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2008 Teen Miss America's Outstanding Teen


Taylor Fitch
2008 Teen Miss America's Outstanding Teen
Photo by Zac Gramaldo

Aug. 16, 2008

Story by: MAOT

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Fifty-two outstanding high school students from across the nation competed for the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, as well as $150,000 in scholarship assistance, with the winner receiving a $30,000 college scholarship. This is the fourth year for the pageant. The pageant is taking place at the Orlando Convention Center from August 12 to 16.

Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2007 Caitlin Brunell was on hand to crown her successor.

Final Results

Miss South Carolina's Outstanding Teen, Taylor Fitch walked the runway as the fourth Miss America's Outstanding Teen on Saturday night in the Linda Chapin Theater at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This historic crowning moment marked her first steps on a journey that will take her across the country promoting scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, community involvement and healthy living for our nation's youth.

She will support the National Platform of the Miss America Org. the Children's Miracle Network. In addition, she will also continue to work on her own personal platform "Challenges: Heart, Mind and Hands."

The first runner up was Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen Julia Rae Schlucter; second runner up was Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen Sloane Roberts; third runner up was Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teen Joanna Guy; and fourth runner up was Miss Missouri's Outstanding Teen Sydnee Stottlemyre.

The remaining semifinalists were: Miss California's Outstanding Teen, Crystal Lee; Miss District of Columbia's Outstanding Teen, Jasmine Alexis; Miss Texas' Outstanding Teen, Sydney Capello; Miss Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen, Alicia Clifton; and Miss Virginia's Outstanding Teen, Lexie Overholt.

 

Thursday Prelim Results

Miss Texas' Outstanding Teen Sydney Capello was named Thursday night's preliminary talent winner at the Linda Chapin Theater in the Orange County Convention Center during the third night of competition. Also in the spotlight were Miss Utah's Outstanding Teen, McKenna Marie Lewis and Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen Sloane Roberts, who won the preliminary awards for Sportswear and Evening Wear, respectively.

Wednesday Prelim Results

Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen, Sloane Roberts, was named Wednesday night's preliminary talent winner at the Linda Chapin Theater in the Orange County Convention Center during the second night of competition. Also in the spotlight were Miss North Dakota's Outstanding Teen, Ariana Walker, and Miss California's Outstanding Teen, Crystal Lee, who won the preliminary awards for Evening Wear and Sportswear, respectively.

Tuesdday Prelim Results

Miss Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen Alicia Clifton was named Tuesday night's preliminary talent winner at the Linda Chapin Theater in the Orange County Convention Center during the first night of competition. Also in the spotlight were Miss Texas' Outstanding Teen Sydney Capello and Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teen Joanna Guy, who won the preliminary awards for Evening Wear and Sportswear, respectively.

Additional Awards are as follows:

Non-finalist Talent: Haley Ates, Alabama ($500)

Non-finalist Evening Wear: Ariana Walker, North Dakota ($500)

Non-finalist Interview: Ariana Walker, North Dakota ($500)

Scholastic Excellence: Taylor Fitch, South Carolina ($1,000)

Academic Life: Joanna Guy, Maryland ($1,000)

B Don Magnus Spirit of America Award: Julia Rae Schlucter, Pennsylvania ($1,000)

Community Service: Bethany Lojewski, West Virginia

Ad Sales: Kelsey Hartley, Arizona ($1000 scholarship and $250 cash); Madison Foster, Tennessee ($2000 scholarship and $500); Carrie Wintle ($3000 scholarship and $1000 cash)

Troy University full four-year scholarship: Maine, California, Kentucky, Maryland, Wisconsin

 

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Teen Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008 Delegates

Alabama
Haley Ates
of Eufaula
Mar. 2, 2008
Broadway Vocal : Defying Gravity from Wicked
Haley’s Handfuls of Hope
Non-finalist Talent

Alaska
Sierra Rain Begich Slade
of Eagle River
Jul. 19, 2008
Opera
Caring For Hospitalized Children of Our Comminity
15, First Try

Arizona
Kelsey Hartley,
Apr. 19, 2008
Cactus Shadows High School
Baton / Twirl
Animal Abuse Prevention
16,

Arkansas
Sloane Roberts
Jul. 5, 2008
Tap Dance
Love Always Hopes: Preventing Child Abuse
15, Second Try
2nd RU
Wed Prelim Talent, Thursday Prelim Evening Gown

California
Crystal Lee
of San Francisco
Jun. 28, 2008
San Francisco School of the Arts
Classical Ballet : Paquita by Ludwig Minkus
Princess for a Day
16, First Try
T 10
Wed Prelim Sportswear

Colorado
Caley Pavillard
of Castle Rock
Rock Canyon High School
Tap Dance : I want to be a Rockette
Living with the Beauty and the Beast of Technology
14,

Connecticut
Rachael Ramonas
of Wolcott
Jun. 28, 2008
Wolcott High School - Senior
Lyrical Dance : Brave
Promoting Awareness of Eating Disorders
First Try

Delaware
Amanda Debus
Apr. 20, 2008
Middletown High School
Dance / Twirl : Entr’acte from Sunset Boulevard
S.A.F.E.T.Y. - Safety And Fire Education for Today's Youth
16, Second Try

District of Columbia
Jasmine Alexis
of Washington, DC
International Latin Ballroom Dance : The Beat to Hip Hip, Chin Chin
Internet Safety Among Youth
T 10

Florida
Courtney Sexton
of Starke
Jul. 5, 2008
Jazz Dance : Miss What’s Her Name
Get Up, Get Moving and Volunteer
First Try

Georgia
Hilary Pulos
of Jesup
Jun. 28, 2008
Dance : It’s a Spy Thing
HOPE: Helping Our Peers Excel
First Try

Hawai'i
Halialani Parish
of Ewa Beach
Jun. 7, 2008
Kapolei High School - Junior
Vocal / Piano : Wind Beneath My Wing
Peer Pressure Awareness: Positive vs. Negative
15, Second Try

Idaho
Danielle Beckstrom
of Eagle
Dance / Power Tumbling : Taste of Things to Come
Meningitis Awareness and Prevention

Illinois
Emily Travis
of Metropolis
Jun. 21, 2008
Classical Piano : Solfeggietto
Going Green - Talk or Truth
First Try

Indiana
Megan Thwaites
of Garrett
Jun. 18, 2008
Garrett High School - Junior
Jazz Dance : Pink Panther Theme
Relay for Life: Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back!
16, Second Try

Iowa
Jessica Johnson
of McCausland
Jun. 8, 2008
North Scott Senior High School - Sophomore
Contemporary Lyrical Dance : Fly by Celine Dion
Donating Blood, Teens Giving the Gift of Life
First Try

Kansas
Alasyn Zimmerman
of Derby
Feb. 17, 2008
Dance : So Much Better from Legally Blonde the Musical
The Importance of Extracurricular Activities
14, First Try

Kentucky
Ashley Ferry
of Louisville
DuPont Manual High School / Youth Performing Arts School
Musical theater dance : Sparkling Diamonds
Bridging the Gap

Louisiana
April Nelson
of Mandeville
Jun. 15, 2008
Classical Vocal : O Mio Babbino Caro
IOU: Improving Others and U through Volunteerism
Second Try

Maine
Shannon Folsom
of Saco
Jun. 21, 2008
Vocal : Think of Me from The Phantom of the Opera
Be a Mentor and a Role Model
First Try

Maryland
Joanna Guy
of Swanton
Jun. 20, 2008
Vocal : Astonishing
Building Knowledge and Confidence for Student Success
Third Try
3rd RU
Tuesday Prelim Sportswear, Academic Life

Massachusetts
Taylor Kinzler
of Lakeville
Apr. 27, 2008
Apponoquet Regional High School - Junior
Acrobatic / Dance : Music from Cirque du Soleil O
Lead by Example
16, First Try (3rd RU Miss MA Teen USA '08)
(5'6)

Michigan
Carleigh Corrion - Rowley
of Essexville
Character Dance : It’s Oh So Quiet
Leader Dogs for the Blind
First Try

Minnesota
Alyssa Mayfield
of Frazee,
Jun. 14, 2008
Frazee High School - Junior
Jazz Dance : The Life of the Party
Recycling Really Rocks!
First Try

Mississippi
Morgan Lindsey Burnett
of Brandon
Jun. 13, 2008
Northwest Rankin High School. - Junior
Jazz Dance : New Attitude by Patti LaBelle
Preventing Childhood Obesity
17, First Try

Missouri
Sydnee Stottlemyre
of Wildwood
Jun. 7, 2008
Contemporary Lyrical Dance : Rock Your Soul
The Healing Power of Pets
14, First Try
4th RU
Tuesday Prelim Sportswear

Montana
Victoria Valentine
of Missoula
Jun. 8, 2008
Celtic harp : In Dreams from the Lord of the Rings
Get In Tune With Fine Arts
First Try

Nebraska
Rachel Foehlinger
of Omaha
Ralston High School - Senior
Dance / Twirl : Brand New Day from The Wiz
Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles in Teens

Nevada
Alexis Hilts
of Las Vegas
Ragtime Piano : Kitten on the Keys
Mothers and Daughters Working Together to Serve the Community

New Hampshire
Megan Lyman
of Gilford
Feb. 17, 2008
Gilford High School. - Junior
Tap Dance : Baby I'm a Star
Beating the Odds - Inspiring Cancer Patients
16, First Try

New Jersey
Katharyn Nicolle
of Wenonah
Jan. 12, 2008
Gateway Regional High School - Junior
Dance : I Love Being Here With You by Queen Latifah
Reading for the Right Reasons
16,

New Mexico
Alyssa Jean Sifuentes
of Silver City
Guitar / Vocal : Angel Baby by Rosie and the Originals
Being True Finding You!

New York
Alexandra Mazzucchelli
of Staten Island
Vocal
March of Dimes - Expanding to the Next Generation

New York
Alexandra Mazzucchelli
of Staten Island
Vocal
March of Dimes - Expanding to the Next Generation

North Carolina
Mya Hipps
of Gastonia
Jun. 21, 2008
Vocal : Half a Moment from the musical Jeeves
Domestic Violence and its Effect on Children
First Try

North Dakota
Ariana Walker
of Bismark
Jun. 6, 2008
Jazz Dance
Teens Against Binge Drinking
First Try
Wed Prelim Evening Wear, Non-finalist Evening Wear, Non-finalist Interview

Ohio
Sarah Hider
of Wooster
Jun. 14, 2008
Vocal : Mr. Melody
HIV/AIDS Awareness Among Teens
First Try

Oklahoma
Alicia Clifton
of Oklahoma City
Jun. 7, 2008
Tap Dance : Sweet Georgia Brown
TAP Into Volunteerism
Fourth Try
T 10
Tuesday Prelim Talent

Oregon
JoAnna Adkisson
of Klamath Falls
Jun. 29, 2008
Hosanna Christian School - Junior
Contemporary Dance
Foster Care and Adoption Awareness
16, First Try

Pennsylvania
Julia Rae Schlucter
of Malvern
Vocal : My Strongest Suite from Aida
Singing at The Top of Your Lungs - Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma
1st RU
B Don Magnus Spirit of America Award

Rhode Island
Angela Angers
of Barrington
Martial Arts : The Pretender by the Foo Fighters
Self Confidence through Martial Arts

South Carolina
Taylor Fitch
of Anderson
Jul. 5, 2008
Musical Theater / Jazz Dance : What You Want from Legally Blonde the Musical
Overcoming Physical Challenges: Heart, Mind and Hands
17, Winner
Scholastic Excellence

South Dakota
Carrie Wintle
of Iroquois
Jun. 7, 2008
Piano : Mountain Rhapsody
4-H: Health Rocks!

Tennessee
Madyson Foster
of Cleveland
Mar. 15, 2008
Cleveland High School - Junior
Contemporary Pointe : Canned Heat by Jamiroqui
The Ronald McDonald House’s Common Cents program
16,

Texas
Sydney Capello
of Southlake
Jul. 5, 2008
Carroll High School - Sophomore
Vocal : God Bless the Child
Better, Not Bitter: Overcoming Adversity
15, First Try
T 10
Tuesday Prelim Evening Gown, Thursday Prelim Talent

Utah
McKenna Lewis
of Smithfield
Nov. 12, 2007
Vocal / Monolog : Almost like being in Love from Brigadoon
Turning Mirrors into Windows
Thursday Prelim Sportswear

Vermont
Blaize Hall
of Georgia, VT
Apr. 26, 2008
Piano : Sonatina by Aram Khatchaturian
Bridging the Generational Gaps through MUSIC
15, First Try

Virgin Islands
Brittaney Rodriguez
of St. Thomas
Broadway Vocal : You Can’t Stop the Beat from Hairspray
Oh Yes You Can

Virginia
Lexie Overholt
of Oakton
Character Ballet en pointe : Kite Song
Lessons With Lexie
T 10

Washington
Tori Knight,
of Puyallup
May. 26, 2008
Vocal : Don’t Rain on My Parade
In Search of America’s Top ROLE Model

West Virginia
Bethany Lojewski.
of Morgantown
Jun. 15, 2008
Tap Dance : Man With the Hex by Atomic Fireballs
D.A.I.S.Y. – Diabetes awareness: Indicators for Safer Youth
Community Service

Wisconsin
Jennifer Dombrowski
Jun. 21, 2008
Irish Step Dance
Promoting Literacy Through Youth Mentoring
First Try

Wyoming
Marcella Bledsoe
Vocal : Journey to the Past from Anastasia
Teens Helping Teens

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