by MIKE CHAIKEN
CTFashionMag.com
Watertown’s Monica Fenwick is the new Miss Connecticut. The annual competition, which is a precursor to Miss America, was held Saturday night.
Camryn Patton of Bristol was selected as Miss Connecticut’s Teen at the event, which was held at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield.
Fenwick, who was first runner-up last year and was competing for the fifth time for the title, was one of five women competing this year. Danielle Sturgeon of Hartford was first runner-up.
“I am at a total loss of words right now,” said Fenwick as she waited to have her photograph taken with her family after the crowning. “I’m Miss Connecticut 2024. And I’m so proud to say that.”
Fenwick was a clear favorite with the crowd on Saturday night. The loudest cheers of the night came whenever she took the stage or her name was announced.
Fenwick, who holds a master’s degree from the University of Connecticut and a bachelor’s degree from Assumption University, also won the Overall Talent award. She performed a flute solo of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.”
Now that she has won the title she has sought for the past few years, Fenwick was asked, what’s next?
“I guess I’m starting to plan for Miss America, which is really exciting and something I never thought I’d ever say, so that’s definitely something I’m excited for,” said Fenwick. “But also (I’m looking forward to) just really spreading my community service initiation to the next level.”
An elementary school speech pathologist, Fenwick intends to spread awareness about communication disorders.
As for what she liked about the experience of competing once again for Miss Connecticut this year, Fenwick said, “The best part was just spending it with the girls that were surrounding me.”
Pausing from the post-competition photographs, Patton said, “I am just so in shock (about winning), this is all so surreal.”
Patton, whose first runner-up was Waterbury’s Jaidalynn Alicea, said she did not think she was doing well enough to win it all on Saturday.
“I really was backstage kind of preparing myself for any outcome. I was just in a mindset of whatever happens it’s happening for a reason,” said Patton, who was one of eight teens competing in Ridgefield.
So, what’s next for Patton?
“Of course, the (Miss America’s Teen) competition. But most of all, (I’m looking forward to) just being able to spread mental health awareness within the fine arts community throughout Connecticut (which is my community service initiative).”
“(My initiative is about) spreading mental health awareness throughout the fine arts community in Connecticut,” Patton, who danced in the talent portion of Saturday’s proceedings, explained. “I chose it because I grew up with singing, dancing, theater programs. And I’ve really seen a need. There’s been a really big stigma around mental health awareness. And I’m ready to be the one to change it.”
The dates and the locations for the Miss America and Miss America’s Teen competitions have not been announced.
Sage Cibula, right, was third runner-up for Miss Connecticut’s Teen. On the left is Emily Anastasio. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Haley Patton, right, is congratulated by Emily Anastasio as the second runner-up for Miss Connecticut’s Teen Saturday, June 22 at the Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Jaidalynn Alicea, left, and Camryn Patton are the two finalists for Miss Connecticut’s Teen. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Camryn Patton, right, reacts to learning she is the new Miss Connecticut’s Teen. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Camryn Patton, right, reacts to learning she is the new Miss Connecticut’s Teen, succeeding Emily Anastasio, left. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Camryn Patton is crowned Miss Connecticut’s Teen by Emily Anastasio. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Camryn Patton is crowned Miss Connecticut’s Teen by Emily Anastasio. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Camryn Patton was crowned Miss Connecticut’s Teen on June 22 at Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Camryn Patton reacts after being crowned as the new Miss Connecticut’s Teen June 22 at the Ridgefield Playhouse. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Danielle Sturgeon learns she is one of the finalists for Miss Connecticut at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield on June 22. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTOS
Monica Fenwick, left, and Gabrielle Sturgeon stand as the two finalists for Miss Connecticut before learning who would be wearing the state crown next. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Monica Fenwick, left, learns she is the new Miss Connecticut. Danielle Sturgeon was first runner-up. The competition was held at Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield on Saturday, June 22. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Monica Fenwick flashes the ‘heart’ sign as she is crowned as the new Miss Connecticut by Gina Carloto. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Monica Fenwick of Watertown, Conn. waves to the crown after being crowned as the new Miss Connecticut at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield on June 22. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Camryn Patton, left, is the new Miss Connecticut’s Teen and Monica Fenwick is the new Miss Connecticut. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Camryn Patton, left, is the new Miss Connecticut’s Teen and Monica Fenwick is the new Miss Connecticut. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
The top four for Miss Connecticut’s Teen. From the left, second runner-up Haley Patton, winner Camryn Patton, first runner-up Jaidalynn Alicea and third runner-up Sage Cibula. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Danielle Sturgeon, left, first runner-up for Miss Connecticut and the new Miss Connecticut Monica Fenwick. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Miss Connecticut Monica Fenwick MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Miss Connecticut’s Teen Camryn Patton MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Miss Connecticut’s Teen Camryn Patton, left, and Miss Connecticut Monica Fenwick MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Monica Fenwick and Gabrielle Sturgeon were honored for selling the most ads in the Miss Connecticut program book. From the left, Miss Connecticut 2023 Gina Carloto, Fenwick, Miss Connecticut’s Teen Emily Anastasio and Sturgeon. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Vivienne Bickney, right, receives an awards from Miss Connecticut 2023 Emily Anastasio. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Haley Patton won the Teen Photogenic Award and Monika Korbusieski won the Miss Photogenic Award at Miss Connecticut on June 22 at the Ridgefield Playhouse. From the left, Miss Connecticut’s Teen 2023 Emily Anastasio, Patton, Korbusieski and Miss Connecticut 2023 Gina Carloto. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Emersyn Mazza, left, and Kiersten Anadore receive awards from Miss Connecticut’s Teen 2023 Emily Anastasio at the competition on June 22 at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Emersyn Mazza, right, receives the People’s Choice Award from Miss Connecticut’s Teen 2023 Emily Anastasio on June 22 at the Miss Connecticut competition at the Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Sage Cibula, right, receives the Miss Congeniality Award at Miss Connecticut from Miss Connecticut’s Teen Emily Anastasio on June 22 at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Miss Connecticut’s Teen 2023 Emily Anastasio presents the Rookie Award to Haley Patton on June 22 at the Ridgefield Playhouse during the Miss Connecticut competition. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Miss Connecticut’s Teen 2023 Emily Anastasio presents the Overall Talent award to Jaidalynn Alicea on June 22 at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Nicole Funk, right, receives the Spirit of Miss Ameirca award from Miss Connecticut 2023 Gina Carloto. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Lindsey Savko receives the People’s Choice Award from Miss Connecticut 2023 Gina Carloto on June 23 at the Ridgefield Playhouse. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Monika Korbusieski receives the Miss Congeniality Award at Miss Connecticut on Saturday, June 23 at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgfield. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTO
Monica Fenwick, left, receives the Overall Talent award from Miss Connecticut 2023 from Miss Connecticut 2023 Gina Carloto at the Ridgefield Playhouse on June 22. MIKE CHAIKEN PHOTOS
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