes or shoes dyed to match your outfit.

The judges will be looking for a young woman with a strong sense of reasoning, who can articulate her opinions effectively.

Photo by Heather Orawsky, Photographic Vision

Talent or Spokesmodel:  20%

Talent presentation with a maximum time limit of two minutes
or

Spokesmodel presentation. Spokesmodels will be judged on their ability to speak to a large group as they deliver a one minute commercial/public service announcement on their state, town or any subject they wish.

Photo by Heather Orawsky, Photographic Vision

Physical Fitness, Teens:15%

Runway modeling of conservative, one-piece solid color swimsuit.  Judges will be looking for the individual who is physically fit, energetic and healthy, with a strong sense of self-esteem.  We highly recommend competition swimsuits.




Photo by Heather Orawsky, Photographic Vision

Physical Fitness, Jr. Teens: 15%

Runway modeling of an aerobic wear outfit and  sneakers. Judges will be looking for the individual who is physically fit, energetic and healthy, with a strong sense of self-esteem.






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Formal Eveningwear: 15%

Delegates will be judged on grace, poise and elegance of carriage during their presentation. Each delegate must wear a floor length gown, which is age appropriate.






Photo by Joe Pier, A Visual Group

Modeling: 15%

Each delegate will model an outfit of her own choosing. It must be age appropriate and it should portray the delegate’s teen spirit. No torn jeans or high glitz attire will be permitted.





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Photogenic: 15%

Delegates will be judged on facial beauty and overall cover model look from their choice of submitted 8 X 10 inch color photographs.






Photo by Heather Orawsky, Photographic Vision