Kaitlynne Kline is a 17 year old senior at Cochranton Junior/Senior High School. She plans on attending the University of Pittsburgh for Pre-Law and then obtaining her law degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Kaitlynne is a varsity Wrestling Cheerleader and captain of the Varsity Girls Cross Country team. She is a high honors student and a National Honors Society member, Key Club Vice President, Spanish Club Secretary and a member of the Travel Club.

 

     Kaitlynne became involved in the Miss America Outstanding Teen Organization in 2009. She competed at the state level in 2009 as Miss Cambria County’s Outstanding Teen and was honored to be selected as Fourth Runner-Up. Last year, Kaitlynne competed at the state level as Miss Moraine State Outstanding Teen. She was once again honored to be chosen as Fourth Runner-Up at the Miss Pennsylvania Outstanding Teen pageant. This year, Kaitlynne competed at the state pageant as Miss Laurel Highlands’ Outstanding Teen. On June 17^th, 2011 Kaitlynne was crowned Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen 2011, as well as receiving the Scholastic Award, the Peoples Choice Award and the Top Vocalist Award. She preformed “The Wizard and I” at the Miss Pennsylvania Outstanding Teen pageant to earn her the Top Vocalist Award. Kaitlynne has been singing since the age of three and has always loved to perform.

 

     Kaitlynne's platform is Skin Cancer Awareness, “A.W.A.R.E.” She has several family members with this type of cancer. Kaitlynne is very passionate about her platform and wants to educate people of all ages about how to protect one from the harmful UV rays. She has spoke at many public gatherings and has also spoke to the House of Representatives on a current piece of legislation, about banding anyone under the age of eighteen to tan. Kaitlynne loves to speak about her platform to people of all ages.

 

     Kaitlynne competed for the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2012 in August, 2011, in Orlando, Florida. She had the time of her life at the pageant. She met fifty two incredible, smart, and talented young ladies. Kaitlynne was honored to receive the “Outstanding Achievement in Academic Life Award,” based on her GPA and resume.

 

     Kaitlynne cannot wait to make appearances throughout the wonderful state of Pennsylvania during her next year as Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen.