The Home State Hero: Florida’s Leah Sykes emerged from a field of 52 state delegates to be crowned Miss America’s Outstanding Teen in front of a vivacious Sunshine State audience. The 2014 MAOTeen competition was perhaps the most incredible and exciting yet, as the “American Idol Experience” theme had the state delegates giving it their all in front of a massive audience filled with their friends, families and fans. Fresh off of her stunning victory, Leah was happy to share her excitement and enthusiasm of not only her crowning, but also her coming year as Miss America’s Outstanding Teen..
