Sunday, August 23, 2009
Miss Teen USA 1999, the 17th Miss Teen USA pageant, was televised live from Shreveport, Louisiana on 24 August 1999. At the conclusion of the final competition, Ashley Coleman of Delaware was crowned by outgoing queen Vanessa Minnillo of South Carolina.
The pageant was hosted by newcomer Carson Daly with color commentary by Ali Landry and Julie Moran for the second year. Landry held the Miss Louisiana Teen USA 1990, Miss Louisiana USA 1996 and Miss USA 1996 titles, making the semi-finals at Miss Teen USA 1990 pageant before winning Miss USA 1996.
During the pageant there were performances by Britney Spears and N'Sync. This was the second year that N'Sync provided entertainment.
The runners-up were:
1st runner-up: Sarah Thornhill (Louisiana)
2nd runner-up: Khosi Roy (Maryland)
The other top five finalists were (in order of placement): Danielle Demski (Arizona), Sara Dusendang (Michigan)
The remaining semi-finalists were (in order of placement): Lexie Kemper (Kentucky), Misty Giles (Texas), Rachel Boston (Tennessee), Kristi Lauren Glakas (Virginia), Kristen Walthers (Nevada )
Special awards
Miss Congeniality: Morgan Maholich (New York)
Miss Photogenic: Lexie Kemper (Kentucky)
Style Award: Morgan O'Murray (Colorado)
Best in Swimsuit: Ashley Coleman (Delaware)
