Mars Hill royalty
Giberson and Mosher
take home Mars Hill titles
Little Miss Mars Hill 2010 Gracie Giberson, pictured at center, poses with her court following the pageant on April 10. On the left is First Runner-Up Sydney Garrison, with Second Runner-Up Madison Crouse at right.
Miss Greater Mars Hill 2010 was crowned on Saturday, April 10. Pictured are, from left: Second Runner-Up Rachel Donovan, Miss Greater Mars Hill 2010 Brittni Mosher and First Runner-Up Paige Findlen.
By Tomi Henderson
The 2010 Miss Greater Mars Hill and Little Miss Mars Hill pageants were held on Saturday, April 10. The event began with the interviews taking place in the afternoon. The pageants began at 6:30 p.m., with the Greater Miss contestants doing their opening routine followed by the Little Miss opening routine. Miss Greater Mars Hill 2009 Meagan McClay welcomed the crowd.
Mistresses of Ceremony for the evening were Michelle Tweedie and Shelby Hallett. The evening’s competition began with Sportswear for both the Little and Greater contestants, followed by the Talent competition. This was followed by the Little Miss Party Dress and Question competition and the Greater Miss Evening Gown and Question.
The Talent Competition for the Little Miss contestants began with Sydney Garrison, daughter of Gregg and Heidi Garrison. Sydney sang Elvis’s “Hound Dog” and really rocked the stage. She tied for High Ticket Sales and was named the first runner-up.
Macey Coffin was the next contestant. She did a monologue and karate routine as her talent and really showed off her skills. The daughter of Christopher and Stephanie Coffin, Macey tied for High Ticket Sales.
Next on the program was Kierstian Tarbox. She did a great job doing a yoga routine to “Mamma Mia.” Kierstian is the daughter of Ray and Kendra Tarbox.
Gracie Giberson is the daughter of Troy and Tammy Giberson. She was crowned Little Miss Mars Hill 2010. Gracie was Shirley Temple herself, singing “You’ve Got to S-M-I-L-E to be H-A-Double-P-Y” as her talent.
Madison Crouse is the daughter of Matthew and Amanda Crouse. She did a dance as her talent to “Little Bitty Pretty One.” Madison was named second runner-up.
Contestant number 6 was Mersaydez Johnston. She sang “A Whole New World” as her talent. Mersaydez is the daughter of Malissa Boynton and Rusty Johnston.
The Little Miss escorts for the evening were Brayden Bradbury, son of Bart and Heather Bradbury; Ethan Pryor, son of Brad and Nicole Pryor; and Gage Willette, son of Larry and Stacy Willette. They were all very handsome and did a great job with their escort duties.
Special talent was also provided by Little Miss Mars Hill 2009 Kayla Decker and Miss Greater Mars Hill 2009 Meagan McClay.
The Greater Miss contestants included Paige Findlen, daughter of Susan Findlen and Jeffery Findlen. She did a beautiful lyrical ballet to “Hometown Glory” as her talent. Named the first runner-up, her escort for the evening was Jack Footer.
Brittni Mosher was named Miss Greater Mars Hill 2010. The daughter of Walter and Janice Mosher, Brittni did a great Gymnastics Routine to “It‘s My Life” as her talent. She was escorted by James Richard.
Aryn Bernier is the daughter of Daniel Bernier. She did a beautiful job with a song and dance routine to “Tango.” She was escorted by Bryce McClay.
Rachel Donovan was named the second runner-up. She was escorted by Ethan Stiles and is the daughter of Harry and Candace Donovan. She did a wonderful job with a self-choreographed dance to “When God Made You” as her talent.
Marci-Rae Mean received the award for High Ticket Sales. The daughter of Eric and Marla Mean, she did a great job singing “Outside My Window” as her talent. Marci-Rae’s escort was Taylor Fletcher.
Sarah Michaud was named Miss Congeniality for the evening. She did an energetic, self-choreographed dance and gymnastics routine to “Evacuate the Dance Floor” as her talent. The daughter of Tina Field, Sarah’s escort was Logan Chandler.
Another great year of talented young ladies. They all did a great job.
Photos by Tomi Henderson
GRACIE GIBERSON
did a wonderful job as Shirley Temple singing “You’ve Got to S-M-I-L-E to be H-A-Double-P-Y” — right down to the blonde ringlets!
She was named Little Miss Mars Hill 2010.
BRITTNI MOSHER
showcased her gymnastics abilities with a routine to “It’s My Life” during the Miss Greater Mars Hill pageant on April 10.
Brittni was named Miss Greater Mars Hill 2010.
performed as Elvis doing “Hound Dog” in the Little Miss Mars Hill pageant on April 10. She was named first runner-up.
was beautiful in her party dress in the Little Miss Mars Hill pageant.
She was escorted by Ethan Pryor.
MADISON CROUSE
was named the second runner-up in the Little Miss Mars Hill pageant on April 10.
She did a dance to “Little Bitty Pretty One” as her talent.
showed off her pretty party dress in the Little Miss Mars Hill pageant. Her escort was Gage Willette.
did a lyrical ballet to “Hometown Glory” in the Miss Greater Mars Hill pageant on April 10.
She was named first runner-up.
was very charming in her party dress during the Little Miss Mars Hill pageant on April 10.
was beautiful in her evening gown in the Miss Greater Mars Hill pageant on April 10.
NAMED SECOND RUNNER-UP in the Miss Greater Mars Hill pageant on April 10,
Rachel Donovan was very elegant in her evening gown.
modeled her evening gown in the Miss Greater Mars Hill pageant on April 10.
\Marci-Rae received the award for High Ticket Sales.
was named Miss Congeniality in the Miss Greater Mars Hill pageant on April 10.
Taking part in the evening gown portion of the pageant, Sarah is the daughter of Tina Field.
