Miss Mohawk Valley Crowned at Annual Pageant

Kieren Sheridan, 20, of Fort Plain was crowned Miss Mohawk Valley 2008 during the annual pageant held Saturday night (March 29th) at Ilion High School. She is a student at Fulton Montgomery Community College. Sheridan was selected from a group of eleven contestants from Oneida, Herkimer, Fulton and Montgomery Counties. For her talent presentation she performed an Irish Step Dance. As Miss Mohawk Valley Sheridan will promote her platform entitled 'Act Now! The Importance of Volunteering'. She will represent the local area at the Miss New York Pageant in July and could possibly advance from there to the Miss America Pageant.

Over $2000 in scholarships and awards were presented to the winner and court along with acknowledgement for special awards. Sheridan will receive a $1000 scholarship for winning the title and also received a community service award. The court of honor is as follows:

Kieren Sheridan of Fort Plain - Miss Mohawk Valley 2008 and winner of Community Service Award
Rhiannon LaCross of Broadalbin - First Runner-Up and winner of People's Choice Award
Kelcy Lee Newman of Newport - Second Runner-Up
Amanda Boyer of Caroga Lake - Third Runner-Up
Lauren Steates of New Hartford - Fourth Runner-Up
The Miss Congeniality award went to BrieAnne Wilson of Gloversville.

The pageant was held under the direction of Laurie Jean Britton. All contestants helped raise money to support the Children's Miracle Network, which is the Miss America national platform.For additional information or to schedule an appearance with Miss Mohawk Valley visit www.missmohawkvalley.com. 

CONTACT:
Laurie Jean Britton, Executive Director
315-717-6288