Join Us For The Next
Miss Teen International Pageant

July 24th and 25th , 2025

IN KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

Showcasing
The Accomplishments
Of Today's
Teens ®

Miss Teen Illinois International®

Claudia Maka

1.If you could make one rule that everyone in the world had to follow, what would it be?
My best friend, Emily! I've known her since I was five years old, and we have a lifetime of "inside jokes." Emily has tried to learn Polish from me and she asks me to translate the silliest things. We ended up with our own language!

2.If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
One thing I find unusual about myself is my unexpected use of colors. I dared to begin high school with pink highlights in my hair and I loved the look! I also love to vary my nails. It’s fun to use color to express my personality.

3.When do you feel a child or teen becomes an adult?
My dedication to health comes from my family. During the summer, we go to the park, play tennis and take long walks. Individually, I have been playing tennis since I was ten years old. This year is my third season of playing tennis on high school team.

4.What do you feel you have learned in life that will be the most useful?
You can’t go wrong with a pair of cute, all-American jean shorts! I enjoy them because I can dress them up with heels and bling or simply look casual in flats and a cute top. They are also articles for spring and summer, which are my two favorite seasons.

5.What do you feel is the hardest job in the world and why?
Good shoes! You cannot look good or walk well when your feet hurt, especially if you are on them for hours. I would love to buy some Converse, high heels and flats. $500 is a large amount of money, so I’d get a variety then pray my feet don’t grow!

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