#1
Lauryn
DeBaie
Lauryn is an 18 year-old Londonderry resident and
the daughter of Kathryn Nichols and David DeBaie. Lauryn is a sophomore
at Pennsylvania State University. Lauryn’s platform issue is “Fit & Fun:
Fitness for Today’s Youth”. She will perform a dance twirl to “I’m
Alive”. |
#2
Elysha
Greenberg
Elysha is a 19 year-old resident of Windham and the
daughter of Frannie and Michael Greenberg. A sophomore at Brandeis
University, Elysha majors in Psychology with a minor in Spanish.
Elysha’s platform issue is “No Butts About It: Substance Use and Abuse
Prevention and Awareness”. She will present a Flute solo to “Arabian
Nights”. |
THE MISS GREATER DERRY
SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
CLASS OF
2008-2009
Lauryn DeBaie of Londonderry NH was
selected as Miss Greater Derry 2008-2009 at the Adam's Opera House in
Derry, NH June 27, 2008.
Miss DeBaie received over $6,000 in scholarship awards |
#3
Alicia
Zajac
Alicia is a 19 year-old Derry resident and the
daughter of Debra Zajac-Soucy and Stephen Zajac. A sophomore at the
University of New Hampshire, Alicia is majoring in Occupational Therapy.
She will present an acro-jazz routine to “You Can’t Stop the Beat” from
Hairspray. Alicia’s platform issue is “Just Breathe: Creating a Safe
Environment for Adolescents with Asthma.” |
#4
Rebecca
Scalera Rebecca is an 18 year-old resident of Derry and the daughter
of Paul and Doreen Scalera. Rebecca is a sophomore at Southern New
Hampshire University where she majors in Advertising. Rebecca’s platform
is “Juvenile Diabetes Awareness”. She will perform a vocal presentation
of “Only Hope”. |
#5
Lauren Gorgol
Lauren is a 19 year-old resident of Londonderry
and the daughter of Holly and Stanley Gorgol. She is a sophomore at
Northeastern University majoring in Physical Therapy. Lauren’s platform
is “Closing the Generation Gap”. She will present an Irish Step Dance to
“Lord of the Dance”.
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L: LAURYN DEBAIE, MISS GREATER DERRY 2008-2009
R:
KATRINA LEE BERNARD MISS GREATER DERRY 2007-2008
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#6
Chantel
McCabe
Chantel is an 18 year-old Candia resident and the
daughter of Linda and John McCabe. Chantel is a sophomore at Southern
Maine University. Her platform issue is “Girl Scouts: Where Girls Grow
Strong”. Chantel will perform a Jazz Dance to “Ya’all Ready for This”. |
#7
A lyssa
McLaughlin
Alyssa is a 21 year-old Derry resident and the
daughter of Priscilla McLaughlin. She is a senior majoring in
Mathematics and Psychology at the University of Connecticut. Alyssa has
chosen “Skin Cancer Awareness and Prevention” as her platform issue and
will perform a Dance Twirl to “The Impossible Dream” during the talent
competition. |
#8
Danielle
DiPasquale
Danielle is a 17 year-old resident of Derry and
the daughter of Richard and Laura DiaPasquale. She is a senior at
Pinkerton Academy. Danielle’s platform is “Made for Stage: Advancing
Performing Arts Curriculum in School”. She will present a Jazz Dance to
“Puttin’ on the Ritz”. |
#9
Samantha
Massahos Samantha is a 19 year-old
resident of Salem and the daughter of Robin Walbridge and Jim Massahos.
A sophomore at Keene State College, she majors in Psychology. Samantha’s
platform is “Diabetes: Raising Awareness in Hopes to Find a Cure”. She
will perform a vocal presentation to “A Change in Me” from Broadway’s
Beauty and the Beast. |
#10
Christiann
Unger
Christiann is a 20 year-old resident of Danville
and the daughter of David and Debra Unger. She is a senior at the
University of New Hampshire where she majors in Biology. Christiann’s
platform is “Blood Donation: Give Blood, Save Lives”. She will present a
tap dance to “Miss Otis Regrets”. |
#11
Justine
Barker
Justine is a 23 year-old resident of Pembroke and
the daughter of Joy and Brian Barker. She majors in Communications at
Southern New Hampshire University with a double minor in Public
Relations and Psychology. Justine’s platform issue is “High School
Dropout Prevention: Motivation Graduation”. She will present a Jazz
Dance to “Cha, Cha, Cha”. |
#12
Janine
Mitchell
Janine is a 19 year-old resident of Derry and the
daughter of Alan and Melissa Mitchell. She is a sophomore at Emerson
College where she majors in Broadcast Journalism. Janine’s platform
issue is “Breaking the Barriers of Beauty”. She will present a lyrical
dance to “Let It Be”. |
#13
Nichole
Iacuzio
Nichole is a 17 year-old Derry resident and the
daughter of Gennaro and Kim Iacuzio. She is a senior at Pinkerton
Academy. Nichole’s platform is “Go M-A-D: Go Make a Difference!” She
will present a tap dance to “Footloose” during the talent competition.
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