Photo by Brooke Earnest for the Lewistown Sentinel
The 2002 Miss Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Pageant, "Proud to be an American," was held on February 23, 2002. The winners were Miss Central Pennsylvania Libby Montiel and Miss Greater Juniata Valley Tiffany Hawbaker.
EMCEES AND PERFORMERS
Mistress of Ceremonies Miss Pennsylvania 1994 - 1995 |
Master of Ceremonies MERF Radio
Morning Show Host |
Miss Central Pennsylvania 2001 Jessica Watson
Miss Pennsylvania 1994 - 1995 |
Miss Pennsylvania 1994 - 1995 |
Miss Greater Juniata Valley 2001 Erika Shay
Miss Pennsylvania 1994 - 1995 |
Special Guest Performer
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FEATURING
Performances by Miss Central Pennsylvania 1999 Marci DeGol, Miss Greater Juniata Valley 1999 Lachele Nicole Jack and Miss Greater Juniata Valley 2000 Allison Mattner. Other former titleholders will be in attendance and will be introduced during the program.
PAGEANT PHOTOS
Two "Miss Perfects"
Melanie Jo Smartnick Poses with the Members of the Penn State ROTC Team Before the Start of the Pageant
Opening Production Number
Brandy Gill in the Opening Production Number
Elaina Henry in the Opening Production Number
Kimberly Stowe in Contestant Introductions
Emcee Kirstin Border with the 2001 Titleholders
Melinda Hill in Artistic Expression Competition
Aimee Cassel in Artistic Expression Competition
Libby Montiel in Artistic Expression Competition
Melanie Jo Smartnick in Artistic Expression Competition
Tiffany Hawbaker in Artistic Expression Competition
Shelleen Stively in Lifestyle and Fitness Competition
Libby Montiel in Lifestyle and Fitness Competition
Melanie Jo Smartnick in Lifestyle and Fitness Competition
Tiffany Hawbaker in Lifestyle and Fitness Competition
Makini Young in Artistic Expression Competition
Brooke O'Donnell in Artistic Expression Competition
Anjelique DaCosta in Artistic Expression Competition
Kristen Buben in Artistic Expression Competition
Emcee Kirstin Border Interviews Miss Tri-County 1989 Susan Rishel Quinn
Kelly Moreth in Presence and Poise Competition
Sarah Oblender in Presence and Poise Competition
Libby Montiel in Presence and Poise Competition
Kaelie Taylor in Presence and Poise Competition
Andrea Dempsey in Presence and Poise Competition
Lacey McCauslin in Presence and Poise Competition
Alicia French in Presence and Poise Competition
Melanie Jo Smartnick in Presence and Poise Competition
Tiffany Hawbaker in Presence and Poise Competition
Makini Young in Presence and Poise Competition
Rocco Pallotto Interviews Brooke O'Donnell During Presence and Poise Competition
Denise Yarbough in Presence and Poise Competition
Brooke Kokoszka in Presence and Poise Competition
Lauren Krystofolski in Presence and Poise Competition
Kyle Metzger Sings "Proud to be an American"
Amy Koren in the Closing Production Number
Stephanie Falcone in the Closing Production Number
Tiffany Hawbaker is Crowned Miss Greater Juniata Valley
Libby Montiel is Crowned Miss Central Pennsylvania
Miss Greater Juniata Valley Tiffany Hawbaker and Miss Central Pennsylvania Libby Montiel
Miss Greater Juniata Valley 2002 Tiffany Hawbaker and Miss Greater Juniata Valley 2001 Erika Shay
The Runner-Ups and Other Award Winners at the After-Pageant Reception
Miss Central Pennsylvania Libby Montiel Makes Her First Speech
Miss Greater Juniata Valley Tiffany Hawbaker Makes Her First Speech
REHEARSAL PHOTOS
Rehearsal Photo 1 - Group Photo
Rehearsal Photo 2 - Group Photo
Rehearsal Photo 3 - Newspaper Photo of Makini Aziza Young
Rehearsal Photo 4 - Newspaper Photo of Elaina Henry
Rehearsal Photo 5 - Newspaper Photo of Alicia French
Rehearsal Photo 6 - Newspaper Photo of Amy Nicole Koren
Rehearsal Photo 7 - Newspaper Photo of Andrea Renee Dempsey
Rehearsal Photo 8 - Newspaper Photo of Brandy Lee Gill
Rehearsal Photo 9 - Newspaper Photo of Brooke Ellen O'Donnell
2002 Miss Central Pennsylvania/Miss Greater Juniata Valley Contestants
NAME - EDUCATION - HOMETOWN - TALENT - PLATFORM
- Kristen Jeanne Buben - The Pennsylvania State University (Sophomore) - Cairnbrook, PA - Piano - "Promoting Children's Literacy"
- Aimee Elizabeth Cassel - Annville-Cleona High School (Senior) - Palmyra, PA - Baton - "Abuse Toward Women"
- Anjelique Da Costa - The Pennsylvania State University (Sophomore) - Jamaica, NY - Monologue - "Helping and Educating the Youth"
- Andrea Renee Dempsey - The Pennsylvania State University (Sophomore) - Boalsburg, PA - Vocal - "The Importance of Teaching American Sign Language in our Schools"
- Stephanie Falcone - The Pennsylvania State University (Junior) - Metamoras, PA - Vocal - "Prevention of Strokes"
- Alicia French - Huntingdon Area High School (Senior) - Allensville, PA - Piano - "Needy Children in Third World Countries"
- Brandy Lee Gill - The Pennsylvania State University (Graduate) - Julian, PA - Piano - "Geriatrics"
- Tiffany Hawbaker - Messiah College (Senior) - Greencastle, PA - Vocal - "I'm Worth Waiting For - An Abstinence Education Program"
- Elaina Henry - The Pennsylvania State University (Senior) - Port Matilda, PA - Dance - "Volunteerism"
- Melinda L. Hill - Bloomsburg University (Junior) - Bloomsburg, PA - Piano - "Promotion of Mental Health"
- Brooke Kokoszka - Lock Haven University (Senior) - New London, PA - Modern Dance - "The Second Mile Program"
- Amy Nicole Koren - Bishop Carroll High School (Senior) - Ebensburg, PA - Aerobic Dance - "Physical Health and Fitness in Today's Youth"
- Lauren Jane Krystofolski - Art Institute of Philadelphia - Sunbury, PA - Oral Presentation of an Original Writing - "Providing Adequate Help for Learning Disabled Children"
- Lacey M. McCauslin - Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Sophomore) - Harrisburg, PA - Dramatic Reading - "Equal Rights for the Homosexual Community"
- Libby Montiel - The Pennsylvania State University (Senior) - Sewaren, NJ - Piano - "Developing an Effective Music Education Curriculum in the Public Schools"
- Kelly Elizabeth Moreth - The Pennsylvania State University - Altoona Campus (Sophomore) - Pittsburgh, PA - Vocal - "Once Upon a Time: Helping Children Love and Learn to Read"
- Brooke Ellen O'Donnell - Harrisburg Area Community College (Sophomore) - Lewistown, PA - Dance - "Making Children and Teenagers Aware of Each Others Feelings"
- Sarah A. Oblender - Chatham College (Graduate Student) - Lititz, PA - Vocal - "Smoking Cessation in Children and Teens"
- Melanie Jo Smartnick - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (Sophomore) - Mount Pleasant, PA - Lyrical-Acro Dance - "Heart Attack Awareness"
- Shelleen Stively - Lancaster School of Cosmetology (Junior) - Lititz, PA - Modern Dance - "The Victory Junction Gang Camp"
- Kimberly Monique-Shardya Stowe - Millersville University (Graduate Student) - Lancaster, PA - Tap Dance - "School Violence, Drugs and Poverty"
- Kaelie Layel Taylor - Lock Haven University (Senior) - Linden, PA - Vocal - "Parental Responsibility and their Influence on their Children"
- Denise Nichole Yarbough - Millersville University (Graduate) - Camp Hill, PA - Vocal - "Feed a Friend"
- Makini Aziza Young - The Pennsylvania State University (Senior) - Herndon, VA - West African Dance - "Big Brothers Big Sisters and Community Enrichment"
- Kristen Jeanne Buben - The Pennsylvania State University (Sophomore) - Cairnbrook, PA - Piano - "Promoting Children's Literacy"
- Aimee Elizabeth Cassel - Annville-Cleona High School (Senior) - Palmyra, PA - Baton - "Abuse Toward Women"
- Anjelique Da Costa - The Pennsylvania State University (Sophomore) - Jamaica, NY - Monologue - "Helping and Educating the Youth"
- Andrea Renee Dempsey - The Pennsylvania State University (Sophomore) - Boalsburg, PA - Vocal - "The Importance of Teaching American Sign Language in our Schools"
- Stephanie Falcone - The Pennsylvania State University (Junior) - Metamoras, PA - Vocal - "Prevention of Strokes"
- Alicia French - Huntingdon Area High School (Senior) - Allensville, PA - Piano - "Needy Children in Third World Countries"
- Brandy Lee Gill - The Pennsylvania State University (Graduate) - Julian, PA - Piano - "Geriatrics"
- Tiffany Hawbaker - Messiah College (Senior) - Greencastle, PA - Vocal - "I'm Worth Waiting For - An Abstinence Education Program"
- Elaina Henry - The Pennsylvania State University (Senior) - Port Matilda, PA - Dance - "Volunteerism"
- Melinda L. Hill - Bloomsburg University (Junior) - Bloomsburg, PA - Piano - "Promotion of Mental Health"
- Brooke Kokoszka - Lock Haven University (Senior) - New London, PA - Modern Dance - "The Second Mile Program"
- Amy Nicole Koren - Bishop Carroll High School (Senior) - Ebensburg, PA - Aerobic Dance - "Physical Health and Fitness in Today's Youth"
- Lauren Jane Krystofolski - Art Institute of Philadelphia - Sunbury, PA - Oral Presentation of an Original Writing - "Providing Adequate Help for Learning Disabled Children"
- Lacey M. McCauslin - Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Sophomore) - Harrisburg, PA - Dramatic Reading - "Equal Rights for the Homosexual Community"
- Libby Montiel - The Pennsylvania State University (Senior) - Sewaren, NJ - Piano - "Developing an Effective Music Education Curriculum in the Public Schools"
- Kelly Elizabeth Moreth - The Pennsylvania State University - Altoona Campus (Sophomore) - Pittsburgh, PA - Vocal - "Once Upon a Time: Helping Children Love and Learn to Read"
- Brooke Ellen O'Donnell - Harrisburg Area Community College (Sophomore) - Lewistown, PA - Dance - "Making Children and Teenagers Aware of Each Others Feelings"
- Sarah A. Oblender - Chatham College (Graduate Student) - Lititz, PA - Vocal - "Smoking Cessation in Children and Teens"
- Melanie Jo Smartnick - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (Sophomore) - Mount Pleasant, PA - Lyrical-Acro Dance - "Heart Attack Awareness"
- Shelleen Stively - Lancaster School of Cosmetology (Junior) - Lititz, PA - Modern Dance - "The Victory Junction Gang Camp"
- Kimberly Monique-Shardya Stowe - Millersville University (Graduate Student) - Lancaster, PA - Tap Dance - "School Violence, Drugs and Poverty"
- Kaelie Layel Taylor - Lock Haven University (Senior) - Linden, PA - Vocal - "Parental Responsibility and their Influence on their Children"
- Denise Nichole Yarbough - Millersville University (Graduate) - Camp Hill, PA - Vocal - "Feed a Friend"
- Makini Aziza Young - The Pennsylvania State University (Senior) - Herndon, VA - West African Dance - "Big Brothers Big Sisters and Community Enrichment"
