Miss Teen USA 2017 will have pageant royalty on their judges panel this year — because K. Lee Graham is on it!
The model and student was the 2014 title holder and will be on the judging panel alongside Kalani Hilliker, serial entrepreneur Divya Gugnani, senior VP of Endemol Shine North America Tamaya Petteway; and news anchor Syleste Rodriguez.
After her reign, K. Lee headed to at University of South Carolina Honors College and is currently working on her degree in pre-Law.
Bonus for the event this year – Violetta‘s Jorge Blanco will be performing his new single, “Summer Soul” at the event.
Miss Teen USA 2017 will be held on Saturday, July 29th in Phoenix, Arizona.
Congrats to Katherine Haik, she’s the new Miss Teen USA 2015!
The 15-year-old Miss Louisiana took the top spot at the annual competition held at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas on Saturday (August 22).
Here are some fun, fast facts about Katherine:
Katherine has been dancing since she was 12 and is an active member on The Dancer’s Edge competition team
Dance isn’t her only fave sport; she’s also been playing softball and basketball for the past 15 years
She’s insanely smart — maintaining a 4.0 GPA and involved in Beta Club, which “promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary and secondary school students.”
Miss Teen USA 2014 K. Lee Graham is also pictured below, taking her final walk before Katherine was crowned.
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Congrats to Miss Teen USA K. Lee Graham!
The 17-year-old beauty queen just graduated from Chapin High School in Manhattan at the top of her class with a 5.0 GPA!
K. Lee is planning on attending the University of South Carolina Honors College, where she’ll be majoring in International Business and Marketing.
“I am so glad I have officially graduated from high school and that I was able to walk with my class in our graduation! Chapin High School encouraged me to always strive for excellence, to be a leader, and to value the community around me,” K. Lee exclusively shared with JJJ.
She added, “The teachers and administrators at Chapin prepared me to succeed in the classroom and beyond, and I am so happy to take the skills I learned with me to the University of South Carolina Honors College as I continue my academic career.”
K.Lee Graham takes part in the “Friendship Races” at the Finish Line and Victory Celebration Party during the 2015 Best Buddies Challenge on Saturday (May 30) in Hyannis, Mass.
The 18-year-old reigning Miss Teen USA was joined at the event by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
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“Had the best weekend in MA for the @BestBuddies Hyannis Port Challenge! Keeping up with @MissUSA in the 20 mi ride almost killed me though,” she tweeted.
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K. Lee Graham poses for a few pics inside the Vivienne Hu fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015 held at Lincoln Center on Sunday afternoon (February 15) in New York City.
The 18-year-old reigning Miss Teen USA joined Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega and Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez the day before for a few other fashion shows including David Tlale and Venexiana before grabbing a sweet treat inside Serendipity 3 for Valentine’s Day.
Also seen around Fashion Week events were former Miss USA Alyssa Campanella and The 100 star Lindsay Morgan.
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K. Lee Graham is lovely in lavender while stepping out for the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant held at Trump National Doral on Sunday (January 25) in Doral, Fla.
The 17-year-old model and Miss Teen USA crown-holder was on the edge of her seat like the rest of us, waiting for a winner to be crowned!
“The competition is heating up! Did your favorite contestant make the cut? Tweet me your picks! #MissUniverse,” K. Lee tweeted. “Yay!!!! Can’t wait to meet the new #MissUniverse from COLOMBIA!!!!”
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Miss Teen USA K. Lee Graham struts her stuff down the catwalk at the Oudifu fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at The Salon at Lincoln Center on earlier in the week in New York City.
The 17-year-old model and newly crowned Teen USA was supported by Miss Universe Gabriela Isler and Miss USA Nia Sanchez.
“Y’all I just walked in #NYFW for Oudifu’s debut season! Awesome night!!!” K. Lee tweeted afterward.
Just a few days earlier, K. Lee, Gabriela and Nia were spotted at the Helen Yarmak International presentation, the Vivienne Tam fashion show, to New York Magazine & The Cut Fashion Week Party at The High Line, and the Vivienne Hu fashion show before the Sherri Hill fashion show on Thursday afternoon (September 11).
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