Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teen Explained

For the state pageant affiliated with Miss Teen USA, see Miss Maryland Teen USA

Formation:1998
Type:Beauty pageant
Language:English
Key People:Sherry Rush
Headquarters:Hagerstown
Location:Maryland
Membership:Miss America's Outstanding Teen
Website:Official website

The Miss Maryland's Teen competition, formerly Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teen, is the pageant that selects the representative for the U.S. state of Maryland in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen pageant.

Rachel Spencer was crowned Miss Maryland's Teen on June 23, 2023 at the Maryland Theater in Hagerstown, Maryland. She will be competing for the title of Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2024.

In January 2023, the official name of the pageant was changed from Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teen, to Miss Maryland’s Teen, in accordance with the national pageant.

Results summary

The results of Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teen as they participated in the national Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition. The year in parentheses indicates the year of the Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition the award/placement was garnered.

Placements

Awards

Preliminary awards

Other awards

Winners

YearNameHometownAgeLocal titleTalentCSIPlacement at MAO TeenSpecial scholarships at MAO TeenNotes
2023Rachel SpencerMiss Carroll County's TeenPianoSprinkles of Love
2022Ryleigh JacksonGermantown16Miss Germantown's Outstanding TeenTap DanceTeen Anxiety Pals
2021Kate WillsFrederick17Miss Urbana's Outstanding TeenJazz Dance, "Big Time"1st runner-up[1] America's Choice

Spirit of America Award

2020National pageant cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic
2019Emily Yi[2] Frederick17Miss Western Maryland's Outstanding TeenJazz Dance, "Show Off" from The Drowsy ChaperoneFulfilled her year of service and chose not to extend it for a second year because of the pandemic.[3]
2018Katie Allen[4] Easton16Miss Baltimore's Outstanding TeenBallet en Pointe, "Spanish Rose"
2017Chloe Wildman[5] Lonaconing16Miss Frostburg's Outstanding TeenVocal2nd runner-up[6] Outstanding Achievement in Academic Life Award
2016Allison LaForce[7] Damascus17Miss Mountain City's Outstanding TeenLyrical Jazz Dance
2015Jessica Bayuk[8] Frederick17Miss Western Maryland's Outstanding TeenContemporary Dance
2014Sarah Robinson[9] Ijamsville15Miss Northern Maryland's Outstanding TeenVocal3rd runner-up at Miss Maryland Teen USA 2016 pageant[10]

3rd runner-up at Miss Maryland 2017 pageant

3rd runner-up at Miss Virginia 2018 pageant[11]

1st Runner Up at Miss Virginia 2021 Pageant.
2013Sabrina Frost[12] Frostburg15Miss Queen State's Outstanding TeenDanceTeens in Action Award[13]
2012Kennedy Taylor[14] Silver Spring15Miss University City's Outstanding TeenDance Top 10[15] Later Miss Maryland 2023

1st runner-up at Miss Maryland USA 2022-2023

1st runner-up at Miss District of Columbia USA 2021[16]

2011Ally Soule[17] Frederick15Miss Frederick's Outstanding TeenBallet
2010Mary Teal Mulligan[18] Williamsport16Miss Hagerstown's Outstanding TeenTap Dance2nd runner-up at Miss Maryland 2016 pageant[19]
2009Stephanie Meadowcroft[20] Bel AirMiss Greater Baltimore's Outstanding TeenVocal1st runner-up at Miss Maryland Teen USA 2011 pageant

4th runner-up at Miss Maryland Teen USA 2012 pageant

4th runner-up at Miss Maryland 2012 pageant

3rd runner-up at Miss Maryland 2013 and 2014 pageants
2008Joanna Guy[21] Swanton16Miss College Park's Outstanding TeenVocal3rd runner-up[22] Outstanding Achievement in Academic Life Award

Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness Award
Later Miss Maryland 2012[23]
Top 10 at Miss America 2013 pageant[24]
2007Kasey Staniszewski[25] Swan Point15Miss College Park's Outstanding TeenVocalSister of Miss Maryland 2010, Lindsay Staniszewski

Triple Crown Winner
2006Hannah Mollerick[28] JessupMiss Howard County's Outstanding TeenJazz en PointeContestant at National Sweetheart 2010 pageant

4th runner-up at Miss Maryland 2010, 2011, and 2013 pageantsTop 10 at Miss Maryland 2012
2005Lindsay Morris[29] Church Creek15Miss Caroline Summerfest's Outstanding TeenClassical Piano
2004Brittany Eberly[30] 15DanceNo national pageant

Was previously an independent pageant with the winner earning the title of, "Miss Teen Maryland"

Changed to current title after a national pageant was created by the Miss America Organization in 2005
2003Cynthia English[31] West Laurel15Miss College Park TeenTap Dance
2002Tierra Wharton[32]
2001Heather Molnar[33] Parsonsburg14Vocal4th runner-up at Miss Maryland 2004 pageant[34]

1st runner-up at Miss Maryland 2008 pageant
2000Danielle McGarvey[35] HagerstownDance2nd runner-up at Miss Maryland USA 2005 pageant

Former NFL cheerleader for the Seattle Seahawks
1999Kelli Lobaugh
1998Amanda Daugherty

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-07-31. Birmingham teen, actress wins Miss America's Outstanding Teen contest. 2021-08-03. al. en.
  2. News: Valerie . Bonk . Westminster woman crowned Miss Maryland. June 23, 2019 . Herald-Mail Media . Emily Yi, 17, of Frederick, Md., was crowned Miss Maryland’s Outstanding Teen 2019 at the evening’s competition..
  3. News: For Immediate Release June 26, 2020 . June 28, 2020.
  4. Web site: Jennifer . Fitch . High hopes, high heels, high notes blend in Miss Maryland competition . Herald-Mail Media . June 24, 2018.
  5. News: Westminster woman crowned Miss Maryland 2017. Fitch. Jennifer. Herald-Mail Media. 2018-02-19. en.
  6. Web site: 2017 Scholarships. Miss America's Outstanding Teen.
  7. News: Brandon . Rosa . Hannah Brewer crowned as new Miss Maryland on Saturday night . Local DVM . June 26, 2016.
  8. News: Paige . Jones . Frederick teen crowned Miss Maryland Outstanding Teen 2015. The Frederick News-Post . June 30, 2015.
  9. News: Kaylee . Woodward . Miss. Maryland’s Outstanding Teen: Sarah Robinson . The Hawkeye . October 10, 2014.
  10. Web site: Miss Maryland USA & Teen USA state pageant results . Pageant Update Results.
  11. News: Richard . Chummey . Miss Virginia crowned at Liberty University . The News & Advance . June 23, 2018.
  12. News: Dan . Dearth . Miss Western Maryland crowned Miss Maryland 2013 . Herald-Mail Media . June 22, 2013.
  13. Web site: 2013 Scholarships. Miss America's Outstanding Teen.
  14. Web site: Life Changing: Miss Maryland Pageant . June 30, 2012 . Kennedy Taylor: Through My Eyes.
  15. Web site: 2012 Scholarships. Miss America's Outstanding Teen.
  16. Web site: Miss District of Columbia USA & Teen USA pageant results. 2021-08-03. Pageant Update. en.
  17. News: Hagerstown's Carlie Colella crowned Miss Maryland; Ally Soule of Frederick wins Outstanding Teen . The Frederick News-Post . June 26, 2011.
  18. News: Staniszewski wins Miss Maryland crown . Cecil Daily. June 28, 2010.
  19. News: Tamela . Baker . Hannah Brewer crowned Miss Maryland . Herald-Mail Media . June 26, 2016.
  20. News: Dan . Dearth . Westminster woman crowned Miss Maryland . Herald-Mail Media . June 27, 2009.
  21. News: Young women compete for crowns . Cumberland Times-News . April 2, 2009 . Powell will be part of the evening’s entertainment, along with Joanna Guy, Miss Maryland Outstanding Teen....
  22. Web site: Next in Line for Greatness . Pageantry Magazine . August 20, 2008.
  23. News: Joanna Guy crowned Miss Maryland . WJLA News . June 24, 2012.
  24. News: Miss New York crowned Miss America; Miss Maryland in top 10; Miss Iowa’s marijuana gaffe . The Washington Post . January 13, 2013.
  25. News: Tiffany . Arnold . College Park girl is named Miss Md. Outstanding Teen . Herald-Mail Media . June 30, 2007.
  26. News: Miss Teen Tennessee crowned Miss Teen USA 2009 in The Bahamas . The Bahamas Weekly . August 4, 2009.
  27. News: Amy . Kuperinsky . Miss USA 2013: Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, wins the title . NJ.com . June 17, 2013.
  28. Web site: Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2007 Delegates . GeoCities .
  29. News: Kristin . Wilson . Morris is crowned Miss Teen Maryland . Herald-Mail Media . June 25, 2005.
  30. News: Slice of Life . Cumberland Times News . July 30, 2004.
  31. News: Ayesha . Ahmad . Teen wins Maryland pageant . The Gazette . July 10, 2003.
  32. Web site: Forever Miss Maryland’s Outstanding Teens . Miss Maryland Scholarship Organization.
  33. News: Dennis . Carter . University of Maryland student named Miss College Park . The Gazette . March 9, 2006 . ...Molnar, who was crowned Miss Teen Maryland in 2001..
  34. Web site: Miss Maryland Results . Miss Historic Maryland Scholarship Program.
  35. News: Chanin . Rotz-Mountz . Wagner Wraps Up NFL Cheerleading Career . The Fulton County News . January 27, 2011.