UMaine Sophomore Crowned Miss Maine Collegiate
Contact: Kristy Huff (kristy.huff@umite.maine.edu); Deb Landry, (207) 843-2146
ORONO — UMaine sophomore and dean’s list student Kristy Huff of Burnham was crowned Miss Maine Collegiate on Saturday, Feb. 5.
Huff, 20, a pre-law student with a psychology major and a minor in legal studies, was crowned by fellow UMaine honor student Shannon Folsom, formerly Miss Maine Collegiate, and Miss High School Maine Samantha Clark in a ceremony at the Pine Tree Society annual pageant at the Newport Recreational Center in Newport. Folsom relinquished her state crown recently after being named Miss America Collegiate at the national level.
Huff is daughter of Ralph Jr. and Darlene Huff of Burnham and participates at UMaine in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and intramural sports. In her first semester at UMaine, Huff received the Presidential Scholar Award Pin for a 4.0 GPA. As one of the top 10 in her graduating MCI class, Huff was recognized for academic, leadership and athletic achievement.
The Miss Maine Academic Pageant decision was based on academic achievement, community service and a personal interview, along with runway fashion and evening gown competition. The pageant does not have a swimsuit or talent component, according to Deb Landry, co-director of the Miss Maine Academic Pageant.
“The focus is simply on awarding scholarships for their personal and professional achievements,” she says.
In addition to her studies at UMaine, Huff volunteers with communities and youth across Maine to promote healthy lifestyle choices while also volunteering for St. Jude’s and Manna Ministries charities.