Sunday, August 23, 2009
Miss Teen USA 2005 pageant, the 23rd Miss Teen USA competition, was televised live from Baton Rouge, Louisiana on August 8, 2005. At the conclusion of the final competition, Miss Ohio Teen USA Allie LaForce was crowned by outgoing queen Shelley Hennig of Louisiana.
Prior to the live telecast, the 51 contestants competed in a preliminary presentation show where they were judged in swimsuits and evening gowns. Scores from this judging determined the top 15 for the final competition.
All the delegates were first to required to win their state pageant, which in some states also meant holding a local title.
1st runner-up Michigan - Catherine Laurion
2nd runner-up West Virginia - Andrea Turner
3rd runner-up Illinois - Kelly Cruse
4th runner-up California - Stephanie Brink
Top 10
Georgia - Katie Conkle
Kansas - Latasha Lawrie
New York - Brittany Toll
Oklahoma - Crystal Glidden
Virginia - Tori Hall
Top 15
Alaska - Sonya Garness
Kentucky - Sara Withers
Maryland - Alessandra Torres
Minnesota - Lauren Hindi
New York - Natascha Bessez
Special Awards
Miss Congeniality: Rachel Woolard (Missouri)
Miss Photogenic: Latasha Lawrie (Kansas)
