Abby Grimmett named Miss Audrain, Courtney Thomure Miss Outstanding Teen for 2010

   It might have been snowing outside Sunday but inside Presser Performing Arts Center, it was anything but a gloomy winter day when 13 young women and teens lit up the stage for the Miss Audrain and Miss Audrain Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageants.
After two hours of talent, lifestyle and physical fitness, evening wear, and on-stage question competition, Abby Grimmett of Perry who will be 22 on Tuesday was crowned Miss Audrain 2010; and Courtney Thomure, 17, of New London was crowned Miss Audrain Outstanding Teen. Both will compete in their respective state competitions this June in Mexico.
Grimmett, a junior journalism student at the University of Missouri is the daughter of John and Patti Grimmett. For her talent she performed a piano solo titled “Cumina.” Grimmett who has been playing the piano since she was four was happy with her talent performance and said it was the most fun part of the pageant. In reference to choosing her selection Grimmett simply said, “I have been playing it for a couple of years now, so why change.” She also gives credit to her piano teacher and her mom, who are one and the same.
   The new Miss Audrain is looking forward to returning to the Miss Missouri stage in June. “I have always dreamed of someday being Miss Missouri,” she stated. This will be her fourth year at the state pageant and she joked about being a seasoned contestant. She is also looking forward to seeing some of the friends at the pageant she has met during her years of competition.
Grimmett’s platform is Agricultural Awareness.
As Miss Audrain 2010, Grimmett will receive a $1,000 scholarship; wardrobe allow-ance, and many other gifts.
First runner-up was Tippe Emmott, 19, of Springfield. Emmott performed a lyrical ballet en Pointe titled “Let Me Fall” for her talent. She was also chosen as the People’s Choice winner. Emmott’s platform is Child Abuse Awareness.
The new Miss Outstanding Teen is the daughter of Darrell and Kathy Thomure of New London. For her talent she performed a jazz routine to “Car Wash.“ Her platform is Mentoring to the Young at Heart. As Miss Audrain Outstanding Miss, Courtney will receive a $100 savings bond; a wardrobe allowance and many other gifts.
Also competing in the Miss Audrain Pageant were: Kelsey Firsick, 19, of Fenton, who performed a violin solo; Miranda Wall, 21, of Mexico, who performed a vocal solo “Through The Eyes Of Love;” Gilda Ray Reed, 19, of Houston, who performed a vocal solo “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough;” Mary Bauer, 18, of Cape Girardeau, who sang “Angel;” Lauren Alumbaugh, 21, of El Dorado Springs, who sang “Cry Me A River;” Emily Haines, 18, of Hannibal, who performed a clogging routine to “Hillbilly Nation;” and Me’Lisa Enyard, 21, of Moberly, who sang “Insepar-able.”
   Also competing for the Miss Audrain Outstanding Teen were: Lindsey Hendren 13, of Madison, who performed a pop dance titled “Smooth Criminal;” Morgan Carnes, 15, of Kirksville, who performed a tap dance titled “Shackled;” and Megan McWilliams, 15, who performed a lyrical ballet to “Every Mountain.” Megan was also the winner of the People’s Choice award.
Emcees for Sunday’s program were Bruce Oliver and Miss Audrain 2009 Amelia Gandara. Also appearing on stage were Miss Missouri 2009 Tara Osseck and Miss Audrain Outstanding Teen 2009 McKensie Garber. Entertain-ment was provided by Gandara and Garber, who performed their talent routine from the Miss Missouri Pageant, and students from Janet’s Dance Studio.

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