It's not clear whether Ramonas, who competed in the Miss America Outstanding Teen pageant in August in Florida, was among those charged. Police are not releasing the teens' names because they are juveniles, and no teens are charged with drunken driving.
Officers responding to an anonymous call about underage drinking Saturday night found beer, rum and items commonly used for a drinking game called beer pong.
Ramonas' parents were out of the state when police arrived, said Domenic Angiolillo, police captain in Wolcott, about 30 miles southwest of Hartford.
The Miss Outstanding Teen contest promotes academic and creative achievements. Ramonas received a $2,000 scholarship. As part of her yearlong reign, Ramonas agreed to work with the Connecticut chapter of MADD, which calls drinking the nation's biggest youth drug problem.
"At this point we'll have to re-evaluate that (relationship) and see if she holds herself accountable with hosting that party," said Janice Heggie Margolis, executive director of MADD's Connecticut chapter.
"I'm hoping she feels very bad and embarrassed," Margolis said.
A woman at the home declined to comment Wednesday afternoon, as did the principal and several students at Wolcott High School, where Ramonas is a senior.
Pageant officials are deciding whether to take action. Ramonas' term ends in June.
Ramonas had apparently planned a low-key gathering, but friends invited friends and it got out of hand, Angiolillo said.
Police issued 24 tickets for possession of alcohol by a minor. The infraction carries a $136 fine and an automatic driver's license suspension of at least 30 days.
"It's not the end of the world. It's not the crime of the century," Angiolillo said. "It's just a shame, that's all. You have to take responsibility for your actions."
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