Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024: 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 9-10 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. Tickets are $35 each for preliminaries, $45 for the finals, $85 for a package that includes all events. Elaina Burt, Miss Alabama’s Teen 2023, will crown her successor on Sunday.
READ MORE: Miss Alabama’s Teen 2023: Birmingham’s Elaina Burt wins the crown
The winner of Miss Alabama’s Teen will move on to compete for Miss America’s Teen, the national competition linked to Miss America. Hanley House, who competed as Miss North Carolina’s Teen, is the current Miss America’s Teen. Two Alabama winners, Marcelle LeBlanc and Jessica Baeder, have moved on to become Miss America’s Teen.
Here’s a closer look at this year’s candidates for Miss Alabama’s Teen. (Some of the contestants are listed as “at large,” by the Miss Alabama Organization, which means they didn’t win a local preliminary title.)
Laura Kate Hall is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
LAURA KATE HALL, MISS SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
Age: 16.
Grade: 11.
School: Northside Methodist Academy.
Hometown: Dothan.
Talent: Vibraphone, “He’s a Pirate.”
Social initiative: Friends Fur-Ever: Advocating for Shelter Pet Adoption.
Portia Hollis is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
PORTIA HOLLIS
Age: 15.
Grade: 10.
School: Gulf Shores High School.
Hometown: Gulf Shores.
Talent: Vocal/Tap, “Gimme Gimme.”
Social Initiative: Spreading the Sunshine.
Mattie Cook is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MATTIE COOK, MISS IRON CITY
Age: 14.
Grade: 9.
School: Fort Dale Academy.
Hometown: Greenville.
Talent: Lyrical Dance, ”I Have Nothing.”
Social Initiative: Bullies to Besties.
Avery Flynt is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
AVERY FLYNT, MISS CULLMAN COUNTY FAIR
Age: 18.
Grade: 12.
School: Good Hope High School.
Hometown: Cullman.
Talent: Baton, ”When Velma Takes the Stand.”
Social Initiative: The Older Sister Project: Mentors Make Mentors.
Charlee Reid is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
CHARLEE REID, MISS APPALACHIAN VALLEY
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Helena High School.
Hometown: Helena.
Talent: Ballet en pointe, ”Can Can” from “Gaite Parisienne.”
Social Initiative: Charlee’s Angels: Breaking the Barriers of Autism.
Grier Feldman is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
GRIER FELDMAN, MISS SHELBY COUNTY
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Oak Mountain High School.
Hometown: Oak Mountain.
Talent: Dance/Twirl, “Man of LaMancha.”
Social Initiative: State of Love: An outreach program for pediatric cancer patients.
Kate Hendon is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
KATE HENDON
Age: 14.
Grade: 9.
School: Handley High School.
Hometown: Roanoke.
Talent: Musical Theater Dance, “My Party Dress.”
Social Initiative: Choose Children.
Isabella Kirkland is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ISABELLA KIRKLAND, MISS LEE COUNTY FAIR
Age: 17.
Grade: 11.
School: Sylacauga High School.
Hometown: Sylacauga.
Talent: Lyrical Dance, “Out Here on my Own.”
Social Initiative: Bella’s Bins.
Maddie Rasco is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MADDIE RASCO, MISS CAHABA VALLEY
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Pelham High School.
Hometown: Pelham.
Talent: Vocal, “I Dreamed a Dream.”
Social Initiative: Following Faith: Leaving a Legacy of Hope for Those with Spina Bifida.
Diamond Eggleston is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
DIAMOND EGGLESTON, MISS TENNESSEE VALLEY
Age: 15.
Grade: 10.
School: Muscle Shoals High School.
Hometown: Tuscumbia.
Talent: Lyrical Dance, “Beauty From Ashes.”
Social Initiative: S.H.I.N.E. (Sharing Hope and Inspiration Now Everywhere) Inspiring Kids and Teen Mental Health.
Megan Malloy is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MEGAN MALLOY, MISS HAMILTON
Age: 17.
Grade: 11.
School: Briarwood Christian School.
Hometown: Westover.
Talent: Ballet en pointe, “Ballerina.”
Social Initiative: Megan’s Mission — Deciphering Dyslexia.
Gracie Harris is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
GRACIE HARRIS, MISS WALKER COUNTY
Age: 17.
Grade: 11.
School: Jasper High School.
Hometown: Jasper.
Talent: Vocal/Guitar, “I Hope You Dance.”
Social Initiative: Voices for Veterans: Honoring and Healing Through Music.
Brier Hight is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
BRIER HIGHT, MISS GARDENDALE MAGNOLIA FESTIVAL
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Gardendale High School.
Hometown: Gardendale.
Talent: Vocal, “Home.”
Social Initiative: The Firehouse Community Arts Center.
Josie Harrison is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
JOSIE HARRISON
Age: 13.
Grade: 8.
School: Nichols-Lawson Middle School.
Hometown: Sylacauga.
Talent: SAIL (Seniors Active In Life).
Social Initiative: Vocal, “Ave Maria.”
Harper Howard is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
HARPER HOWARD, MISS HUNTSVILLE
Age: 17.
Grade: 12.
School: Hayden High School.
Hometown: Hayden.
Talent: Acro Jazz Dance, “Conga.”
Social Initiative: Peace of Mind: Focusing on Anxiety and Mental Wellness.
Katherine Grigsby is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
KATHERINE GRIGSBY, MISS BIRMINGHAM
Age: 17.
Grade: 11.
School: Hewitt-Trussville High School.
Hometown: Trussville.
Talent: Piano, “White Water Chopsticks.”
Social Initiative: Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Megan Kent is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MEGAN KENT, MISS EASTERN SHORE
Age: 15.
Grade: 8.
School: Spanish Fort High School.
Hometown: Spanish Fort.
Talent: Lyrical Dance, “Via Dolorosa.”
Social Initiative: No One Fights Alone.
Madeline Pitre is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MADELINE PITRE, MISS COVERED BRIDGE
Age: 18.
Grade: 12.
School: St. Michael Catholic High School.
Hometown: Fairhope.
Talent: Ballet en pointe, “Baby, I’m a Star.”
Social Initiative: PULSE: Championing Heart Health.
Evie Smith is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
EVIE SMITH, MISS JEFFERSON COUNTY
Age: 17.
Grade: 12.
School: Slocomb High School.
Hometown: Slocomb.
Talent: Baton, “You Can’t Stop the Beat.”
Social Initiative: A.C.T. — Advocating for Children of Trauma.
Aliyah Guthrie is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ALIYAH GUTHRIE, MISS COTTON STATE
Age: 17.
Grade: 12.
School: Cullman Christian School.
Hometown: Cullman.
Talent: Lyrical Dance, “I Love You.”
Social Initiative: Aliyah’s Ambition: Fight for a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease & Early Detection.
Kyndal Lang Hollon is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
KYNDAL LANG HOLLON, MISS AUTAUGA COUNTY FAIR
Age: 13.
Grade: 8.
School: Marbury Middle School.
Hometown: Marbury.
Talent: Tap Dance, “Dancin’ Fool.”
Social Initiative: Let’s Have a Food Fight! Alleviating Childhood Hunger Food Insecurity.
Camilla Friday is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
CAMILLA FRIDAY, MISS SYLACAUGA
Age: 17.
Grade: 12.
School: Sylacauga High School.
Hometown: Sylacauga.
Talent: Piano, “Tarantella.”
Social Initiative: Give Golf a Try.
Sydney Hodges is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
SYDNEY HODGES, MISS NORTH ALABAMA
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Hayden High School.
Hometown: Hayden.
Talent: Tap Dance, “Baby, I’m a Star.”
Social Initiative: Cause 4 the Paws.
Britain Fuller is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
BRITAIN FULLER
Age: 15.
Grade: 9.
School: Satsuma High School.
Hometown: Satsuma.
Talent: Vocal, “Hurt.”
Social Initiative: What Goes Up, Must Come Down: Balloons Don’t Go to Heaven.
Charis McHenry is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
CHARIS McHENRY
Age: 15.
Grade: 9.
School: Marbury High School.
Hometown: Marbury.
Talent: Musical Theater en pointe, “Are You Having Any Fun?”
Social Initiative: Life Without Limits.
Bryanna Belser is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
BRYANNA BELSER, MISS HEART OF DIXIE
Age: 16.
Grade: 11.
School: Sylacauga High School.
Hometown: Sylacauga.
Talent: Jazz Dance, “The Greatest Showman.”
Social Initiative: Feed the Need: Helping Families One Essential at a Time.
Allie Grace Broadhead is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ALLIE GRACE BROADHEAD, MISS MARSHALL COUNTY
Age: 15.
Grade: 10.
School: Homewood High School.
Hometown: Calera.
Talent: Ballet en pointe, “My Favorite Things.”
Social Initiative: Keeping Kindness: Raising Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Through Acts of Kindness.
Abby Canterbury is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ABBY CANTERBURY
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Mountain Brook High School.
Hometown: Mountain Brook.
Talent: Vocal, “Walls” from “Shucked.”
Social Initiative: Brain Aneurysm Awareness.
Maddie Tapley is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MADDIE TAPLEY
Age: 17.
Grade: 11.
School: Homewood High School.
Hometown: Homewood.
Talent: Vocal, “Laurie’s Song.”
Social Initiative: Music as Medicine.
Meri Kayte Flynn is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MERI KAYTE FLYNN
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Addison High School.
Hometown: Addison.
Talent: Piano/Vocal, “I Will Survive.”
Social Initiative: Misunderstood: Dyslexia Awareness.
Christina Norman is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
CHRISTINA NORMAN, MISS LEEDS
Age: 16.
Grade: 11.
School: Alabama School of Fine Arts.
Hometown: Hoover.
Talent: Ballet en pointe, “Don Quixote Act III, Kitri Variation.”
Social Initiative: Lanterns for Landon: Down Syndrome Awareness.
Mattie Wisener is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MATTIE WISENER, MISS TRUSSVILLE
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Arab High School.
Hometown: Arab.
Talent: Dance, “Americano.”
Social Initiative: Think F.A.S.T.: Stroke Prevention and Awareness.
Belle Casey is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
BELLE CASEY, MISS HISTORIC SPRINGVILLE
Age: 16.
Grade: 11.
School: Oak Mountain High School.
Hometown: Indian Springs.
Talent: Vocal, “Dream On.”
Social Initiative: Twirl Away ALS.
Saniyah Thomas is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
SANIYAH THOMAS, MISS PHENIX CITY
Age: 14.
Grade: 8.
School: Nichols-Lawson Middle School.
Hometown: Sylacauga.
Talent: Baton, “Let’s Get Loud.”
Social Initiative: Saniyah’s Self Care.
Ali Mims is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ALI MIMS, MISS HOOVER
Age: 16.
Grade: 11.
School: Chelsea High School.
Hometown: Harpersville.
Talent: Vocal, “O Mio Babbino Caro.”
Social Initiative: Joyful Noise Foundation: Music Education for the Special Needs Community.
Morgan Hewes is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
MORGAN HEWES, MISS MOBILE BAY
Age: 16.
Grade: 10.
School: Daphne High School.
Hometown: Daphne.
Talent: Baton, “Orange Colored Sky.”
Social Initiative: Together We Foster Hope.
Lyla Smith is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
LYLA SMITH, MISS JUBILEE
Age: 14.
Grade: 9.
School: Slocomb High School.
Hometown: Slocomb.
Talent: Baton, “I’m Still Standing.”
Social Initiative: Fostering Hope.
Addison Shoemaker is competing for the title of Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024.(Courtesy of Miss Alabama Organization)
ADDISON SHOEMAKER, MISS HIDDEN RIVER
Age: 15.
Grade: 9.
School: Briarwood Christian School.
Hometown: Vestavia Hills.
Talent: Lyrical Dance, “Humble and Kind.”
Social Initiative: Cheering on Children’s.
PREVIOUS WINNERS:
Miss Alabama’s Teen was founded in 2003 as Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen and has crowned 22 winners to date. (The name of the competition was changed in 2023, dropping the word “Outstanding” to make it simpler and more concise.) See photos of all 22 winners of Miss Alabama’s Teen in the gallery below.
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