Locals and more locals!

This summer has been so exciting because I have been able to attend so many local programs! I love being able to cheer on all the young women competing. Last week, I had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at Miss Londonderry's Outstanding Teen. I volunteered by running the sound booth (or iPod - I am not that technologically savvy!) for the rest of the evening.

 Congratulations Jana El-Sayed, Miss Londonderry's Outstanding Teen!

 With Miss Bedford 2013 Julia Neveu and Lauren April Miss Londonderry 2012

 I love Alycia!!! 

 Sisters :)

The next night was the Miss Londonderry competition!

 My friend Lindsey who competed for Miss Londonderry. This was only her second pageant and she did a phenomenal job - I am so proud of her!

 Congratulations to Megan Cooley, the new Miss Londonderry :)

A few days later, I drove up to cheer on the contestants competing for Miss Lakes Region and Miss Lakes Region's Outstanding Teen. I will drive up to the lakes region any day because it is just so beautiful! Some of my favorite events have been up north. 

 Congrats Holly Blanchard, Miss Lakes Region!!

 My good friend Lauren Percy and I at Miss Lakes Region

 I love these girls!!

(Jessica Avelar Miss Winnipesaukee, Holly Blanchard Miss Lakes Region, Linda Montminy Miss Littleton, Myself, and Lauren Percy Miss NHOT 2011)

Last night, I attended Miss Greater Plaistow. The show was a beach theme, which was a lot of fun!

 Local titleholders after the show. 

Congratulations to Katie Carlson, the new Miss Greater Plaistow!

Whew!! It is so exciting to welcome the girls to the Miss NH Class of 2013. When each new titleholder is crowned, my excitement for Miss New Hampshire builds!

"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are." -Marianne Williamson

:)

Kendall

MGD2013

Miss New Hampshire Cruise and Golf Tournament

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :) August has certainly been a BUSY month so far - here is a recap of two big events for the Miss NH Scholarship Program: The Miss New Hampshire Mount Washington Cruise and the Miss NH/MB Tractor Golf Tournament!

The Miss New Hampshire Cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee was a blast! Local Miss and Teen contestants attended the cruise, along with Miss NH Megan Lyman and Miss NHOT Eileen Kelley, our families, friends, directors, and Miss NH Board Members and volunteers.We were able to spend time eating, dancing, and catching up!

 With Kristin Crossland and Jill Grannuci before the cruise!

 Miss NH Class of 2013 and Miss NH 2012 Megan Lyman!

 I loved helping out with the Princess activities on the cruise! I handed out autograph booklets to little girls and boys, then all the titleholders signed the books!

 Jill and I had a blast making our tissue paper masterpiece! All the girls loved being able to strut their stuff on the runway in their designer (well...almost) fashions. 

 My little sisters Emily and Pheobe and I

 With my mom and my step-dad Charlie. I cannot thank these two people enough for their support - I would not be where I am today with out their love and guidance!

The following morning was the Annual Miss NH/MB Tractor and Equipment Golf Tournament. MB Tractor and Equipment is a huge sponsor of the Miss New Hampshire program. It was great to spend the day thanking participants for their support of the program and talking with sponsors. I even met a sponsor who is friends with my dad and goes to church with him - what a small world!

I was stationed at Hole 15 handing out shrimp cocktail! It's a good thing I love seafood!

"The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart." -Helen Keller

:)

-Kendall

MGD2013

Community Caregivers, MNHOT Trunk Show, and Miss Rockingham County

On Thursday August 2nd, I attended the Community Caregivers of Greater Derry's Summer Open House. The Community Caregivers "provide, through a volunteer network, support
and assistance to help the elderly, disabled and homebound maintain independence in the
community and in their home environments." It was so interesting learning about this amazing organization and meeting the people who make such a difference in the lives of the elderly. It was a hot and humid afternoon, so I was happy to be on "smoothie duty" handing out Stoneyfield Smoothies and popsicles!

Yum!!

The following evening, I attended Eileen Kelley's Trunk Show/Send Off Party. Eileen is Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen and is competing for Miss America's Outstanding Teen in Orlando, FL this week! Eileen has been an amazing representative of the Granite State since being crowned in February and I know she is going to make us all proud at MAOT. Best of luck Eileen!

(L-R) Shannon Corcoran Miss Merrimack's Outstanding Teen, Jaycee Greenberg Miss Capital Area's Outstanding Teen, Kendall Wipff Miss Greater Derry, Megan Cooley Miss Rockingham County, Caroline Carter Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen, Eileen Kelley Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen, Linda Montminy Miss Littleton Area, Janine Mitchell Miss Hooksett. 

Saturday was the Miss Rockingham County pageant. I must say, Miss Rockingham County was one of the most entertaining local programs I have ever attended; it was a game show theme and I was laughing the whole time! 

With Pheobe Collins Miss Greater Derry's Preteen and Emily Curtis Miss Greater Derry's Outstanding Teen at Miss Rockingham County

Congratulations Miss Rockingham County Kristin Crossland!!

"Winners don't wait for chances, they take them." -Unknown

:) 

Kendall

MGD2013

July Appearances

July was a month full of locals! On July 4th, I attended the Miss Kingston and Miss Seacoast pageant. Congratulations to Sarah Mousseau Miss Kingston and Elysha Greenberg Miss Seacoast! 

 Off to Miss Kingston/Seacoast!

With Elysha Greenberg, the new Miss Seacoast

I had a blast at the other local pageants! Here are some photos from the events:

 Miss Winnipesaukee/Miss Weirs Beach contestants with former Miss Winni Caitlin McGlinchey, Miss NH 2012 Megan Lyman, and former Miss Weirs Beach Julia Neveu. Congratulations to the new Miss Winnipesaukee Jess Avelar and the new Miss Weirs Beach Devenn Glickman!

 With Samantha Massahos Miss Capital Area and Jess Avelar Miss Winnipesaukee

 With Emily Curtis, Miss Greater Derry's Outstanding Teen, at Miss Stratham Fair! 

 Miss Stratham Fair - Congratulations Sam!!!

 Local titleholders and Miss NH Megan Lyman at Miss Stratham Fair

All the girls!

 Congratulations Julia Neveu, the new Miss Bedford!

 

 Titleholders at Miss Bedford

Congrats to Linda Montminy, Miss Littleton Area!! I was unfortunately not able to attend this local as I was working!:(

 I am so incredibly excited to be spending so much time with these ladies throughout the year - I can hardly wait for Miss NH next April!

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Kendall :) 

MGD 2013

June Appearances

Hello!

After being crowned Miss Greater Derry, I got right to work! The Sunday after being crowned, I attended Miss Greater Derry Bingo at Taylor Bingo Hall in Windham, NH. I loved being able to meet and thank the bingo players and volunteers who are essentially paying for my education. A simple thank you is not enough! I can't wait to go back to bingo soon. :) For more information on Sunday Night Bingo, click here. 

The next Friday, I attended the Miss New Hampshire Bingo at Taylor Bingo Hall. Miss New Hampshire Bingo is held on Friday and Saturday nights and is a huge fundraiser for the program. This was the first time I had played bingo - I didn't win, but I got close to double bingo!

The next day, I attended the finals of the Miss Massachusetts Pageant. It was great to cheer on some of my old friends! Congratulations to Taylor Kinzler, Miss Massachusetts 2012.

With Caroline Carter, Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen. 

"The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up."

-Paul Valery

Kendall :)

MGD 2013

Miss Greater Derry 2013

Hello!

Welcome to my blog. :) My name is Kendall Wipff and I am Miss Greater Derry 2013. I will be competing for Miss New Hampshire 2013 next April. Please follow my blog to read all about my appearances and preparations for Miss New Hampshire.

But for now, let's backtrack a little bit...

On June 22nd, I was crowned the 26th Miss Greater Derry! This title means so much to me because Miss Greater Derry was the first exposure I had ever had to the Miss America Organization as I sang the National Anthem at the pageant when I was only nine years old. I am so honored to be Miss Greater Derry!

Here are some photos from the competition (Photos courtesy of Ashley Lynn Photography):

Talent - "Anyway" by Martina McBride

Thank you to AJ at Bravo Concord for my beautiful gown!

Congeniality Award

Miss Greater Derry 2013!

So honored :)

Top 5 Finalists: (L-R) 4th Runner Up Lauren April, 2nd Runner Up Elysha Greenberg, MGD 2013 Kendall Wipff, 1st Runner Up Brittany Dube, 3rd Runner Up Julia Neveu

Limo ride after the show!

I have certainly had an exciting first month and a half as Miss Greater Derry! Check back to read about the local programs of the season (about 1/3 of the Miss NH Class of 2013 has been crowned!!), appearances, and other events!

In the meantime, visit www.missderry.org for more information on the top scholarship dollar awarding local program in the state of NH (I was awarded a $5,500 scholarship!) and stop by Sunday Night Bingo at Taylor Bingo Hall in Windham, NH to support our program!!

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you have imagined." -Henry David Thoreau

:)

Kendall Wipff

Miss Greater Derry 2013