, dance, or instrumental piece—and ensure it has a strong beginning and end. Fitness (15%):
Out of the 50 participating teenagers, a select group of top finalists advanced during the final night to re-compete live across talent, fitness, and self-expression categories. Junior miss pageant 2001 contests 9
: The highly competitive top five featured standout delegates including Katherine Perello of Texas and Alana Paulo-Tamashiro of Hawaii. 3. America's National Teen-Ager 2001 , dance, or instrumental piece—and ensure it has
An independent panel of educators reviewed transcripts, standardized test scores, and school involvements. standardized test scores
In addition to the overall winner, several other contestants were awarded special prizes and titles. These included: