2024 Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen Crowned
North Conway – The 2024 Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen Scholarship Pageant was held on Sunday, April 28th at M&D Playhouse, in North Conway. Seven young ladies from throughout the Valley competed in the 35th year of this scholarship program.
A month of rehearsals led up to the day-long event. During the morning, contestants participated in Interview and Public Speaking competitions. In the early afternoon, they rehearsed. The late afternoon’s program, emceed by Barbara Theriault, began with a Production number, choreographed by reigning Valley Ms., Holly Fougere. The Formal Wear competition followed, as well as the optional Talent competition. Over $3,000 in scholarships were won by the participants.
When the judge’s scores were tallied, 2023 Miss MWV Teen, Jordan L. Goldblatt, placed the 2024 crown on the head of 15-year-old Ella A. Gilmore of Intervale.
Ella is a sophomore at Kennett High School and the daughter of Cassie Gilmore. Her school and community involvements include Dance Team, Chorus, Drama, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Best Buddies and Wilderness First Aid Certification. She also earned the Contestants Award. Her Miss title comes with a $1,500 College Scholarship, crown, sash, portrait session, jewelry, bouquet and gifts from local businesses.
Cheyenne K. Sheehan, First Runner-Up, is the daughter of Tina and David Sheehan. A Kennett High School freshman, from Tamworth, she is 14 years old. In addition to her Runner-up title, she received the Personal Growth Award and The Dotty Weisberg Memorial Talent Award and Scholarship. Cheyenne runs with the Kennett Cross Country Team in track and indoor track and is a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.
Second Runner-Up, Danielle S. Pelkie, lives in Fryeburg and is the daughter of Jennifer and Jeffrey Pelkie. She is 13 years old and a 7th grader at Molly Ockett School. Dani also earned the Hostess Award and the Sales Champion Award, in addition to a Commitment Certificate. She is very active in the Curly Tails 4-H Club, is an ACTS volunteer and participates in soccer, Dreamcatchers and Rivers & Roads.
Chloe J. Dupre, of Brownfield, received the Directors Award and a Commitment Award. Elisabeth M. Bushey and Destiny G. Miller also received Commitment Awards. Evelyn R. Gilmore also came in strong in the event.
A special performance was presented by Outgoing Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen, Jordan Goldblatt, and another by Evie Field. Judges for the event were Kelly Drew, Maryann Eastman, and Holly Burnell, with a separate panel of Talent Judges; Tina Titzer, Yuliya DaSilva and Pat McCoy.
The 2024 Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen Scholarship Program was sponsored by M&D Playhouse, Mount Washington Valley Promotions, Settler’s Green OVP, Lisa DuFault – Photographer, and Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley.
Look for the Teen Royalty at numerous events throughout the Valley in the coming year and tune in to Valley Vision Channel 3 to see the program. If you would like to schedule an appearance, email valleypromotions@gmail.com.
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