Meet Miss Georgia’s Outstanding Teen



 

 

JAMESON KENERLY, MISS GEORGIA'SOUTSTANDING TEEN 2012  
   
Title: Miss Capital City's OT  
   
Age: 17  
   
Hometown: Jesup, Georgia  
   
School: Wayne County High School  
   
Platform Statement: Proud to be ME: Improving Self-Esteem in American Youth
   
What is your greatest accomplishment to date?

Standing on the podium in Sydney, Australia while the National Anthem is being played for Team USA winning a gold medal in International Cup Twirling Competition.  

What is one thing you can't live without?
 
My siblings.  I am one of four children born in just five years and I can't imagine life without the "Kenerly kids"!
   
Why did you choose your particular platform issue?

I believe I can use my motivational and public speaking skills to empower teens to have a positive self-image, be proud of their individuality and resist unhealthy and destructive life choices.  

What is the funniest/most embarrassing thing that has happened to you? 
 
I was so busy flying around the country twirling that my sister had to "stand in" for me with MY date to the high school prom!