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Bethany Logan (Camarda)
Miss Teen America '95 / '96
Miss Teen America Elite '97
Home State: Connecticut
Talent: Vocal
Bethany resides in Connecticut with her four-year old daughter Mikayla. She is the President of Eventually, LLC, an event planning
company, and is the official event planner of the Miss Teen America, Jr.
Teen America and Teeny America pageant systems. She
held the Mrs. U.S. Galaxy title in 2002 and 2003.
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Christella Carpenter (Hudson)
Miss Teen America '97-'98
Miss Teen America Elite '99
Talent: Monologue
Age at Competition: 17
Home
State: Kentucky
The 1997-98 Miss Teen America and former World Championships International Top Model is Kentucky native Christella Carpenter Hudson! Christella graduated high school at age 16, won the Miss Teen America title at 17, and was married. at. She went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University. She has held almost every Kentucky teen title, and several Ms. titles.ย Her most memorable Miss Teen America experience was leading the Kentucky delegation in the Special Olympics World Games, where she says she was inspired and uplifted by the amazing athletes. In the past, she has worked as a chiropractor's assistant, bank teller, and loan processor. Currently, she is part of a ministry team called "Christ Star" (the meaning of her name), and has released two Christian music C.D.'s to date. She performs a variety of Christian music from gospel to contemporary, and gives concert performances across the region. She sings at festivals, weddings, youth events, and other venues as well. She recently sang LIVE on WSM Radio in Nashville, Tennessee, the official radio station of the Grand Ole Opry. Christella enjoys continuing her professional modeling and acting career, and was once flown all-expenses paid to Los Angeles as a top 20 finalist in TopModel magazine's international model search. In the summer of 2006, Christella auditioned and received a speaking role in a feature film titled "Red Velvet Cake", to be released in 2007. In her spare time, she enjoys working as Director of the 3-4 year old children's program at her church. She loves to spend time with her family, scrapbook, and travel. Currently, she resides in Kentucky with her husband of 8 years, Jon, and their daughter, Grace.
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Kyla Froeberg, CT - 4th RU
Tina Froeberg, CT
Tiffany Kosma, CT
Marla Prete, CT - 3rd RU
Alanna Thompson, CT
Christella Carpenter - KY Winner |
Rebecca Pelkey, ME
Christina Bell, MI
Ronica Licciardello, NJ - 2nd RU
Cara Testino, NY
Shana Orczyk, RI
Tiffany Hazelwood, VA - 1st
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Heather Konitshek (Orawsky)
Miss Teen America '99
Miss Teen America Elite 2000
Talent: Vocal
Age at Competition: 16
Home State: Connecticut
Heather had an exciting year as Miss Teen America.ย Some of her appearances included singing the National Anthem at a Boston Red Sox game and signing autographs for two hours on the Boardwalkย in Atlantic City.ย At the Indianapolis 500 she was able to sit in Eddie Cheever's Race Car, ride in the same parade as Miss America, Heather French, and ride the pace car before the start of the race.ย Heather is a graphic design artist and has done some work on our National & State Program books.ย Heather lives in Connecticut with her husband Michael, newborn daughter Victoria and their dog Trigger.
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1999 STATE DELEGATES: |
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Jasmyne Faulk AK 3rd RU
Erin Vivero CA
Heather
Konitshek CT Winner
Sherray
Thomas IL
Christina Bell MI 4th RU
Chrissie Icaza MO 2nd RU |
Renelle
Richardson NY 1st RU
Michelle Reiber OH
Natalie
Acosta PR
Tiara
Puro- UT
Michelle Sullivan WI
Jackie Feller -
WY |
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Amanda Zachary
Miss Teen America 2000
Miss Teen America Elite 2001
Home
State: Illinois
Talent: Vocal
Age
at Competition: 17
Amanda's hometown was so proud of her national
win that they erected
city limit signs in her honor that read, "Welcome to Westfield,
IL, home of Miss Teen America Amanda Zachary." One of her
memorable trips included being awakened at 2 AM by a fire
alarm. Before leaving her hotel
room, she grabbed only her
crown.
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2000 STATE DELEGATES: |
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Abbie
Lusk AL
Julia
Sun CA
Rebekah
King FL Top Ten
Whitney
Brock GA Top Ten
Sharon
Fukyama HI
Amanda
Zachary IL Winner
Renee
Graham ME Top Ten
Chivonne Howard MD
Allison
High MA 3rd RU
Elizabeth Holt MI 4th RU
Kassie
Reedy MO |
Nichole
Mc Whorter- NH
Maia
Wirth NC 1st RU
Alysha
Castonguay RI 2nd RU
Shonta
Taylor SC
Summer
Williams Tar Heel State
La Toya
Carter- TN
Mari-Eulalia
Saldivar -TX -Top Ten
Heather
Warren WV
Michelle Sullivan WI
Mindi
Feller WY Top Ten |
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Cara Hays (Chapman)
Miss Teen America 2001
Miss Teen America Elite 2002
Home
State: Arkansas
Talent: Vocal
Age
at Competition: 18
Cara had never been a pageant contestant before
competing and
winning the title of Miss Teen
America. This very talented
young woman sings
with her own rock band, Superflux.
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2001
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Roseann Simko, AK - Top 10
Jami Lee Giovannini, AZ
Cara Hays, AR - Winner
Brittany Kirkelie, CA
Victoria Carter, CO - 4th RU
Christina Ellington, CT - 1st RU
Jennifer DeReyes - DC
Candace Cragg, FL - 2nd RU
Chantelle Wright, GA
Nichole Whitegon, Golden State
Ali LaPreze, Great Lakes State
Teresa Bringas, HIi
Desire้ Sullivan, Heart of Georgia
Ally Estergard, IL
Heather Sturgis, IN
Jessica Villa, KS
Jessica Jo Terrell, KY
Lindsey Clayborn, LA
Wendy Davis, MA
Jessica Nagy, MI
Lesley Kelleher, MS |
Kassie Reedy, MO
Lisa Wanek, NE -
Top 10
Bethany Phillips, New England
Lacey McNeely, NM
Jennifer Bass, NC
Ranaye Ledbetter, North Pole
Bridgette Nielson, North Star
Zenobia Bell, Pacific Coast
Whitney
Brock - Peach State -
Top 10
Christianne Johnson, PA
Tricia Dellinger, RI
Lavi๑a Witherspoon, SC
Audra Schmidt, Sunflower State
Alexis Price, TN - Top 10
Ashantia McKnight, TX
Elaina Pierson, UT
Kerri Sgarlata, VT
Amanda Hall, VA
Britnee Kellogg, WA - 3rd RU
Hannah Johnson, WV - Top 10 |
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Lacey Minchew
Miss Teen America 2002
Miss Teen America Elite 2003
Home State: Georgia
Talent: Vocal
Age
at Competition: 18
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Jennifer McKnight, AL
Lesa Pollaro, AZ
Veronica Penalber, Bayou State
Lynette Hibben, CA -
Top 10
April Brown, Centennial State
Susan Pope, CO
Dana Daunis, CT
Deborah Toodle, DC
Amanda Sidari, First Capitol
Kellina Wilbanks, FL -
3rd RU
Shamera
McDermott Garden State
Jennifer Pike GA
Andrea
Gurney Great Lakes State
Casee
Hoopii HI - Top 10
Brittany Staggs Heart of Georgia
Danica
Novitski IL
4th RU
Mollee Mohr IN
Krystal
Vander Waal IA
Stephanie Maloney Kansas
Rachel Dickey KY
Lyn
Holmes Keystone State
Kayla
Elizondo Lone Star State
Taylor
Mathews LA
Mary
Benziger ME
Amanda
Johnson MA
Lauren OBryan MI |
Lauren
Barker MS
Kelsey Baker MO
Melissa
Dorval NH
Kasi
Lynch NJ
Alyson
Williams NM
Stephanie Lee NY
Shaharazad McDowell NC
Kaila
Hawley North Star
Teresa
Bringas Oahu - Top 10
Shaylee
Peckens OH
Lacey
Minchew Peach State
Winner
Youla
Noumeh PA
Victoria Carter Rocky Mountain State
1st RU
Jordan
Feucht SC
Raquel
Beezley S. CA
Megan Linn - SD
Brandy
Patterson TN -
Top 10
English
Shelvin TX
Alexis
Price UT 2nd
RU
Lauren
Lipnick VT
Jennifer Trieu WA -
Top 10
Brittany Payne WV
Autumn
Schoebel WI
Alexandra Keeler WY |
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Alysha Castonguay
Miss Teen America 2003
Miss Teen America Elite 2004
Home State: Rhode Island
Talent: Dance
Age at Competition: 16
Alysha
represented her state at the tender age of 13 and placed second
alternate to Miss Teen America 2000, Amanda Zachary. Two months
later she returned to compete for the title of Miss Jr. Teen America
2000. On July 5th of 2003, Alysha took home the first place
honors in Essay, Community Service, Photogenic and tying for first
place in Swimwear and Evening wear, along with the title of Miss Teen
America 2003. Alysha has donated her time to various
organizations her favorite remains the YMCA, where she worked with
pre-schoolers, as she aspires to a career as an Elementary School
teacher. Alysha is also an accomplished dancer, has appeared in a
music video and is an All-Star Cheerleader. Alysha also filmed a
pilot which cast her as host of Go Figure!, a television show
dedicated to fitness for pre-teen and teenage groups.
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STATE DELEGATES: |
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Mary
Heather Wylie AL
Rebecca
Hasulak AZ
Amanda Lee - AR
D้yana
Walker CA
Stephanie Maloney CO
Caressa
Cameron Commonwealth of
VA 3rd RU
Jennifer Brooks CT Top 10
Ryne้
Moore DE
Leslie
McConn DC
Jessie
Gross FL 1st RU
Christen Wright GA 4th RU
Felicia
Moghadam Golden State
Michelle Tkatch HI
Nadine Butler - Heart of Nebraska
Kayleigh Jack ID
Cheslea
Fahey IL 2nd RU
Renee Bickel IN
Megan McIntyre IA
Heather
Buford KY
Melissa Paige Wright, Lone Star State
Chanen
Dunn LA
Danielle Enko MD
Samantha Robertson MA |
Jaclyn
Duvall MI
Alla
Ilushka MN
Richa
Sadana MS
Jennifer Temple Young MO
Kristie
Swanson MT
Sierra
Nielsen NE
Cali
Tucker NV Top 10
Christina Velazquez NJ
Natalie
Sena NY
Ebony
Lytch NC
Dana
Daunis Nutmeg State Top 10
Alysha
Castonguay Ocean State
Winner
Kimber
Lacey OK
Anastasia Bokas PA
- Top
10
Kelsey
Gibree RI
Holly
McBlair Sooner State
Paige
Jordan SC
Ashley
Barnard TN
Ashley
Conley UT - Top
10
Chelsie
Darling VA
Heidi
Boehm WI
Alyssa Taylor WY
Cressida Cowan Yellowhammer State |
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Chelsea Fahey
Miss Teen America 2004
Miss Teen America Elite 2005
Home State: Illinois
Talent: Vocal
Age at Competition: 17
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STATE DELEGATES: |
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Katherine
Wood -- AL
Dena Baskous -- AK
Anne-Marie
Ashley -- CA
Sarah Kramm -- Chesapeake
Alicia Canepa -- CO
Kelly Quinn -- CT State -
Top 10
Whitney Castle -- DC
Lucy Yu -- Evergreen State
Becca Dahmen --
FL
Rachel Wilkinson -- GA 2nd
RU
Brijet Finister -- Golden State
Ashley Thompson -- Great Lakes State
Ivana Williams -- HI
Dianna He -- IL
Jenna Grabouski -- IA
Lindsey Cutler -- KS - 3rd RU
Ashley Duke -- LA
Mary Baskerville -- ME
Leslie Dakota McConn -- MD - Top 10
Christie Pietila -- MA
Jessica Olson-- MI
Kelly Bollig -- MN |
Danielle Smith-- MS -
Top
10
Casey Cox -- MO
Jessica Grabouski -- NE
Jennifer Stella -- NJ 1st RU
Joan Yazze -- NM
Gabrielle Martinez -- NY
Shannel Jordan -- NC
Carolyn Fleischauer -- Nutmeg State - Top 10
Ashley-Nicole Brown -- OH
Ariel Struhar -- PA
Chelsea Fahey -- Prairie State - Winner
Megan McIntyre -- Rocky Mountain State
Sarah DeBruhl -- SC
Amber Alderink -- SD
Krystal Waters -- TN 4th RU
Sarah Peters -- TX
Lindi Lapel -- UT - Top 10
Natasha Hickman -- VA
Jennifer Russell -- WA
Courtney Sturgill -- WV
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Meghan Bryan
Miss Teen America 2005
Home State: North Carolina
Talent: Dance
Age at Competition: 16
Meghan Whitney Bryan, was crowned Miss Teen America 2005 on July 9 at the Bell South
Acuff Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee. Meghan has been dancing and
cheerleading since she was 6 years old and she performed a jazz dance to My
Strongest Suit when she competed for the title of Miss Teen America. In 2002, Meghan was Miss Jr. Teen America and set
her sights on the Teen National title at the age of 14. She prepared
mentally and physically since she passed her Jr. Teen title onto Brittany
Monico in 2003. On winning the title, Meghan says that it was the best
day of her life and it seemed like a dream!
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Courtney Willingham, AL
Rebecca Hasulak, AZ
- 2nd RU
Brandy Rich, AR
Adrienne Trainor, Bay State
Julie Underwood, CA
Breanna Sage, Commonwealth of VA
Grace Woodson, CT
- Top
10
Sara Ann McCabe, DE
Katie Meadowcroft, DC
Rikki Klaus, FL - 3rd RU
Lourdes Thomas, Garden State
Erina Patterson, GA
4th RU
Ashley Thompson, Great Lakes State
Karielle Kohatsu, HI
Haley Huff, Heart of Dixie
Stephanie Rupp, Heart of NE
Aubry Bozzano, IL
- Top
10
Alexandria Willhardt, IN
Alexis Hanna, IA
Gionne Steib, LA
- Top
10
Sarah Kramm, MD
- Top
10 |
Brittany DaRosa, MA
Amber Kelley, MN
Carley Robinson, MS
Katie Temple Young, MO
Caressa Cameron, Nation's Capitol
Tiffany Hegstad, NV
Brittany Colon, NJ
Tiffany Long, NM
Kimberly Cantoni, NY
Meghan Bryan, NC -- Winner
Jennifer Northrup, N CA
Ashley Nicole Brown, OH
- Top
10
Savanna Raymer, Ozark State
Kyrsti Vaught, SC
Traci Alexander, Sunshine State
Jessica Stahl, TN
- 1st RU
Sterling Bo Winn, UT
Courtney Sturgill, VA
Jennifer Russell, WA
Kelsey Klug, WV |
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Brittany Monico
Miss Teen America 2006
Home State: Rhode Island
Talent: Dance
Age at Competition: 16
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Samantha Reynolds, AL
Alexis Wagner, AZ
- 2nd
RU
Kaitlin Bosler, CA
Alexandra Mass้, Centennial
Hope Wiseman, Chesapeake
- Top
10
April Bollig, CO
Christina Caporuscio, CT
- Top
10
Katie Meadowcroft, DE
- Top
10
Shirley Zheng, DC
Jennifer Fernandez, FL
Alexa Turpin, GA
Cassie Pennington, Golden State
Chanel McLean, HI
Sheena Paris, ID
Emily Cassens, IL
Livia Weldy, IN
Amy White, KY
Hillary Patton, Land of Lincoln
Veronika Citizen, LA
Kristin Cote, ME
Danna Thomas, MD
Katherine Galvin, MA |
Sarah Gerberding, MI
Sarah Dale Simpkins, MS
- 4th
RU
Courtney Cheatham, NV
- Top
10
Kat Howland, NH
Christina Casci, NJ
Kaitlyn Tarpey, NY
Bridgette Conner, NC
Lindsay Hanson, OH
- 3rd
RU
Kimber Lacey, OK
Dana Bredeweg, OR
Sarah Debruhl, Palmetto State
- Top
10
Julia Shollenberger, PA
Haleigh Woods, Prairie State
Brittany Monico, RI -- Winner
Anika Cobb, SC
Allison Hoyt, Sunset State
Tiffany Latham, TN
Ilsa Levine, TX
- 1st RU
Kaley Sue Barrett, UT
Abbie-Jean Esbjerg, VT
Victoria Barrera-Garces, VA
Alane Boyle, WI |
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Brittany Dawn
Brannon
Miss Teen America 2007
Home State: Arizona
Talent: Violin
Age at Competition: 18
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STATE DELEGATES: |
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Tabitha
Staggs, AL
Leyla Safsten, AZ
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Top
10
Cassie Pennington, CA
April Bollig, CO
Dana Brooks, CT
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Top
10
Courtney Peet, DE
Victoria Barrera-Garc้s,
DC
Amelia Worley, Empire
Sabrina Esposito, FL
Katie O'Shea, GA - 1st RU
Brittany Brannon, Grand Canyon-Winner
Elizabeth Curette, Granite
Tesia Worley, HI - 4th RU
Amy Albaugh, KY - 3rd RU
Kristi Nicole Calvaruso, LA
Erin MacPherson, MD
Jillian Jensen, MA |
Elizabeth Heikkila, MN - Top 10
Robyn Ford, MS
Jordyn Enochs, NV
Rebecca Scalera, NH
Amanda Alicea, NY - 2nd RU
Kristy Johnson, NC
Gabrielle Putzeys, OK
Brianna Pete, PA
Katrina Baker, RI
Alexandra Durkee, SC
SarahAnna Martinez, Sunshine
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Top
10
Mariel Lane, TN
Whitney Washam, TX
-
Top
10
Brandi Wiley, VA
Alexandria Jasmer, WA
Ali Geisler, WI
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Kaitlyn Tarpey
Miss Teen America 2008/2009
Home State: New York
Talent: Irish Step Dance
Age at Competition: 16
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STATE DELEGATES: |
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Kathryn Bulkley, AZ
Mollie Parker, AR - 3rd RU
Iris Watkins, CT
Meghan Westberry, GA
Ellie Krombeen, Grand Canyon
Le'a Kunipo, HI
Dani Hanna, IL
Andrea Walker, KY |
Amber Gautreau, LA
Tiffany Amariuta, MA - 4th RU
Maddy Thoele, MN
Savannah Schechter, NJ - 1st RU
Kaitlyn Tarpey, NY - Winner
Brittni Hutson, TN
Ilsa Levine, TX - 2nd RU
Stephanie Hanson, WI
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Katie Himes
Miss Teen America 2010
Home State: Kentucky
Talent: Vocal
Age at Competition: 16
| 2009
STATE DELEGATES: |
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Pualani Madriaga, AK
Brielle Grestini, CT - 3rd RU
Alexis Duncan, GA
Katie Himes, KY - Winner
Katelyn McDonnell, MA
Alexa Donnelly, NH - 4th
RUTiffany Amariuta, NJ |
Michaela Kenny, NY
Casey Vance, PA
Elizabeth Pospisil, TX - 2nd RU
Christina Caporuscio, VT - 1st RU
Jamie Hughes, VA
Heather Smith, WI
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