Olivia Odenbrett wins Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen

Olivia Odenbrett was crowned Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen, during the pageant held on June 3, 2022, at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings. Miss Siouxland’s Outstanding Teen bested 19 other candidates to succeed Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen 2021,  Kianna Healy. Now, the new titleholder is now preparing to represent South Dakota at the 2022 Miss America’s Outstanding Teen pageant in August in Dallas. During the pageant, the Brandon native won the talent portion of the competition with a contemporary/lyrical dance. She also received one of two $1,250 Johnson Jackrabbit Scholarships and the $200 STEM scholarship, for a total of $3,700 in scholarships.

Odenbrett will be a sophomore at Brandon Valley High School this fall.

Her Social Impact Initiative is “Leo’s Legacy: Life Saving Donations“. This association help families and individuals who can not afford the life-saving procedure of organ transplantation.

Javonte Madsen, third runner-up, Karina Novotny, fourth runner-up, Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen 2022 Olivia Odenbrett, first runner-up Natalie Schoeppner, second runner-up, Sydney Lockhart. Courtesy photo.

The 2022 Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen’s court includes –

First runner-up – Natalie Schoeppner (Miss State Fair’s Outstanding Teen). Schoeppner was the lifestyle and wellness award winner and the interview winner. She received $1,400 in scholarships.

Second runner-up  – Sydney Lockhart (Miss Rapid City’s Outstanding Teen), earning $800 in scholarships.

Third runner-up – Javonte Madsen o(Miss Coyote Country’s Outstanding Teen), taking home a $600 scholarship.

Fourth runner-up – Karina Novotny (Miss Rolling Plains’ Outstanding Teen) , winning a $400 scholarship, and also taking home one of the $1,250 Johnson Jackrabbit Scholarships, as well as the $200 Community Service award.