Miss America's Outstanding Teen: Preliminary Night One

The unofficial internet word is as follows:


Maria DeSantis of New York won tonight's Talent preliminary; she sang the "pageant popular" aria "Quando m'en vo" from Puccini's La Boheme. (Don't mind my sarcasm, I’m guilty of performing this piece to win most of my local titles, Miss Ohio Amanda Beagle performed it and a local contestant here in Ohio has already done it this pageant season. It’s on the overdone list, but an undeniably great song nonetheless.)








Kendall Morris of Texas had the highest scored gown tonight.







Finally, Leah Beth Bolton of Tennessee won the "Fitness" competition. Note, these teens model fitness wear, not swimsuits.







Hopefully the MAO's Teen website will be updated soon with an official press release and photos.