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 South Dakota International®

Jaclynn Knutson

1. What kind of BARBIE do you think you’d be?
“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield describes a young girl beginning to write her own song. “Unwritten” represents me and all of the junior high ladies that I meet through my platform, FearlesslyGirl. Through my workshops, I am guiding my participants’ hands in a position direction as they write their stories. I am still writing my own story of my journey to success – the rest is still unwritten.

2. What’s the weirdest item you keep by your bed?
When I am working and traveling the country, Boot Barn always has my back for any wardrobe needs. It is a national chain, so if I forget something at home, Boot Barn is my trusty sidekick that has everything I need.

3. What cartoon character do you relate to the most and why?
I love traveling! Every Christmas, my parents, sisters, and I travel across the state to Rapid City in the Black Hills of South Dakota to visit my mom’s family. I enjoy spending time with family members that I don’t get to see often and taking in the adventures and sites of the Black Hills.

4. Would you time travel to the past or future?
Ever since I was three years old, I have showed sheep. For years, I have appreciated this art! I enjoy spending family time during the summer at sheep shows. My sister – Alison – and I have a nonverbal language that gives us an edge over the competition. Traveling to over twenty-five states, receiving multiple scholarships, and gaining endless connections are all thanks to my dedication to showing sheep.

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