A Year (or more) in the life...Mr. Delaware 2008!: Thank you...

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to take this opportunity to update you on the 2009 Mr. DE Pageant. Saturday night proved to be a terrific event full of amazing talent and tons of hysterics.
For those who missed it, the results were as follows...

Mr. DE 2009 ~ Andrew Knopf, Mr. Diamond State
First Runner Up ~ Jake Bauer, Mr. Newark
Second Runner Up ~ Chris Racine, Mr. Bethany Beach

Top Talent ~ Kevin Schlear, Mr. The Claymont
Talent Runner Up ~ Bobbey Biddle, Mr. Wilmington
Interview Winners ~ Jake Bauer and Kevin Schlear
Beach Wear Winner ~ Chris Racine
Evening Wear Winner ~ Andrew Knopf
People's Choice ~ Ryan Stewart, Mr. MOT

Congratulations also to Mr. Pike Creek Matt McConnell, Mr. Tri-County Cameron Varnado, and Mr. 302 Benjamin Hawkins. All of the scores were extemely close and the contestants did a fantastic job.

Thank you also to all of the amazing and dedicated members of the Miss Capital Scholarship Organization, the beautiful Clarion Hotel in New Castle, and the countless other volunteers, donors, and patrons of the 2009 Mr. DE Pageant. The event raised almost $1,000 in PROFIT, all for scholarships.

There are really nice DVDs available of the pageant! They are only $20 and will be edited. If you would like one please e-mail me and I will forward your order. A portion of the proceeds also go towards scholarship.

I want to again thank the state of Delaware (and our surrounding states) for welcoming me throughout the region during my time as Mr. Delaware 2008. As Brittany said the other night, I am excited to continue to represent our state as myself, and I hope to continue to encourage others to join me.

Very sincerely and always yours,

Chris Saltalamacchio
Mr. Delaware 2008

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