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MAOTeen Announces a New Instrumental Scholarship Sponsored By Glenn Harman

Since 2006, Dr. Harman has sponsored MAOTeen titleholders' appearances at events such as Relay for Life and Music is Good Medicine. He has found these experiences to be very positive and inspirational for all that are involved. Dr. Harman looks forward to staying involved for many years to come.

MAOTeen 2010 Jeanette Morelan First Titleholder to Perform in a Live Concert

Miss America 2009 Katie Stam with Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2010 Jeanette Moreland and Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2009 Taylor Fitch

The Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant was held on Saturday with the crowning of 14 year-old Jeanette Moreland from Wisconsin!  The week was a memorable one for the Miss America Organization and the MAO family that was in Orlando to support MAOT.

Miss America 2009 Katie Stam was proud to be a part of the week's festivities that included being the on-stage host for the pageant, as well as supporting the Teen contestants, and offering her love and support for our wonderful sister program.  The events were filled with magical moments including Miss America who was also able to meet with the Teen's little princesses for a special luncheon.

On Saturday, the excitement continued with the crowning of our new Miss America's Outstanding Teen and the event created new memories for all.  We thank all of our Miss America family for helping to make this week such an incredible success!  We look forward to the journey ahead with our 53 Miss America contestants who will now prepare for Miss America 2010 Pageant on January 30, broadcasted live on TLC from Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas! 

The Miss America 2010 Contestants gathered for the first time in Orlando to get to know one another and have a wonderful day that included photos opportunities at Sea World and an incredible visit to Universal Studios on Wednesday.  The contestants were also able to enjoy a wonderful dinner at Maggiano's, hosted by Florida State Executive Director Mary Sullivan and co-hosted by David Lang and Carry O'Neal of Regalia Magnificent Apparel on Thursday night. And on Friday, the contestants along with the Miss America Organization Board of Directors and Miss America enjoyed the Miss America Fundraiser hosted for the second year by Mr. and Mrs. Siegel. 

Miss Wisconsin's Outstanding Teen, Jeanette Morelan, Wins Miss America's Outstanding Teen Competition Orlando, FL - August 15, 2009 - Miss Wisconsin's Outstanding Teen, Jeanette Morelan walked the runway as the fifth 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. The competition was held at the Linda Chapin Theater, Orange County Convention Center. A sister company to the Miss America Organization, Miss America's Outstanding Teen promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America's teens. Jeanette will support the National Platform of the Miss America Organization, the Children's Miracle Network, and will continue to work on her own personal platform "The Power of One." Five Finalists: Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2010 Miss Wisconsin's Outstanding Teen - Jeanette Morelan First Runner Up Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen - Brenna Weick Second Runner Up Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen - Myrrhanda Jones Third Runner Up Miss North Carolina's Outstanding Teen - Katherine Puryear Fourth Runner Up Miss California's Outstanding Teen - Monica Stainer Top Ten: Miss Indiana's Outstanding Teen- Lydia Daley Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen - Brenna Weick * Miss Utah's Outstanding Teen- Meredith Gaufin Miss Louisiana's Outstanding Teen- Kelly Bernard Miss South Carolina's Outstanding Teen- Ali Rogers Miss Wisconsin's Outstanding Teen- Jeanette Morelan * Miss California's Outstanding Teen- Monica Stainer * Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen- Myrrhanda Jones * Miss Virginia's Outstanding Teen- Courtney Garrett Miss North Carolina's Outstanding Teen- Katherine Puryear * *Denotes Top 5 Finish Additional information about Miss America's Outstanding Teen, as well as updated competition news and images, can be found at www.MAOTeen.org.

WEDNESDAY'S PRELIMINARY: 
MISS CALIFORNIA'S OUTSTANDING TEEN
AND MISS NEW JERSEY'S OUTSTANDING TEEN WIN PRELIMINARY AWARDS

PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE
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TUESDAY'S PRELIMINARY:
MISS INDIANA'S OUTSTANDING TEEN
AND MISS FLORIDA'S OUTSTANDING TEEN WIN PRELIMINARY AWARDS
PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE
by Brion Price Photography
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Miss Indiana's Outstanding Teen, Lydia Daley, 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 was Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen, Myrrhanda Jones, who won the preliminary award for Evening Wear.

MAOT, the "little sister" to Miss America, hosts its national competition in Orlando during the week of August 11-15, 2009 with 52 state representatives competing in various competitions for a chance to win over $30,000 in college scholarships and the title of Miss America's Outstanding Teen. The competition will be held in the Linda Chapin Theatre at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Competition photos are available online on the Miss America's Outstanding Teen website, www.MAOTEEN.org.

THE ENTERTEENMENT NETWORK PRESENTS
MISS AMERICA'S OUTSTANDING TEEN

San Ramon, CA (July 8, 2009) - Enterteenment announced today that they have entered into a two-year partnership with Miss America's Outstanding Teen to broadcast the national teen pageant on the Enterteenment Network, which will serve as the pageant's exclusive broadcast partner.

Miss America's Outstanding Teen, the sister pageant to Miss America, returns for its fifth year and will be hosted by Miss America, Katie Stam and Todd Newton with feature guest performances by American Idol's Jasmine Murray. Ben Eleazer and Elena LaQuatra will be hosting the behind the scenes footage for Enterteenment.

"We are excited to be able to offer the 2009 competition and behind-the-scenes footage online for the first time. We are so pleased with our partnership with Enterteenment," said Kim Parrish, President of Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc. "We feel they are leaders in this industry with a focus on wholesome and important topics for teens such as college, earning scholarships and going to proms. MAOT is a perfect fit."

"We're thrilled to bring the Miss America's Outstanding Teen program to our audience", said Amanda Mills, President & CEO of Enterteenment. "This scholarship based pageant is exactly the type of programming we desire as part of our premiere online video network. It is yet another step toward our mission to engage, empower and entertain teens everywhere and is a real win/win for all involved."

The two-year broadcast partnership kicks off at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida August 12th with a fabulous behind-the scenes four-day 'teen e' pre-series followed by the 2010 Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant on August 15th 2009, airing online August 16th on the Enterteenment Network at www.enterteenmentonline.com/enterteenment.html.

The complete broadcast schedule to include several of the state pageants that will lead to next year's national event, which will broadcast on the Prom & Pageant Channel on the Enterteenment Network alongside national coverage of the best proms and the network's own show 'teen e' is to be announced.

ABOUT MISS AMERICA'S OUTSTANDING TEEN
Miss America's Outstanding Teen promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America's Teens. Miss America's Outstanding Teen is a scholarship-based program offering accomplished teens the opportunity to be awarded funds for college. The program promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America's teens. In the past four years, the organization has
made available more than $3 million in college scholarships.

ABOUT ENTERTEENMENT
Enterteenment is a media and lifestyle brand, dedicated to engaging, empowering and entertaining teens everywhere. The editorial is written by and shows hosted by teens who receive scholarships in return for their editorial contributions and participation. In a safe yet interactive and highly customizable environment they connect teens with their peers, community, products and inspiration they need to navigate their everyday lives, milestones and plan for their future. The Enterteenment Network is designed to provide teen relevant video programming that is empowering, engaging and entertaining and every program must meet all three objectives. This partnership will assist both organizations in providing scholarships, opportunities and memories to last a lifetime to the promising and talented teens enrolled in the programs.

Miss America's Outstanding Teen Preliminary Competitions, Orlando, Rosen Centre, August 11th - 13th. 2010 Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant, Final/Crowning, Orlando, Rosen Centre, August 15th.

Miss America Outstanding Teen Pageant to be webcast

Enterteenment announced today that they have entered into a two-year partnership with Miss America's Outstanding Teen to broadcast the national teen pageant on the Enterteenment Network, which will serve as the pageant's exclusive broadcast partner.  Miss America's Outstanding Teen, the sister pageant to Miss America, returns for its fifth year and will be hosted by Miss America, Katie Stam and Todd Newton with feature guest performances by American Idol's Jasmine Murray. Ben Eleazer and Elena LaQuatra will be hosting the behind the scenes footage for Enterteenment. --Article and photo: www.examiner.com   Read full article

Former Contestant for Miss America's Outstanding Teen makes it to the Top 13 on American Idol

Former state titleholder advances on American Idol

Orlando, FL-- March 6, 2009- The Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization announced today that Jasmine Murray, Miss Mississippi's Outstanding Teen 2007, made it into the Top 13 on American Idol. Murray was one of four contestants chosen by the judges during Thursday night's Wild Card competition.

Murray was a top 10 finalist at Miss America's Outstanding Teen and has received recognition for her outstanding community service with the U.S. Dream Academy. She was also a special guest performer at Miss America 2008.

Miss America's Outstanding Teen, the "little sister" to the Miss America Organization, is a scholarship-based program offering accomplished teens the opportunity to be awarded funds for college. The program promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America's teens. In the past four years, the organization has made available more than $3 million in college scholarships.

"We are so incredibly proud of Jasmine," said Kim Parrish, president of MAOT. "We wish her the absolute best as she strives to accomplish her goal of becoming the next American Idol."

Jasmine will continue on in the competition which can be seen nationally on FOX on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8/7 Central.

For more information about MAOT, please visit www.MAOTeen.org 
For additional information about American Idol, please visit http://www.americanidol.com/ 

Watch Jasmine's performance at the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant
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-- Article: www.maoteen.org    Photos:  Courtesy of the Miss America Organization / MAOT

'Outstanding Teen' takes home state's top pageant prize

Each of the two times Myrrhanda Jones has competed in a pageant, she has taken home the top prize, a fact that amazes the 16-year-old, who had only set her sights to place in the top 10. On July 11 in St. Petersburg, Myrrhanda was crowned Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen after earning the title of Miss Gainesville's Outstanding Teen in March. The scholarship pageant is associated with the Miss Florida/Miss America organization.

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