Bre Paquette Visits Section 36!

Section 36 had another visitor! Bre Paquette is passionate about mental health, a talented dancer, and the current Miss Kingston. 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 Bre Paquette visits Section 36!

How did you celebrate winning the Miss Kingston crown? 

Everyone who does or has competed in pageants knows how much work goes into it. After being crowned Miss Kingston I celebrated with a bunch of my friends and we all relaxed and had a huge movie night! I was extremely tired from the day and I personally think the best way to celebrate is to get your favorite comfy clothes on and relax! 

What has been your most pleasant surprise about your time as Miss Kingston?

How many new people I've had the privilege of meeting or working with. My year so far I’ve made so many new relationships and have such great support. I’m so thankful that this organiztions opens so many doors for me and allows me these opportunities to meet such genuine, kind hearted people. 

What is something Ashley Marsh is doing as Miss New Hampshire that you would want to emulate? 

I love how Ashley is so active on social media. She creates such amazing posts and makes the greatest Tiktoks and I would definitely wanna keep up that energy. Social media can be such a powerful and positive place if used correctly and Ashley has been doing such an outstanding job and she created a very good habit as Miss New Hampshire. 

How did you select your social impact initiative? 

I always say I didn’t choose my social impact, It chose me. I grew up surrounded by many family members who struggled with mental health illnesses. My father suffered from depression and addiction with both alcohol and drugs. My mother struggled heavily with an anxiety disorder which I was diagnosed with in the 7th grade. When I had to grow up in a household with both parents who were challenged everyday with their mental health, it not only just impacted them but my brother and I as well. Though my situation was difficult, I learned a lot. I like to say that I am an extremely observant person and throughout all of this, I’ve gained a tremendous amount of wisdom and knowledge surrounding mental health issues and addiction which has made me the advocate I am today. Most of everything I talk about onstage and off stage comes from all personal experiences and what I’ve learned from it. It’s a part of who I am and I am extremely proud of it.

 

What is your favorite part about performing your talent on stage? 

Talent is my favorite part of competing. I always do a very upbeat, fierce, acrobatic and jazz dance. I think my talent is what showcases my personality the best. I’m also just a born performer. I’ve cheered and danced for most of my life and grew up center of the mat or stage performing. I’ve always had so much energy and sass that when I get out on stage I’m able to express it all and put on a show! I love when I dance onstage and I start to feel connected with

the audience and judges. I want them to not want to take their eyes off me and I love to entertain and my talent definitely reaches that goal. 

How would you complete the sentence, “ I get great satisfaction when” 

I get great satisfaction when someone tells me that my story helped them. Sometimes I struggle with mental health challenges even up to this day. And when I do, I start to lose a lot of confidence in myself as an advocate and role model in this organization. But when I hear from someone that something I said in an onstage interview, a post I posted on instagram, or even a video I’ve made impacted them and helped them, It makes everything all worth it. It’s why I do what I do, I want to share my story, my knowledge to anyone I can help. Even if it's the smallest nudge in the right direction, It makes me feel so indescribably happy. 

If you could be any Disney character for a week, who would you choose? 

I would definitely want to be Moana. She is so brave and true to her heart and she reminds me a lot of myself. Moana is extremely strong-willed and family driven. She is a leader and when she knows what is right in her heart, she will follow it. Even when everyone around her may disagree, she will still get on the boat and do what she knows is right. She also seems like she has such a fun life! She sails on boats all day and is always at the beach with her cute animal sidekicks, sounds like a life I would absolutely love to have. 

If you had an extra ticket to see the Red Sox game at Fenway, who would you take with you? and why? 

I would 100%, without a doubt, take my brother. My Brother, Ben and I have always been best friends. Since I was born, he's always been the sweetest and most protective older brother. But he was always my best friend. We did everything together our entire lives. He included me in everything and even though now with us going to be 20 and 23, we are still so extremely close and there would be no one else I’d want to take with me. I know for a fact my brother would do everything in his power to make sure I was always laughing and having the best time. But I also know he would keep me safe so I wouldn’t have to worry, which is one of my favorite things about him. 

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

I love watching when they let kids or adults come out to the field and let them throw the first pitch. Typically these people get recognized for something they have done and I really love hearing all the amazing things that our community is doing.

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Those are great moments!

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

As Bre continues her time as Miss Kingston, 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 Bre luck when she competes for Miss New Hampshire! It would be fantastic to have another Section 36 Forever wear that crown.

Thanks again Bre, and good luck!

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!

Sarah Corrow Visits Section 36!

Section 36 has another visitor! Sarah Corrow is passionate about supporting veterans, a talented singer, and the current Miss Exeter. I was thrilled that she was willing to visit with us to discuss those topics, and a few more!

So, let's see what happens when Sarah Corrow visits Section 36!

How did you celebrate winning the Miss Exeter crown?

I celebrated winning the Miss Exeter crown with my new sister titleholders at our pageant directors house! Everyone was so excited, and little exhausted, but we spent the night chatting about our plans for the year and laughing together. The next morning I went out to breakfast with my Mom, Dad, Sister, and Grandmother. It was great to be able to celebrate with them, as they are always my biggest supporters! 

 

What did you learn about yourself during the Miss Exeter competition that will help you at Miss New Hampshire?

Miss Exeter was my first ever competition, so I was super nervous. I learned that it is okay to be nervous because it means you care, and the most important thing is to be yourself and have fun! I also was so lucky to have been competing with the kindest, most amazing women in the world. I truly don’t know if I could have done it without them. I’m so excited to be able to go to Miss New Hampshire with them in the spring! 

 

Do you have a specific goal you’d like to accomplish during your time as Miss Exeter?

My overall goal this year as Miss Exeter is getting out into the community as much as possible and volunteering my time. I am especially hoping to volunteer a lot of my time to the local Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) in the area. My social impact, What it Means to Serve, is advocacy for Military Veterans and their families. One of my goals is to not only volunteer my time to VSOs, but specifically tp offer free programming to military families in New Hampshire. 

 

How did you select your social impact initiative, “What it Means to Serve: Supporting Veterans and Their Families”?

As the daughter of two Army officers, selecting my social impact initiative was simple for me! I moved around 7 times as a child, sometimes every year and even to other countries. It was hard making that transition, especially when we moved to locations that didn’t have other military families that I could relate to. My goal is to offer programming, like hiking, surfing, and theme park trips, along with offering performing arts classes, for military children to come together to create a community in New Hampshire!

 

You’re heavily involved in theatre. What do you enjoy most about being on stage?

What I most enjoy about being onstage, and performing in general, is the opportunity to bring happiness and entertainment to others. When I was growing up, I would beg my parents to go see plays and musicals. Afterwards, I would carry that excitement and joy that I saw in the show with me for weeks. That is what I hope to bring others with my performances and appearances on stage! 

 

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

That is a tough question, but I would choose to be Rapunzel from Tangled. She not only craves adventure, but has the passion and drive to do whatever it takes to achieve her dreams! Rapunzel also felt isolated as a child, but ended up finding an unlikely community of friends through a shared experience. I think that is something all military children can relate to! 

 

You had the opportunity to spend some time in London. What was that experience like?

Studying abroad in London was a dream come true. I had visited a couple times before when I was living in Germany, and from those visits I knew I wanted to live there at some point in my life. Though I wasn’t living there full time, I really felt immersed in the culture of the city and with the diversity of the people who live there. I was also able to see ten plays/musicals when I was there, which was a blessing as a Musical Theatre Major. I still hope to live there full time someday!

 

If you had an extra ticket to see a Red Sox game, who would you take with you? Why?

If I had an extra ticket to see a Red Sox game I would definitely bring my dad! My dad was a baseball player all through high school, and has a huge collection of baseball cards. Going to professional baseball games was a special part of his childhood, and I would love to share that with him! 

 

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

As a singer, I of course love when they play “Sweet Caroline”! It is a classic song, it looks so fun, and kind of beautiful, to sing-along to a song with an entire stadium of people!

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That’s definitely a lot of fun!

As always, I want to thank Sarah for visiting with us, and for sending along the wonderful pictures to go with the interview.

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

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

Thanks again Sarah, and good luck!

Madison Hawkes Visits Section 36!

Section 36 has another visitor! Madison Hawkes is passionate about fighting cancer, a fairytale princess, and the current Miss Seacoast. I was so excited that she wanted to visit with us to discuss those topics, and a few more.

So, let's see what happens when Madison Hawkes visits Section 36!

How did you celebrate winning the Miss Seacoast title? 

The very first thing I did was FaceTime my mom! She unfortunately was not able to attend the competition, so you can imagine how excited she was when I called her wearing my crown and sash. I actually had traveled to the competition from Maine, as I was house sitting with some friends. So after I drove back to Maine, my friends and I turned on the fire pit, put on some music, and celebrated by just unwinding and soaking up each other’s company.

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

Though it is titled as a competition, the most important thing is to have fun. I used to go into locals a nervous wreck and compared myself to the other incredible participants. We have to lift each other up and remember that this is a sisterhood above all. 

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

With my year as Miss Seacoast I would love to expand my platform, The American Cancer Society. I would do this going into not only schools, but also small businesses, to discuss how to know the signs of cancer, how to prevent it, as well as how to support patients and families affected. As someone who has had their family be heavily affected by cancer, I wish I had someone who provided support and resources from an organization such as The American Cancer Society, so I want to do my part to be that helping hand.

How did you select your American Cancer Society social impact initiative?

Right before the pandemic hit, my mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. A couple months after that her best friend as well as one of my aunts would also be diagnosed. My mom had to quit her job because the chemotherapy was making her so weak. I was a full time student at Plymouth State University and got multiple full time jobs to do what I could to provide for my family. On weekends I would drive two hours home to help cook, clean, do anything my mom needed me to do. When I was sitting with her one night on the couch because she couldn’t sleep and wanted company, all I could think was how blessed we are to have what we have and how some families couldn’t even afford proper care. So I did my research and discovered The American Cancer Society. I got to work with them right away, helping with the Rockingham County Relay for Life, and we were able to raise over $75,000! They have truly become another family to me, and I’m beyond excited for some projects I have planned with them so stay tuned!

You’re on the peer board for Reach 1 Teach 1 Love 1. What can you tell me about that? 

One of my good friends, Marena Beale, the current Miss Kingston’s Outstanding Teen, reached out to me about an incredible opportunity to be part of this organization almost a year ago now. She knew how involved I was with different mental health clubs and organizations from Astros United, to the Center for Life Management, and thought I would be a perfect fit on the new Peer Board! I take on the role as Marketing & Events Coordinator, where I get us connected with different events and opportunities and create different ways to promote what we are doing. But it’s not all planning and going to events, each of us on the board has a story about their mental health journey and they have the opportunity to share it on our website. For example, in my story I talk about my journey as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, growing up in a small town that wasn’t that accepting, and how I overcame hate to love my true self.

What is your personal fitness routine? 

As someone who is very music-based, I tend to do a lot of

dance workouts. I used to go to the gym at school, but when it closed due to COVID-19 protocols, I needed to find a different way to burn off those college calories as I call them! I discovered these YouTube dance workout videos and loved them, my favorites are the ABBA dance workout videos!

You’re the founder of NH Fairytale Princess. What’s it like to be involved with that? 

My small business, Fairytale New Hampshire, was founded on the ideas of spreading magic and inspiring others. We have made it a priority to be body inclusive, love inclusive, and family inclusive. Being able to see this cast grow from just two people, to a group of friends with theatre based backgrounds has been absolutely incredible to say the least. We have gone to events from northern New Hampshire, to Massachusetts! We were even able to spread magic virtually during the pandemic from the comfort of our homes. It has helped me grow not only my business, marketing and media skills, but also my leadership skills in a way I never had experienced before. The amount of lives we have touched makes the entire journey worth it.

Who is your favorite Red Sox player? Why? 

Though he is now a former Red Sox player, Big Papi himself, David Ortiz, will always be my favorite! Not only did he show dedication to his team, but he also showed dedication to his family and loved ones, which is the most important thing. He gave 110% on and off the field every time and has continued to be a positive influence on Sox fans past retirement. 

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

I genuinely cannot wait to get back to Fenway, be surrounded by fellow Sox fans, and hear everyone belt out “Sweet Caroline”. That is when I think fans truly come together as one and show their support for one another. It is always one of the most positive experiences of every Sox game and I cannot wait to experience that again!

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I can't wait to get back to that myself!

As always, I want to thank Madison for visiting with us, and for sending along the fantastic pictures to go with the interview.

Since I know you want to keep track of Madison during her time as Miss Seacoast, I suggest you follow her title's Instagram account to make sure you don't miss anything she has going on! 

I also want to wish Madison luck when she competes for the Miss New Hampshire crown. It would be great to have another Section 36 visitor win that title.

 
Thanks again Madison, and good luck!

Brenae Dubis Visits Section 36!

Section 36 has a new visitor! Brenae Dubis is an

advocate for healthy lungs, a talented dancer, and the current Miss Bedford. I was excited that she was willing to visit with us to discuss those topics, and a few more.

So let's see what happens when Brenae Dubis visits Section 36!

How did you celebrate winning the Miss Bedford crown?

After I was crowned as Miss Bedford, my family and part of my dance family went out to dinner. My celebratory meal was a shepherds pie. 

What did you learn about yourself at the Miss Bedford competition that will help you at Miss New Hampshire?

When I found out that I was no longer eligible for the outstanding teen program, I was intimidated to start competing against young women who were 5 years older than me. At the Miss Bedford competition, I learned that being young does not have to be a set back. I will be the youngest person to ever compete for the title of Miss New Hampshire, but I am not going to let my age hold me back, or prevent me from thinking that I might not do well.

What portion of the upcoming Miss New Hampshire competition are you most nervous about?

I am most nervous for the onstage interview portion of the Miss New Hampshire Competition. Competing in the teen program, it was guaranteed that the questions would be about your platform. Now, the question can be about anything in your interview. It will be interesting to answer a question on the fly in front of such a big audience!

How did you select your social impact initiative: “Healthy Lungs, Healthy Life”?

I have been a member of S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) for all 4 years of high school which has strongly made an impact on me. As a student I have seen the overwhelming amount of teens that are vaping. Many are not educated on the harmful effects of vaping and I felt that hearing the harmful effects of vaping from someone their age could make an impact. I selected my social impact initiative of "Healthy Lungs, Healthy Life" because I feel very strongly about the vaping epidemic that is facing high schoolers, middle schoolers, and even elementary students.

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

I have a two part answer to this. When performing on stage in a group ensemble, I love the feeling of dancing in perfect unison and having what we call the "sixth sense" about what everyone is doing around you. I began doing solos to compete in pageants, and the major difference I noticed was the feelings I had pre-performance. When doing a solo, I am a lot more nervous before I dance on stage. The feelings I have after a performance though, are almost indescribable. There's a huge feeling of "yeah I just did that!" that keeps me addicted to the stage.

You’ve been able to do quite a bit of traveling. What your favorite place you’ve visited? Why?

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to visit so many beautiful places so early in my life. If I had to choose one of my favorite places though, it would have to be Italy. I had the opportunity to travel there on a school trip in April, and it was truly an out-of-body experience. I still have to look at the pictures I took as proof that I actually went! My favorite part was the fact that everything had such a rich history in comparison to America. I loved the beautiful architecture, and the stories behind every building. I stood on a floor that was over 2,000 years old, which was truly insane to me. I also love photography, so I enjoyed taking over 1,800 pictures over the course of the 10 day trip.

What is your personal fitness routine?

Dancing for 5 days a week is definitely one of the main ways I choose to stay in shape. When I have some spare time, I love to go to the gym, go on long bike rides, or try out something new such as the trapeze. 

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

If I had an extra ticket to a Red Sox game, I would definitely

take my dad. Him and I have always enjoyed going to sports games, so he would be a shoe-in for the extra ticket. 

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

Funny story, I'd just want to experience a live baseball game. A few years back, my dance team was supposed to perform at a Fisher Cats game, but it got rained out and the game had to be postponed. I'd definitely would want to experience "Sweet Caroline" in such a great atmosphere as well.

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That certainly is a fun experience, I hope she gets to do it some day!

As always, I want to thank Brenae for doing this interview, and for sending along the fantastic pictures. They help make the post a lot more fun.

As Brenae continues her time as Miss Bedford, I encourage you to follow her on her official Facebook page. You can also check out her official instagram account. They're great ways to see what she’s up to during her time with the crown. You should also watch her PSA on the vaping epidemic. Heck, watch it twice!



And, of course I want to wish Brenae luck when she competes for Miss New Hampshire. There's quite a few Section 36 visitors who will be on stage for that event. It would be wonderful for another one to come home with the crown.

Thanks again Brenae, and good luck!