Pageant News Bureau - Miss Teen America 2003

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Alysha Castonguay --
Miss Teen America

You know Alysha Castonguay. Back in 2002, when she was Miss Rhode Island Teen USA, she was the first of that year's Teen USA contestants to be profiled by PNB. We predicted big things for her.

It took a while, but we were proved right. On a hot summer night in Nashville in 2003, Ms. Castonguay was crowned Miss Teen America.

Photos by Benjamin Gibbs / PNB

We know you want to congratulate us for recognizing her potential so early. That's really thoughtful of you. But you ought to congratulate Ms. Castonguay first. The title she won is among the most prestigious in the business. It has many facets, like a finely cut diamond. A girl has to shine in a lot of ways.

Ms. Castonguay edged out a whole platoon of versatile beauties on that hot July night. And we're willing to name names. The first runner-up was Jessie Gross of Florida, and the second runner-up was Chelsea Fahey of Illinois. The third runner-up was Miss Commonwealth of Virginia, Caressa Cameron, and the fourth runner-up was Miss Georgia Teen, Christen Wright.

The rest of the Top 10 were Jennifer Brooks of Connecticut; Cali Tucker of Nevada; Miss Nutmeg State, Dana Daunis; Miss Utah Teen, Ashley Conley; and Miss Pennsylvania Teen, Anastasia Bokas.

There are more names we didn't mention. Suffice it to say, Ms. Castonguay earned her banner as Miss Teen America, and she looks lovely in it.

Now for the Miss Teen America Q&A, in which we satisfy the curiosity of readers:

Q. What is the Nutmeg State?

A. Connecticut.

Q. After I congratulate Alysha Castonguay, will there still be time for me to congratulate PNB?

A. No.

Q. How do you know it was so hot that July night?

A. Fish pulled from the river that evening were covered with sweat.

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Alysha Castonguay --Miss Teen America

Alysha Castonguay --
Miss Teen America