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Makenna Wayman is Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2026

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A native of Chatman, Makenna Wayman is Miss New Jersey Teen USA and will represent New Jersey at the Miss Teen USA 2026 pageant in Miami.  She has self-published the Fuel Your Purpose Journal, inspired by her journey of learning how to fuel her body, pursue her goals, and show up as the best version of herself.

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Meet Miss New Jersey USA 2026 Katarina Lengyel

Makenna's sister titleholder is Miss New Jersey USA 2026 Katarina Lengyel. Click here to view Katarina's profile and check out photos of their year together.
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Meet Miss New Jersey USA 2026 Katarina Lengyel

Makenna's sister titleholder is Miss New Jersey USA 2026 Katarina Lengyel. Click here to view Katarina's profile and check out photos of their year together.
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State pageant photos

The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Makenna’s state pageant photos.

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