When
Miss Southern Maine Princess, Adelynn Elwell, was asked for the key message she
would like to share with others, her immediate response was, “I want to create
a respectful environment in schools.” Her message echoes that of The Crown
CARES program.
The Crown CARES
(Creating a Respectful Environment in Schools) program is specifically designed
for pageant systems to promote awareness internationally, on the number one
problem facing youth and children in school and today's society: bullying and
harassment.
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| Adelynn Ewell |
When Elwell was
asked how she became involved in the pageant system she indicated “I got
started when I was three-years old. My mother got me into this. She too was in
a pageant and won Mrs. Raymond, in 2015.”
Elwell’s
win in February, as Miss Southern Maine Princess (age group, seven to nine
years old), is a big step on her way to the USA nationals, to compete for Miss
USA Princess. This recent accomplishment also qualifies her for a Presidential
volunteer award! The next competition is for Miss Maine Princess, taking place
on August 18th, in Biddeford.
As
part of The Crown CARES Program, each titleholder spends their year visiting
schools and promoting awareness, reading to children and helping them to
understand how to stand up to bullying.
Elwell
comments, “As a pageant winner, I’ve had the opportunity to read the book “Sticks,
Stones and Stumped” (authored by Deb Landry) to preschool and kindergarten
classes and make friendship bracelets. I’ve also joined a couple of parades and
we held a ‘Unite against bullying’ dance party to get the message out.”
During
the upcoming competition, contestants will participate in several activities
including an interview with four judges. In preparation, Elwell shared her
response to some of the potential questions she may be asked, such as: What is
your favorite class? Elwell prefers art and music as she really likes being
creative. To another question, what is your favorite color, Elwell responded
“Pink and purple as they are bright colors and I’m pretty bright.”
When
asked, what may be the most important pageant-related question, why should you
become Miss Maine Princess, Elwell quickly responded, “Because people should
really stop bullying. I have a big voice. A lot of people look up to me, want
to be my friend and listen to me.”
Her
Mom, beaming, indicated, “She is the perfect girl to embrace this as she is a
best friend to everyone. The program creates a good, respectful environment that
children will remember.”
In
addition to the interview, contestants will participate in an opening number
with all contestants working together as well as typical pageant competitions
such as runway fashion, fitness, talent and others.
Elwell’s
Mom reinforced, “The Crown CARES program was created as a way to empower girls
to use their title and influence to promote anti-bullying. Since every voice
counts, it is great to get them involved at an early age.”
A
related contest Elwell is competing in, the People’s Choice for Miss Pine Tree
State, based on online voting, closes on August 16. Visit https://www.crossroadsproductions.me/product-page/adelynne to vote
for Adelynn. Each dollar donated counts as a vote and the money raised goes
towards the anti-bullying platform.
In
closing, Elwell offers the following advice for anyone observing bullying,
“Simply say, ‘Please stop, you are going to hurt someone’s feelings. Just be nice.”
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