2011 Little Miss Emery pageant crowns Brinlee Hurdsman, Aspen and Corben Bloomer

By ASHLEY STILSON Student Writer

Thirteen beautiful contestants, three winning royalty, and one fabulous pageant.The Little Miss Emery County Pageant flew high on June 16 at Canyon View Junior High in Huntington. Participants with ages ranging from 6-15 were eager to show off their stuff. After a welcome from Elise DeBry-Miss Emery County 2010, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Aspen Hansen-Little Miss Emery County 2010, the pageant began. The contestants introduced themselves, and Little Miss Emery County Aspen Hansen performed her famous Thriller Dance.
The personality/sports wear competition was full of fun as the participants dressed up to reflect their favorite activities. Many dressed in sportswear, some as cowgirls, and a few as shopping divas. Next was the talent portion of the pageant. Most girls sang popular songs or danced to trendy tunes. A tumbling routine, a tap dance, a piano performance, and a humorous reading added spice to the talent competition.
After all the competitors had performed their talents, Miss Emery County Elise DeBry sang “A Change in Me” from Beauty and the Beast.This is the talent Elise will take to the Miss Utah competition. The Little Miss Emery County Pageant was a fundraiser to send the current Emery County royalty to Salt Lake City. Elise DeBry will be competing for Miss Utah and Aspen Hansen will accompany her.
The last portion of the pageant was the evening wear competition. The participants walked on stage in their best dresses, displaying their princess personalities. A description of each girl was read as they individually walked across the stage and posed for the judges.
While points were tallied up, Aspen performed her final walk. Elise accompanied her by singing “Never Grow Up” from Taylor Swift. It was evident to everyone that these two girls have become close friends in the past year, despite their age difference.
Finally, the apprehensive moment arrived. Elise, with help from Aspen, crowned Miss Photogenic of 2011, Taylor Johnson. The royalty was then announced.
For ages 13-15, the Miss Teen 2011 is Aspen Bloomer, with first Attendant Corrine Hansen. Taylor Johnson and Kodi Caldwell became attendants as well.
For ages 8-12, the Jr. Miss Emery County is Corben Bloomer, with first attendant Bethany Justice and second attendant Monique Bowman. Participant attendants are Kaidence Meadows, Madison Draper, Montana Allred, and Brettlyn Tuttle.
For ages 6-7, the Little Miss Emery County is Brinlee Hurdsman, with first attendant Tiara Lucero.
dreams she wants to come true.
Kodi Caldwell was the 1st freshman on the Emery High Cheer team.
Corrine Hansen wants to wake up in the morning and have the world say, “Oh no, she’s awake!”
Madison Draper loves the color pink and will shop for anything in that shade.
Brettlyn Tuttle says “Be yourself. Everyone else is taken.”
Bethany Justice enjoys basketball, piano, and gymnastics, along with many other things.
Kaidence Meadows loves to hunt, sing, and dress up.
Corben Bloomer loves life and wants to be the best she can be.
Montana Allred says that courage is discovering that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose.
Monique Bowman advices “Do it for the joy of it.”
Tiara Lucero believes that “there is no beginning or end, only the passion of life.”
Brinlee Hurdsman wants to shop till she drops.
Talent
Taylor Johnson preformed a unique humorous reading called “The Nerd”.
Aspen Bloomer sang “Wildflower” by the JaneDear Girls.
Kodi Caldwell danced to “Take It Off” by Kesha.
Corrine Hansen sang “Only Hope” from A Walk to Remember.
Madison Draper did a superb tap dance to “21st Century Girl” by Willow Smith.
Brettlyn Tuttle sang “Who Says?” by Selena Gomez.
Bethany Justice preformed a stunning tumbling routine to “Grease Lightning”.
Kaidence Meadows sang “Our Song” by Taylor Swift.
Corben Bloomer sang “Barefoot Cinderella” by Hannah Montana.
Montana Allred danced to “My Girl”. Monique Bowman danced to “Beat It”.
Tiara Lucero played “What Can I Share?” on the piano.
Brinlee Hurdsman sang “Bop to the Top” from High School Musical.