Miss South Carolina’s Teen, LilyKate Barbare

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Columbia, S.C. (September 18, 2025) – The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization announced on September 18 that LilyKate Barbare has been named Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2025.

Barbare, the first runner-up at this summer’s competition, assumes her duties effective immediately and will be formally crowned at the Miss America’s Teen homecoming celebration on November 1. She succeeds Tess Ferm, who earned the state title in June before capturing the national crown of Miss America’s Teen 2025.

Barbare distinguished herself on the Miss South Carolina’s Teen stage, earning nearly $12,000 in scholarships and recognition as the Rachel Wyatt Overall Dance Award and Overall Fitness Award recipient, as well as a Talent and Fitness Preliminary Winner, and recipient of the Spread Joy Award, Media Award, SC Cares Community Service Scholarship and Forever Poised Award. 

A competitive dancer with 15 years of dance experience, Barbare is a senior at Greer High School, where she is a varsity cheerleader and a member of multiple organizations including the National Honor Society, Beta Club and Math Club. Looking ahead, Barbare aspires to attend the University of South Carolina to study Graphic Design and Marketing, with a career goal of becoming a dance convention teacher. 

“LilyKate is a remarkable young woman whose achievements in the classroom, on stage and in her community reflect the best of South Carolina,” said Chaz Ellis, President & Co-Executive Director of the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization. “We are thrilled to welcome her as our new Miss South Carolina’s Teen.”

Barbare will represent South Carolina at events and appearances across the state, continuing to advance her community service initiative, #EverydayHeroes – Developing an Attitude of Gratitude, and serving as a brand ambassador and role model for young people.

For updates on LilyKate’s journey, follow her on Instagram at @missamericasteensc and @missscorg.