Miss Teen of America, seventeen-year-old Carlene Miller is a resident of Alden, New York. She wholeheartedly feels capable of serving as a role model for teens across the USA as she has been extensively involved in a wide variety of activities in her school, community, and state. Highlights of her many accomplishments include:

• Ranked 1st in her Class of 175 Students

• Student Correspondent for the Buffalo News

• People to People World Leadership Forum Delegate in Washington, D.C.

• First Chair Flute in School Orchestra

• Lead Role in School and Community Theatrical Productions

• Challenge Leadership Camp Junior Counselor

• Cultural Diversity Club Member

• Honors Ranking on all New York State Regents Examinations

• National Junior Honor Society Member
• Student Congress Delegate
• Class Officer
• Anti-Tobacco Campaign Volunteer & Spokesperson

Carlene’s advice to today’s teens is:

"Your achievement in life is like a candle. As your flame burns brighter, there will be people and circumstances that will attempt to extinguish it. Trust in yourself, take pride in yourself, and let nothing diminish your light."