The teens arrived in Orlando to compete in the 2007 Miss America's Outstanding Teen scholarship competition that starts on Tuesday, Aug. 15, with the final winner being crowned Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Orange County Convention Center's Chapin Theater.

With the fine hospitality of many local attractions, including Cypress Gardens, Wet 'n' Wild, Medieval Times, not to mention makeovers at Bloomingdale's and the chance to visit the Give Kids the World campus, these teens will have memories to last a lifetime.

Saturday's final competition will be hosted by Miss America 2006 Jennifer Berry and *NSYNC singer Joey Fatone. More than $175,000 in scholarship grants will be distributed amongst the 52 contestants with a $30,000 scholarship awarded to the winner. All 50 states are represented as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington D.C.

The teens have already visited Cypress Gardens, and Wet 'n' Wild, and will head to Bloomingdale's, Give Kids the World, and many other destinations along with their jam-packed week of rehearsals, and interviews.

In addition to their scholastic achievements and talents, these bright young women have also put forth their time and effort to promote and support the U.S. Dream Academy—an organization that is highlighted this year among the week's events.

"With the guidance of the U.S. Dream Academy, these young women have combined their efforts to help young and at risk children battle illiteracy. Their love and hard work will raise awareness for the thousands of children across the country who do not know how to read," said Donna Bozarth, chairman of Miss America's Outstanding Teen.

In addition to seeing the show live on August 19 at the Chapin Theater (tickets available through Ticketmaster), The N, nighttime network for teens, a programming arm of MTV Networks, will be air the competition on Oct. 28. The N, is currently available in 50 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite television. The N's mission is to be the authentic voice for teens and help them figure out their lives with relevant, topical programming on-air and online at the network's web site www.the-n.com.

About Miss America's Outstanding Teen
A sister company to the Miss America Organization, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America’s teens. For further information about MAOT or to obtain press credentials or tickets to the week long event, log onto www.maoteen.org or contact Kristi Gomen at 407-810-0839. MAOTeen and Miss America's Outstanding Teen and all related titles, characters, and logos are trademarks of Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization, Inc. a 501 c 3, Not for Profit Corporation.

About the Linda W. Chapin Theater
Offering aesthetic and technical perfection, the Orange County Convention Center’s 2,643-seat Linda W. Chapin Theater is an ideal venue for all types of theatrical and musical performances, award presentations and corporate events. The Chapin Theater is located in the West Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center, the second-largest convention center in the country. For more information about the Chapin Theater and Convention Center visit occc.net.