Miss New Hampshire 2010 Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham
Sandown, New Hampshire
Age: 22

Education:
Saint Thomas Aquinas High School
Fordham University

Platform Issue: Loud & Sound: Speaking Out for Mental Illness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's degree of Fine Arts in Theater Performance

Talent: Vocal/Piano - Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah"

Scholastic Honors: Summa Cum Laude Graduate, College Honors Program Member, Obtained Bachelor's degree in 3 years

Career Ambition: To pursue a career in acting, ideally on the stage

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Seacoast

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Organization

Miss New Hampshire 2009 Natalie C. Shaw

Natalie C. Shaw
Manchester, New Hampshire
Age: 23

Education:
Central High School
Plymouth State University

Platform Issue: Hunger Relief and Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's degree in Vocal Performance

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Cum Laude Graduate; President's List

Career Ambition: To own a music studio, and to become a professional performer

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Hooksett Scholarship Program

Miss New Hampshire 2008 Rachel Barker

Rachel Barker
Amherst, New Hampshire
Age: 20

Education:
Souhegan High School
Hofstra University

Platform Issue: The Power of Arts in Education

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations.

Talent: Ballet en Pointe

Scholastic Honors: - Dean's List - National Honor Society - New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters Scholarship

Other Accomplishments: Playing the lead role of "Peggy Sawyer" in my high school's musical production of '42nd Street'.

Career Ambition: Work as a Public Relations practitioner for an Arts Advocacy organization.

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Seacoast

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Hampshire

Miss New Hampshire 2007 Emily Hughes

Emily Hughes
Gilmanton, New Hampshire
Age: 23

Education:
Gilford High School
University of New Hampshire – Family Studies
University of New Hampshire – Attending – Master’s Degree in Elementary Education

Platform Issue: Character Education: Every School, Every Child

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a second Master’s Degree in Elementary School Reading

Talent: Tap Dance

Scholastic Honors: Cum Laude Graduate; Dean’s List Highest Honor Student; National Dean’s List Student

Career Ambition: To teach at the elementary school level

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Winnipesaukee

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program

Miss New Hampshire 2004 Alyssa Spellman

Alyssa Spellman
Derry, New Hampshire
Age: 21

Education:
Concord High School
Emerson College – senior – Bachelor of Science, Management Comm. / Bachelor of Arts, Theater Studies

Platform Issue: Media Literacy: “Helping Kids Get the Message”

Scholastic Ambition: Obtain an MBA – specializing in Arts and Entertainment

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Ranked in Top 5% of Class; Recipient of Christa McAuliffe Award for Economics; Dean’s List

Career Ambition: CEO of an Arts and Entertainment Corporation

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Hooksett Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program

Three Nouns that Can Describe the Contestant: Artist Whitewater Rafter Humanitarian

Miss New Hampshire 2006 Audra Paquette

Audra Paquette
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Age: 24

Education:
Merrimack High School
Syracuse University-graduate-Speech Communications & Rhetorical Studies

Platform Issue: Childhood Obesity: The Neglected Epidemic

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master’s Degree in Speech Communications

Talent: Lyrical Ballet

Scholastic Honors: Dean’s List graduate; University of New Hampshire National Speakers Association Scholarship Finalist

Career Ambition: To become a Professor of Public Speaking

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Lakes Region

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program

Miss New Hampshire 2003 Candace K. Glickman

Candace K. Glickman
Manchester, New Hampshire
Age: 21

Education:
Manchester West High School
University of New Hampshire/Manchester

Platform Issue: Arts Integration in Education

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a master’s degree in integrated arts

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Dean’s List

Other Accomplishments: Board member of NH Alliance for Arts Education; volunteer for VH-1 Save the Music, Americans for Arts, NH Chapter of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies; recipient of 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 “Outstanding Volunteerism Award” from American Heart Association (as director of entertainment and Miss NH team captain for the NH Heart Walk)

Employment: Vocal instructor; Youth Summer Theatre workshop instructor and choreographer

Family: Father is a firefighter. Mother is a registered nurse. She has 4 siblings: Randi-Lee, 20; Devenn, 13; Jordan, 8; and Jonah, 2.

Career Ambition: To own and operate a performing arts studio

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Deerfield Fair Pageant Association

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program, Inc., Derry

Miss New Hampshire 2002 Mary Morin

Mary Morin
Bedford, New Hampshire
Age: 24

Education:
Manchester High School West
The University of New Hampshire, Durham Graduate

Platform Issue: Bridging Generations: Supporting Our Older Americans

Scholastic Ambition: Earn a Master’s and Ph.D. in Mass Communication

Talent: Classical Piano

Scholastic Honors: Graduated Summa Cum Laude; Presidential Scholar; received The University of New Hampshire Communication Department’s Highest Award

Other Accomplishments: Lobbied members of U.S. Senate and worked with U.S. Dept. of Health & Services & AARP to improve quality of life for our nation’s older Americans; Community & Membership Vice President for Greater Derry Chapter of U.S. Jaycees; wrote two independent research studies on the elderly and the media

Employment: Freelance news reporter; worked as a sales manager at a leading dept. store; interned in news & production at an ABC affiliate TV station; worked in Editor in Chief’s Office at a fashion magazine in New York City; management intern at a car rental company

Family: Father is a computer specialist. Mother is a registered nurse. She has one sister, Anne, 21.

Career Ambition: Work as a national TV news reporter and a university professor

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Greater Derry

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program, Inc.

Miss New Hampshire 2001 Katherine Lise Pike

Katherine Lise Pike
Hooksett, New Hampshire
Age: 24

Education:

Concord High School
Wagner College Graduate

Platform Issue: Motivation through extracurricular activities

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain M.A. in education and a PhD in comparative religion

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: cum laude graduate; dean's merit honor's scholar; Christa McAuliffe English award

Other Accomplishments: Awarded the 1999 scholarship for excellence in women and children’s advocacy; published a children’s book for “Make A Wish Foundation;” performed and produced a one woman show to raise money for big brothers big sisters of America

Employment: Works in marketing as an editor and copy writer, owns her own business called EA “Really Creative ideas”

Family: Father is owner of his own construction co. mother is office manager of family business. She has two sisters, Lora, 28; Emily, 17, three brothers, Richard, 32 and twins Sam & Noah, age, 14.

Career Ambition: Teach Comparative Religion at university level

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Winnipesaukee

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program, Inc., Derry

Miss New Hampshire 2000 Lauren Jennifer Meehan

Lauren Jennifer Meehan
Nashua, New Hampshire
Age: 19

Education:
Nashua Senior High School
University of New Hampshire

Platform Issue: Attachment Disorder in Children

Scholastic Ambition: To Graduate with Honors

Talent: Vocals

Scholastic Honors: High Honors Freshman Year

Other Accomplishments: 1998 Number One Soprano in the New Hampshire State at Classical All-State; member of ATTACH (a national organization that promotes and educates the public about children suffering from Attachment Disorder)

Employment: YMCA Camp Counselor; Piano Teacher

Family: Father is a Sales Representative. Mother is a Paraprofessional. She has one sister, Ashley, 16, and one brother Jonathan, 11.

Career Ambition: Pediatric Neurologist

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Lakes Region

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Pageant Union Leader Corporation, Manchester

Miss New Hampshire 1999 Brandee N. Helbick

Brandee N. Helbick
Atkinson, New Hampshire
Age: 24

Education:
Pinkerton Academy
University of Massachusetts, Amherst Graduate
Notre Dame College

Platform Issue: Educational Disabilities Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's Degree in Special Education

Talent: Jazz Dance

Scholastic Honors: Cum Laude Graduate; Dean's List; Golden Key National Honor Society

Other Accomplishments: Spokesperson for Easter Seals; Author of "A Parent's Guide to Learning Differently"

Employment: Educational Therapist for Autistic Children

Family: Father is an Autobody Repairman. Mother is a Secretary. She has one brother, Ryan, 25.

Career Ambition: To become a Special Education: Consultant and Spokesperson for Educational Differences

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Goffstown Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Pageant Union Leader Corporation, Manchester

Miss New Hampshire 1998 Heidi Marie Noyes

Heidi Marie Noyes
Laconia, New Hampshire
Age: 24

Education:
Laconia High School
Franklin Pierce College

Platform Issue: "Let's Get Motivated -- Opening Doors for Disadvantaged Children"

Scholastic Ambition: Earn a law degree and become a child advocate

Talent: Tap Dance

Scholastic Honors: Honor Roll; Voice of Democracy finalist; Young Writers Award recipient

Other Accomplishments: Founder of "Let's Get Motivated" program; successful owner of a dance business; volunteer with Youth Services Bureau Court Diversion Program

Employment: Owner/operator of Broadway North Dance Studio; certified dance instructor

Family: Father is a commandant of New Hampshire Police Standards and Training. Mother is a correctional officer. She has two brothers, Chris, 21, and Keith, 19.

Career Ambition: To pursue a child advocacy career, retiring as a juvenile court judge

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Winnipesaukee Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Union Leader Corporation

Miss New Hampshire 1997 Michelle Lamontagne

Michelle Lamontagne
Goffstown, New Hampshire
Age: 22

Education:
Trinity High School - 1992
New Hampshire College - Graduate 1996

Platform Issue: Building Partnerships in Education

Scholastic Ambition: To complete a master's degree in business education

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: New Hampshire College Student of the Year 1996; Dean's List; recipient of NH College Alumni and Granite State Scholarships

Other Accomplishments: Represented N.H.C. as top marketing student at National Direct Marketing Conference; served as N.H.C. President's Ambassador; Campus leadership award

Employment: Admissions officer for Trinity High School

Family: Father is a corporate lender of a bank. Mother is a receptionist. She has two brothers: Mike, 25 and Matt, 14

Career Ambition: To teach business education in a secondary school

Local Competition Sponsor: Merrimack Rotary Club

State Competition Sponsor: The Union Leader Corporation