Miss Kansas' Outstanding Teen
- For the state pageant affiliated with Miss Teen USA, see Miss Kansas Teen USA
| Formation | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss America's Outstanding Teen |
Official language | English |
Key people | Misty Beck |
| Website | Official website |
The Miss Kansas' Outstanding Teen competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the U.S. state of Kansas in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen pageant.
Tori Pedruzzi of Wichita was crowned Miss Kansas' Outstanding Teen on June 8, 2019 at Pratt Community College in Pratt, Kansas. She competed for the title of Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2020 at the Linda Chapin Theater in the Orange County Convention Center on July 27, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.
Results summary
The year in parentheses indicates year of Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition the award/placement was garnered.
Awards
Preliminary awards
- Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness: Kristen Boxman (2014)
Non-finalist Awards
- Non-finalist Talent: Taylor Clark (2018)
Other awards
- Outstanding Instrumental Talent: Taylor Clark (2018)
- Random Acts of Kindness: Paige Kauffman (2017)
Winners
| Year | Name | Hometown | Age | Local title | Talent | Placement at MAO Teen | Special scholarships at MAO Teen | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tori Pedruzzi[1] | Wichita | 14 | Miss Wichita's Outstanding Teen | Lyrical Dance, "Ashes" by Celine Dion | |||
| 2018 | Amelia Benjamin[2] | Leawood | 16 | Vocal, "God Bless America" | Previously USA National Miss Kansas Jr. Teen 2017 | |||
| 2017 | Taylor Clark[3] | St. John | 17 | Miss Butler County's Outstanding Teen | Percussion, "Sing, Sing, Sing" and "In the Mood" | Non-finalist Talent Award[4] Outstanding Instrumental Talent Award[4] |
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| 2016 | Paige Kauffman[5] | Hesston | 17 | Miss Harvey County's Outstanding Teen | Vocal | Random Acts of Kindness Award[6] | ||
| 2015 | Ashley Pringle[7] | Yates Center | 17 | Miss Hay Capital's Outstanding Teen | Vocal, “O Mio Babbino” | |||
| 2014 | Megha Gangadhar[8] | Wichita | 17 | Miss Asian Festival's Outstanding Teen | Bollywood Fusion Dance, "Jai Ho" by The Pussycat Dolls | |||
| 2013 | Kristen Boxman[9] | Arkansas City | 17 | Miss Cowley County's Outstanding Teen | Tap Dance, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston | Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness Award[10] | ||
| 2012 | Stevie Mack[11] | Wichita | 16 | Miss Heartland's Outstanding Teen | Musical Theatre Dance, “I Wanna Be a Rockette” | |||
| 2011 | Caitlyn Webb[12] | Manhattan | Miss Manhattan's Outstanding Teen | Tae Kwon Do, "Stand Out" | ||||
| 2010 | Leslie Carrillo[13] | Wichita | 17 | Miss Wooded Hills' Outstanding Teen | Vocal, "Kiss Me in the Rain" | Semifinalist at Miss Kansas USA 2013 competition[14] | ||
| 2009 | Chelsea Chilcott[15] | Derby | 16 | Ventriloquism, "Coffee in a Cardboard Cup" | ||||
| 2008 | Alasyn Zimmerman[16] | Derby | 14 | Miss Sunflower's Outstanding Teen | Dance, "So Much Better" from Legally Blonde | 1st runner-up at Miss Colorado 2014 pageant[16] | ||
| 2007 | Maggie Delaney[17] | Overland Park | 17 | Miss Johnson County's Outstanding Teen | Vocal | |||
| 2006 | Erica Mahan[18] | Neosho Rapids | 17 | Miss Capital City's Outstanding Teen | Flute | |||
| 2005 | Lauren Susong[19] | Wellington | 17 | Vocal, "Gimme Gimme" from Thoroughly Modern Millie | ||||
| 2004 | Haley Hannah[20] | Leawood | 16 | Jazz Dance | ||||
References
- ^ Rose, Gale (June 11, 2019). "Pedruzzi builds on dance platform and talent". Pratt Tribune.
- ^ Rose, Gale. "Amelia Benjamin is the new 2018 Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen". Pratt Tribune.
- ^ Rose, Gale. "Taylor Clark is 2017 Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen". Pratt Tribune. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ a b "2017 Scholarships". Miss America's Outstanding Teen.
- ^ Stewart, Adam (June 12, 2016). "Crash prompted Miss Kansas' campaign". The Hutchinson News.
- ^ "2016 Scholarships". Miss America's Outstanding Teen.
- ^ Bronson, Carol (June 6, 2015). "Yates Center girl is Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen". Pratt Tribune.
- ^ "Megha Gangadhar named Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen". Pratt Tribune. June 7, 2014.
- ^ "Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen wins national preliminary award". Pratt Tribune. August 15, 2013.
- ^ "2013 Scholarships". Miss America's Outstanding Teen.
- ^ Bronson, Carol (June 9, 2012). "Stevie Mack is Pageant Week's first winner". Pratt Tribune.
- ^ Guggisberg, Grant (June 13, 2011). "Martial artistry captures teen title for Webb". Pratt Tribune.
- ^ "Former princess wins Outstanding Teen crown - Pratt, KS - Pratt Tribune". 2011-07-15. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ "Miss Kansas USA & Teen USA pageant results". Pageant Update. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- ^ McGee, Melanie (June 3, 2009). "Chilcott throws voice, catches crown". Pratt Tribune.
- ^ a b "Zimmerman is first runner-up at Miss Colorado". Derby Informer. June 28, 2014.
Among her many titles are Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen in 2008...
- ^ "Maggie Delaney - Miss Kansas' Outstanding Teen 2007". Miss Kansas Pageant Inc.
- ^ "Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2007 Delegates". GeoCities.
- ^ "'Miss Kansas' Outstanding Teen' Lauren Fontarum Honored on 10th Anniversary". Newman University Magazine. Spring 2016.
- ^ "Copyright Protected - Miss Kansas". 2011-07-18. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2018-02-18.