BINGHAMTON – Kayla Wood, 19, of Oxford was recently selected to participate in the 2015 Miss Teen pageant competition, which will take place on Sunday October 11, 2015.

Kayla is a recent graduate of Oxford High School, graduating in 2014.

Wood had submitted an application prior to acceptance, and was asked to take part in an interview session that was conducted by this year's Binghamton Pageant Coordinator.

Wood learned of her acceptance into this year's competition after the pageant announced their selections following the interviewing process which took place in the Binghamton area.

Wood will be competing in the Miss Teen division, one of four divisions that will have young ladies ranging from age 7 to 19, competing in modeling routines, which include Casual Wear and Formal Wear. Personality will be on display as well as interviewing skills, as Wood will be interviewing with this year's judging panel.