Royal Oak High School Sophomore Competes for Miss Michigan Teen USA

The 2013 Miss Michigan Teen USA competition is slated for Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 when Port Huron welcomes over 100 young women representing every corner in Michigan, including Royal Oak High School sophomore Alana Tyson.

Tyson is the daughter of Keely and Paul Tyson of Royal Oak.

“We are overwhelmed by the response and caliber of all the participants from Michigan,” Melissa Pitchford, Executive Director with the Miss Universe Organization said. “The Miss Michigan Teen USA competition offers women in the state of Michigan an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to advance their personal and professional goals.”

The final competition, which will be held at the McMorran Entertainment Center Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m., consists of three proportional segments: evening gown, fitness/swimsuit and the final question.

The winner, crowned Miss Michigan Teen USA 2013, will claim a prize list that includes travel, wardrobe, college scholarships and the honor to represent the state of Michigan in the Miss Teen USA pageant, which will telecast live in prime time on NBC.

The Preliminary Show and competition will be held at the McMorran Entertainment Center on Friday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through the McMorran Entertainment Center Box Office by contacting (810) 985-6166 and through Ticketmaster.

Tyson would like to thank her sponsors, Aleise and Duncan McDuffie, and O'Brien Construction. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their support and well wishes.

Source: Miss Michigan Teen USA