Rose McKeen Visits Section 36!

Section 36 had another visitor! Rose McKeen is passionate about breaking eating disorder stigmas, a talented dancer, and the current Miss Manchester. I was so excited that she was willing to visit with us to discuss those topics, and a few more.

So, let's see what happens when Rose McKeen visits Section 36!

How did you celebrate winning the Miss Manchester crown?

I celebrated winning by going out to dinner with me teen and directors! it was so much fun I had an amazing time. 

What did you learn about yourself at the Miss Manchester competition that will help you when you compete for Miss New Hampshire?

At the Miss Manchester competition I learned I can do anything i put my mind to if i try hard enough. 

Is there a specific goal you’d like to accomplish during your time as Miss Manchester?

In my time as Miss Manchester I plan to continue working on my platform Break That Stigma and help people get over there eating disorders

How did you select your social impact initiative, “Breaking the stigma around eating disorders”?

I struggled with an eating disorder since I was 8 years old. It got worst and worst until i was 16 and finally accepted recovery and got better. 

What do you enjoy most about performing your talent on stage?

The best part about my talent is letting all my emotions out on the dance floor and being able to express myself. 

You’ve had the opportunity to do some modeling. What do you enjoy about being in front of the camera?

My favorite part about being in front of the camera is letting lose and being myself. modeling and photography is such an amazing art. 

If you could be a Disney Character for a week, who would you choose? Why?

If i could be any Disney princess i would definitely be belle! she is such an amazing powerful women. 

If you had an extra ticket to see the Red Sox play at Fenway, who would you take with you? Why?

If I could bring anyone with me to see the red sox I would bring my best friend Kayla, She’s a huge red sox fan and would love to go with me. 

Is there a feature or activity at a Fenway baseball game that you’d especially like to experience?

I would love to watch the home opener at Fenway!

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That's so much fun!

As usual, I want to thank Rose for visiting with us, and for sending along the picture to go with the interview.

As Rose continues her time as Miss Manchester, I encourage you to check out her title's Instagram account! It's a great way to keep track of everything she has going on! 

I also want to wish Rose luck when she competes for Miss New Hampshire! It would be fantastic to have another Section 36 Forever wear that crown.

Thanks again Rose, and good luck!

Mary Keleher Visits Section 36!

Section 36 has a new visitor! Mary Keleher is a dancer, a Red Sox fan, and the current Miss Manchester. While it's unfortunate that

she is unable to compete for Mss New Hampshire this week due to injury, I was thrilled she was able to visit with us to discuss those topics, and a few more.

So let's see what happens when Mary Keleher visits Section 36!

How did you celebrate winning the Miss Manchester crown?

I Celebrated wining the Miss Manchester crown by going out to dinner with my dad at TGI Fridays.

What made you decide to compete for the Miss Manchester title?

It was actually a last minute decision of mine to compete in Miss Manchester. My family and I were going to Disney for a long weekend in October, and I thought we were going the weekend of the competition so I didn’t sign up. Once I realize that I mixed the dates up I contacted the director, Sirena Lemieux, a week before the pageant and asked if she was still looking for contestants because I heard she was having trouble finding people. I especially wanted to compete for the Miss Manchester title because I was born and and lived my whole life in Manchester. And to top it all off the pageant was at my high school, and their homecoming game was that day. I credit the Crusader pride that was in the air for my win!

What did you learn about yourself at the Miss Manchester competition that would have helped you at Miss New Hampshire?

I learned that because of the Americans with Disabilities Act I am aloud to bring my fidget toy into the interview and onstage question to help with my ADHD. Interview and onstage
question are very hard because my ADHD. Imagine that your brain is like a very organized office with very efficient workers. When

you’re asked your opinion on the legalization of marijuana they go to the opinions filing cabinet and find the answer and then give the answer to the assembly line. The assembly line constructs the sentence while putting the opinion in, and out the mouth the answer goes. In my office there are piles of paper everywhere and all the words that I know have wings and fly away and go missing. The workers run around frantically trying to find the right opinion and correct words and phrases, but the conveyor belt is to fast for them. Because they have to work so fast they end up throwing whatever thought and words they can find on the conveyor belt. The act of playing with a fidget toy stimulates my brain, making my workers faster and more efficient.

How did you select your platform: Understanding ADHD?

I chose Understanding ADHD as my platform because of the lack of knowledge and understanding society has on the disorder. There are too many misconceptions about ADHD. What I want people to grasp is that this is a real medical condition that is caused by deficits of neurotransmitters in the brain.

As a talented dancer, what is your favorite part about performing on stage?

In my dance history class we have this on going joke where our answer to everything our professor asks is “Dance makes me feel alive!” because he told us not give him cliche answers like that. The reason why dancers say such cheesy things like this about performing is because it’s the truth. There’s nothing like being high off of endorphins from performing. Since I have ADHD my brain is under  stimulated, therefore this euphoria caused by performing is very good for my brain.

What is your personal fitness routine?

At the moment I have to take it easy because I am recovering from major surgery. I ruptured my C5 C6 disc and damaged my spinal cord so I had to have an emergency fusion. This means no dance for 6 months and no competing in Miss NH😔, but I still am Miss Manchester🤗. When I’m not injured my fitness routine is dancing. I don’t really think of dance as a fitness routine when I’m doing  because it is something that I love. When I practice it’s because I want to improve my technique, not the way I look.

Which Red Sox player is your favorite? Why?

My favorite Red Sox player is David Ortiz. A friend of mine had cancer when she was little and got to meet him. She met him again when she was 18 and he remembered her!

Your father is a longtime high school baseball coach. What is your favorite part about watching games at that level?

I really like seeing teenagers have a positive outlet. I also enjoy watching my dad interact with the team, I think his players really look up to him.

Former Red Sox farmhand Terry Doyle once played for your father. Do you remember anything about his time on that team?

Terry was an incredible pitcher. He was on the team in 2003 when

they won the state championship. I was only 5 when they won, but I will remember that day forever. Not only was Terry a great pitcher, he was an excellent role model for my little sisters and I and his fellow team mates!

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What an awesome memory!

As always, I want to thank to Mary for doing this interview, and for sending along the amazing pictures. They really make the post much better.

As Mary continues her time as Miss Manchester, I encourage you to follow her on her official Miss Manchester Facebook page. You should also follow Mary on Instagram via her official and personal accounts. It’ll be worth your time! 

Thanks again Mary!

Marisa Moorhouse Visits Section 36!

Section 36 has another visitor! Marisa Moorhouse is a wonderful dancer, a Red Sox fan, and the current Miss Manchester. Since this

will be her first time competing on the Miss New Hampshire stage, I hoped she would visit with us to discuss those topics, and a few more. Thankfully she agreed. Hope you enjoy what she had to say!

So, let’s see what happens when Marisa Moorhouse visits Section 36!

How did you celebrate winning the Miss Manchester Crown?When I won the title of Miss Manchester 2018, I was so excited to compete at Miss New Hampshire for the first time!  I celebrated by eating my favorite food, chicken tenders, from Goldenrod Restaurant where I work.  

What has surprised you the most about your time as Miss Manchester?

I was crowned in early August and the most surprising thing about being Miss Manchester is how many people recognize me!  I attend Manchester Memorial High School and my first day back to school all of my teachers knew about my title and customers at work always ask if I am Miss Manchester because they saw me in a parade or on social media.  

After competing in the Teen program, the upcoming Miss competition will be your first time on the Miss New Hampshire stage. What aspect of that competition are you most nervous about?

I had previously competed in the Outstanding Teen program for a year and now I am a Miss contestant, I am most nervous for swimsuit.  It is a big change from doing fitness as a teen!

Your competition talent is lyrical dance. What is your favorite part about dancing on stage?

As a lyrical dancer, there is always a story behind every piece that is performed.  My favorite part about performing onstage is that I am able to convey either a story,  explain an obstacle in my life, or show a different side of me to the judges.   

How did you select your platform, “Moving the World One Dance at a Time”?

My platform: “Moving the World One Dance at a Time” derives from a not-for-profit organization that I created called “Art In Motion.”  Art In Motion is a free dance class that I teach for elementary school children who cannot afford dance or have dreams of dancing on a big stage!  We get together once a week to put together a showcase for their school to see, it is an amazing experience and the kids absolutely adore dancing together. 

I noticed you recently dressed up as Elsa for an appearance at an ice castle. Which Disney character would you most want to be in real life?

Dressing up as Elsa at the New Hampshire Ice Castles was so much fun but I would have to say that my favorite Disney character is Alice from Alice in Wonderland.  I would love to be Alice in real life because she is always looking for a new adventure and loves meeting new friends along the way.  We are both imaginative, curious, and very clumsy!

Who is your favorite current Red Sox player? Why?

My favorite current Red Sox player is Andrew Benintendi, or Benny Biceps.  He is a consistent and productive hitter and has great defense, especially for being a rookie. 

If you can’t sit is Section 36, where do/would you like to sit to watch a Red Sox game?

If I cannot sit in Section 36, you will find me sitting in the Green Monster!  It is a perfect target for right handed batters so maybe I could catch a ball. 

What are you most looking forward to about the upcoming 2018 Red Sox season?

I am looking forward to seeing how Alex Cora, the Red Sox’s new manager, will do as it will be his first season with the team. 

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I'm looking forward to that too!

As usual, I want to thank Marisa for visiting with us. These interviews are always so much fun. I also want to thank her for sending along the pictures to go along with the interview. They went so well with the answers. 

As Marisa continues her time as Miss Manchester, I encourage you to follow her on the official Facebook page. 

And, of course, I want to wish Marisa luck this summer when she competes for the Miss New Hampshire crown. There will be quite a collection of Section 36 visitors joining her on stage. Could she come out on top on her first try?

Thanks again Marisa, and good luck!