Tiny and Little Miss Ashland queens crowned at pageant

Tiny and Little Miss Ashland queens

crowned at pageant

By Susan Feeney-Hopkins

Special to The Star-Herald

    ASHLAND — Twelve girls appeared before a full house at the Ashland District School auditorium for the Tiny and Little Miss Ashland pageant held Thursday, April 26.

Pageant photos courtesy of Susan Feeney-Hopkins

    After a brief hiatus, the Miss Ashland pageants were reintroduced to the district by Ashland resident Jessica Nason, who decided to become involved because “they hadn’t had pageants in a few years and it’s such a good experience for these young ladies.” Nason, who was the 1998 Miss Ashland and served as the pageant director, said the “girls worked hard and I am excited to do it all again next year.”

    As mothers and loved ones nervously stood by, the contestants scurried about backstage preparing for their exciting night. The contestants were judged in three categories: Everyday Wear, Talent and Evening Gowns. All of the contestants were fearless, lovely and talented.

    Mistress of Ceremonies Michelle Eastman did an amazing job engaging the audience, at one point reminiscing about her past experience competing in a Miss Ashland pageant performing animal calls as her talent. Special guests included visiting Queens from neighboring towns and a performance by former Little Miss Ashland Mia Carney. Sponsors of the pageants were the Hornets Hometown Convenience, the Ashland Food Mart, Bessey’s Auto and Lasting Moments Photography. Proceeds from the pageant will support the Ashland Daze.

    The contestants competing in the Tiny Miss Ashland division included:

MACKENZIE MORO gave a very entertaining performance of “Chantilly Lace” for her talent in the Tiny Miss Ashland pageant. She was named first runner-up and was awarded the top ticket seller for the pageant.	BROOKLYNN STOKES showed off a cute outfit during the Everyday Wear event in the Tiny Miss Ashland pageant.

• Mackenzie Moro, 5, entertained the audience with an animated routine to “Chantilly Lace.” Moro received an award for Most Ticket Sales and was the first runner-up in the Tiny Miss pageant. She is the daughter of Carrie and Frank Moro of Ashland.

• Brooklyn Stokes, 5, the daughter of Heather and Doug Stokes of Ashland. Stokes performed well in her first pageant.

LACEY JANDREAU was crowned the 2012 Tiny Miss Ashland during the recent pageant held at the Ashland District School. Jandreau is shown here performing an acrobatic dance routine during the talent segment of the event. Jandreau was also presented with the Director’s Award.	LIBBY COLLIER looked like a princess in a pretty pink confection during the Evening Gown segment of the Tiny Miss Ashland pageant.

• Lacey Jandreau, 7, the daughter of Taunja and Steve Jandreau of Portage Lake, performed a dance routine to “Who Says” highlighting her skills as a gymnast and dancer. Jandreau received the Director’s Award and also was crowned Tiny Miss in the pageant.

• Libby Collier, 5, the daughter of Hillary Irving and Kris Collier of Ashland, sang the song “Love” in a very pretty costume. Collier was the second runner-up in her division.

ABBY DOUGHTY strikes a pose in a sporty outfit during the Everyday Wear event. Doughty was chosen Most Photogenic in the Tiny Miss Ashland pageant by an audience vote.	ROCHELLE CHASSE flashes a charming grin while speaking with the emcee during the Evening Gown competition of the recent Tiny Miss Ashland pageant.

• Abby Doughty, 5, daughter of Hope and Ron Doughty of Ashland, showed tremendous confidence while performing an interactive dance routine to “What Time Is It?” Doughty was chosen Most Photogenic by an audience vote.

• Rochelle Chasse, 7, the daughter of Danielle and Doug Chasse of Ashland, charmed the crowd singing along with the Taylor Swift favorite “You Belong With Me.”

RAEGAN LIBBY sang the patriotic “This Land is Your Land” during the talent portion of the Tiny Miss Ashland pageant.

• Raegan Libby, 7, daughter of Melinda O’Clair and Greg Libby of Ashland, sang the patriotic “This Land is Your Land” during the talent competition.

Competing in the Little Miss Ashland pageant were:

JAMIE POULIN looked sweet while introducing herself at the start of the Little Miss Ashland pageant held in the school auditorium April 26. Poulin went on to be named second runner-up in the Little Miss division.	CAMRYN CURTIS wowed the audience with her beautiful singing voice during the talent competition. Curtis was named first runner-up in the Little Miss Ashland division.

• Jamie Poulin, 8, performed a self-choreographed dance routine to “Party in the USA.” Poulin placed as second runner-up. She is the daughter of Nicole and Jason Poulin of Ashland.

• Camryn Curtis, 10, the daughter of Julie and Matt Carney of Ashland, looked elegant as she sang “Butterfly Fly Away.” Curtis aspires to be a professional singer and was named first runner-up in her division.

KYLEE BOLSTRIDGE strutted in her Everyday Wear during the recent Little Miss Ashland pageant.	KASSANDRA NELSON gave a touching performance in sign language to the song “Bridge of Light.” Nelson was crowned the 2012 Little Miss Ashland.

• Kylee Bolstridge, 8, the daughter of Linda Cobb and Tim Bolstridge of Masardis, sang along to “Just A Kiss” by Lady Antebellum.

• Kassandra Nelson, 10, the daughter of Ginger and Otis Nelson of Portage Lake, gave a moving performance in sign language to the song “Bridge of Light.” Nelson was named Queen in the Little Miss division.