Staff Writer
PRESQUE ISLE — Five young ladies competed for the title of Pre-Teen Presque Isle 2009 on May 2, with Lydia Patterson taking the title at the end of the evening.
The pageant, a fund-raiser for the Class of 2010, was held at the Presque Isle High School Auditorium, with family and friends in attendance to cheer their favorite contestant on. The girls were judged in four categories: interview, casual wear, talent and evening wear.
On the way to winning the crown, Patterson, the daughter of Ariana Patterson and Mike Sullivan, also took the talent award, dancing to the tune “Tiny Dancer.”
Libbee Currie, the daughter of Noel and Shelia Currie, sang “Frankie and Johnny” for her talent presentation. Currie was recognized for having the highest ticket sales.
Madison Bearden performed a self-choreographed dance routine to “What a Feeling.” The daughter of Kathy and Jeff Bearden, she was named first runner-up.
Rachel Maxwell, daughter of Clarina and Albert Nadeau and Del Maxwell Jr., sang “This is Me” for her talent.
The title of Miss Congeniality went to Abigail Shaw, daughter of Andy and Amanda Shaw. For her talent she sang “What If.”
Special guests including visiting queens from various Aroostook County communities, as well as Miss Presque Isle 2009 Haley Johnston and Little Miss Presque Isle 2009 Taylor Hedrich and 2008 Little Miss Potato Queen Chloe Wheeler, each of whom performed dance numbers. Also making their final appearances were outgoing queens Pre-Teen Presque Isle 2008 Jordan Buckley and Jordyn Kinney, who assumed the title of 2008 Miss Teen Presque Isle when Johnston was named Miss Presque Isle earlier this year.
Patterson will now represent the city during various functions in the coming year, including Sesquicentennial Celebration events.
Staff photos by Kathy McCarty
JULEAU GORNEAULT is pictured during the evening wear portion of the Miss Teen Presque Isle 2009 pageant.
LIBBEE CURRIE sang “Frankie and Johnny” during the talent portion of the Miss Pre-Teen pageant and earned the high ticket sales award. 
EMILY WRIGHT steps to center stage before the judges during the evening wear portion of the Miss Teen Presque Isle 2009 pageant, held May 2 at PIHS. Wright tied for the talent award on her way to winning the title.
ABIGAIL SHAW was named Miss Congeniality during the Miss Pre-Teen pageant May 2 at the high school. Here, she performs to “What If.” 
MADISON BEARDEN earned first runner-up for her efforts in the Miss Pre-Teen Presque Isle pageant held May 2.
LYDIA PATTERSON won the talent award for her dance performance, on her way to winning the title of Miss Pre-Teen Presque Isle 2009. 
MIRANDA LOVELY responds to a question during the evening wear segment of the May 2 Miss Teen pageant.
RACHEL MAXWELL sang “This is Me” for her talent presentation at the Miss Pre-Teen pageant held May 2 at PIHS. 
HANNA PATTERSON was named second runner-up at the Miss Teen Presque Isle 2009 pageant held May 2 at the PIHS Auditorium.
SARAH McEACHERN, pictured here in her evening gown, received the award for high ticket sales at the May 2 pageant at PIHS.
ERICA HEMPHILL answers a question during the evening gown competition of the Miss Teen PI event.
SARAH GORNEAULT steps to center stage during the evening wear segment of the Miss Teen Presque Isle pageant. 
WHITNEY MICHAUD waits to respond to a questions during the evening wear segment of the Miss Teen Presque Isle pageant, held May 2 at PIHS.
SOPHIA WILLETTE smiles for the judges during the evening gown portion of the Miss Teen Presque Isle 2009 event held May 2. Willette tied for the talent award and was named first runner-up.
RILEE ELLIOTT-CURRIE crosses the stage in her evening gown at the Miss Teen pageant May 2. She was named Miss Congeniality.
