Hello everyone! I am 16 year old Kelly Elizabeth Haffner. I am a Junior at Lawton Chiles High School and I love every minute of it! I reside in Tallahassee where I was born and raised. GO 'NOLES! I plan on graduating in May 2009 with college credits already under my belt. I hope to attend UCF on a scholarship and double major in business and communications.

I have been participating in pageant since I was fourteen.  My first win was last year when I captured the title of Miss Tallahassee Teen USA.  I had an amazing reign with my wonderful sister queens:  Jami Daniels, Brittany Pate, and Rebecca Dahmen.  It was a priviledge to be a part of their family.  My favorite part of last year was my experience at the Miss Florida Teen USA pageant.  I had a wonderful time and met some amazing girls.  I also deepened my friendships with my fellow "cutlets"/bestfriends/sisters/future bridesmaids, Jackie, Jeane, and Emily.  They truly made me realize how close you can come to perfection and they exemplify what pageants are all about.  I am so greatful that they are a part of my life! 

I am looking forward to my current reign and feel very honored to be Miss Marion County Teen USA!  I am excited to work with my new beautiful sister Queens and feel very priviledged to be part of Chelsee's pageant family.  She is an amazing person and fantastic director that I know will make this an exciting and educational year for me.  I hope this year to work with the American Heart Association as an advocate for adult stem cell research and help with awareness and funding for the cause.  My other goal during my reign is to prepare for the state pageant & proudly represent beautiful Marion County!