Six months of training concluded this past weekend for six of Elkford’s  loveliest young residents.

Morgan McLean, Chiara MacPherson, Meaghan Frenks, Maddi McHarg, Cassandra Nixon, and Anastasia Wildeman  were put through the paces in front of judges Michelle Epp, Program coordinator for the Trail Ambassador program,  Yvonne Molle from Odyssey Clothing Store and Mary Giuliano of Fernie.

Candidates were ranked on written essays, musical numbers, speeches, little buddy introductions, talent and frugal fashion show as well as a 25 minute interview and dinner with the judges, evening gown and impromptu question.

As this is a six month program the girls were also scored on what they learned and how they behaved during this time by organizers Debbie Kliment, Lynn Lundegren and Judge Chairperson Kim Bauer who emphasised that this is not a beauty pageant.  The girls are given a six month time frame to learn numerous self- improvement techniques to carry them through life. All said the program helped them immensely especially with public speaking.

Candidates enjoy a buddy program with little girls spending time with them during the past months in a role model capacity.

Before the coronation 2011 Princess Shelan Bauer and Miss Elkford teen ambassador Sydney Thompson walked down the aisle one last time.

Winners of the princess honour went to Anastasia Wildeman with Cassandra Nixon crowned Miss Elkford Teen Ambassador.

By Mary Giuliano

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