Miss Loudon County Pageant

On April 25, it my honor and privilege to judge the Miss Loudoun County pageant on behalf of the Purcellville Lion's club. The judges were: Juan Romero, Master Deputy, Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, Juliette Rizzo, Ms. Wheelchair America 2005, and myself

On April 25, it my honor and privilege to judge the Miss Loudoun County pageant on behalf of the Purcellville Lion's club.

Below is the article that appeared in the Purcellville on May 1st:

A packed auditorium at Loudoun Valley High School, filled with parents, well wishers and supporters, cheered on nineteen very accomplished, philanthropic and energetic contestants vying for the title of Miss Loudoun County 2009. This year marked the 53rd Annual Pageant and the 53rd year in which the Purcellville Lions Club served as host. The theme for this year was “Celebrate America!” which the contestants and audiences were more than happy to do.
The evening’s MC was Mr. Paul Draisey, who helped keep the audience in suspense while the contestants were busy with wardrobe changes. The distinguished panel of judges for the evening included: Juan Romero, Master Deputy, Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office; Stephanie Arnold-Merchant, All American Classic Woman 2009 and Juliette Rizzo, Ms. Wheelchair America 2005. Throughout the evening, special entertainment was provided by the Chorus of the Old Dominion and the Creative Dance Center. Caitlin Uze, Miss Apple Blossom Festival 2009 was also in attendance as she prepares for this weekend’s 82nd Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Virginia.


MISS LOUODUN COUNTY 2009 CHELSEA JANE LOUDOUN VALLEY HS
1ST RUNNER UP CHRISTINE FARRELL LOUDOUN COUNTY HS
2ND RUNNER UP KELLY SCHLOSSER RADFORD UNIVERSITY
3RD RUNNER UP ELISSA KIM BRIAR WOODS HS
4TH RUNNER UP ELIZABETH JACKSON LOUDOUN VALLEY HS
5TH RUNNER UP JESSICA MARICLE LOUDOUN VALLEY HS

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: CHELSEA JANE LOUDOUN VALLEY HS

COMMUNITY SERVICE & MISS CONGENIALITY AWARDS: COMMUNITY SERVICE & MISS CONGENIALITY AWARDS:
NICOLE IVEY OF BRIAR WOODS HS

Congratulations to all of the girls who participated. It truly was one of the hardest jobs I've had to do. I would like to extend my thanks to Jaime and Connie Stump for making it an outstanding experience.


Articles on the pageant:

Washington Post, Loudoun Extra
Purcellville Gazzette