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Vanessa Semrow Crowned Miss Teen USA 2002
August 29, 2002
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The 17 year-old beauty queen from Rhinelander, Wisconsin was crowned at the conclusion of a live telecast on August 28 from South Padre Island, Texas.
The telecast was hosted by pop-siren Willa Ford and Chris Kirkpatrick, of the chart-topping recording group Nsync. The Miss Teen USA 2002 competition opened with a cutting-edge introduction of the 51 delegates vying for the coveted Miss Teen USA title. The telecast panel was comprised of Nick Cannon, from Nickelodeon’s "The Nick Cannon Show," Chris Beckman, of MTV’S, "The Real World, Chicago", Samm Levine, Actor, NBC’s Freaks and Geeks," Educator, Ben Wentworth III, Singer/Songwriter Cyndi Thomson, Jordi Vilasuso, Actor, "Guiding Light," Paige Mycoskie, of CBS’s Amazing Race 2, and Ashley Coleman, Miss Teen USA 1999.
Throughout the two-hour event, the delegates competed in three categories, including swimsuit, evening gown and interview. During these competitions, highlighted with performances by Bow Wow, platinum-selling teen rap sensation and star of the movie "Like Mike," and Swedish pop quartet, Play, the "Top Five" finalists were selected before the crowning.
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She also said that if she were going to be on "Survivor," she would bring Saran Wrap as her luxury item.
"Saran Wrap can be wrapped around trees to make shelter from the rain, wrapped around the body to keep warm, wrapped around food to keep it fresh, used to transport water from one place to another, melted and sharpened to make weapons for hunting," she said. "The possibilities are endless!"
The Wisconsin state pageant was the first pageant that Semrow had ever taken part in. "When I received the entry information in the mail, it sounded like a lot of fun," she said. "It was something that I had never tried before. I love challenges and new experiences and decided to go for it! Never before have I had so much fun! I made new friends, received valuable prizes, and now have the opportunity of a lifetime...the chance to compete in the Miss Teen USA Pageant!"
As it turns out, she not only competed in the pageant but she won it. She says that in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and "doing what all teen girls love to do... going to the movies, talking on the phone, and shopping."
Semrow is a junior in high school and is currently home schooled.
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Miss Teen USA: Vanessa Marie Semrow, Miss Wisconsin Teen USA 2002
First Runner Up: Jennifer Morgan, Miss California Teen USA 2002, will assume the duties of Miss Teen USA 2002 if the titleholder for some reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities.
Second Runner Up: Tara Conner, Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2002
Third Runner Up: Michelle Attai, Miss Maryland Teen USA 2002
Fourth Runner Up: Kimberly Harlan, Miss Georgia Teen USA 2002
Rest of Top Ten: Rachel Smith, Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2002, Alysha Castonguay, Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 2002, Alla Illushka, Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2002, Ashley Bickford, Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2002, Marley Delduchetto, Miss New York Teen USA 2002
Photogenic Award: Rachel Smith, Miss Tennessee Teen USA. The general public voted on www.missteenusa.com for the delegate who exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera. A $3,000 cash prize from Smashbox Cosmetics and a commemorative Hoya Crystal trophy, valued at $3,200, was awarded.
Congeniality Award: Austen Brown, Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2002. The award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate’s peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant. $1,000 cash prize and a commemorative Hoya Crystal trophy, valued at $3,200 was awarded to the delegate selected by her fellow delegates.
Swimsuit Award: Tara Conner, Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2002, was named winner of the Bluepoint Apparel Swimsuit and Fitness Award during the live telecast. This award was determined by the delegate, in the top ten, who scored the most points by the judges. A $1,000 cash prize and a commemorative Hoya Crystal trophy, valued at $3,200 was awarded.
