(source: The Middletown Press)
by Jeff Mill
PORTLAND >> Erin Brady arrived back at Portland High School on Tuesday to excited cheers and quiet tears. The newly crowned Miss USA, Brady alternately excited campers at the Summer Quest program and thrilled school faculty members who said they knew Brady was destined for great things when she was a student at the school.
All in all, her return to her roots day was a whirlwind of color, excitement and no little emotion.
Through it all, the willowy brunette was the master of the moment, whether it was signing autographs for a seemingly inexhaustible conga line of excited campers, posing for photos with star-struck selectmen, participating in rousing camp cheers, or pitching in to serve ice cream sundaes.
All in all, her return to her roots day was a whirlwind of color, excitement and no little emotion.
Through it all, the willowy brunette was the master of the moment, whether it was signing autographs for a seemingly inexhaustible conga line of excited campers, posing for photos with star-struck selectmen, participating in rousing camp cheers, or pitching in to serve ice cream sundaes.
In comments welcoming Brady, state Sen. Art Linares and state Rep. Christie Carpino neatly captured two of the many roles the 25-year-old Brady embodies.
“You’re a true inspiration, especially to young women,” Carpino said. “You showed that you could be both beautiful and smart.”
Brady graduated from Portland High as a member of the National Honor Society and then went on to earn a degree in finance from Central Connecticut State University.
For his part, Linares told Brady, “You are such a wonderful role model.”
Linares then electrified a number of the females campers who gathered in the school cafeteria to greet Brady when he said, “Maybe one of you young ladies will be the next Miss USA.”
When it came her turn to speak, Brady admitted, “I’m a little bit excited — and a little bit nervous.”
“You’re a true inspiration, especially to young women,” Carpino said. “You showed that you could be both beautiful and smart.”
Brady graduated from Portland High as a member of the National Honor Society and then went on to earn a degree in finance from Central Connecticut State University.
For his part, Linares told Brady, “You are such a wonderful role model.”
Linares then electrified a number of the females campers who gathered in the school cafeteria to greet Brady when he said, “Maybe one of you young ladies will be the next Miss USA.”
When it came her turn to speak, Brady admitted, “I’m a little bit excited — and a little bit nervous.”
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