Miss Merrimack/ Granite State

I braved the storm to go watch the last local pageant held on February 5th. It was certainly a nail bitter and every single contestant deserved to be on that stage. I was thoroughly impressed with the opening number choreographed by Erica Millet who is currently Miss Greater Plaistow. It was so lively and definitely caught the audiences attention. The title holders giving up their crowns were my great friend Brittany Dube and my old Miss NH roommate Caitlin Mcglinchey. They did an amazing job and were so entertaining. The host was former Miss NH Michele Lamontagne who was fantastic, she even sang "crazy." Her talent definitely showed me why she was a former Miss NH. I felt really touched by her performance because of the passion she put into it, I felt a connection with her as a vocalist, I feel like she feels the songs just as much as I do.At the end of the night we were all on the edge of our seats. The runners up were Heather Comstock, Elizabeth Dale and Devenn Glickman. The winners were Meghan Lamontagne as Miss Granite State and Lauren April. I was so happy for Meghan because it is her last year eligible to compete in the Miss America program and it was well deserved. She is an amazing competitor but also one of the sweetest most genuine people you will ever meet. This was Laurens first "miss" competitions and just from watching her compete she deserved to be on the Miss NH stage with us. She is a very smart, well spoken and talented young lady and I am excited to get to know her better. As for everyone else competing u couldn't have been more impressed.

I am excited to have all the locals finished and know everyone that is going to be competing  this year. It is definitely going to be a exciting show and with so many great girls you never know what will happen. My goal is still to do my absolute best and just be myself. I can't wait to see what is store next for me!!

Miss Kearsarge Valley!

On January 29th at about 8:30pm I had the honor of being crowned Miss Kearsarge Valley! I was crowned by one of my friends Lauren Gorgol and I couldn't be happier. The day went very well, my interview was great so I felt very good going into competition. I had a wonderful afternoon hanging out with some of my greatest friends (Meghan L, Holly B, Rebecca S, Regan, Lauren, Mackenzie, Aimee, Devenn and many other wonderful girls...sorry I can't remember everyone!) The theme was leather and lace so we learned a very exciting opening number choreographed by the former Miss Keene and Miss Kearsarge. The rest of the night was flawless from my perspective, Talent went off without a hitch, evening wear and swimsuit were great and I even managed to make the audience laugh during on stage question. I felt like the stars were a-lined at this pageant for me. When they were calling the runners up I prepared myself for whatever was going to happen. Two of my greatest friends Meghan L and Holly B placed which was very exciting. The moment they called my name for Miss Kearsarge Valley I was in complete shock, I immediately began crying and was overwhelmed with happiness. Next they called Miss Keene and it was my friend Regan and all I remember is the giant hug! We were both so excited to begin our journey to Miss NH. After we went to our new directors house celebrated and discussed the rest of our year together! It is looking like we are going to have a lot of fun!
 I had been competing since June at the very first local Miss Greater Derry. My journey to winning a local title was long and hard but very rewarding. I learned alot about myself and really had a fun time doing it. I am so thrilled to be heading to Miss New Hampshire in April, it will be my second time competing at this pageant so I am no longer rookie! This years title for me will be about being my personal best. I am very excited to represent the Kearsarge Valley and I hope to spread awareness about my platform, Empower Yourself: The positive impacts of counseling.

This weekend is the last local title competition, It will be my first appearance as Miss Kearsarge Valley! I am very excited to find out who will be competing for Miss New Hampshire with me in April! Good Luck Girls!!