2015 queen pageant on Friday evening kicks off 81st Pow Wow
THE 2014 MISS Mountain Lake Jenny Wright, behind, places the queen’s crown on the head of the happily smiling 2015 Queen, Carmen Syverson, front. Behind right is 2014 First Runner-Up Melanie Adrian.
AND THE NAME drawn from Frosty the Snowman’s top hat was Thaila Sengchan, center – the 2015 Little Miss Mountain Lake. She received her crown from the 2014 Little Miss Kaila Blom, behind. Celebrating along with Thaila are additional Little Miss candidates Genesis Lopez, behind left, Brie Anacker, front left and Khya Boldt, right.
The 2015 Miss and Little Miss Mountain Lake pageant theme shifted seasons, ushering in a “Winter Wonderland” in June.
Crowned as Miss Mountain Lake was Carmen Syverson, daughter of Steven and Kim Syverson. Joining her in the court are First Runner-Up Michaela Cate, daughter of Chad Pedersen and Melanie Pederson and Second Runner-Up Melissa Lohrenz, daughter of Brett Lohrenz and Lisa Lohrenz. Selected by her peers as Miss Congeniality was Melissa Lohrenz. The Talent Winner was Carmen Syverson.
Miss Mountain Lake received a $500 scholarship from the Mountain Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, First Runner-Up was awarded a $250 scholarship from the Chamber and Second Runner-Up was presented with a $150 scholarship from the Chamber. Miss Congeniality received $50 in cash from the Chamber, while the Talent Winner was presented $150 in cash from the Chamber.
Selected as Miss Mountain Lake was Thaila Sengchan.
The queen pageant, the kick-off event for this year’s 81st Pow Wow, which is sponsored by the Mountain Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and its members, was held last night (Friday evening, June 12) in the Mountain Lake Public School auditorium.
Nine candidates vied for the Miss Mountain Lake crown, with 10 Little Miss participants.
Additional Miss Mountain Lake candidates were Carly Paulson, sponsored by Nickel Construction; Signey Stoesz, sponsored by Triumph State Bank; Bailey Swanson, sponsored by Twister Timber Tree Stands; Alexis Ibarra-Alvarado, sponsored by Country Pride Cooperative; Michayla Stewart, sponsored by C & R Construction and Carly Fast, sponsored by Fast Motors. Queen Carmen was sponsored by Odin State Bank, First Runner-Up Michaela by Schwartz Farms and Second Runner-Up Melissa by Lohrenz Excavating Inc.
The remaining Little Miss candidates included Brie Anacker, Khya Boldt, Serinadee Eiynk, Elearnor Eken, Karla Hernandez, Alexus Lopez, Genesis Lopez, Aayla Radtke and Abby Sonnabend. The Little Miss candidates just completed second grade, and were escorted onstage by a contingent of second-grade boys.
All Miss and Little Miss candidates will appear in the Monday night, June 16 Pow Wow Grande Parade.
Serving as pageant hosts were Mitchell and Erica Schroeder.
Judging for Miss Mountain Lake is done through personal interview, sportswear dance, talent and poise and appearance.
Miss Mountain Lake pageant directors were Alisa Nickel and Jami Peters.
The Little Miss is determined by the drawing of the winning name. Jami Peters and Sarah Mendoza handled the duties coordinating the Little Miss contestants.
Presenting farewells were members of the 2014 Miss Mountain Lake Royal Court, including Little Miss Kaila Blom, Miss Mountain Lake Jenny Wright, First Runner-Up Melanie Adrian and Second Runner-Up Lydia Hildebrandt.
Below are more photos from the pageant’s photo gallery:
THIS YEAR’S PAGEANT theme reflected on “Winter Wonderland.”
THE ROYAL CROWNS, sashes and flower bouquets had a special place of honor onstage.
THE MISS MOUNTAIN Lake candidates and Little Miss candidates joined forces to provide the welcome – and share about the upcoming Pow Wow events. Front, from left, Genesis Lopez, Signey Stoesz, Brie Anacker, Melissa Lohrenz, Karla Hernandez, Carly Paulson, Khya Boldt, Carly Fast, Thaila Sengchan, Michayla Stewart and Alexus Lopez. Back, from left, Serinadee Eiynk, Bailey Swanson, Abby Sonnabend, Alexis Ibarra-Alvarado, Eleanor Eken, Carmen Syverson, Aayla Radtke and Michaela Cate.
SPORTSWEAR DANCE COMPETITION. From left, Michaela Cate, Signey Stoesz, Carly Paulson and Carmen Syverson.
AND – ON THE other side of the stage, from left, Michayla Stewart, Bailey Swanson, Alexis Ibarra-Alvarado, Melissa Lohrenz and Carly Fast.
THE LITTLE MISS candidates closed out their Dance Routine. Front, Abby Sonnabend. Middle, from left, Khya Boldt, Brie Anacker, Genesis Lopez, Aayla Radtke and Karla Hernandez. Back, from left, Serinadee Eiynk, Alexus Lopez, Eleanor Eken and Thaila Sengchan.
CARLY PAULSON PRESENTED a piccolo solo as her Talent Competition selection.
MELISSA LOHRENZ SHARED her rendition of a piece on the Columbine school shooting.
SIGNEY STOESZ SANG a Carrie Underwood song a capella.
BAILEY SWANSON ACCOMPANIED her vocal solo on the piano.
ALEXIS IBARRA-ALVARADO presented a vocal solo on the everyday hero in each of us.
CARMEN SYVERSON – WHO would be named the Talent Winner – shared an original selection on the piano, adding verse-to-lyrics for her vocal solo.
MICHAELA CATE PRESENTED a piece on priorities.
MOVING TO THE MUSIC in her dance was Michayla Stewart.
CARLY FAST TOOK to gymnastics as her Talent Competition presentation.
ERICA SCHROEDER (AS Olaf from Disney’s animated movie “Frozen”), left, asked each of the Little Miss contestants to share their favorite wintertime activity – including eventual 2015 Little Miss Thaila Sengchan, right.
THE LITTLE MISS Mountain Lake candidates placed their names in the Frosty the Snowman top hat, held by 2014 Little Miss Kaila Blom, right. Candidates include, Karla Hernandez, left and center, front-to-back, Genesis Lopez, Brie Anacker, Thaila Sengchan and Aayla Radtke.
THE FINAL AREA of competition for the Miss Mountain Lake candidates was Poise and Appearance. At left, Carmen Syverson. Left center, front-to-back, Carly Fast, Michayla Stewart and Michaela Cater. Right center, front-to-back, Carly Paulson, Melissa Lohrenz and Signey Stoesz. At right, Bailey Swanson, left and Alexis Ibarra-Alvarado, right.
THE ROYALTY SET to reign over the 2015 Pow Wow – the 81st celebration of the event. Front, Little Miss Mountain Lake Thaila Sengchan. Back, from left, 2015 Miss Mountain Lake Second Runner-Up Melissa Lohrenz, 2015 Miss Mountain Lake Carmen Syverson and 2015 Miss Mountain Lake First Runner-Up Michaela Cate.
MITCHELL AND ERICA Schroeder served as Master and Mistress of Ceremonies.
