Summit Resident Crowned Miss T.E.E.N. New Jersey

Summit High School junior Abby DePhillips was recently crowned Miss T.E.E.N. New Jersey, earning the opportunity to compete for a national title at the upcoming Miss T.E.E.N. United States in Houston, Texas.

The 17-year-old Summit junior will be participating in Monday's Summit Memorial Day celebration and parade. DePhillips hopes to help young children and serve as a role model, honoring the T.E.E.N - Teens Exemplifying Excellence Nationally - message of being articulate, intelligent, beautiful, and fun loving.

DePhillips will participate in the national pageant from June 24-29 where she'll have the chance to win a $40,000 scholarship to Barclay College, a competition evening gown, clothing and accessories, and of course a a sash and crown, among other prizes.

DePhillips it the daughter of Mike and Kathy DePhillips.