Kiersten McDaniel

Age: 18

Hometown: Belton, South Carolina

Hobbies: I am your classic southern rooted girl from South Carolina and love all things outdoors. Hunting, fishing, and hiking are all on my hobby list.

Scholastic Honors: I graduated with honors from Palmetto High School, located in the small town of Williamston, SC. I was a part of the national Beta Club, as well as graduated from the Anderson Career and Technology Center obtaining my biomedical science certification.

Leadership Roles:  As a babysitter, I feel as if I take leadership roles by being a part time coach and mentor to the children I care for. 

Accomplishments: Besides becoming your 2023 Miss American Teenager, I have accomplished many things in my 18 years of life, however I am not yet finished! I plan to accomplish many goals in my reign, and I am beyond excited about it! 

Interesting facts:  I have never had any form of pageant coaching! I hope to show other girls that all you have to have is confidence to succeed in pageantry, along with many other things life throws at you! As long as you believe in yourself, you can achieve anything you set your mind to!

The legacy I wish to leave behind is that you should always find a way to give back. Not only is kindness completely free, but it is also the biggest, and best form of giving back to others. I hope to show people that giving back just a little at a time and being kind or thoughtful towards others can ultimately change the world!