Meet the 2013 Sea Princesses

Here is your insider look at the 2013 Maine Lobster Festival sea Princesses.

2012 Sea GoddessAlexandra Dienesch-Calamari

2012 Crown Princess
Emma Mason

Emmaline Virginia Waldron of South Thomaston is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Jeff and Christine Waldron. Her school activities included National Honor Society, vice president of the Key Club and Art Club. Her hobbies are digital and darkroom photography, running and traveling. She is employed at Waterman’s Beach Lobster and the Farnsworth Art Museum. Her future plans are to attend college and major in international/global studies. Waldron would like to make an international career, working in relations between countries and improving women’s rights in third world countries. Waldron’s sponsors are Waterman’s Beach Lobster and Spruce Head Co-Op.

Ashley Ann Thompson of Spruce Head is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Craig A. Thompson and Valerie Brackett. Her school activities included fundraising for Project Graduation and Spirit Week involvement. Her hobbies are photography (digital and film), Little League Softball coaching, reading, drawing, painting and deer hunting. Her future plans are to continue her education after high school in order to achieve a bachelor’s degree in social work. Thompson is employed at Spruce Head Pizza. Her sponsors are J & J Lobster, Atwood Lobster, LLC, Drinkwater Boat Transport and P.T. Electric.

Alayna N. Smith of Rockland is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Ron Smith and Kriste Ernest. Her school activities included AP Art and AP Digital Photography. Her hobbies are artwork, swimming, listening to music, spending time with friends and family. Smith is employed at Sogno Salon and Denny’s. Her future plans are to work full-time at Sogno Salon, where she is an apprentice. Smith’s sponsors are Sogno Salon and McMahon Builders, of Rockland; and The Keag Store and Jake Paquette Memorial Skate Park of South Thomaston.

Sierra Rose Robinson of Rockland is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Susan St. Clair and Michael Robinson. Her school activities included cheerleading and football manager. Her hobbies include horseback riding, hiking, collecting sea glass/shells and playing piano. She is employed as a full-time nanny. Her future plans are to attend the University of Maine at Farmington, major in early childhood education and minor in business. She would like to open her own daycare one day. Robinson’s sponsors are Clay Brook Landscaping, Shapers & Scrapers Landscapers, Performance Paving and Ray Robinson Waste Services.

Zoey Jeanne Proctor of Rockland is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Alison Weaver and Otto Proctor. Her school activities included field hockey, softball, piano to younger children and working with life skills students. Her hobbies include music, sports, volunteering to play piano for young children and working with mentally handicapped children and adults. Proctor is employed at T.J. Maxx and Coastal Opportunities. Her future plans are to attend SMCC for social work, then transfer schools for art therapy. Proctor’s sponsors are Michael Whitman Photography, Myrtle Street Tavern, Inc., C&R Merritt Transportation, RHEAL day spa, Bowler’s Coin & Currency Center and Trackside Station.

Hannah Elizabeth Plourde of Rockland is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Brian and Kimberly Plourde. Her school activities included field hockey, basketball, softball, student government and National Honor Society. Her hobbies include working, going to the beach, learning, spending time with friends and family, volunteering and playing sports. Plourde is employed at the Brass Compass. Her future plans are to attend the University of New England to study nursing. Plourde’s sponsors are The Brass Compass, Archer’s on the Pier, Rock Coast P & H and PALS, all of Rockland.

Melissa Lena Philbrook of Warren is a 2013 graduate of Medomak Valley High School. She is the daughter of Ronald and Denise Philbrook. Her school activities included National Honor Society, PAWS, AAU Basketball, math team, Girls State 2012, private tutoring in Algebra 2, cross country, basketball, softball, track & field and yearbook. Her outside activities include volunteering for many school events including the Alzheimer’s Association, Relay for Life and the Humane Society, face painting and community events. Philbrook is employed at Moody’s Diner and Point Lookout. Her future plans are to attend the University of New England to study pre-med/medical biology. Philbrook’s sponsors are Wallace Lobster Corp, Bowden's Egg Farm, Inc. and Moody’s Diner.

Elizabeth Ann Lombardo of Thomaston is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Jamey and Karen Lombardo. Her school activities included student government, yearbook, art nights and GSTA Diversity Club. Her hobbies are creating art, hiking, volunteering at the Maine Lobster Festival and the animal shelter, running, reading, fishing and antique shopping. Lombardo is employed at Harbor Square Gallery and In Good Company. Her future plans are to attend art school and use her studies to help others find outlets for their mental illnesses and other disabilities. Lombardo’s sponsor is O’Hara Corporation of Rockland.

Renee Marie Landry of Rockland is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of David and Paulette Landry. Her school activities included track, coaching middle school track runners and Project Graduation. Her hobbies are photography, coaching younger kids, taking her dog on walks and community service. Landry works at T.J. Maxx. Her future plans are to go to Husson University for accounting and get her CPA. Landry’s sponsors are Lincolnville Family Dentistry and Ship to Shore Lobster Company.

Chelsea Estelle Keyes of Owls Head is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Amy Witham Atwood and Timothy Keyes. Her school activities included cheerleading, drama, yearbook and Project Graduation. Her hobbies are cheerleading, hanging out with friends & family, and volunteering. Keyes is employed at the Dairy Queen and the Brass Compass Café. Her future plans are to attend Southern New Hampshire University, become a psychologist, travel and have a family. Keyes’ sponsors are Knight Marine Service, Garden Island Laundry Mat & Tanning and the Glass Slipper.

Rachel Elise Frye of Cushing is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Kimberly Brooks and John Frye. Her school activities included varsity soccer, softball and student government. She enjoys reading (very much), playing softball and soccer, writing, running and volunteering to raise money for her class and working. Frye is employed at Broad Cove Market in Cushing. Her future plans are to obtain her doctorate of pharmacy and become a pharmacist. She would like to travel the world while working and eventually start her own business. Frye’s sponsors are Brooks Trap Mill, Genesis I, Lawrence & Kay Brooks, Brooks Forest Products and DRT Properties, LLC.

Phoebe Ann Ferraiolo of Owls Head is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of John and Tammra Ferraiolo. Her school activities included field hockey, basketball, tennis, Key Club and National Honor Society. Her hobbies include spending time with friends and family, playing sports, volunteering, working and reading. She is employed at Waterman’s Beach Lobster. Her future plan is to attend Saint Anselm College, major in political science and attend law school. Ferraiolo’s sponsors are Park Street Car Wash and Northport Marine Services, Inc.

Rachel Amelia DelFrate of Tenants Harbor is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Robert and Kelly DelFrate. Her school activities included Senior Council, Project Graduation and varsity tennis. Her hobbies include tennis, sailing, running and drawing. She is employed at the Strand Theatre in Rockland. Her future plan is to attend Syracuse University and to major in elementary and special education. DelFrate’s sponsors are Café Miranda and Philbrook & Associates of Rockland.

Emma Davis of South Thomaston is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Bruce Davis. Her school activities included field hockey, basketball and softball. Her hobbies are sports, spending time with friends and family, working and outdoor activities. Davis is employed at the Dairy Queen. Her future plans are to attend Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and major in nursing. Davis’ sponsor is Davis Long Term Care Group of Rockland.

Bethany Ann Clough of Rockland is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Steven and Denise Clough. Her school activities included yearbook, National Honor Society, and Project Graduation. Her hobbies include photography, cooking and volunteering. Bethany is employed at Steve’s Autobody. Her future plans are to work in the health care field. She would like to study radiology. Clough’s sponsor is Steve’s Autobody of Rockland.

Casey Jo Carroll of Owls Head is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Tim and Heidi Carroll of Owls Head and Dawn and Ivan Chase of Tenants Harbor. Her school activities include class representative on the student government, fundraising events for Project Graduation and field hockey captain during her senior year. She played basketball and has been a part of numerous community service events throughout her school career. Her hobbies include photography, spending time with friends and family and, most of all, being on the beautiful coast of Maine whether on the water or at the beach. Her future plans are to attend Franklin Pierce University and to study health sciences and follow up after four years with the doctorate program of physical therapy. Carroll’s sponsor is Fuller Automall of Rockland.

Maxine Nicole Buretta of Rockland is a 2013 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Wendy Buretta. Her school activities included performing in musicals, one-act plays and Honors Choir, as well as Student Council and Project Graduation committee. Theater is a huge part of her life, she said; she also loves to sing. She is employed by the Thorndike Creamery. Her future plans are to attend Suffolk University and to study psychology. Maxine’s sponsors are The Embroidery Shop, Grasshopper Shop, Thorndike Creamery, RFB Advertising and Raymond Wither, all of Rockland.

Desiree Lilia Benner of Friendship is a 2013 graduate of Medomak Valley High School. She is the daughter of David and Cheryl Benner. Her school activities included sports, National Honor Society, PAWS, prom committee and Heirloom Seed Project. Her hobbies are horseback riding, playing softball, hanging with family and friends, lobster fishing, being out on the water and hunting. She is currently lobster fishing. Her future plans are to attend the University of Southern Maine and to major in business management. Benner’s sponsor is Friendship Fisherman’s Heritage.