Fri, Jun 16, 2023 Hollywood and York: The Reigning Teen Queen Jersey Gianna Smith Miss Pennsylvania's Teen 2022 has just crowned her successor, the winner against 12 contestants,  Miss Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Teen, Lizzie Shacklett as new Miss Pennsylvania's 2022 at the end of Grand Finale in Strand Theatre, Appell Center for the Performing Arts, York, Pennsylvania today on Friday, June 16th, 2023 which started at 5pm. Pennsylvania has not yet won Miss America’s Teen Crown.

The Court of new queen, Miss Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Teen, Lizzie Shacklett Miss Pennsylvania's Teen 2023 has four Top 5/ Runners-up, Maille McNicholas, Miss Red Rose City’s Teen; Audrey Whisman, Miss York County’s Teen; Madelyn Sheffel, Miss Midstate’s Teen; and Stella Scialabba, Miss Butler County’s Teen.

Newly Crowned Teen Queen Lizzie Shacklett Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen 2023 will represent her PA state at the national stage, where Washington’s Morgan Greco Miss America’s Teen 2023 will crown her successor at the end of grand finale.

New Teen Queen, Lizzie Shacklett Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen 2023 is 24TH Entry to Class of 2023 to Miss America’s Teen 2024.

Shacklett, 14, is Irish Dancer who learns at McGough Academy, reporter at Irish Dancing Magazine and mentor of Podium Strength. She is Freshman at The Agnes Irwin School and her hometown is Wayne. She works on her SII Literacy is LIT: Finding & Filling The Literacy Gap. Check Lizzie Shacklett - Miss Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Teen 2023 Facebook Page to know her pageant journey.

Contestant's Statement

2ND AMERICAN, The 7TH IN THE WORLD @ WMH

I am so grateful for such an amazing first World Championships in Montreal. I am so excited to walk away with both recalls, a World Medal, and a top 10 placement. From not qualifying for 2019, Covid cancellations in 2020 and 2021, and a transfer ban in 2022, 10 year old Lizzie’s dreams of dancing on the World’s stage have finally been fulfilled. There are so many people to thank that have been a part of this journey. Whether it’s my Singapore family who started me out as a beginner, my Pennsylvania family who took my passion for dance to another level, Mike who makes sure I stay healthy, Mimi and Jordan who have trained me and improved my strength and performance over the years, Conor and his team for my new dress, the #1 cheerleader Barb for your pep talks, and all of the friends I have made from around the world, thank you. The biggest thank you is to my teachers who have helped me become the dancer and person I am today. I wouldn’t be here without you and I am so grateful for everything you have taught me. Special thanks to Meagan and the team at McGough for all you have done. And of course, thank you so much to my parents for supporting my journey and always being there for me. I am so grateful!