My time with the Festival was a win-win situation for everyone involved. I looked forward to attending every event which the community enjoyed with me. My favorite memory is the road show, where we sang and danced at nursing homes. At the end of each tour day, I was absolutely exhausted, but I felt amazing

'From Stratford, CT the 2011 Lavinia warren will be'.Sa'noma Smart!' Whoa! Feeling excited. I was unaware that the next 2-3 months would be some of the greatest moments in my life! Writing my essay, I knew little of y role. I knew I was going to be part of the royal Bridgeport's royal family but

My name is Lucas Gelmetti and I am the 2011 Tom Thumb. Currently I'm in the fourth grade at St. Theresa's School in Trumbull, Connecticut. My favorite sport to play is basketball. I play for the school team and on the Trumbull Recreation team. I also play the alto saxophone in the school band. My

Currently I am fully applied to college.?? I am in the extremely grueling process of preparing my college auditions for four B.F.A. programs, and school is certainly keeping me busy!?? I just got a lead role in The Green Bird, a commedia dell’arte play written by Carlo Gozzi that my theatre school is producing, so

Kendra is currently a Senior at Central High School completing the second half of her last high school year. She recently received an acceptance letter from the University of Connecticut and is looking forward to hearing more acceptances from other colleges to which she has applied. Her future plans are to study Business and then

Since I handed over my crown as Queen, I graduated Valedictorian of Stratford High School, completed my first summer internship at People’s United Bank, and enrolled at Cornell University. My first semester at Cornell was absolutely incredible, beyond anything I have ever imagined. Everything from the classes, professors, students, lectures, and activities was a new

This past summer I worked at People’s Bank in the securities department as an intern. I am currently a freshman at Eastern Connecticut State University and finished with a 3.8 GPA for my first semester. My major in school is Biology where I plan to get in the medical field as I graduate. I am

I am currently attending Housatonic Community College,enrolled in the General Studies program, although??I??would like??to pursue a degree in communications. I play preparatory football for the Southwestern Connecticut Grizzlies (2011 National Champions)??in hope of being recruited to a 4 year universities football program. Along with attending school and playing sports; I work part time at UPS

After my reign as the Barnum Festival 2010 Princess, I graduated Fairfield Ludlowe High School on the Headmaster’s List with a 3.9 GPA and all honors.??During the summer, I worked at Downunder Kayaking, a kayak and stand up paddle-board rental shop in Westport, CT as a camp counselor, instructor, and retail associate.??I am currently attending