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Kirsten Nicholson, a senior at Century High School took first runner up at this weekend's Miss Maryland Teen USA 2010 Pageant in Bethesda. Kirsten competed against 63 other participants from across the state.

The competition began on Friday with the interview segment, where a strong competitor must be able to think quickly on her feet and be ready to speak off the cuff at anytime. On Saturday, the contestants competed in the preliminary competition and Kirsten earned a spot in Sunday's final performance and competition, where the Sykesville resident competed again in evening gown, swimsuit and onstage interview. As part of the interview, she was asked an onstage question about having an education or being rich.

This is Kirsten's second year competing for the Maryland Teen title. In 2009, she was awarded fourth runner-up. As the first runner up this year, Kirsten received thousands of dollars in prizes and a $29,000 college scholarship. Kirsten will continue to work in her community by supporting her high schools "Best Buddies" program and beginning a program combining her passion and love for dance to those who are less fortunate. 

"Kirsten was extremely poised and shined like a star on stage," said Megan Graybeal of MG Models who has worked with Kirsten for two years. "She has a lot to be grateful for and is very proud of her achievements this weekend, as is her family and friends."

The crown of this years Miss Maryland Teen USA 2010 title went to Kamie Crawford, 17, of Potamac.

Writing contest open to

Carroll County students

Carroll County students, first through twelfth grades are invited to enter a previously unpublished short story and/or poem in the Random House Book Fair Student Writing Contest. In addition to the short story and poem entries, high school students are eligible to enter a nonfiction composition (essay, memoir, personal narrative, etc.).

The contest deadline is Nov. 13. Entries and cover sheets should be postmarked by Nov. 13 or may be delivered in person to the Carroll Community College Foundation office, Room M261, 1601 Washington Road. Contest information and registration packet can be found at the Carroll Community College Web site http://www.carrollcc.edu.

All finalists will be published in a 2010 Student Writing Contest booklet that will be available for purchase at the Book Fair. Each winning author will have the opportunity to read an excerpt of his or her work on the day of the Book Fair.

The 13th Annual Random House Book Fair benefits the Carroll Community College Foundation is scheduled for March 6, 2010.

Linganore High graduates

earn scholarships

The Community Foundation of Frederick County awarded several Linganore High grads with scholarships recently, including:

- Patrick Balderson, a 2009 Linganore High School graduate attending the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, received The Frederick County High School Football 110 Percent Scholarship, which is awarded to graduating seniors who played football at the high school level. 

- Matthew Carignan, a 2007 Linganore High School graduate attending the Maryland Institute College of Art, received The Dr. Lawrence C. Hoyer Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to Frederick County residents who have attended Frederick Community College. 

- Danika Coaplin, a 2009 Linganore High School graduate attending Catholic University of America, received The Linganore High School Alumni Scholarship, which is awarded to Linganore High School graduates. 

- Catherine Codd, who attends the University of Maryland University College, received The Charles E. Keller, III Accounting Scholarship, which is awarded to Frederick County residents majoring in accounting. 

- Andrew Hodgkins, a 2009 Linganore High School graduate attending Wyotech, received The U. Mehrl and Margaret T. Hooper Scholarship awarded to Frederick County students studying at trade or technical schools, and The George Wesley Gilbert Memorial Scholarship awarded to Frederick County Public School graduates continuing their education at trade or technical schools.

- April Inskeep, a 2007 Linganore High School graduate attending Towson University, received The Chief Charles V. Main Scholarship, which is awarded to Frederick County residents pursuing a career in criminal justice or public safety. 

- Christiana Martin, a 2009 Linganore High School graduate attending  Gettysburg College, received The Linganore High School Alumni Scholarship, which is awarded to Linganore High School graduates, The Workforce Development Board Youth Education Scholarship, which is awarded to students who are planning to pursue a career in one of the STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) areas and have encountered a barrier to their pursuit of higher education and The Rotary Club of Frederick Scholarship, which is awarded to Frederick County residents based upon an equal weighting of academic excellence, financial need and community service. 

- Kathleen McConnell, a 2007 Linganore High School graduate attending American University, received The Rotary Club of Frederick Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents based upon an equal weighting of academic excellence, financial need and community service.  Ms. McConnell attends American University.

- Leah Morrissey, a 2008 Linganore High School graduate, received The Mary E.M. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship awarded mainly to Frederick County pursuing an education major. 

- Hillary Piccerillo, a 2009 Linganore High School graduate attending Juniata College, received The Ralph and Annabelle Lenhart Scholarship, which is awarded mainly to Frederick County residents studying the building trades, agriculture, animal science, or architecture. 

- Olivia Price, a 2009 Linganore High School graduate attending Dickinson College, received The Candace Gove Kakel Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to Linganore High School graduating seniors. 

- Audrey Richardson, a 2009 Linganore High School graduate attending Shepherd University, received The Lisa A. Orndorff Lajewski Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to graduates of Brunswick High School or members of All Saints' Episcopal Church. 

- Seth Rinker, a 2009 Linganore High School graduate attending Hood College, received The Linganore High School Alumni Scholarship, which is awarded to Linganore High School graduates. 

- Hannah Sterling, a 2008 Linganore High School graduate attending Wells College, received The Rotary Club of Frederick Scholarship, which is awarded to Frederick County residents based upon their academic excellence, financial need and community service.

- Cassidy Stoner, a 2009 Linganore High School graduate attending Arcadia University, received The Charles Thomas and Mary Ellen Main Scholarship, which is awarded to Frederick County residents based on financial need and academic promise. 

- Allison Wiles, a 2008 Linganore High School graduate attending Frederick Community College, received The Martha Murphy Virts Nursing Scholarship, which is awarded to nursing majors, and The Jacob W. Hubble Memorial Scholarship, which is given to Frederick County residents, preferably Linganore and Oakdale High graduates, with preference given to Linganore to those who have participated in the welding program at Frederick County Public Schools' Career and Technology Center. 

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