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Case of the Missing Crown Diamond

Exciting times are ahead as the Miss Teen USA pageant is just around the corner, bringing together talented and ambitious young women vying for the prestigious title. This year, all eyes are on the reigning Miss New York, rumored to be the standout competitor. The evening will begin in a whirlwind of elegance with the evening gown segment, where each contestant, including you, will strut down the runway and answer a thought-provoking question posed by the esteemed pageant director, Ms. Victoria Morning.

But that’s just the start! After the interviews, the stage will come alive with the talent competition, a highlight of the Miss Teen USA pageant. Get ready to be entertained by a diverse mix of performances, from stand-up comedy to dance, singing, and even puppetry. It's your chance to shine in your unique way.

And there’s more excitement in store – the stunning diamond crown, the symbol of victory, will be displayed for everyone to see before the night ends and the new Miss Teen USA is crowned. As one of the hopeful contestants, you've meticulously prepared – selecting the perfect gown, fine-tuning your interview responses, and perfecting your talent routine. Your journey in the pageant world starts here, filled with dreams, determination, and the possibility of walking away with the coveted crown.

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Daisy Bluebonnet - Miss Texas

Miss Texas is the least prissy contestant this year. She'd rather go fishing or play football than put on makeup and model down the runway in her evening gown. But this cowgirl loves to compete in the pageant to show off her rope tricks!

Suggested attire: Any dress for the evening gown competition, a sassy western outfit with a hat and boots for the talent competition, and a piece of rope tied in a lasso as a prop.

Suggested talent (but prepare any 1-2 minute talent routine you prefer): Choreograph a Western-style dance to any Western song coordinated with lasso movements. For a finale, you can bring a stuffed animal to ‘rope’.

Sunny Shinedale - Miss Florida

Miss Florida's everlasting smile melts the judges from the start! Miss Florida is a talented singer and guitarist who shines on the runway during the evening gown competition! Other competitors flock to hang around her warm personality. Sunny Shinedale also loves to make up songs about the situations around her and perform them for whoever will listen.

Suggested attire: Any dress for the evening gown competition and any sequined costume or dress for the talent competition.

Suggested talent (but prepare any 1-2 minute talent routine you prefer): Sing and perform the song on your (real or fake) guitar - any current hit top 40 song. A microphone (real or fake) and guitar (real or fake) as props.

Poni Aloha - Miss Hawaii

The shy and reserved Miss Hawaii is one of the best Hawaiian dancers of her generation. She is part of one of the largest luau productions in Maui and is famous for her graceful moves during performances. She dropped out of the competition last year due to a toenail injury, but she's ready to compete this year! Poni Aloha loves to dance circles around her competitors—literally!

Suggested attire: Any dress for the evening gown competition, a Hawaiian shirt with a grass skirt, and a flower in the hair for the talent competition.

Suggested talent (but prepare any 1-2 minute talent routine you prefer): Choreograph a Hawaiian luau dance (Polynesian-style dance) to any Hawaiian music.

Candy Apple - Miss New York

Miss New York is the reigning Miss Teen United States and is the one to beat this year! Miss New York is the ultimate comedienne! From stand-up performances to pulling pranks, she is one of the most hilarious girls to be friends with. And it is always wise to stay on her good side!

Suggested attire: Any dress for the evening gown competition. A funny costume or shirt with a silly saying on it and any pants for the talent competition.

Suggested talent (but prepare any 1-2 minute talent routine you prefer): A comedy routine. Simple jokes or comedic scenarios about child-related issues can be told. A microphone (real or fake) is an optional prop.

Starr Golden - Miss California

This budding Hollywood actress might be a serious contender this year! Her friends know the stunning and talented Miss California as a ‘ray of sunshine.’ She is one of the most friendly girls at the pageant, and this beauty is nothing but positive!

Suggested attire: Wear any dress for the evening gown competition and a themed outfit to match your talent monologue.

Suggested talent (but prepare any 1-2 minute talent routine you prefer): Act out a monologue. You can pull a script off of the internet or write your own.

Gretyl Gardenias - Miss New Jersey

Miss New Jersey performs with her puppets on many variety shows back home. When you talk to New Jersey, you're not sure who will answer—Miss New Jersey or her puppet! Needless to say, Miss New Jersey is one of the most talented and entertaining puppeteers in the United States!

Suggested attire: Any dress for the evening gown competition. A dance-style costume for the talent routine with a puppet (can be a sock puppet) as a prop.

Suggested talent (but prepare any 1-2 minute talent routine you prefer): A ventriloquist act or a puppet skit. You can even have the puppet sing a song or bring a couple of puppets and build a cardboard puppet stage for you to stand behind and let your puppets be the show.

Gatoria Swampton - Miss Louisiana

Miss Louisiana is the most charismatic contestant at the pageant! She’s multi-talented but is best known for her awesome dance routines. Everyone adores Miss Louisiana, as she is genuinely sweet and adorable!

Suggested attire: Any dress for the evening gown competition and any dance outfit or costume for the talent competition.

Suggested talent (but prepare any 1-2 minute talent routine you prefer): A dance routine of any kind. Hip-hop, jazz, ballet, clogging, lyrical or tap!

Glitsy Cardman - Miss Nevada

Do you believe in magic? Well, if you see Miss Nevada in action, we all know the answer to that! This beautiful magician has all the right moves…magical ones, that is! With her own Las Vegas Magic show, this girl is the one to beat in the talent competition!

Suggested attire: Any dress for the evening gown competition. A magician’s costume with a top hat and magic wand as props.

Suggested talent (but prepare any 1-2 minute talent routine you prefer): Do a magic routine! You can find magic tricks on the internet using simple household items, or you can purchase a magic kit.

Cornelia Husker - Miss Nebraska

Miss Nebraska is one of this pageant's most cheerful and optimistic girls. If anyone is in a foul mood or being negative, call Cornelia Husker over to correct it. Her presence alone makes everyone feel happy again! Miss Nebraska also loves to perform her awesome cheers to help people get in a fun mood!

Suggested attire: Any dress for the evening gown competition. A cheerleading uniform for the talent competition.

Suggested talent (but prepare any 1-2 minute talent routine you prefer): Any cheerleading routine – a cheer, chant, dance, or all of the above.

Eskie Moe - Miss Alaska

The crowd is stunned when Miss Alaska performs her rap songs! She was the runner-up in the pageant last year. The other contestants should watch out because the rumor is that she's come up with a spectacular routine this year for the talent competition! Miss Alaska is known for being the spunky life of the party, and when she speaks, it is always to a beat!

Suggested attire: Any dress for the evening gown competition. Casual attire with a baseball cap turned to the side for the talent competition.

Suggested talent (but prepare any 1-2 minute talent routine you prefer): Perform any kid-friendly rap song. For an added fun twist, make an original rap about the pageant! A microphone (real or fake) is an optional prop.