Fur for Miss NH

Fur for Miss New Hampshire

Every year trappers donate furs to be made into a coat and
given to the winner of the Miss New Hampshire pageant.

Marisa Moorhouse~ Miss New Hampshire 2018

SCHOOL: Southern New Hampshire University, College of Engineering, Technology and Aeronautics

PLATFORM: Art in Motion - Moving the World One Dance at a Time

TALENT: Dance
Marisa Moorhouse of Manchester is Miss New Hampshire 2018. She competed as Miss Manchester in the 72nd Annual Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program Thursday, April 26th through Saturday night, April 28th, 2018.

A dancer, Marisa performed a lyrical piece to “To Where You Are" by Josh Groban in the talent portion of the Miss New Hampshire competition.

Marisa will go on to represent the Granite State at the Miss America Competition in September. The Miss America finals will be held on September 9, 2018.

Lauren Percy~ Miss New Hampshire 2017

This year's winner is Miss Auburn Lauren Percy.

Of the 28 women competing from across the Granite State, Percy took home the title.

She was crowned on the stage at Pinkerton Academy after three nights of competition.

"This is literally my dream job and I can't even thank you enough. All of these young women are incredible and I’m so lucky to meet my soul sisters here too," Percy said moments after being crowned.

Percy is a graduate student at Columbia University and hopes to work in the field of higher education.

Caroline Carter~ Miss New Hampshire 2016

Caroline Carter of Dover is Miss New Hampshire 2016. She competed as Miss Winnipesaukee in the 70th Annual Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program Thursday, April 28th through Saturday night, April 30th, 2016.

Diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 12, Caroline’s personal platform is “Stop Diabetes.” During her year of service she hopes to spread awareness of Diabetes and to break some of the stereotypes surrounding the disease.

A vocalist, Caroline performed “I Dreamed A Dream” from the Broadway musical “Les Miserables” in the talent competition, for which she was recognized with a preliminary talent award at the Miss New Hampshire competition.

Holly Blanchard~ Miss New Hampshire 2015

Holly Blanchard of Derry is Miss New Hampshire 2015.. She competed as Miss Rockingham County in the 69th Annual Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program Thursday, April 30th through Saturday night, May 2, 2015.

Holly's platform issue is "Charity from the Heart: Giving Time to Make a Difference."
She is a baton twirler as well as a dancer and performed a Dance/Twirl to, "Show Me How You Burlesque" for the talent competition.
Holly will compete for the title of Miss America, telecast live on ABC network on September 13, 2015.

Megan Cooley~ Miss New Hampshire 2014

Megan Cooley of Auburn is Miss New Hampshire 2014. She competed as Miss Greater Derry in the 68th Annual Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program

She is a vocalist and sang, "On My Way" for the talent competition. NH 2014.

Samantha Russo~ Miss New Hampshire 2013

Samantha Russo of Nashua is Miss New Hampshire of 2013. Samantha is an Emerson College Graduate. She was a former WMUR TV sports intern and currently works for the Fisher Cats.

Megan Lyman ~ Miss New Hampshire 2012

Megan Lyman of Gilford is Miss New Hampshire 2012. She competed as Miss Lakes Region in the 66th Annual Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program Thursday, April 26th through Saturday night, April 28, 2012. A 21-year-old Junior at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire, Megan is seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary and Special Education. A graduate of Gilford High School, she plans to obtain a Master's Degree in Special Education and hopes ultimately to become an administrator in that field. She is the Vice-President of T.E.A.C.H. at New England College, a member of College Convention, and a member of the New Hampshire Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Regan Elizabeth Hartley ~ Miss New Hampshire 2011

Krystal Lee Muccioli ~ Miss New Hampshire 2010

Lindsey Graham ~ Miss New Hampshire 2009

Natalie Shaw ~ Miss New Hampshire 2008

The trappers who donated fur for the fisher coat:
Larry Torr            Bill Anderson           Roger Burnham
Bill Bailey            Charlie Black            Gary Dickerman
Walt Perry           Fred Shepard            Steve Schlanger
Dan Kikas            Craig Williams         Leonard Christie
Art Whipple        Dwight Pennell        Gene Debrowski
Paul Debow         Reuben Parker         William Anderson
Paul Phelps         Wesley Charles

Rachel Barker ~ Miss New Hampshire 2007

Miss New Hampshire 2007, Rachel Barker, attended the October Meeting of the NHTA to
thank the membership for its continued support
of the program and the fine fisher fur coat that
was donated by NHTA this year. Rachel is shown here presenting a plaque that recognizes the our contribution to NHTA President, Dwight Pennell. Rachel then joined the Officers and Directors present for a group picture.

Emily Hughes ~ Miss New Hampshire 2006

Miss NH 2006 was presented the gift of a beautiful fisher fur coat from the New Hampshire Trappers Association by President, Mel Liston.

Miss New Hampshire 2006, Emily Hughes at the Pageant just moments after being crowned.

NHTA President Dwight Pennell with Miss NH 2006, Emily Hughes wearing her fisher fur coat along with her escort and long time friend of NHTA, Claudette Jolin in a red fox coat

This plaque was presented to the New Hampshire Trappers Association at the 2006 Rendezvous by Miss NH 2006 Emily Hughes. In the picture is Miss NH 2005 Audra Paquette and all the contestants for the 2006 Pageant. Emily is seated on Audra's left. The plaque was given in recognition of the long support for the program and accepted by NHTA President Mel Liston.

Audra Paquette ~ Miss New Hampshire 2005

The trappers who donated fur for the fisher coat:

Jeff Grey                     Roger Burnham
Fred Shepard            Paul Phelps
Scott Bort                   Dan Kokas
Mike Westcott            Mike Page
Steve Cole                 Larry Stanton
Craig Jewitt                Mike Kazak
Leonard Christie        Jerry Bussiere
Art Whipple                Mel Liston
Walt Perry                  Dan Dockham
Robert Hatch             Robert Doe
Jack Moody               Robert Hyslop
Patrick Tate              Dwight Pennell
Robert McMaster

Miss NH 2005 Audra Paquette on the night of the Pageant leaving by limousine wearing her new fur coat donated by the NHTA

Alyssa Spellman ~ Miss New Hampshire 2004

The Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program has been crowning winning contestants since 1947. The Miss NH Program is an official state chapter of the Miss America Organization. The Miss Teen New Hampshire program for girls aged 13 to17 is a program sponsored by the Miss NH Program. All of these programs are built around the platform concept, which requires each contestant to choose an issue about which she cares deeply and that is of relevance to our country. Contestants who win the competition will devote a year as a spokesperson for the program and an advocate of the platform she has espoused. There is considerable scholarship funding for advanced education and an opportunity for resume building in whatever field will be pursued. The New Hampshire Trappers Association has been a contributor to this worthy program since 1993, and has provided fur coats for each wining Miss New Hampshire since that time.

Miss New Hampshire 2004 and her Fisher Fur Coat

Miss New Hampshire 2004 Speaking Before the Audiance at the 2005 New Hampshire Wildlife Federation Conservation Banquet

Dwight & Bonnie Pennell with Miss NH Alyssa Spellman, Mel and Cathi Liston all at 2005 NHWF Conservation Banquet

This plaque was presented to the NHTA in 2004. Shown front and center is Miss NH 2003 Candace Glickman. In the back row seventh from the right is Alyssa Spellman who became Miss NH 2004 and immediately to her right is Audra Paquette who became Miss NH 2005

Candace K. Glickman ~ Miss New Hampshire 2003

Mary Catherne Morin ~ Miss New Hampshire 2002

Katherine Lise Pike ~ Miss New Hampshire 2001

Lauren Jennifer Meehan ~ Miss New Hampshire 2000

Brandee Helbick ~ Miss New Hampshire 1999

Heidi Marie Noyes ~ Miss New Hampshire 1998

Michelle Lamontagne ~ Miss New Hampshire 1997

Michelle Tolson ~ Miss New Hampshire 1996

Stephanie Ann Foisy ~ Miss New Hampshire 1995

Shannon Heather Hastings ~ Miss New Hampshire 1994

Tricia Ann-Regan McEachern ~ Miss New Hampshire 1993

Heidi E. Cambra Paleno ~ Miss New Hampshire 1992

Don Anderson recently retired after many years as the Miss NH Executive Director and now spends a lot of time at his Condo on Marco Island in Florida. The NHTA gave Don this Fur Trooper Hat in case he ever needs to come north during the winter months.

Claudette Jolin in Fox Fur and Escorted by Roger Burnham

Claudette A Jolin is shown here with a red fox coat provided by the NHTA in recognition of her long service as a chaperone for many Miss NH winning contestants.