Join Us For The Next
Miss Teen International Pageant

July 28th and 29th , 2026

IN Chicago (Skokie), Illinois

Showcasing
The Accomplishments
Of Today's
Teens ®

Miss Teen Maryland International®

Kayla Hamilton

People's Choice Award

1. What kind of BARBIE do you think you’d be?
My favorite word is family. I believe that family is the most important thing you can have. No matter what you do they will always love you. No matter what you need they will always help you, and no matter what you dream they will support you.

2. What’s the weirdest item you keep by your bed?
My favorite beauty secret is that I brush my teeth with peroxide once a week. Not only dose this keep my smile bright but it keeps my gums and teeth healthy and strong. My smile is my favorite accessories so I like it as white and healthy as possible.

3. What cartoon character do you relate to the most and why?
After losing my father, I learned that I take most pride in helping teens like myself that suffer from loss and depression. This makes me proud because every smile from a teen I help reminds me of the smile I know my father has as he looks down from heaven.

4. Would you time travel to the past or future?
My favorite day of the week is Monday because its a fresh start! Whatever happened the week before no longer matters. I have a new list of goals and the best part about that is by Friday I will have a new list of accomplishments!

5. How would your parents describe your personality?
Yes! Before my father past away he loved fishing. My mom and I made his favorite fishing lure into a pin and that's my good luck charm! I wear it on my sash so I can always have a piece of him with me to cheer me on!

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