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| Subject: How was miss Maine America pre pageant clinic??? Heard from an insider that the front runners for interview were Shannon Folsom and Berkley | |
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] Date Posted: 09:31:12 04/12/10 Mon MAO [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
| [> Subject: Apparently there are about 15 Miss and 10 Teen this year, not all were at the gala so I won't make predictions, but it's great to see the numbers up. Also, Susie was wonderful, love her! | |
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Author: Can't wait until June! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11:00:29 04/12/10 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> Subject: shannon has pretty much won is already so i would advise other girls show up not worth the sadness at the end | |
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Author: go girls! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21:01:48 04/12/10 Mon >MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> Subject: Wait is this the Shannon who has tried 10 million times to win Miss Maine that you're talking about? HA! Saw her compete last year and she is not pageant material. Her body is oddly shaped, stubby, and her talent was awful. I don't know why she bothers. | |
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Author: Berkeley will take it easily.....she's gorgeous and talented [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 05:11:39 04/13/10 Tue >>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> Subject: What are their talents? | |
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Author: Wonder [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 05:57:29 04/13/10 Tue >>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> Subject: The Shannon you are talking about is a different person. Gentle reminder: The Miss Maine Organization has a proud history of supporting all the contestants in their quest to better themselves and win scholarship funds. Let's not bash former or current contestants, but encourage all the girls and stay positive! | |
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Author: Good luck to all of the contestants! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:05:26 04/13/10 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> Subject: No diff shannon... folsom, she held the teen title in 2008 ... she would be a very young miss... shannon sings... thought Berkley was singing but she did a motivational speech she wrote, different but good | |
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Author: hmmmm? [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:06:00 04/13/10 Tue >>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> Subject: She deffinitely doesn't have it in the bag, marissa and berkley will give her a run for her money, shes very young for a miss, marissa is an amazing singer and Berkeley has an abnormal amount of passion from the challenges shes faced. | |
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Author: It will be a close call [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:09:13 04/13/10 Tue >>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> Subject: Marissa is lovely and talented. Don't know Berkley, but sounds like she's strong as well. Let's not forget Arikka, she's a former 1st runner up. Shannon will actually turn 20 this year and will be in the mix. There are lots of new girls this year as well. I think it will be an excellent pageant! | |
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Author: It's anyone's game! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:22:35 04/13/10 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> Subject: If they are looking for the best shot at having a national placement or winner I think Berkley could definitely, with the right support and help, win a national title. I was at the gala and someone told me her life stories, very moving. She is a very strong young woman, her talent is different but it's a breath of fresh air. | |
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Author: Maine needs a national titleholder, it's about time! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:19:30 04/13/10 Tue >MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> Subject: Maine had a national titleholder in Karissa Staples. Her sash is what killed it for her. The girl was gorgeous, AMAZING voice, killer body, and brains. Where is she now? Working as an actress in NYC. She made it on her own without the help from Miss America. Nationals really screwed up not selecting her. | |
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Author: friend [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:41:07 04/13/10 Tue >>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> Subject: Berkeley Schmidt is A LOT like Karissa .... everyone compares the two... so Maine still has a shot!! | |
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Author: Maine can win it with the right girl! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11:00:34 04/13/10 Tue >>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> Subject: Karissa is starring in a TV show in Canada. | |
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Author: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/world/news/e3if2d1b87d1b5ddf121935945798676aa4 [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11:11:29 04/14/10 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> Subject: Re: How was miss Maine America pre pageant clinic??? Heard from an insider that the front runners for interview were Shannon Folsom and Berkley | |
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Author: i think they will have a shot with somebody new [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:07:27 04/13/10 Tue >MAO there were alot of new pretty faces as well, an great new talent, i think new is in for this year!!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> Subject: Re: How was miss Maine America pre pageant clinic??? Heard from an insider that the front runners for interview were Shannon Folsom and Berkley | |
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Author: i think it should be about talent poise etc. not who train you . [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:12:09 04/13/10 Tue >MAO there were alot of new girls there and fresh new faces, and great talent.. i think new is in for this year!!!no training just a fresh new look. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> Subject: training isn't usually a bad thing... whoever wins will have to have training for nationals. | |
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Author: training usually polishes [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:26:51 04/13/10 Tue >>MAO >there were alot of new girls there and fresh new >faces, and great talent.. i think new is in for this >year!!!no training just a fresh new look. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> Subject: i don't think it is about training and I don't think that's what anyone here is saying.., it's about the girl witht he most life experience who will be an amazing role model and will represent maine well. A girl who is intelligent, poise and kind. Training is meant to clean up what is alreayd there. | |
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Author: Whether you have training or not doesn't matter, in the end its the girl! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:29:31 04/13/10 Tue >>>MAO >>there were alot of new girls there and fresh new >>faces, and great talent.. i think new is in for this >>year!!!no training just a fresh new look. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: i don't think it is about training and I don't think that's what anyone here is saying.., it's about the girl witht he most life experience who will be an amazing role model and will represent maine well. A girl who is intelligent, poise and kind. Training is meant to clean up what is alreayd there. | |
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Author: I agree with what you are saying [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:42:51 04/13/10 Tue I think you are right except life experiences can be learned along the way, it shouldn't matter if you haven't been anywhere, it should matter your personality, and your willingness to learn..so basically a young new fresh look, with talent, willing to learn and be ready to jump in...not somebody who does pageants all the time and go from one pageant to another, that to me gets old. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> [> Subject: I just don't think any of them should be pre-judged, whether coming from another system or not. Who cares. If the girl has a passion for giing back to the community and wants a title to get her cause into the spotlight then great keep shooting for your dreams. And many of these other systems are like a step towards these bigger titles.I know Berkeley personally she is one of those girls who is not in it for the crown she is in it because she lost a best friend to suicide and doesn't want other people to have to experience that. She also has a huge passion for it because her mother was particularly proud of her having a state title, but she suddenly lost her mother last June. | |
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Author: She is in it for all the right reasons, yet she comes from having a prior title. [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:59:30 04/13/10 Tue >I think you are right except life experiences can be >learned along the way, it shouldn't matter if you >haven't been anywhere, it should matter your >personality, and your willingness to learn..so >basically a young new fresh look, with talent, willing >to learn and be ready to jump in...not somebody who >does pageants all the time and go from one pageant to >another, that to me gets old. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Each of these girls has a story and a reason for entering. Each deserves our respect and support for putting in the effort to compete. I wish them all the best. | |
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Author: Root for your favorite, but be respectful to all. [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:14:21 04/13/10 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Yes exactly ... that would be my point, each of them most likely has a story (I just happen to know Berkeley's because I know her) so whether they have a prior title or this is their first pageant, or maybe they have tried a lot but just haven't gotten a title yet it should matter. Prior titles and prior training don't affect the girl!!!! | |
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Author: glad to see most people are thinking the same way that we should support them all!!! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:20:45 04/13/10 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: ****it SHOULDN'T matter**** | |
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Author: correction!!! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:23:32 04/13/10 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> Subject: I think it's great how many "different" talents there are!!! I heard there is a photographer, karate, motivational speech, comedy act, drumming and clogging!!!! so much variety it will be a nice change from the same old same old!!! | |
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Author: the show will stay interesting!! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:32:43 04/13/10 Tue >>MAO >there were alot of new girls there and fresh new >faces, and great talent.. i think new is in for this >year!!!no training just a fresh new look. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> Subject: Photographer, Motivational Speech, Comedy Act, and Drumming...seriously? | |
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Author: Surprised Robert hasn't made them change their talents... [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:03:57 04/15/10 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> Subject: Berkley is beautiful...she is a naturl. I am not sure who the others are. Does anyone have photos of the contestants? | |
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Author: CT [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:01:01 04/15/10 Thu >MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> Subject: go to - www.missmaineinternational.com - 2009 appearences | |
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Author: miss maine international 2009- berkeley schmidt [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:21:09 04/15/10 Thu >>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> Subject: Some are formers from previous eyars so you may remember them if you've seen the past pageants, shannon f was a teen title holder, girls who have competed before in the miss include: stephanie, maria, marissa sheltra, arikka, and nicole | |
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Author: lots of formers [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:40:17 04/15/10 Thu >>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> Subject: I am so impressed with the Miss Maine America system, it is such an amazing system. The America system has a great reputation, great people involved in the system and it is definetaly one of the few systems in Maine that is on the up and up. | |
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Author: Other systems in Maine are quickly falling from grace and dignity. Keep up the great work Maine America, people have noticed your time and dedication. [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21:23:12 04/22/10 Thu >MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> Subject: Great system, but the website is a disgrace. If you click on "News" you get 2007-08 newsletters, and there are never updates about the title holders and what they are doing. I'd love to see it kept up-to-date!. | |
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Author: Come on folks, you can do better! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:23:36 04/23/10 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> Subject: Yes, the website is VERY dated. | |
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Author: Sad that such a great pageant system can't update their site. [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:06:19 04/24/10 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> Subject: yes but keep in mind that it is non profit and all those who work for it are volunteers | |
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Author: they are very kind to give any of their time to the system [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:14:17 04/26/10 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> Subject: What is Berkley's talent? She sure is beautiful and intelligent? | |
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Author: Maine-ah [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:16:12 05/03/10 Mon >MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> Subject: I thought she was singing... I know she formerly played the piano and violin too but I heard she decided to do a speech about her platform?? | |
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Author: Not positive [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:25:39 05/03/10 Mon >>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> Subject: a speech? She's doing a speech for her talent? OYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |
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Author: c'mon [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:11:37 05/04/10 Tue >>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> Subject: I saw it at the gala... it was actually really great! moving! | |
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Author: whats wrong with something different [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:29:30 05/05/10 Wed >>>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> [> Subject: A speech IS NOT talent!!! ANYONE can get up and do a speech. She isn't going to win, no matter how beautiful she is. I surely hope not, how embarrassing that would be at Miss America! | |
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Author: Yet another blonde beauty with no performing talent :( [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 08:54:08 05/05/10 Wed >>>>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Actually a motivational speeker got in the top 5 at miss america | |
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Author: keep that in mind [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 09:53:00 05/05/10 Wed >>>>>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: And how many motivational speakers have ever become Miss America? NONE!!!!! If Maine wants to crack even the semis, they need to select a representative with some talent! | |
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Author: C'mon people, that's just ridiculous! [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:23:42 05/05/10 Wed >>>>>>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Public speaking takes A LOT of practice and skill and poise. Not anyone can can give a good speach. | |
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Author: Been there...done that. [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 14:31:18 05/10/10 Mon >>>>>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Let's see....since ANYONE can speak that means ANYONE can give a speech. Unless you're the President, who cares!!!!! Public speaking IS NOT a talent!!!!!! | |
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Author: Sorry to burst your bubble [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 14:34:06 05/10/10 Mon >>>>>>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: clearly you've never given a great public speech | |
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Author: there are people known for their talent in speaking it takes an amazing individual to move an entire audience,you are right... any one can speak but NOT everyone can do it well [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11:11:45 05/12/10 Wed >>>>>>>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: ANYONE can do ANYTHING... it requires practice and skill to turn it into a talent, anyone can play the piano anyone can sing but not everyone is good at it. | |
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Author: Why don't you give it a chance and stop bashing the idea.... geez, calm down a little [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11:13:31 05/12/10 Wed >>>>>>>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: public speaking IS NOT a talent!!!!!!!!!!!! | |
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Author: geez you calm down a little honey.......there isn't a damn thing that would turn it to a talent either [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:26:30 05/12/10 Wed >>>>>>>>>MAO [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |