LIMESTONE — They may have known the outcome before they stepped foot on the stage, but that didn’t stop Limestone’s five new queens from putting forth their best performance in an unopposed competition for the new crowns.
Aroostook Republican photo/Natalie Bazinet
Limestone has five new reigning queens after the crowning ceremony on April 26. Pageant participants are, from left, Miss Limestone 2013 Jordyn Hopkins, Miss Limestone 2012 Vessa Villereal, Teen Miss Limestone 2013 Sirrea Deschenes, Little Miss Limestone 2013 Aimee Eivers, Teen Miss Limestone 2012 Ellyzabeth Bencivenga, Little Miss Limestone 2012 Sierra Beaulieu, Pre-Teen Miss Limestone 2012 Amelia Roy, Pre-Teen Miss Limestone 2013 Kennedy Bencivenga, Junior Miss Limestone 2012 Stephenie Bragg and Junior Miss Limestone 2013 Emily Michaud.
The new Miss Limestone is Jordyn Hopkins, the new Teen Miss Limestone is Sirrea Deschenes, the new Junior Miss Limestone is Emily Michaud, Limestone’s new Pre-Teen Miss is Kennedy Bencivenga and the new Little Miss Limestone is Aimee Eivers.
During the speech portion of the pageant, all the new queens had great things to say about their hometown.
“Hand in hand, Limestone is a tight knit community not made by what it has but who it has. A place where your past is left behind and your future is overwhelmed with friendly faces,” Hopkins said. “Daily encounters with neighbors leave endless memories that last a lifetime. Whether young or old, Limestone has a place for all,” she added. “Being part of our community is like painting a picture — all that you want or imagine can happen.”
Deschenes told the judges what she tells people when asked why she loves living in a small town.
“The answer is simple. Some of what Limestone has that makes it special and a wonderful place to live, is what it doesn’t have. Here in Limestone, there are no strangers, only friends you haven’t met yet,” she said. “The people are friendly, the streets clean and there are always many things to do. And that’s why I love calling Limestone my home.”
Michaud took audience members on a quick tour through a year in Limestone, summarizing the highlights of four seasons in the town.
“Lets start with spring, my absolute favorite time of the year, where you can see our farmers planting the newest crop of what I like to call the world’s best potatoes. Summer is full of exciting things to do, and Limestone is the place to be on the Fourth of July. Limestone is host over a thousand Aroostook County residents ready to celebrate our nation’s independence complete with a parade and fireworks at Trafton Lake,” Michaud said.
“As summer comes to a close with the autumn and the fall, the brand new year is starting at the Limestone Community School which is also home to Maine’s only school of mathematics and science,” she added. “Winter is also exciting in Limestone, complete with snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing, and don’t forget our Light parade complete with a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus which really kicks off the holiday season.”
“Now I ask, now that you’ve gone though a year in the town of Limestone, I ask why would you want to live anywhere else?” Michaud concluded.
Kennedy Bencivenga took an opportunity to highlight Limestone’s champion Destination ImagiNation teams.
“Did you know Limestone Community School has three Destination Imagination teams that are going to be honored by going to the world finals in Knoxville, Tennessee?” she asked the judges. “I happen to be one of the members of the elementary team. I heard that we kind of have a dynasty with this program in our town. 2000 whoopie pies, bottle drives, bake sales? You name it, we do it, so don’t forget to buy those 50/50 tickets tonight!” Bencivenga added, referencing the 50/50 raffle conducted during the show to benefit DI fundraising. (The winner donated her raffle winnings back to the DI teams)
Aimee Eivers told the crowd just why she loved Limestone.
“I love Limestone because we have great friends and neighbors and an awesome rec,” she emphasized, “and most of all, I really love Limestone because we have a great school and really good teachers.”
Taking their final walks as Limestone’s royalty during the crowning ceremony were Miss Limestone 2012 Vessa Villereal, Teen Miss Limestone 2012 Ellyzabeth Bencivenga, Junior Miss Limestone 2012 Stephenie Bragg, Pre-Teen Miss Limestone 2012 Amelia Roy and Little Miss Limestone 2012 Sierra Beaulieu.
The Crowning Ceremony’s sponsored by Xi Alpha Theta Sorority and directed by Joyce Day and Tracie Helstrom.
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| Aroostook Republican photo/Natalie Bazinet Teen Miss Limestone 2013 Sirrea Deschenes translated the song “A Thousand Years” to American Sign Language during the Crowning Ceremony last week. |
Aroostook Republican photo/Natalie Bazinet Kennedy Bencivenga, Pre-Teen Miss Limestone 2013 performed a hip-hop dance routine to a multitude of songs during the crowning ceremony. |
Aroostook Republican photo/Natalie Bazinet Miss Limestone 2013 Jordyn Hopkins performed the song “Taking Care of Business” on her saxophone during the Crowning Ceremony on April 26. |
Aroostook Republican photo/Natalie Bazinet Junior Miss Limestone 2013 Emily Michaud performed a contemporary dance to “Defying Gravity.” |
Aroostook Republican photo/Natalie Bazinet Little Miss Limestone 2013 Aimee Eivers sang “Fly to Your Heart,” during the Crowing Ceremony on April 26. |
