Fifty-two of the country's most talented, bright and beautiful young women aged 13 to 17 years old converged in Orlando, FL to compete in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition, the "little sister" to Miss America, from August 12-16, 2008 at the Linda Chapin Theater, Orange County Convention Center.

Miss Louisiana's Outstanding Teen, April Nelson was excited and in good spirits.  "April had interview on Sunday morning and came out feeling that it went really well.  She really enjoyed it, and the questions and answers she could remember sounded good," says her mother Cristi Nelson.

Promoting scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America's teens, the MAOT contestants will be judged on personal interview, talent, evening wear, lifestyle & fitness in active wear, and onstage question.