Kaliegh Garris Crowned Miss Teen USA 2019 While Wearing Her Natural Curls
There’s a new crown in town!
Kaliegh Garris was crowned Miss Teen USA on Sunday, winning out over runner-up Miss North Dakota Kaitlyn Vogel. The 18-year-old Connecticut native showed off her natural curls as she tearfully accepted the crown.
Garris, who took home the title for Miss Connecticut Teen USA in January, held hands and swapped encouraging smiles with Vogel as they waited for the winner to be announced. When Miss Connecticut was named, the new pageant queen turned around in disbelief and cheered, holding her face in her hands and crying before jumping up and down in delight.
Garris’ hands shook as she accepted her sash and crown, which was placed atop her voluminous curls before she took her first walk as the official Miss Teen USA.
