Nevaeh Kee crowned Miss South Dakota’s Teen in Brookings ceremony

Miss South Dakota Foundation
Posted 6/5/23

BROOKINGS — Nevaeh Kee, 17, Miss Missouri River’s Teen, was crowned Miss South Dakota’s Teen on Friday evening.

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Nevaeh Kee crowned Miss South Dakota’s Teen in Brookings ceremony

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BROOKINGS — Nevaeh Kee, 17, Miss Missouri River’s Teen, was crowned Miss South Dakota’s Teen on Friday evening.

Her talent for the competition was singing and her community service initiative is elder abuse awareness. She will be a senior at Faulkton High School this fall, and her grandmother is Marcia Rhoden. The title comes with a $2,000 scholarship.

First runner-up was Briley Steffensen of Yankton. She received $1,500 in scholarships.

Second runner-up went to Crimsun Hotz of Pine Ridge, earning $1,000 in scholarships. Third runner-up was Amelie Wilcox of Rapid City, taking home a $750 scholarship. Fourth runner-up was Natalie Biegler of Timber Lake, winning a $500 scholarship.

Additional scholarships such as the talent award and Miss Congeniality were also announced at an awards ceremony Friday night. Kee will represent South Dakota at the 2024 Miss America’s Teen Competition, which will be in early 2024.