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Miss Virginia USA and Teen USA Titleholder History

Your ultimate Miss USA state pageant resource

Take a trip back into the history of the Miss Virginia USA and Teen USA pageants, from the first winner, Bettye Glenn in 1952 to Ashley Williams and Ashley Wang in 2023. Get to know every single Miss and Teen titleholder with a full listing, hometown map and extensive photo archive, with state pageant photos, Miss USA and Teen USA competition photos and more.

Miss USA 1969 Wendy Dascomb and admirers
Miss USA 1969 Wendy Dascomb and admirers

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Miss Virginia USA and Teen USA Titleholder History

Early Years

In the early years of the Miss USA competition, Virginia sent a representative every year except 1962 & 1963.  They had little success until the late 1960s, with the exception of 1954 when Ellen Whitehead placed first runner-up and then was promptly disqualified for being underage.  Their fortunes turned around in 1968 with a four-year streak including two semi-finalist placements and becoming the first state to win back-to-back Miss USA titles.   Since then they have placed consistently every decade, including six placements in eight years from 1975–1982.

A Most Photogenic State

Virginia has more Miss USA Photogenic awards than any other state.  In the five years from 1967 to 1971 Virginia received three Photogenic awards in addition to their early placement streak.  They went on to win a further three Photogenic awards, in 1982, 1994 and 1997.  In addition, long-time director Kim Nicewonder won Congeniality in 1989.  The Teen titleholders have yet to win a special award.

Teen fortunes

Virginia was a strong performer in Miss Teen USA for many years.  Tina Marocco finished first runner-up in the first pageant in 1983 and Angela Thigpen placed third runner-up in 1986.  After a string of success from 2005-2010, Virginia ran out of luck and have not placed since.

Crossovers

Virginia has crowned 13 former Miss Teen USA titleholders, more than any other state (and there are more who have competed but did not win).  Unusually this has included a mix of former Teens both from Virginia and other states.  Likewise, there are two Miss VA Teen USA titleholders who competed at Miss USA representing other states.  Kristi Glakas is one of a very small group who have competed at Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss America.  Samantha Casey made the top five at both Miss Teen USA and Miss USA.  The full list of Teen to Miss crossovers includes:

  • Audra Wilks – Miss Virginia Teen USA 1988 & Miss Virginia USA 1997 (Photogenic at Miss USA)
  • Stephanie Satterfield – Miss Virginia Teen USA 1989 & Miss Virginia USA 1993
  • Kristel Jenkins – Miss Virginia Teen USA 1995 & Miss Virginia USA 2001
  • Kristi Glakas – Miss Virginia Teen USA 1999 (Semi-finalist at Miss Teen USA), Miss Virginia USA 2004 & Miss Virginia 2005 (3RU at Miss America)
  • Lauren Barnette – Miss Virginia Teen USA 2002 & Miss Virginia USA 2007 (Top 10 at Miss USA)
  • Amber Copley – Miss Virginia Teen USA 2003 & Miss Virginia USA 2006
  • Tori Hall – Miss Virginia Teen USA 2005 (Top 10 at Miss Teen USA) & Miss Virginia USA 2008
  • Samantha Casey – Miss Virginia Teen USA 2006 (3rd runner-up at Miss Teen USA) & Miss Virginia USA 2010 (2nd runner-up at Miss USA)
  • Megan Myrehn – Miss Virginia Teen USA 2008 (Semi-finalists at Miss Teen USA) & Miss Indiana USA 2012
  • Jacque Carroll – Miss Virginia Teen USA 2010 (Semi-finalist at Miss Teen USA) & Miss Virginia USA 2017
  • Susie Evans – Miss Virginia Teen USA 2011 & Miss Virginia USA 2020
  • Caelynn Miller-Keyes – Miss Virginia Teen USA 2013 & Miss North Carolina USA 2018 (1st runner-up at Miss USA)
  • Catherine Muldoon – Miss New York Teen USA 2004 (Top 10 at Miss Teen USA) & Miss Virginia USA 2012
  • Courtney Smits – Miss Georgia Teen USA 2012 (Semi-finalist at Miss Teen USA) & Miss Virginia USA 2019
  • Christina Thompson – Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2013 (Semi-finalist at Miss Teen USA) & Miss Virginia USA 2021 (Top 16 at Miss USA)

 

In addition to Kristi Glakas, Miss Virginia USA and Teen USA winners who have also competed at Miss America are:

  • Jennifer Pitts – Miss Virginia 2002 & Miss Virginia 2005
  • Desi Williams – Miss Virginia 2013 & Miss Virginia USA 2016 (Top 10 at Miss USA)
  • Andrea Ballengee – Miss Virginia Teen USA 1992 was crowned Miss Virginia 1995 but was dethroned

Family connections

There have been a number of family connections among the Virginia titleholders.  I was excited to discover, having been previously unaware, that Miss Virginia USA 1966 Bev Johnson is the sister of Miss USA 1964 Bobbi Johnson (of DC).  Miss Virginia USA 2015 Laura Puleo is the sister of Miss NC USA 2004 Ashley Puleo and Miss Virginia USA 2021 Christina Thompson is the daughter of Miss Ohio USA 1987 Hallie Bonnell.

Reality TV

Miss Virginia Teen USA 1991 Linda Overhue went on to compete on Extreme Dodgeball in 2004 and the Lingerie Bowl in 2005.  Unfortunately I haven’t been able to find any news articles or photos from her year as Miss VA Teen USA.  In 2017 Miss Virginia USA 2006 Desi Williams was a castaway on Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, the 35th season of Survivor, finishing in 11thT place.  Miss Virginia Teen USA 2013 & Miss North Carolina USA 2018 Caelynn Miller-Keyes appeared on season 23 of The Bachelor (missing the opportunity to crown her successor while she was on the show) and season 6 of Bachelor in Paradise and Miss Virginia Teen USA 2011 & Miss Virginia USA 2020 Susie Evans was the winner of The Bachelor season 26.  

Miss USA and Miss Teen USA titleholders from Virginia

MISS USA 1969

Wendy Dascomb

19 • Danville

Semi-finalist
at Miss Universe

MISS USA 1970

Deborah Shelton

20 • Norfolk

1st runner-up
at Miss Universe

Miss Virginia USA titleholders 1952-2022

Recent titleholders

2019
Virginia USA icon 2019
Courtney Smits

22 • Woodbridge

 
 

2020
Virginia USA icon 2020
Susie Evans

27 • Poquoson

 
 

2021
Virginia USA icon 2021
Christina Thompson

25 • Lynchburg

Top 16
at Miss USA

2022
Virginia USA icon 2022
Kailee Horvath

23 • Ashburn

 
 

2023
Virginia USA icon 2023
Ashley Williams

25 • Reston

Semi-finalist
at Miss USA

Placements and Awards Summary

Placements

Winner

Wendy Dascomb (1969), Deborah Shelton (1970)

1st runner-up

Ellen Whitehead (1954), Patricia Southall (1994)

2nd runner-up

4th runner-up

Sheryl Lynn Herring (1977)

Semi-finalist

Laurie Burke (1968), Brenda Miller (1971), Linda McKee (1975), Robin Lee Shadle (1978), Betsy Ann Bott (1979), Pamela Hutchens (1981), Sondra Dee Jones (1982), Marsha Ralls (1987), Brandi Bottorff (1992), Meredith Blankenship (1998), Kellie Lightbourn (1999), Ashley Williams (2023)

Top 8/10/11/12*

Lauren Barnette (2007), Desiree Wiliams (2016)

Top 15/16/20*

Maegan Phillips (2009), Arielle Rosmarino (2014), Laura Puleo (2015), Christina Thompson (2021)

* Where the semi-finalists are cut in multiple stages before the top 5 or 6

Awards

Congeniality

Kimberly Nicewonder (1989)

Photogenic

Elizabeth Kallmyer (1967), Deborah Shelton (1970), Brenda Miller (1971), Sondra Dee Jones (1982), Patricia Southall (1994), Audra Wilks (1997)

Full Titleholder Listing

IMAGEYEARNAMEHOMETOWNAGEPLACEMENTAWARDNOTES
2023Ashley WilliamsReston24Semi-finalist
2022Kailee HorvathAshburn22
2021Christina Thompson*Lynchburg25Top 16Previously Miss NJ Teen USA 2013 (SF Miss Teen USA); daughter of Miss OH USA 1987 Hallie Bonnell
2020Susie Evans*Poquoson27Previously Miss VA Teen USA 2011; winner of The Bachelor season 26
2019Courtney Smits*Woodbridge22Previously Miss GA Teen USA 2012 (SF Miss Teen USA)
2018Ashley VollrathBlacksburg22
2017Jacque Carroll*Stanardsville23Previously Miss VA Teen USA 2010
2016Desiree Wiliams^Newport News26Top 10Previously Miss VA 2013
2015Laura PuleoLexington25Top 15Sister of Miss NC USA 2004 Ashley Puleo
2014Arielle RosmarinoSalem22Top 20
2013Shannon McAnallyArlington25
2012Catherine Muldoon*Virginia Beach26Previously Miss NY Teen USA 2004 (T10 Miss Teen USA)
2011Nikki PoteetRichmond24
2010Samantha Casey*Jeffersonton212nd runner upPreviously Miss VA Teen USA 2006 (3RU Miss Teen USA)
2009Maegan PhillipsQuantico22Top 15
2008Tori Hall*Midlothian21Previously Miss VA Teen USA 2005 (T10 Miss Teen USA)
2007Lauren Barnette*Wise21Top 10Previously Miss VA Teen USA 2002
2006Amber Copley*Abingdon20Previously Miss VA Teen USA 2003
2005Jennifer Pitts^Richmond26Previously Miss VA 2002
2004Kristi Glakas*^Centreville23Previously Miss VA Teen USA 99 (SF Teen USA); later Miss VA 05 (3RU Miss America)
2003Mimi AbrahamAlexandria24
2002Julie LaipplyAlexandria24
2001Kristel Jenkins*Vinton23Previously Miss VA Teen USA 1995
2000Crystal JonesVirginia Beach26
1999Kellie LightbournVienna24Semi-finalist
1998Meredith BlankenshipHurley21Semi-finalist
1997Audra Wilks*Richmond24PhotogenicPreviously Miss VA Teen USA 1988
1996Danielle ConnorsForest
1995Susan RobinsonLynchburg
1994Patricia SouthallCheasapeake211st runner-upPhotogenic
1993Stephanie Satterfield*Virginia BeachPreviously Miss VA Teen USA 1989
1992Brandi BottorffFairfax21Semi-finalist
1991Traci DorityFairfax
1990Evelyn GreenRichmond
1989Kimberly NicewonderBristolCongeniality
1988Denise Adrian SmithFairfax22
1987Marsha RallsAlexandria24Semi-finalist
1986Maureen McDonnellAlexandria
1985Dana BryantRichmond
1984Leah RushLeesburg
1983Tanquil "Tai" CollinsVirginia Beach20
1982Sondra Dee JonesRichmond24Semi-finalistPhotogenic
1981Pamela HutchensNewport News22Semi-finalist
1980Kelly HumphreyHampton19
1979Betsy Ann BottFalls Church26Semi-finalist
1978Robin Lee ShadleSpringfield22Semi-finalist
1977Sheryl Lynn HerringFairfax194th runner-up
1976Donna DixonAlexandria
1975Linda McKeeAlexandria19Semi-finalist
1974Hazel ThomasAlexandria
1973Brenda ChildressRichmond21
1972Carla PatrickHampton20Assumed title
1972Diane "Dede" MooreRadford21Resigned following Miss USA so she could marry
1971Brenda MillerNorfolk20Semi-finalistPhotogenic
1970Deborah SheltonNorfolk21Miss USAPhotogenic1RU Miss Universe 1970
1969Wendy DascombDanville19Miss USASF Miss Universe 1969
1968Laurie BurkeMcLean18Semi-finalist
1967Elizabeth KallmyerRichmond19Photogenic
1966Beverly "Bev" JohnsonAlexandria18Sister of Miss DC USA & Miss USA 1964 Beverley Johnson
1965Mary MontgomeryMartinsville
1964Heidi Karen SmithFort Lee20
1963-
1962-
1961Bonnie JonesNorfolk18
1960Elizabeth FulfordNorfolk
1959Pat PoindexterSalem18
1958Betty MarshLynchburg18
1957Patricia BushPortsmouth21
1956Audra StarkVirginia Beach21
1955Jeannie AsblePortsmouth19
1954Ellen WhiteheadChatham161st runner-upDisqualified for being under age
1953Dorothy Lee BaileyNorfolk21
1952Elizabeth "Bettye" GlennRoanoke24
YEARNAMEHOMETOWNAGEPLACEMENTAWARDNOTES
2023Ashley WilliamsReston24Semi-finalist
2022Kailee HorvathAshburn22
2021Christina Thompson*Lynchburg25Top 16Previously Miss NJ Teen USA 2013 (SF Miss Teen USA); daughter of Miss OH USA 1987 Hallie Bonnell
2020Susie Evans*Poquoson27Previously Miss VA Teen USA 2011; winner of The Bachelor season 26
2019Courtney Smits*Woodbridge22Previously Miss GA Teen USA 2012 (SF Miss Teen USA)
2018Ashley VollrathBlacksburg22
2017Jacque Carroll*Stanardsville23Previously Miss VA Teen USA 2010
2016Desiree Wiliams^Newport News26Top 10Previously Miss VA 2013
2015Laura PuleoLexington25Top 15Sister of Miss NC USA 2004 Ashley Puleo
2014Arielle RosmarinoSalem22Top 20
2013Shannon McAnallyArlington25
2012Catherine Muldoon*Virginia Beach26Previously Miss NY Teen USA 2004 (T10 Miss Teen USA)
2011Nikki PoteetRichmond24
2010Samantha Casey*Jeffersonton212nd runner upPreviously Miss VA Teen USA 2006 (3RU Miss Teen USA)
2009Maegan PhillipsQuantico22Top 15
2008Tori Hall*Midlothian21Previously Miss VA Teen USA 2005 (T10 Miss Teen USA)
2007Lauren Barnette*Wise21Top 10Previously Miss VA Teen USA 2002
2006Amber Copley*Abingdon20Previously Miss VA Teen USA 2003
2005Jennifer Pitts^Richmond26Previously Miss VA 2002
2004Kristi Glakas*^Centreville23Previously Miss VA Teen USA 99 (SF Teen USA); later Miss VA 05 (3RU Miss America)
2003Mimi AbrahamAlexandria24
2002Julie LaipplyAlexandria24
2001Kristel Jenkins*Vinton23Previously Miss VA Teen USA 1995
2000Crystal JonesVirginia Beach26
1999Kellie LightbournVienna24Semi-finalist
1998Meredith BlankenshipHurley21Semi-finalist
1997Audra Wilks*Richmond24PhotogenicPreviously Miss VA Teen USA 1988
1996Danielle ConnorsForest
1995Susan RobinsonLynchburg
1994Patricia SouthallCheasapeake211st runner-upPhotogenic
1993Stephanie Satterfield*Virginia BeachPreviously Miss VA Teen USA 1989
1992Brandi BottorffFairfax21Semi-finalist
1991Traci DorityFairfax
1990Evelyn GreenRichmond
1989Kimberly NicewonderBristolCongeniality
1988Denise Adrian SmithFairfax22
1987Marsha RallsAlexandria24Semi-finalist
1986Maureen McDonnellAlexandria
1985Dana BryantRichmond
1984Leah RushLeesburg
1983Tanquil "Tai" CollinsVirginia Beach20
1982Sondra Dee JonesRichmond24Semi-finalistPhotogenic
1981Pamela HutchensNewport News22Semi-finalist
1980Kelly HumphreyHampton19
1979Betsy Ann BottFalls Church26Semi-finalist
1978Robin Lee ShadleSpringfield22Semi-finalist
1977Sheryl Lynn HerringFairfax194th runner-up
1976Donna DixonAlexandria
1975Linda McKeeAlexandria19Semi-finalist
1974Hazel ThomasAlexandria
1973Brenda ChildressRichmond21
1972Carla PatrickHampton20Assumed title
1972Diane "Dede" MooreRadford21Resigned following Miss USA so she could marry
1971Brenda MillerNorfolk20Semi-finalistPhotogenic
1970DEBORAH SHELTON
Norfolk21Miss USAPhotogenic1RU Miss Universe 1970
1969WENDY DASCOMB
Danville19Miss USASF Miss Universe 1969
1968Laurie BurkeMcLean18Semi-finalist
1967Elizabeth KallmyerRichmond19Photogenic
1966Beverly "Bev" JohnsonAlexandria18Sister of Miss DC USA & Miss USA 1964 Beverley Johnson
1965Mary MontgomeryMartinsville
1964Heidi Karen SmithFort Lee20
1963-
1962-
1961Bonnie JonesNorfolk18
1960Elizabeth FulfordNorfolk
1959Pat PoindexterSalem18
1958Betty MarshLynchburg18
1957Patricia BushPortsmouth21
1956Audra StarkVirginia Beach21
1955Jeannie AsblePortsmouth19
1954Ellen WhiteheadChatham161st runner-upDisqualified for being under age
1953Dorothy Lee BaileyNorfolk21
1952Elizabeth "Bettye" GlennRoanoke24

State and Miss USA Photo Album

Miss Virginia Teen USA titleholders 1983-2022

Recent Titleholders

2019
Virginia Teen USA icon 2019
Morgan Duty

17 • Lebanon

 
 

2020
Virginia Teen USA icon 2020
Amya Caldwell

17 • Ashburn

 
 

2021
Virginia Teen USA icon 2021
Alyssa Mawyer

18 • Broadway

 
 

2022
Virginia Teen USA icon 2022
Hannah Grau

17 • Fredericksburg

 
 

2023
Virginia Teen USA icon 2023
Ashley Wang

16 • Herndon

Semi-finalist
at Miss Teen USA

Placements and Awards Summary

Placements

1st runner-up

Tina Marocco (1983)

3rd runner-up

Angela Thigpen (1986), Samantha Casey (2006)

Top 5/6

Misty Horn (1998)

Semi-finalist

Andrea Ballengee (1992), Kimberly Grigsby (1997), Kristi Glakas (1999), Megan Myrehn (2008), Jacqueline Carroll (2010), Ashley Wang (2023)

Top 10*

Tori Hall (2005), Emily Bruce (2008)

* Where the semi-finalists are cut in multiple stages before the top 5 or 6

Full titleholder listing

IMAGEYEARNAMEHOMETOWNAGEPLACEMENTAWARDNOTES
2023Ashley WangHerndon16Semi-finalist
2022Hannah GrauFredericksburg17
2021Alyssa MawyerBroadway18
2020Amya CaldwellAshburn17
2019Morgan DutyLebanon17
2018Himanvi PanidepuCentreville18
2017Madison WalkerVirginia Beach17
2016Gracyn BlackmoreBristol16
2015Ann KutynaHerndon16
2014Olivia FletcherLouisa16
2013Caelynn Miller-Keyes*Fredericksburg18Later Miss NC USA 2018 (1RU Miss USA)
2012Elizabeth CoakleyAbingdon17
2011Susie Evans*Poquoson17Later Miss VA USA 2020
2010Jacqueline Carroll*Stanardsville16Semi-finalistLater Miss VA USA 2017
2009Maggie LawsonBristol18
2008Megan Myrehn*Catharpin18Semi-finalistLater Miss IN USA 2012
2007Emily BruceLynchburg17Top 10
2006Samantha Casey*Jeffersonton173rd runner-upLater Miss VA USA 2010 (2RU Miss USA)
2005Tori Hall*Midlothian18Top 10Later Miss VA USA 2008
2004Mally GentHonaker18
2003Amber Copley*Abingdon18Later Miss VA USA 2006
2002Lauren Barnette*Wise17Later Miss VA USA 2007 (T10 Miss USA)
2001Kathleen LighthiserLynchburg16
2000Jennifer HawkinsLynchburg18
1999Kristi Glakas*^Centreville18Semi-finalistLater Miss VA USA 2004; Miss VA 2005 (3RU Miss America)
1998Misty HornRichlands18Finalist
1997Kimberly GrigsbyLynchburg18Semi-finalist
1996Kandy MarshallArarat18
1995Kristel Jenkins*Vinton17Later Miss VA USA 2001
1994Christin WilsonBristol17
1993Heather AndersonFredericksburg18
1992Andrea BallengeeYorktown18Semi-finalistCrowned Miss VA 1995 then dethroned
1991Linda OverhueRichmond16
1990Yuranda HarrisPowhatan18
1989Stephanie Satterfield*Virginia Beach17Later Miss VA USA 1993
1988Audra Wilks*Richmond17Later Miss VA USA 1997 (Photogenic @ Miss USA)
1987Kristi PearceColonial Heights16
1986Angela ThigpenPortsmouth153rd runner-up
1985Alice RobinsonWindsor16
1984Marcy BrickhouseVirginia Beach
1983Tina MaroccoMcLean161st runner-up
YEARNAMEHOMETOWNAGEPLACEMENTAWARDNOTES
2023Ashley WangHerndon16Semi-finalist
2022Hannah GrauFredericksburg17
2021Alyssa MawyerBroadway18
2020Amya CaldwellAshburn17
2019Morgan DutyLebanon17
2018Himanvi PanidepuCentreville18
2017Madison WalkerVirginia Beach17
2016Gracyn BlackmoreBristol16
2015Ann KutynaHerndon16
2014Olivia FletcherLouisa16
2013Caelynn Miller-Keyes*Fredericksburg18Later Miss NC USA 2018 (1RU Miss USA)
2012Elizabeth CoakleyAbingdon17
2011Susie Evans*Poquoson17Later Miss VA USA 2020
2010Jacqueline Carroll*Stanardsville16Semi-finalistLater Later Miss VA USA 2017
2009Maggie LawsonBristol18
2008Megan Myrehn*Catharpin18Semi-finalistLater Miss IN USA 2012
2007Emily BruceLynchburg17Top 10
2006Samantha Casey*Jeffersonton173rd runner-upLater Miss VA USA 2010 (2RU Miss USA)
2005Tori Hall*Midlothian18Top 10Later Miss VA USA 2008
2004Mally GentHonaker18
2003Amber Copley*Abingdon18Later Miss VA USA 2006
2002Lauren Barnette*Wise17Later Miss VA USA 2007 (T10 Miss USA)
2001Kathleen LighthiserLynchburg16
2000Jennifer HawkinsLynchburg18
1999Kristi Glakas*^Centreville18Semi-finalistLater Miss VA USA 2004; Miss VA 2005 (3RU Miss America)
1998Misty HornRichlands18Finalist
1997Kimberly GrigsbyLynchburg18Semi-finalist
1996Kandy MarshallArarat18
1995Kristel Jenkins*Vinton17Later Miss VA USA 2001
1994Christin WilsonBristol17
1993Heather AndersonFredericksburg18
1992Andrea BallengeeYorktown18Semi-finalistCrowned Miss VA 1995 then dethroned
1991Linda OverhueRichmond16
1990Yuranda HarrisPowhatan18
1989Stephanie Satterfield*Virginia Beach17Later Miss VA USA 1993
1988Audra Wilks*Richmond17Later Miss VA USA 1997 (Photogenic @ Miss USA)
1987Kristi PearceColonial Heights16
1986Angela ThigpenPortsmouth153rd runner-up
1985Alice RobinsonWindsor16
1984Marcy BrickhouseVirginia Beach
1983Tina MaroccoMcLean161st runner-up

State and Miss Teen USA Photo Album

Titleholder reunions

Wedding photos