Miss Maine

Erica Marie Commeau

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
At the age of 14, I hiked Knife Edge, a trail on Mt. Katahdin, which is Maine’s highest peak and the end of the Appalachian trail. It’s named Knife Edge because it’s extremely narrow and dangerous. Not realizing that the fog would be so dense at that altitude, I was determined to finish the trail and continued to hike it anyway. Halfway through, I got so scared that I ended up finishing the trail by crawling on my hands and knees.

Please list any schools and universities (public/private/graduate/trade or technical) you have or are attending, as well as the area of study, graduation date and any degree or certification you received.
High School: Brewer High School; Year Completed: 2003
College: Eastern Maine Community College; Area of Study: Liberal Arts with a focus on Communications;

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years?
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - "Race for the Cure": 28 hours.
American Red Cross: 20 hours.
Special Olypmics: 18 hours.
Community of Caring: This program brings local school children, businesses, and community leaders together to focus on five core values: caring, respect, responsibility, trust and family. 50 hours.
Brewer Maine School Department Tsunami Relief Fundraiser: 5 hours.
"Coats and Toys for Kids," Salvation Army: 4 hours.
MANNA House Soup: 8 hours.
Military Daycare Provider: 20 hours.
BUDDIES program: Partnered with a fourth grade student for two school quarters to improve and maintain student grades and study skills. 30 hours.
Spirit Day: I held a cheering camp for children ages 6-12 who were unable to afford the prices of a professional camp. 4-day period, 12 hours.

What would be your "dream job" in life?
To be a notoriously featured model in the Victoria's Secret Catalogue and Runway Shows.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
I am extremely proud of my involvement with the nationally recognized “Community of Caring” program. In 2004, I was honored to serve as Chairman of the 10-year anniversary celebration. This program brings local school children, businesses, and community leaders together to focus on five core values: caring, respect, responsibility, trust, and family. This program has proven effective in better grades and attendance of the students as well as showing a decrease in the number of teen pregnancies, drug use and high school drop outs.

What are your hobbies and favorite activities?
Drawing/Painting, Modeling, Physical Fitness, Reality Television, Skiing.