The beginning of spring in Aroostook County means it’s time to crown a new Little Miss Caribou and Miss Caribou. A combined pageant for 2017 Little Miss and Miss Caribou took place at the CPAC Saturday evening.
Seven-year-old Makenzie Lynn Cole, daughter of Bryan and Paige Cole is the newly crowned 2017 Little Miss Caribou. She performed a dance routine to “Can’t Stop the Beat”. She also received the highest talent award and first-place highest ticket sales raising $1,396, which happened to be the highest money raised by one contestant in the 40-year history of the Little Miss Caribou Pageant.
First Runner-Up to 2017 Little Miss Caribou is 9-year-old Kadence Quinn McDougall, daughter of Shane and Vanessa McDougall. She played piano to “My Heart Will Go On”. She’s also the recipient of Miss Congeniality and holds third-place highest ticket sales.
Six-year-old Annabelle Rae Smith, daughter of Zach and Elizabeth Smith received awards for highest interview score and second-place highest ticket sales. She performed a dance routine to “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”.
Six-year-old Isabella Rose Robbins, daughter of Timothy and Bobbie Jo Robbins performed a dance routine to “If Only”.
The 2017 Miss Caribou is 16-year-old Sheridan Mae Blackstone, daughter of Dan and Sheri Blackstone. She performed a vocal selection to “Safe and Sound” and presented her platform on childhood cancer. She received a $500 as her award and her family sponsored her.
First runner-up to 2017 Miss Caribou is 16-year-old Samantha Irene Fortin, daughter of Robert Fortin and Robin Fortin. She performed “Ave Maria” on the clarinet. She presented a platform to end child hunger. Fortin received a $300 scholarship. Family Chiropractic and County Physical Therapy sponsored her.
Second runner-up to 2017 Miss Caribou is 16-year-old Kyra Brynn Thibeault, daughter of Rick and Beth Thibeault. She gave a vocal performance of “The Story”. She presented a platform on bringing awareness to cultural understanding and acceptance. She received a $200 scholarship. Lavender Puff sponsored her.
2016 Little Miss Caribou Addison Lee Gove entertained Saturday’s crowd with a dance routine to “All That Jazz”. 2016 Miss Caribou Hannah McDonald sang “I’m Afraid This Must Be Love”.
The Lister Knowlton VFW Auxiliary sponsored the combined pageant and proceeds went to benefit the Jefferson Cary Cancer Fund. Betty Walker and Heather Maynard emceed the event.
Each contestant is scored on interview, fashion, physical fitness, talent and gown by a panel of three judges.
