16
January
2024

Hanley House crowned Miss America’s Teen 2024

16 Jan 2024 | Priya Bhardwaj

Hanley House was crowned Miss America’s Teen 2024 at the finale of the national pageant held on 13th January 2025 in Orlando, Florida. The teen winner represented North Carolina at the 2024 edition of the Miss America’s Teen competition.

As the national titleholder, House has received a prize package of $60,000 in tuition scholarships to attend a school of her choice or a four-year Presidential Scholarship to the University of Alabama. During the competition as well, House took home two preliminary awards, evening gown and physical fitness, and earned $6,000 in scholarships.

 

 

Hanley is 13 years of age and a native of Raleigh. She is a junior at Cleveland High School. A competitive dancer, Hanley performed a lyrical dance routine to ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ in the pageant’s talent competition. As a talented dancer, Hanley earned national awards and studied ballet programs including Alonzo King Lines Ballet in San Francisco and Joffrey Ballet School in New York City.

Also as an entrepreneur, House began her vinyl design business at 12. This entrepreneurial spirit inspired her to create her community service initiative ‘Passion to Profit’. The initiative empowers young entrepreneurs in building real-world skills. Through her business, she has donated more than $1,000 to the American Heart Association.

 

 

Hanley, as Miss America’s Teen 2024, will travel across the country and use her advocacy to raise awareness about ‘Passion to Profit’. House will also serve as a role model for young girls and a brand ambassador for the Miss America's Teen organization.