by MIKE CHAIKEN
When Miss Connecticut’s Teen Haylee Patton held her send-off party for Miss America’s Teen in Watertown, her competition outfits were treated as top secret information.
No photos could be shared by the guests till the judges had the first look at the nationals.
Well, the first preliminary competition for Miss America’s Teen was held Tuesday, Sept. 2 in Orlando. So, now some of the secrets can be revealed. Haylee’s evening gown and interview outfit can be shared with the world.
Her talent costume is still hush-hush till the preliminary talent competition is held tomorrow, Sept. 4.
Patton did not win any award at the first night of preliminaries. But awards, historically, have not set the stage to winning the crown.
The finals will be held Saturday, Sept. 6. The finals will be streamed at www.PageantVision.com.
Awards distributed at the preliminary event were:
Semi-finalists for the Teens in Action Award. The winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship, along with the runners-up (1st Runner-Up: $2,000; 2nd Runner-Up: $1,000).
Miss California’s Teen, Jasmine Wu
Miss Alaska’s Teen, Sara DeVolld
Miss Wisconsin’s Teen, Natalie Popp
Miss Florida’s Teen, Noelle Schnacky
Miss Iowa’s Teen, Fiona Treiber
Miss South Carolina’s Teen, Tess Ferm
Miss Arkansas’ Teen, Amelia Lisowe
The Rebel Preliminary Fitness Award winners, who each received a $1,500 scholarship.
Miss New Jersey’s Teen, Delaney Higgins
Miss North Dakota’s Teen, Rita Johnson
Miss Ohio’s Teen, Ali Payton
The Officially HER Preliminary Evening Gown award winners, who each received a $1,500 scholarship.
Miss Mississippi’s Teen, Avery McNair
Miss California’s Teen, Jasmine Wu
Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen, Lynzi Allen
PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Haylee Patton can be seen in her interview outfit and her evening gown.
