by MIKE CHAIKEN
CTFashionMag.com
Karla Aponte Roque is the new Miss Connecticut USA. And Jade Ferdinand is the new Miss Connecticut Teen USA.
Both were crowned in Windsor, Conn. on Sunday night. They will now go on to compete in Miss USA and Miss Teen USA at a date and location yet to be announced. The winner of Miss USA goes on to compete for Miss Universe.
First runner-up for Miss Connecticut USA was Sarah Barrett. First runner-up for Miss Connecticut Teen USA was Mary Turner.
Jade Ferdinand reacts as she learns she is the new Miss Connecticut USA April 16 in Windsor, Conn.. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Jade Ferdinand, left, the new Miss Connecticut Teen USA, crowned by her predecessor Mya Xeller and is congratulated by Miss USA Morgan Romano at the competition held April 16 in Windsor, Conn. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Jade Ferdinand, left, the new Miss Connecticut Teen USA, is congratulated by her predecessor Mya Xeller at the competition held April 16 in Windsor, Conn. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Jade Ferdinand thanks the judges for selecting her as the new Miss Connecticut Teen USA on April 16.
Karla Aponte Roque is crowned as the new Miss Connecticut USA by her predecessor Cynthia Dias. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Karla Aponte Roque is crowned as the new Miss Connecticut USA by her predecessor Cynthia Dias as the reigning Miss USA Morgan Romano waits to pass on a bouquet. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Karla Aponte Roque has her Miss Connecticut USA sash put into place by Cynthia Dias. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Karla Aponte Roque is the new Miss Connecticut USA, MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
The new Miss Connecticut Teen USA Jade Ferdinand, left, and Miss Connecticut USA Karla Aponte Roque. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
The new Miss Connecticut Teen USA Jade Ferdinand, left, and Miss Connecticut USA Karla Aponte Roque. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
The new Miss Connecticut Teen USA Jade Ferdinand, left, and Miss Connecticut USA Karla Aponte Roque. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
The five contestants for Miss Connecticut Teen USA. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
The top five finalists for Miss Connecticut USA. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Jade Ferdinand competes in fitness on Sunday, April 16. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Karla Aponte Roque competes in swimsuit at Miss Connecticut USA on April 16. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Jade Ferdinand competes in evening gown on Sunday, April 16. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Karla Aponte Roque competes in evening gown at Miss Connecticut USA on April 16. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
The new Miss Connecticut Teen USA Jade Ferdinand, left, and Miss Connecticut USA Karla Aponte Roque. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO