Ala, Norsworthy win Fort crowns
By Kathy McCarty
Staff Writer
FORT FAIRFIELD — Originally scheduled for April 1 but postponed due to a late-season snowstorm, the 2011 Little Miss Fort Fairfield and 2011 Miss Pre-Teen Fort Fairfield pageants were rescheduled to April 15 at the Fort Fairfield Middle High School Gymnasium.
Photo courtesy of Kim Griffeth
CAMRYN ALA,
winner of the 2011 Little Miss Fort Fairfield Pageant,
was escorted by Brendan Osterblom.
She is the daughter of John and Emily Ala.
Four young ladies competed in each category, with Camryn Ala earning the Little Miss crown, while Kaley Norsworthy walked away with the Miss Pre-Teen title.
Photo courtesy of Kim Griffeth
KALEY NORSWORTHY,
daughter of Travis and Liane Norsworthy,
won the title of 2011 Miss Pre-Teen Fort Fairfield.
She was escorted during the event by Brendan Osterblom.
Kaley Norsworthy performed an accordion piece called “French Gig” on her way to winning the Pre-Teen crown. The daughter of Travis and Liane Norsworthy, she was sponsored by Murchison Computer Sales. Her escort for the night was Brendan Osterblom.
Photo courtesy of Kim Griffeth
KARA POITRAS,
daughter of Kenneth and Cheryl Poitras,
was escorted by Houston Keiser
during the 2011 Little Miss Fort Fairfield Pageant.
Kara Poitras was the first contestant in the Little Miss category. The daughter of Kenneth and Cheryl Poitras, she sang “Animal Crackers In My Soup” for her talent. Sponsored by Acadia Medical Supply, Poitras was escorted by Houston Keiser.
Ala was next, dancing to “Cotton Eye Joe,” on her way to winning her division. The daughter of John and Emily Ala, she was sponsored by Blue Moose Lodge. Brendon Osterblom served as Ala’s escort for the evening.
Photo courtesy of Kim Griffeth
EMELIA ROUX,
the daughter of Michael and Jessica Roux,
was escorted by Houston Keiser
during the 2011 Little Miss Fort Fairfield competition.
Emelia Roux, daughter of Michael and Jessica Roux, was sponsored by Hillside IGA. Roux was escorted by Houston Keiser. She sang “You Made Me Love You.”
Photo courtesy of Kim Griffeth
DELANEY ST. PIERRE
was named first runner-up
for the 2011 title of Little Miss Fort Fairfield.
Escorted by Brendan Osterblom,
she is the daughter of Jonathan and Angela St. Pierre.
Delaney St. Pierre, daughter of Jonathan and Angela St. Pierre, performed a dance routine to “Belle.” Sponsored by LeVasseur Backhoe and escorted by Brendan Osterblom, St. Pierre was named first runner-up.
Photo courtesy of Kim Griffeth
BRIANNA REECE,
daughter of Teresa Prue,
was a contestant in the 2011 Miss Pre-Teen Fort Fairfield Pageant.
She was escorted by Brendan Osterblom.
In the Pre-Teen division, Brianna Reece was first to take to the stage. The daughter of Teresa Prue, Reece played a piano piece entitled “Malaguena.” She was escorted during the evening by Brendan Osterblom and sponsored by North Caribou Cuts.
Photo courtesy of Kim Griffeth
ABIGAIL YOUNG
took part in the 2011 Miss Pre-Teen Fort Fairfield Pageant.
She is the daughter of Stephen and Kristen Young
and was escorted by Houston Keiser.
Abigail Young, daughter of Stephen and Kristen Young, was sponsored by McGillan Inc. For her talent, Young played a piano selection entitled “Boogie Woogie.” She was escorted by Houston Keiser.
Photo courtesy of Kim Griffeth
HUNTER ST. PIERRE
was named first runner-up during
for the title of Miss Pre-Teen Fort Fairfield 2011.
The daughter of Jonathan and Angela St. Pierre,
she was escorted by Houston Keiser.
Hunter St. Pierre, daughter of Jonathan and Angela St. Pierre, danced to “Fame” for her talent. Sponsored by Campbell’s Hardware and Redemption, she was escorted by Houston Keiser. Not to be outdone by her younger sister, Delaney, she too was named first runner-up in her category.
Photo courtesy of Kim Griffeth
MARIAH MINK
took her final walk as 2010 Little Miss Fort Fairfield,
accompanied by her brother, Mike Mink.
She is the daughter of Maryann and the late Mike Mink.
Mariah Mink, Little Miss Fort Fairfield 2010, and Gracie Griffeth, Miss Pre-Teen Fort Fairfield 2010, were also on hand, each performing one last time as reigning royalty, before relinquishing their titles to their successors, Ala and Norsworthy.
Photo courtesy of Kim Griffeth
GRACIE GRIFFETH,
2010 Miss Pre-Teen Fort Fairfield —
daughter of John and Kim Griffeth —
made her final appearance as royalty,
accompanied by her father on her final walk as queen.
Ala and Norsworthy will now represent Fort Fairfield at various functions in the coming year and will compete in the Potato Blossom Festival in their hometown in July. Should either of them be crowned Potato Queen or be unable to fulfill their duties, the first runner-ups in their respective divisions will assume the titles.
