Miss Manchester Scholarship Program

Come Sail away with us as we bait the seas and throw out our lures for Miss Manchester 2007. Our Program is scheduled to take place on November 25th, 2006 at the Performing Arts Auditorium, Derryfield School located at 2108 River Road in Manchester, NH.

We would love for you to be a contestant in our program and by Means of this letter, hereby extend this personal invitation to you.

Our theme this year will be full of Sun, fun, sound and beach stuff. Be prepared to do the Limbo or join a conga line. Opening number outfits will consist of white peddle pushers/culottes. (For those of you who don’t know what these are knickers or Capri’s will do just fine), a tropical colored shirt/top (With full coverage please!!!!) and sunglasses but of course!!! You will need your favorite most colorful and vibrant beach towel and your swimsuit for the Lifestyle and Fitness portion of the production. The grand finale will include the announcement of our new Miss Manchester 2007 and this will be done with you wearing Tropical Print/Island/colorful Cocktail dresses!!! We will still have the Evening Wear competition with gowns but you will need a separate cocktail dress for the crowning. And please - Don’t forget your Business Suits and great personalities for Interviews with our fabulous judges.

We will hold a mandatory rehearsal on Friday, November 24th, 2006 probably in the late afternoon. We are still trying to determine the location at this time and will let you know as soon as we know!!!

Please log onto our website at www.MissManchester.org and go to “Become A Contestant” to obtain everything that you will need in order to participate in our program. Please and very importantly - make sure to download and use our Miss Manchester 22 page application . You will find that the last pages contain specific requirements and a check-list to help ensure that you have everything that you need in order to complete and mail in your package to me.

Please also pay special attention to the DEADLINES. Your package must be postmarked no later than November 7th if mailed or be received by me personally no later than November 11th, 2006 and by 5PM. These deadlines will be strictly enforced with NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Now that the rules are out of the way –
We expect to have a Swimmingly Good Time and
fun in the sun as we sail for and hook-up with our new
Miss Manchester 2007.

Thought that I would get you up to speed on how our New Miss Manchester 2006 - Adria Farr is doing. Very excited to be participating in her first State program she is busy preparing for and working on all apsects of competition for Miss NH which will take place on April 29th,2006. Adria has broadend her platform - Big Magic, Little Magic in working with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Organization and continues to acquire many more hours of community service. She will take place in the St. Patricks Day Parade to be held on March 19th and her Little Sister Autumn will ride along with her in this funfilled event. Rehearsals have already started and are well underway for Miss NH 2006. Look for more information to come in the near future. Thanx for joining us and have an unbelievably fantastical day!!

Saturday night at the Performing Arts Auditorium of the Derryfield School, Manchester, NH, Adria Brooke Farr “twirled” her way to the title of Miss Manchester 2006. A very large crowd of well-wishers was on hand to cheer Adria on as she won a $2,000 scholarship Award and over $750.00 in in-kind gifts for capturing the title. Adria is the daughter of Brooke and Suzanne Farr of Windham, NH. Currently a senior at Bishop Guertin High School, she plans to attend the University of Tennessee and obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She was selected to attend the National Leadership conference for Outstanding students and received the Presidential award for Outstanding Educational Improvement. She is the Co-Captain of the Red Star Baton Twirlers, head instructor for Baton Twirling at Enrichment Program, feature twirler for Bishop Guertin High School, and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team Captain . Adria will be promoting her platform “Be the Magic in a Child’s Life-Big Brother and Big Sister Association” throughout her year as Miss Manchester 2006 by encouraging and speaking to high school audiences, local businesses and various organizations in the hopes of recruiting others to become mentors alongside her in making a difference in the lives of area children all the while communicating the importance of having a positive influence on a child’s life. She also plans to join with the local BBBS to increase their volunteer base; thus providing opportunities for favorable experiences for children in the need of mentors. Along with the awards mentioned above Adria caught the crowds’ and Judges’ attention and won the “Isabelle Stewart Talent” award of $100 for her Baton Dance/Twirl routine to the popular 70’s hit - “It’s Rainin’ Men”.

Competing alongside Adria in the five phases of competition throughout the evening were First runner-up and winner of the “Catherine Roberge Congeniality” Award - Kyle L Polichronopoulos, 2nd runner-up – Lisa Van Orden, 3rd runner-up and winner of the “Marty Glickman Interview” award - Jennifer Saucier, 4th Runner-up – Jodi Katryna Katz, Non-finalist Interview Award Winner - Jennifer Perkins, Non-Finalist talent Award Winner - Lisa Allison Charest, Erin Ashley Rothhaus, Christiann Unger, Melissa DeGroot, Krystal Hodgman, Nitara Duff, Lauren Ann Campiglio and Alicia Rossman.

Suzanne Dawn Loisel, the outgoing Miss Manchester 2005 was on hand to crown the new Miss Manchester 2006. Suzanne dazzled us with an opening Twirl routine and danced away the evening with her ballroom partner – John Larochelle. Candace Glickman – Director of Production, Co-Choreographer and Paul Logan were the Mistress and Master of Ceremonies. Co-Choreographers also included Emily Hughes, Catherine Dennehey and Lea Glickman. The fantastically unbelievable show entitled “A Night in Oz” featured performances by Catherine Dennehey, the group H-ARTS, a surprise appearance by Miss Lakes Region local director Wayne Sevin, and Special Guest Stars Julie Dubela and Mike Gallagan.

Miss Manchester is a preliminary to Miss New Hampshire and Miss America Programs. Adria will now go on to compete in the Miss NH pageant scheduled to be held on April 29th, 2006 at the Stockbridge theatre in Derry, NH. Log onto www.MissNH.com for more information on this program that assists young women between the ages of 17-24 in furthering their post-secondary education. Please also visit www.MissManchester.org for more information, photos of Saturday nights show or to become a sponsor for Miss Manchester.

Just a quick note to bring you up to date with our Miss Manchester 2005– Suzanne Dawn Loisel.
Please take the time to look up the photos of the Miss NH Ball and The Miss NH Program - held on April 24th, 2005 and April 30th, 2005, respectively. You will find these at the bottom of any of the pages on our website by clicking on Photos and then going to either “Miss NH Ball or Miss NH Pageant 2005”. Please feel free to browse all of the other photos posted as well!!!

We had a terrific time at the Miss NH Ball held on April 24th, 2005. Suzanne looked stunning in a black – single shouldered gown. She gave us a look into her alter talent - “Ball Room Dancing” with our Miss NH Board of Director – Moe Montminy. Very impressive if I do say so myself!!! They glided across the dance floor graciously.

The Macarena was a popular dance with the girls and their families - as well as the Chicken Dance and Electric Slide.

What a coveted success for the Ball and the New Ball Committee. The profit presented to our new
Miss NH 2005– Audra Paquette – for her Miss America wardrobe exceeded $10,000.00………………
Need anything more be said???? Audra is bound to look absolutely stunning in all phases of competition thanx to this wonderful event and all of our great sponsors. Go Audra – we look forward to supporting and joining you at Miss America this coming year.

Suzanne made us all very proud as a first-time State Competitor. She looked fabulous in all areas of competition including –

Swimsuit – Suzanne chose a Bright Orange 2 piece that was Phenomenal
Casual wear – Jeans with a Hot Pink halter top and Yes – PINK shoes. How cool is that?
Talent - A very commanding Red Twirling outfit and Twirl routine to “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”
Evening Wear – Suzanne donned a very Elegant light turquoise strapless evening gown that sparkled wonderfully on stage and showed off her beauty and poise oh so well.

At the After Party – Suzanne was announced as a Non-finalist Talent Award winner along with Natalie Shaw and Jessica Lencki – a three way tie. We were ecstatic as Suzanne worked very, very hard and was much deserving of this distinguished honor. She put on quite a show and came out very strong indeed as contestant #1. A very hard act to follow for anyone – wouldn’t you say??? We know that the crowd was very appreciative from their overwhelming response and applause after her talent presentation.

Suzanne continues on her quest of becoming a Family Practitioner and is currently awaiting the results of her MCAT Testing taken – believe this or not – on April 16th, 2005 – the week prior to the Ball and 2 weeks prior to Miss NH – where did she find the time to fit it all in?/? Our Suzanne has been very busy and we look forward to more exciting news of her in the coming year as she continues on in her reign as
Miss Manchester 2005.

Stay tuned for more updates as Suzanne persists to astound us all and thanx for your continued support –
Debbie St. Hilaire - Director for Miss Manchester.

Date and time of next Miss Manchester announced: November 26, 2005 Saturday, 6:30 pm. Location TBD.

Sunday night at the Manchester West High Auditorium in front of a large crowd of well-wishers Suzanne Dawn Loisel was crowned Miss Manchester 2005 and took home nearly $3000 in combined scholarship funds and In-kind donations provided by many wonderful sponsors. Suzanne is the daughter of Donald and Joanne Loisel of Derry, NH. A recent graduate of the College of the Holy Cross with a degree in Biology and Pre-Medicine, she currently works at Massachusetts General Hospital in the HIV research lab. Suzanne is also applying to medical school and hopes to become a primary care physician. During her four years at Holy Cross, Suzanne was the president of the Ballroom dance team, the director of the Friendly House after school program and the feature fire baton twirler for the holy Cross Crusader football team. She has also won awards at the state, regional, and national levels.
Suzanne won the “Isabelle Stewart Talent” award Sunday night for her Baton Twirling routine to “Everything’s Coming Up Roses from the musical Gypsy.
Also competing with Suzanne in Lifestyle and Fitness in swimsuit, evening-wear and On-Stage Interview, each worth 10%; a two-minute Artistic Expression in Talent Presentation worth 30% and the Private Judges Interview worth 40%, were Alyssa Steele, Misty Carver, Natalie C. Shaw, Shawna Crossman, Christy Dunn, Kate Lawler, Courtney Cormier, Jennifer Perkins, Danielle Devoid, Krystal Hodgman, Melissa DeGroot, Keryn E. Kwan, Lauryl Trenholme-Pihl and Krystal M. Barry. Runners-up included – Kate Lawler in 4th place winning $200 in scholarship funds as well as being voted “Miss Congeniality” by her fellow contestants, Lauryl Trenhome-Pihl took home the 3rd spot and a $300 scholarship, Krystal Barry was 2nd runner-up and the winner of a $400 scholarship and Natalie Shaw was the 1st place runner-up and winner of a $500 scholarship. Natalie and Suzanne tied for the “Marty Glickman Interview” Award.
Suzanne plans to promote her platform, “Make an impact; Volunteer with the United Way” as Miss Manchester 2005 by becoming an advocate and promoting the importance of becoming involved with the United Way. She plans to strengthen her impact among underprivileged community members and to continue her work directly with youth.

Cara Silva, Miss Greater Manchester 2003-2004 crowned our new Miss Manchester 2005. Miss New Hampshire 2004 – Alyssa Spellman presented a vocal presentation to “I have a Dream” from the musical “Mamma Mia” which was the theme for the evenings show. Candace Glickman – Director of Production, Co-Choreographer and Kyle Flower were the Mistress and Master of Ceremonies. Randi-Lee Glickman was co-Choreographer and the group H-Arts provided the entertainment for the evening with their Singing, dancing and brilliant performances to the evenings’ theme.

Miss Manchester is a preliminary to Miss New Hampshire and Miss America Programs. Suzanne will now go on to compete in the Miss NH pageant scheduled to be held on April 30th at the Stockbridge theatre in Derry, NH. Tickets for this production will be available soon. Log onto www.MissNH.com for more information on this program that assists young women between the ages of 17-24 in furthering their post-secondary education. Please also visit www.MissManchester.org for more information, photos of Sunday nights show or to become a sponsor for Miss Manchester.

The Miss Manchester Scholarship Program is a 501 (c)(3) federally tax exempt, New Hampshire nonprofit organization

dedicated to helping young women achieve the goals for college and beyond.