Representing Connecticut at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen

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by MIKE CHAIKEN

CTFashionMag.com

Morgan Mancini of Wolcott, Conn. is taking her share of the national spotlight this week as the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen pageant arrives at the Linda Chapin Theater in Orlando, Fla.

Tonight, Saturday, July 28, is the final competition to see who represents the nation. There were three nights of preliminary competitions with Morgan taking the stage with her tap dance routine on the first night, then she wore her evening gown and took an on-stage question on the second night, finally, her preliminary competition concluded with lifestyle and fitness where she wore athletic wear.

After each night of preliminary, Morgan took time to visit with family and friends who traveled from the Nutmeg State to watch her rock the stage.

PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

On the third night of competition, Morgan Mancini, Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, poses with family and friends.
Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Morgan Mancini takes a selfie with her dad, Joe after the second night of competition.
Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Morgan Mancini goofs around after the third night of competition.
Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Morgan Mancini.
Miss Connecticut Bridget Oei offers words of encouragement and advice to Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Morgan Mancini.
Miss Connecticut Bridget Oei offers words of encouragement and advice to Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Morgan Mancini.
After the second night of competition, Morgan Mancini, Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, does a Facebook live interview with Bridget Oei, Miss Connecticut.
The family and friends in attendance for the second night of competition at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen.
Miss Connecticut Bridget Oei offers words of encouragement and advice to Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Morgan Mancini.
Miss Connecticut Bridget Oei offers words of encouragement and advice to Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Morgan Mancini.
Morgan Mancini, Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, with some of her guests.