Miss America's Teen 2024 is Hanley House of North Carolina
Miss North Carolina's Teen, Hanley House, was crowned Miss America's Teen 2024 on Saturday, January 13 at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) in Orlando, Florida.
The 16-year-old Cleveland High School student edged out 50 other competitors to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Morgan Greco of Washington.
Ohio's Paisley French was named first runner-up while Aubrey Bartmann of Oklahoma, Natalie Poveda of Texas, and Sophia Todd of Kentucky were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively.
The rest of the Top 11 semifinalists were Anna-Katherine Risalvato of Florida, Charlie Key of Georgia, Lauryn Trader of Hawaii, Anna Grace of Tennessee, Jaylynn Lindley of Utah, and Ginger Ragaishis of Vermont.
Before the finals, the new Miss America's Teen was also announced as one of the winners of the Preliminary Fitness and the Preliminary Evening Gown competitions.
Hanley is passionate about advocating for the empowerment of young entrepreneurs. A seasoned entrepreneur and mentor, she wants to help nurture young minds and unlock their potential through her initiative "Passion to Profit" program.
"The decision to start 'Passion to Profit' came from my own experiences with being able to do something I enjoy and that I am passionate about, by helping others find their own passion and turn it into profit, whether that profit is an income, a sense of purpose, or even a learning opportunity," she wrote on her website.
The Miss America brand mission is "Empowering Women to Lead" in every area of life from philanthropy, business, arts, politics, education, and more. Miss America and Miss America's Teen local and state ambassadors contribute thousands of community service hours annually, raising funds for philanthropic partners.
Photos: Houston M Photography, Miss America's Teen / Instagram
