Shalyn Street

Age: 15

Hometown: Woodbridge, VA 

Hobbies:  Cooking, Baking, Painting, Gemming, Dancing, Singing, and Playing Roblox! 

Scholastic Honors:  

• Repeated Honor Roll recipient
• National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) member
• Principal’s Honor Roll
• Superior Seahawk
• Gold Award
• Participation Award in the Proximity Learning Program

Leadership Roles:  

• Toastmaster
• Parliamentarian
• Gavel Mentor
• JV Team Captain

Accomplishments:  

• Received Community Service Awards from J&J PWC (Jack and Jill of America, Prince William County Chapter)
• Participated in SSEEDS (Spiritual Sisters Educating Ebenezer’s Daughters) Petals
• Received the Tennis Team Member Year 1 Award
• Served as a Teen Executive Board Member for J&J PWC
• Participated in another successful Annual Community Day with ABRMM
• Joined the ADUM (Altamese Dangerfield Usher Ministry)
• Earned CPR certification for all ages
• Earned a babysitting certification
• Completed AED training

Interesting Facts:  

• I can whistle!
• I don’t like running, but I play sports that involve a LOT of running!
• I’ve been on a stunt plane.
• I’ve slept overnight with sharks.
• I became a Junior Trustee at my church when I was 7 years old and was pinned by my late grandad.
• I participated in Toastmasters for Kids through my Jack and Jill chapter, and now I get to mentor younger members.
• Public speaking isn’t always my favorite thing, but I’m definitely a people person who loves to talk!

Miss American Junior Teenager Legacy:   I want my legacy to be someone who is kind to everyone and makes sure no one feels left out. I want to be remembered as someone who helps others when they ask, but also notices when someone is struggling and steps in even when they don’t ask for help.

I want people to know that they can always come to me for help, even if I can’t solve the entire problem. Sometimes, just being there and helping in a small way can make a big difference.

Most of all, I want to be remembered as someone who gives back to her community, supports others, and makes people feel seen, valued, and included.