Miss NH Kicks Off Today

The 67th annual Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Competition kicks today and continues through Sunday at Pinkerton Academy's Stockbridge Theatre in Derry. 

WMUR-TV Sports Director Jamie Staton and Miss New Hampshire 2012 Megan Lyman will emcee the event, which features 28 young women from across the state competing for the title of Miss New Hampshire 2013. The winner will receive at least $13,000 in scholarships, represent the state at ceremonial functions and welcome visiting dignitaries.

This year, New Hampshire residents will assist a panel of judges in the selection of 12 semifinalists. Votes can be cast through the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program website or on the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program Facebook page.

The preliminary competitions today and Friday begin at 7 p.m., and tickets are $10. Saturday’s final competition is at 6 p.m. and tickets are from $20 to $50.

Tickets for the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Competition and After Party Gala can be purchased at the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program Office located at 20 East Broadway, second Floor, Derry or by calling (603) 437-9027.

This year's contestants include:

• Miss Hooksett Lauren Percy of Bow
• Miss Manchester Katie McClain of Bedford
• Miss Granite State Alexandra Mills of Newfields
• Miss Gate City Meredith Eib of Kingston
• Miss Auburn Mary Beth Bjork of Derry
• Miss Capital Area Lauren Campbell of Raymond
• Miss Strafford County Skylar Wood of Littleton
• Miss Londonderry Megan Cooley of Auburn
• Miss Keene Area Stephanie Iacuzio of Derry
• Miss Winnipesaukee Jessica Avelar of Nashua
• Miss Souhegan Valley Samantha Russo of Nashua
• Miss Monadnock Region Jillian Granucci of Manchester
• Miss Stratham Fair Samantha Massahos of Salem
• Miss University Rachel Rendina of Nashua
• Miss Greater Derry Kendal Wipff of Saint Anselm College
• Miss Bedford Julia Neveu of Manchester
• Miss Littleton Area Linda Montminy of Center Barnstead
• Miss Weirs Beach Devenn Glickmann of Manchester
• Miss Lakes Region Holly Blanchard of Derry
• Miss Seacoast Elysha Greenberg of Windham
• Miss Merrimack Kathryn Piszcek of Hooksett
• Miss Greater Plaistow Kathryn Carlson of Derry
• Miss Rockingham County Kristin Crossland of Seabrook
• Miss Deerfield Fair Lauren April of Auburn
• Miss Amoskeag Falls Kelsy Ferdinando of Derry
• Miss Berlin-Gorham Mallory Coulombe of Gorham
• Miss Lake Sunapee Region Brittany Dube of Atkinson
• Miss Kingston Sarah Mousseau of Stratham