Miss Maine

Kaetlin Parent

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
On a family ski trip to Quebec a few years ago I decided to be adventurous and experience a new trail. I ventured onto a Double Black Diamond trail, which is the steepest and most difficult on the mountian. Part way down I knew it was a mistake, there were barely any skiers who braved the trail, not to mention none my age. Upon reaching the bottom with a sigh of relief, I decided to ski with my family!

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
National Honor Society
National Honor Roll
Who's Who Among American High School Students
Who's Who Among American High School Students - Sports Edition
Voice of Democracy Essay/Public Speaking Competition - winner
Talent America - Teen Model winner
Presidential Academic Award
Presidential Physical Fitness Award
Community Service Award at Miss Maine National Teenager
Couto Pageant Productions Scholar - winner

List any other Achievements/Accomplishments
Local Pageant Directer/Choreographer
Spirit of Pageantry Award
Dynasty Modeling and Talent Agency Model
Class Vice President
Voice of Democracy Essay/Public Speaking winner
Miss Maine National Pre-Teen - Top Scholar
Church soloist
Little and Junior Miss Van Buren Please list any other jobs and/or unique occupations you have held in the past.
Babysitting - special needs child
Working at The Ski Shop
Working on my father's potato farm
Tutorial services at VBDSS
Pageant coaching and mentoring
Co-directing of Mr. Van Buren
Potato harvest
Pageant choreographer

What are your strongest talents?
My strongest talents are my leadership and organizational skills, public speaking ability, strength in mentoring, tutoring and coaching, as well as my ability to sing in 4 different languages.

Name one person, family, friend, celebrity, who has had the most influence on your life.
My mother, Karla Michaud. My mother has always been the most supportive and loving person in my life. She guides me and has taught me that character is achieved and not received and having a good attitude and disposition can make all the difference in life. She has instilled in me the values of hard work, respect, perserverence, and unconditional love. My mother teaches by example, and I truly admire her. I hope to someday be as successfull as she is!

Describe how you envision yourself in five years?
In five years I envision myself as a proud graduate from either NYU or Boston College and moving on to attain my Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism. I see myself as a happy, confident, secure, and determined individual working intently on the completion of my formal education.

What else do you want the judges to know about you?
Since a young age I have always been involved in many activities. One of my greatest assets is my ability to balance my life. I always have a full plate and manage to accomplish all that I set out to do. I am fully capable of excelling in my studies and sports as well. I am very involved in numerous clubs, organizations and charities. I completely and successfully balance my extra-curricular activities with my family life, friends, job, and the responsibility of the title of Miss Maine Teen USA. This makes me realize that I am fully capable and ready to take on the duties of Miss Teen USA 2005!

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