By Tomi Henderson
Special to the Aroostook Republican
On Wednesday, July 13, eight young ladies vied for the title of Jr. Miss Potato Blossom 2011. Following the opening routine, they competed in the physical fitness portion of the pageant.
At left, Jr. Miss Fort Fairfield Gemimar Babin played “Wipe Out” on the drums as her talent in the Jr. Miss Potato Blossom Pageant on July 13.
The first contestant was Jr. Miss Fort Fairfield Gemimar J. Babin. She performed on a Drum to “Wipe Out” and was named the first runner-up as well as Miss Congeniality. Gemimar is the daughter of Claudette and Mark Babin.
Jr. Miss Mapleton Emma Marie Langille is the daughter of Jennifer and Carroll Langille and danced a ballet number to “Anyway“ as her talent.
Jr. Miss Easton Kylee Carter performed a monologue titled “Mornings are Meant for Sleeping” as her talent. She is the daughter of Sheri and Travis Carter.
Noelle Kristan Bailey, Jr. Miss Mars Hill, sang “ Don’t Rain on My Parade” as her talent. She is the daughter of Kelly and Dan White and Alan Bailey, Jr.
Jr. Miss Presque Isle Emma Marie Kinney danced to “When I Look at You” as her talent and was crowned the new Jr. Miss Potato Blossom 2011. She is the daughter of Jolene and Derrick Kinney.
Jr. Miss Caribou Kelsie Washington danced to “Bottom of the Ocean” as her talent during the Jr. Miss Potato Blossom Pageant on July 13. She was named the second runner-up.
Sirrea Lynn Deschenes, Jr. Miss Limestone, performed a monologue titled “Secret Agent Little Red Riding Hood” as her talent. She is the daughter of Colleen and Dana Deschenes.
Jr. Miss Caribou Kelsie Marie Washington was named the second runner-up. The daughter of Christiane and Rey Washington, Kelsie danced to “Bottom of the Ocean” as her talent.
Jr. Miss Van Buren, Isabel Parent, sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” She is the daughter of Lisa and Bill Parent.
Other talents featured for the evening included a song by 2010 Jr. Miss Potato Blossom Victoria Keaton, who sang “The Prayer” by Josh Groban — in both English and Italian! 2010 Miss Potato Blossom Brittni Mosher also did a dance/gymnastics routine to “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi.
Jr. Miss Limestone Sirrea Deschenes poses in her evening gown during the Jr. Miss Potato Blossom Pageant on July 13.
2010 Jr. Miss Potato Blossom Victoria Keaton sang “The Prayer” during the Jr. Miss Pageant on Wednesday, July 13, in Fort Fairfield.
Jr. Miss Van Buren Isabel Parent competed in the evening gown portion of the Jr. Miss Potato Blossom Pageant on July 13.
Jr. Miss Presque Isle Emma Kinney was crowned the new Jr. Miss Potato Blossom 2011 during July 13 pageant in Fort Fairfield.
