It was the second time the Middletown High School student participated in the competition.

The high school senior and varsity cheerleader has been competing inpageantssince she was about 5 years old.

I love the stage so much, I have lots of confidence, she toldCBS News.

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High School Student Breaks Barriers As First Miss Delaware Teen USA With Down Syndrome

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High School Student Breaks Barriers As First Miss Delaware Teen USA With Down Syndrome

High School Student Breaks Barriers As First Miss Delaware Teen USA With Down Syndrome