Miss Alabama’s Teen 2023: Meet 38 teens competing for the crown
A total of 38 teenagers will compete for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen this weekend at Thompson High School in Alabaster. (See their names and photos in the gallery above.)
The competition, which is affiliated with Miss Alabama, is set for March 11-12 at the school’s performing arts center, 1921 Warrior Parkway. Preliminaries are set for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday. Finals will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Hailey Adams, Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen 2022, will crown her successor on Sunday. Tickets are $25 for each preliminary, $35 for the finals, $60 for a package that includes all three events. (Note: The name of the competition has been changed for 2023, dropping the word “Outstanding” to make it simpler and more concise.)
READ MORE: Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen 2022: Birmingham’s Hailey Adams wins the crown
The contestants, ages 13-18, will compete in three categories: physical fitness, talent and evening wear/social impact initiative statement. Also, each candidate will have a private interview with the judges before the preliminaries.
The winner of Miss Alabama’s Teen will move on to compete for Miss America’s Teen later this year. Morgan Greco, who competed as Miss Washington’s Outstanding Teen, is the current Miss America’s Teen.
Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen was founded in 2003 and has crowned 21 winners to date. See the full list here. Two Alabama winners, Marcelle LeBlanc and Jessica Baeder, have moved on to become Miss America’s Outstanding Teen.
READ MORE: Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen: Photos of every winner since 2003
Also, girls who participate in Miss Alabama’s Teen often move on to the Miss Alabama competition. Lindsay Fincher, Lauren Bradford and Tiara Pennington, all recent winners of Miss Alabama, came up through the teen competition.
Here’s a closer look at this year’s candidates for Miss Alabama’s Teen. (Some of the contestants are listed as “at large,” which means they didn’t win a local preliminary title.)
Maddie McKenny is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MADDIE MCKENNEY, MISS CAHABA VALLEY TEEN
Age: 17.
Grade: 12.
School: Good Hope High School.
Hometown: Cullman.
Talent: Vocal/fiddle, “Orange Blossom Special.”
Social initiative: Give a Child a Family, Adopt From Foster Care.
Portia Hollis is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
PORTIA HOLLIS, MISS JUBILEE TEEN
Age: 14.
Grade: 9.
School: Gulf Shores High School.
Hometown: Gulf Shores.
Talent: Dance, “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Mix.”
Social initiative: Caring Coolers Initiative.
Caroline Gibson is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
CAROLINE GIBSON, MISS TENNESSEE VALLEY TEEN
Age: 17.
Grade: 12.
School: Northport High School.
Hometown: Northport.
Talent: Baton, “Never Enough.”
Social initiative: Feeding Our Future: Bringing Awareness to Childhood Hunger and Food Insecurity.
Gracie Harris is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
GRACIE HARRIS, MISS HEART OF DIXIE TEEN
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Jasper High School.
Hometown: Jasper.
Talent: Vocal/guitar, “Sweet Home Alabama”/”My Home’s in Alabama.”
Social initiative: Voices for Veterans.
Grier Feldman is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
GRIER FELDMAN, MISS APPALACHIAN VALLEY TEEN
Age: 15.
Grade: 9.
School: Oak Mountain High School.
Hometown: Sterrett.
Talent: Dance/twirl, “Man of La Mancha.”
Social initiative: State of Love: An Outreach Program for Pediatric Cancer Patients.
Kathryn Dueland is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
KATHRYN DUELAND, MISS SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY TEEN
Age: 17.
Grade: 12.
School: Cullman High School.
Hometown: Cullman.
Talent: Dance/tumble, “Let’s Get Loud.”
Social initiative: Every Second Counts.
Allie Grace Broadhead is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ALLIE GRACE BROADHEAD, MISS PHENIX CITY TEEN
Age: 14.
Grade: 9.
School: Homewood Middle School.
Hometown: Calera.
Talent: Ballet en pointe, “Butterfly Kisses.”
Social initiative: Keeping Kindness.
Harper Howard is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
HARPER HOWARD, MISS IRON CITY TEEN
Age: 16.
Grade: 11.
School: Hayden High School.
Hometown: Hayden.
Talent: Acro jazz, “Conga.”
Social initiative: Peace of Mind: Focusing on Anxiety and Mental Health Initiative.
Megan Malloy is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MEGAN MALLOY, MISS NORTH ALABAMA TEEN
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Briarwood Christian School.
Hometown: Westover.
Talent: Ballet en pointe, “Dance, Ballerina, Dance.”
Social initiative: Megan’s Mission — Deciphering Dyslexia.
Belle Casey is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
BELLE CASEY, MISS SHELBY COUNTY TEEN
Age: 15.
Grade: 10.
School: Oak Mountain High School.
Hometown: Indian Springs.
Talent: Baton, “Eyes Like Yours.”
Social initiative: Twirl Away ALS.
Laura Kate Hall is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
LAURA KATE HALL, AT LARGE
Age: 15.
Grade: 10.
School: Northside Methodist Academy.
Hometown: Dothan.
Talent: Vibraphone, “He’s a Pirate.”
Social initiative: We Before Me: From Self to Service.
Caelyn Dolar is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
CAELYN DOLAR, MISS GULF COAST TEEN
Age: 17.
Grade: 10.
School: Dothan High School.
Hometown: Dothan.
Talent: Jazz dance, “Circle of Life.”
Social initiative: Let’s Be Dia-Besties.
Bryanna Belser is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
BRYANNA BELSER, AT LARGE
Age: 15.
Grade: 10.
School: Sylacauga High School.
Hometown: Alpine.
Talent: Dance, “Shut Up and Dance With Me.”
Social initiative: Bryanna’s Blessing Bags.
Christina Norman is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
CHRISTINA NORMAN, MISS NORTH JEFFERSON AREA TEEN
Age: 15.
Grade: 10.
School: Alabama School of Fine Arts.
Hometown: Hoover.
Talent: Ballet en pointe, “Don Quixote.”
Social initiative: We Are All Different — Down Syndrome Awareness.
Mattie Cook is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MATTIE COOK, AT LARGE
Age: 13.
Grade: 8.
School: Greenville Middle School.
Hometown: Greenville.
Talent: Jazz dance, “The Way You Make Me Feel.”
Social initiative: Bullies to Besties.
Allison Terrell is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ALLISON TERRELL, MISS SYLACAUGA TEEN
Age: 17.
Grade: 11.
School: Sylacauga High School.
Hometown: Childersburg.
Talent: Vocal, “Don’t Rain on My Parade.”
Social initiative: Buckle Up Alabama.
Evie Smith is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
EVIE ALLENE SMITH, MISS BALDWIN COUNTY TEEN
Age: 16.
Grade: 11.
School: Slocomb High School.
Hometown: Slocomb.
Talent: Baton, “You Can’t Stop the Beat.”
Social initiative: ACT — Advocating for Children of Trauma.
Ali Mims is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ALI MIMS, MISS TUSCALOOSA TEEN
Age: 15.
Grade: 10.
School: Chelsea High School.
Hometown: Harpersville.
Talent: Vocal, “God Bless America.”
Social initiative: Joyful Noise.
Anna Kate O’Connor is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ANNA KATE O’CONNOR, MISS TRUSSVILLE TEEN
Age: 16.
Grade: 11.
School: Spanish Fort High School.
Hometown: Spanish Fort.
Talent: Acro jazz dance, “My Strongest Suit.”
Social initiative: Pet Partners Read With Me Program.
Britain Fuller is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
BRITAIN FULLER, MISS COASTAL ALABAMA TEEN
Age: 14.
Grade: 8.
School: Satsuma Middle School.
Hometown: Satsuma
Talent: Vocal, “Amazing Grace.”
Social initiative: The Preemie Parent Corner.
Lauren Sutherland is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
LAUREN SUTHERLAND, MISS COVERED BRIDGE TEEN
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Mars Hill Bible School.
Hometown: Florence.
Talent: Dance, “Someone in the Crowd.”
Social initiative: Mentorship Matters.
Charlee Reid is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
CHARLEE REID, MISS GARDENDALE-MAGNOLIA FESTIVAL TEEN
Age: 15.
Grade: 9.
School: Helena High School.
Hometown: Helena.
Talent: Ballet en pointe, “You Raise Me Up.”
Social initiative: Charlee’s Angels: Breaking the Barriers of Autism.
Brooklyn Davis is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
BROOKLYN DAVIS, MISS HIDDEN RIVERS TEEN
Age: 16.
Grade: 11.
School: Plainview High School
Hometown: Rainsville.
Talent: Vocal, “Finding Wonderland,”
Social initiative: Be R.E.A.L.
Reagan Hanson is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
REAGAN HANSON, MISS HAMILTON TEEN
Age: 17.
Grade: 11.
School: Hewitt-Trussville High School.
Hometown: Trussville.
Talent: Dance, “One Moment in Time.”
Social initiative: Reagan’s Rally: Encourage to S.E.R.V.E.
Addison Endress is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ADDISON ENDRESS, MISS BIRMINGHAM TEEN
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Oneonta High School.
Hometown: Oneonta.
Talent: Vocal, “In My Dreams.”
Social initiative: With a Healthy Heart, the Beat Goes On.
Abigail Wideman is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ABIGAIL WIDEMAN, MISS LEEDS AREA TEEN
Age: 16.
Grade: 11.
School: Hewitt-Trussville High School.
Hometown: Trussville.
Talent: Ballet en pointe, “Waltz of the Flowers.”
Social initiative: Let Your Imagination Soar, Read More!
Sydney Hodges is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
SYDNEY HODGES, AT LARGE
Age: 15.
Grade: 9.
School: Hayden High School.
Hometown: Hayden.
Talent: Dance, “Tightrope.”
Social initiative: Cause 4 the Paws.
Dru Bramblett is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
DRU BRAMBLETT, MISS MOBILE BAY TEEN
Age: 17.
Grade: 11.
School: Fairhope High School.
Hometown: Fairhope.
Talent: Vocal, “Somewhere.”
Social initiative: Act Out: Using the Stage to Change the World.
Mattie Wisener is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MATTIE WISENER, MISS MARSHALL COUNTY TEEN
Age: 15.
Grade: 9.
School: Arab Junior High School.
Hometown: Arab.
Talent: Jazz dance, “Americano.”
Social initiative: Think F.A.S.T.: Stroke Prevention and Awareness.
Diamond Eggleston is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
DIAMOND EGGLESTON, MISS HISTORIC SPRINGVILLE TEEN
Age: 14.
Grade: 9.
School: Muscle Shoals High School.
Hometown: Tuscumbia.
Talent: Jazz dance, “Let’s Get Loud.”
Social initiative: S.H.I.N.E. (Inspiring Kids & Teens Mental Health Awareness).
Charis McHenry is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
CHARIS MCHENRY, MISS AUTAUGA COUNTY FAIR TEEN
Age: 14.
Grade: 8.
School: Marbury Middle School.
Hometown: Deatsville.
Talent: Ballet en pointe, “The Prayer.”
Social initiative: Reading Is Leading.
Hana Vickery is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
HANA VICKERY, MISS COTTON STATES TEEN
Age: 17.
Grade: 11.
School: Briarwood High School.
Hometown: Birmingham.
Talent: Electric Violin, “Toxic.”
Social initiative: Hana’s Hope: Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention.
Anna Bella Foster is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ANNA BELLA FOSTER, AT LARGE
Age: 17.
Grade: 12.
School: Mountain Brook High School.
Hometown: Mountain Brook.
Talent: Vocal, “O Mio Babbino Caro.”
Social initiative: Art in a Box.
Elaina Burt is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ELAINA BURT, MISS JEFFERSON COUNTY TEEN
Age: 17.
Grade: 11.
School: Briarwood Christian School.
Hometown: Hoover.
Talent: Ballet en pointe, “Oklahoma.”
Social initiative: Charlie’s Chance: Overcoming Epilepsy Together.
Carson Champion is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
CARSON GRACE CHAMPION, MISS LEE COUNTY FAIR TEEN
Age: 17.
Grade: 12.
School: Springwood School.
Hometown: Valley.
Talent: Dance, “What the World Needs Now Is Love.”
Social initiative: CHAMPIONS SERVE.
Heidi Armstrong is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
HEIDI ARMSTRONG, MISS CULLMAN COUNTY FAIR TEEN
Age: 17.
Grade: 12.
School: West Point High School.
Hometown: Cullman
Talent: Dance, “Burnin’ Up Mix.”
Social initiative: “Click It For Chris” Seatbelt Safety.
Karrington Channell is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
KARRINGTON CHANNELL, MISS HOOVER TEEN
Age: 17.
Grade: 12.
School: Thompson High School.
Hometown: Alabaster.
Talent: Tap dance, “Swing!”
Social initiative: Dancers Against Cancer.
Madelyn Rasco is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen in 2022. (Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MADELYN GRACE RASCO, MISS WALKER COUNTY TEEN
Age: 15.
Grade: 9.
School: Pelham High School.
Hometown: Pelham.
Talent: Vocal, “Don’t Rain on My Parade.”
Social initiative: The Power of Positive Body Image.