Candidates for both positions of royalty will be going ‘Back to the Beach’
Miss – and Little Miss – Mountain Lake candidates will be taking themselves, along with their audience, “Back to the Beach” during the pageant to crown the 2014 royal court. The pageant will be held this Friday evening, June 13, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Mountain Lake Public High School auditorium.
Nine candidates will be vying to wear the crown of 2014 Miss Mountain Lake, with a matching number participating in the Little Miss portion of the pageant.
Miss Mountain Lake candidates are, in alphabetical order, Melanie Adrian, Bailey Freitag, Lydia Hildebrandt, Olivia Hopwood, Caitlin Oeltjenbruns, Madelyn Regier, Brianna Soutthivong, Kaylee Wolle and Jenny Wright.
The nine Little Miss candidates include, also in alphabetical order, Kaila Blom, Annika Brinkman, Makiya Hartwig, Storie Hoody, Mareena Jepsen, MaKayden Khounsanthone, Raelyn Marcy, Jadrah Renquist and Adaliyah Srixomphou.
Matt and Emily Anderson will serve as Master and Mistress of Ceremonies. Ticket prices are $6 for adults, $4 for students and preschool age is free.
Judging for Miss Mountain Lake is done through personal interview, sportswear dance, talent and poise and appearance. Coordinating the Miss Mountain Lake portion of the pageant are Sonja Stoesz and Alisa Nickel.
The Little Miss is determining by drawing of the winning name. Jami Peters and Sarah Mendoza handle the duties coordinating the Little Miss contestants.
Quick look at the nine Miss Mountain Lake candidates (in alphabetical order)
Age: 17.
Parents and Siblings: Jonathan and Brenda Adrian, with siblings, Scott, Rachelle and Bryce.
School: Mountain Lake Christian.
In-School Activities: Choir, drama, FFA, volleyball, basketball and softball.
Out-Of-School Activities: 4-H, church youth group and summer league sports.
Employment: Adrian Turkey Farms.
Hobbies: Horseback riding, playing piano, showing sheep, swimming and hanging with friends and family.
Talent: Piano solo, “Intermezzo with The Firefly.”
Pageant Sponsor: Peterson Thrifty White Drug and Gifts.
Favorite Pow Wow Memory(ies): Watching my sister perform in the talent contest and driving in the Grande Parade.
Age: 17.
Parents and Siblings: Brad and Tami Freitag, with siblings, Lacey and Jake.
School: Mountain Lake Public.
In-School Activities: Choir and volleyball.
Out-Of-School Activities: Kids Fest volunteer and work in the Pow Wow Popcorn Stand.
Employment: Cleaning staff at PJ’s II in Bingham Lake and will soon be a part of Peterson Thrifty White Drug and Gifts cleaning staff.
Hobbies: Singing and dancing.
Talent: Vocal solo, “Put Your Records On,” by Corinne Bailey Rae.
Pageant Sponsor: Parkwood Place.
Favorite Pow Wow Memory(ies): When there was a dance-off at the 2012 Pow Wow and my friend, Kaylee and her friend, Jonathan, had a dance-off.
Age: 17.
Parents and Siblings: Gary and Karen Hildebrandt, with siblings, Heidi, Hannah and Isaac.
School: Mountain Lake Public.
In-School Activities: Track-and-field, basketball, cross country, choir and FFA.
Out-Of-School Activities: Church youth group.
Employment: Mountain Lake Public School’s indoor swimming pool.
Hobbies: Eating, sleeping, laughing, chilling with friends and family.
Talent: Vocal solo, “Mama Mia.”
Pageant Sponsor: Sheila K’s Salon and Spa.
Favorite Pow Wow Memory(ies): Watching the Grande Parade and dancing to Su-Fu-Du with the Hildebrandt cousins when we were all kids.
Age: 17.
Parents and Siblings: Brian and Margaret Hopwood, with siblings, Austin, Trey and McKenzie.
School: Mountain Lake Public.
In-School Activities: Volleyball, softball, choir, FFA, drama and National Honor Society.
Out-Of-School Activities: Showing animals at the county and state fairs, summer league volleyball and softball, assisting with Family Night activities at my church.
Employment: Filtration at Schwartz Farms and lawn mowing and Bargen, Inc.
Hobbies: Fishing, sports and FFA activities.
Talent: Serious Interpretation presentation of “Look Up,” written by Gary Turk.
Pageant Sponsor: American Family Insurance-Stan Schroeder.
Favorite Pow Wow Memory(ies): Watching the Grande Parade with my family and friends.
Age: 17.
Parents and Siblings: Brian and Lynette Oeltjenbruns, with siblings, Dylan and Daniel.
School: Mountain Lake Public.
In-School Activities: FFA, band, golf and Student Council.
Out-Of-School Activities: Senior High Lutheran Youth Fellowship.
Employment: Schwartz Farms.
Hobbies: Raising a herd of boer goats.
Talent: Flute solo to the Abba song, “Dancing Queen.”
Pageant Sponsor: Paradise Cove Salon.
Favorite Pow Wow Memory(ies): Being able to eat as many “Icees” as I wanted.
Age: 17.
Parents and Siblings: John and Amy Regier, with siblings, Nathan, Thomas, Annelise, Grant and David.
School: Mountain Lake Public.
In-School Activities: FFA, National Honor Society, volleyball, basketball, softball and choir.
Out-Of-School Activities: Church youth group, showing animals at the county and state fairs, summer league sports and women’s community education volleyball.
Employment: Working for my dad on the family farm.
Talent: Piano solo.
Pageant Sponsor: R & R Farms.
Favorite Pow Wow Memory(ies): Playing in the 3-on-3 basketball tournaments with – and against – my friends and watching and participating in the Pow Wow Road Race.
Age: 17.
Parents and Siblings: Toun Soutthivong and Lori Braun, with siblings, Lounnee and Jewel.
School: Mountain Lake Public.
In-School Activities: Cross country, basketball, track-and-field and band.
Out-Of-School Activities: Church youth group, summer soccer and summer league basketball.
Employment: Rock picking.
Hobbies: Sports, hanging with friends and family and watching movies.
Talent: Bass clarinet solo to the The Beatles’ “Hey Jude.”
Pageant Sponsor: United Prairie Insurance.
Favorite Pow Wow Memory(ies): Winning Little Mountain Lake the year I was eligible, playing in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament every year with my friends and running in the Pow Wow Road Race every year.
Age: 17.
Parents and Siblings: Charles and Charlene Wolle, with sibinlgs, Amberly and Lindsey.
School: Mountain Lake Public.
In-School Activities: Volleyball and choir.
Out-Of-School Activities: Church youth group.
Employment: Good Samaritan Society-Mountain Lake.
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family.
Talent: Dance to “Burn,” by Ellie Goulding.
Pageant Sponsor: The Matchless Gift.
Favorite Pow Wow Memory(ies): The Pow Wow dance-off.
Age: 16.
Parents and Siblings: Eric and Barrie Wright, with siblings, Jeff, Jordan and Jason.
School: Mountain Lake Public.
In-School Activities: Volleyball, statistician for Cobra wrestling and Wolverine track-and-field, National Honor Society, Student Council, band, choir, choir president and drama – spring or fall theater productions.
Out-Of-School Activities: Babysitting occasionally, help teach Sunday School at church, am a s server during mass.
Employment: Part-time employee at Country Pride Services Cooperative True Value Hardware and housekeeping for several families.
Hobbies: Playing my drums, hanging out and relaxing with friends and family, shopping and exploring information on nutrition and fashion.
Talent: Drum set solo on “Wipe Out,” by The Surfaris.
Pageant Sponsor: Country Pride Services Cooperative.
Favorite Pow Wow Memory(ies): When I was younger, I enjoyed riding the Midway Rides with my siblings and friends and watching the Talent Show with my family.
