Lyahnnette Morales ’27 Crowned Miss Boston’s Teen 2026
Last weekend, Lyahnnette Morales ’27 was crowned Miss Boston’s Teen 2026, earning the opportunity to represent the city of Boston at Miss Massachusetts’ Teen on June 18 at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester, MA, and advance toward the national Miss America’s Teen stage through the Miss America Opportunity, the nation’s leading tuition-only scholarship organization for young women. She received top honors across every competition category, including Interview, On-Stage Question, Fitness, and Evening Gown, and earned additional awards and recognition as Boston’s Choice, Overall Talent Winner, and Miss Boston’s Teen Titleholder.
A World Silver Medalist with the USA Tap Team, Lyahnnette has represented the United States on international stages and built a distinguished performance career rooted in excellence, discipline, and artistry. She also appeared as a featured dancer in the major motion picture Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, highlighting her versatility as a performer.
Lyahnnette plans to use her platform as Miss Boston’s Teen to champion her community service initiative, AIM for Success: Tap Into Your Greatness, a youth empowerment program she founded that uses movement, mentorship, and self-expression to help young people build confidence and leadership skills.
In recognition of her leadership and advocacy, Lyahnnette serves as a member of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s Youth Advisory Committee, contributing youth perspective to statewide policy discussions.
Reflecting on this honor, Lyahnnette shares:
“Winning Miss Boston’s Teen is about using my platform to create real change. I want young people — especially those who don’t always see themselves represented — to know that their dreams are valid and that their greatness already exists.”