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Miss Coos County 2005: Annual pageant showcases talent, intelligence of local young women
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 | 1 comment(s)
At the conclusion of an evening filled with entertainment and emotional moments, Nicole Cooper was named Miss Coos County for 2005.
The Saturday evening pageant, the theme of which as "Living in America," opened with a presentation by North Bend High School's Waves dance company featuring this year's contestants.
Mistress of ceremonies for the event was Brook Roberts, Miss Oregon 2004, who also sang during the evening gown competition. Also featured during the event were Oregon's Outstanding Teen, Megan Corey, and Coos County Outstanding Teen, Katie Ericson, who each gave piano performances; and Gino Harpold, who sang "What the World Needs Now." The event concluded with Miss Coos County 2004, Katelin Holmstedt, passing the crown to her successor.
Cooper, the daughter of Steve and Mylissa Cooper of Myrtle Point, is a student at Southwestern Oregon Community College. As Miss Coos County, she will receive a $2,000 scholarship. She also will receive $300 as winner of the Pageant Advertising and Sales Award, and $300 as winner of the Quality of Life Award.
Cooper plans to transfer to Portland State University in the fall, where she will pursue a degree in broadcast journalism and minor in theater arts.
For her talent presentation, Cooper sang and tap danced the title number from the musical "Cabaret." Cooper has chosen the prevention of teen pregnancy as her platform.
Cooper will travel to Seaside to participate in the 2005 Miss Oregon Pageant, which will take place June 30-July 2.
Blair Wolfe, the daughter of Quentin and Elaine Wolfe of Coos Bay, will receive a $1,000 scholarship as first runner-up and $400 as the Bill Harless Director's Award winner. Wolfe is a senior at Western Oregon University, where she plans to complete a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies.
Wolfe sang "It's No Secret Anymore" by Linda Eder in the talent competition. She chose "Family First" as her platform.
Renee Stupfel, the daughter of Michael and Sabrina Stupfel of North Bend, will receive a $750 scholarship as second runner-up. Stupfel is a senior at North Bend High School. She plans to attend Pacific Lutheran College and pursue a degree in either mathematics or music.
Stupfel's platform is local hunger awareness. Her selection for the talent competition was the classic love song "At Last."
Jessica Richey, the daughter of James and Jenny Richey of North Bend, received two $400 scholarships as winner of the Ben and Millie Carnahan Non-Finalist Talent Award for her rendition of "Roxie" from the musical "Chicago" and winner of the Non-Finalist Interview Award.
Amber Kissell, the daughter of Joy and Mike Durel of Myrtle Point, was named Miss Congeniality, for which she will receive a $300 scholarship.
Also participating in the pageant were Meghan Duey, Kayla Fletcher and Amanda Johnston.
The Saturday evening pageant, the theme of which as "Living in America," opened with a presentation by North Bend High School's Waves dance company featuring this year's contestants.
Mistress of ceremonies for the event was Brook Roberts, Miss Oregon 2004, who also sang during the evening gown competition. Also featured during the event were Oregon's Outstanding Teen, Megan Corey, and Coos County Outstanding Teen, Katie Ericson, who each gave piano performances; and Gino Harpold, who sang "What the World Needs Now." The event concluded with Miss Coos County 2004, Katelin Holmstedt, passing the crown to her successor.
Cooper, the daughter of Steve and Mylissa Cooper of Myrtle Point, is a student at Southwestern Oregon Community College. As Miss Coos County, she will receive a $2,000 scholarship. She also will receive $300 as winner of the Pageant Advertising and Sales Award, and $300 as winner of the Quality of Life Award.
Cooper plans to transfer to Portland State University in the fall, where she will pursue a degree in broadcast journalism and minor in theater arts.
For her talent presentation, Cooper sang and tap danced the title number from the musical "Cabaret." Cooper has chosen the prevention of teen pregnancy as her platform.
Cooper will travel to Seaside to participate in the 2005 Miss Oregon Pageant, which will take place June 30-July 2.
Blair Wolfe, the daughter of Quentin and Elaine Wolfe of Coos Bay, will receive a $1,000 scholarship as first runner-up and $400 as the Bill Harless Director's Award winner. Wolfe is a senior at Western Oregon University, where she plans to complete a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies.
Wolfe sang "It's No Secret Anymore" by Linda Eder in the talent competition. She chose "Family First" as her platform.
Renee Stupfel, the daughter of Michael and Sabrina Stupfel of North Bend, will receive a $750 scholarship as second runner-up. Stupfel is a senior at North Bend High School. She plans to attend Pacific Lutheran College and pursue a degree in either mathematics or music.
Stupfel's platform is local hunger awareness. Her selection for the talent competition was the classic love song "At Last."
Jessica Richey, the daughter of James and Jenny Richey of North Bend, received two $400 scholarships as winner of the Ben and Millie Carnahan Non-Finalist Talent Award for her rendition of "Roxie" from the musical "Chicago" and winner of the Non-Finalist Interview Award.
Amber Kissell, the daughter of Joy and Mike Durel of Myrtle Point, was named Miss Congeniality, for which she will receive a $300 scholarship.
Also participating in the pageant were Meghan Duey, Kayla Fletcher and Amanda Johnston.
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