Hilary Carol Cruz was crowned Miss Teen USA on Friday night.  Cruz competed at Miss Teen Colorado and is 18-years-old.

Miss Teen Colorado Hilary Carol Cruz received her crown from outgoing Miss Teen USA Katie Blair at the conclusion of the two-hour competition at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Cruz hopes to become a journalist and be a better role model for the pageant after a turbelent year for outcoming Miss Teen USA Katie Blair.

The First Four Runners Up

1. Miss New Jersey Alyssa Campanella
2. Miss North Carolina Kaitlin Coble
3. Miss South Carolina Lauren Upton
4. Miss West Virginia Chelsea Welch

photo: Miss Teen USA