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2008 Pirettes

Each year, the Beaufort Water Festival Commodore and a select committee choose about 20 enthusiastic, local teen-age girls to become Pirettes, who then represent the festival throughout the year. Serving as the Water festival ambassadors of goodwill, the Pirettes make appearances at several Lowcountry venues, beginning with the Beaufort Christmas Parade. During the festival itself-which this year is scheduled for July 11 through 20, 2008 - the Pirettes help out with Children's day, painting the faces of willing children and helping them with games and rides. They also help guests find seating during the Lowcountry Supper night, and generally assist people with directions and questions during the festival.

To be considered, a Pirette candidate must be a resident of Beaufort County and be a rising high school junior or senior at the time of the festival, she should be outgoing and possess a fair amount of knowledge of the area. As she will be representing a deeply held tradition in Beaufort, she should show leadership skills and be active in her school or community.

The 2008 Beaufort Water Festival Commodore,
Les Brediger, is pleased to present this year's Pirettes.
2008 Pirettes

Front Row, Left to Right:
Samantha Moloney, Megan Burns, Jennifer DuRant, Kara Tedder, Shelby Ehlert, Courtney Brown, Shaylin Julian


Back Row, Left to Right:
Wiley Marshall, Skyler Hughes, Elizabeth Madlinger, Jill Griswold, Kierstin Bockelman, Becca Little, Caitlin Howe, Ashley White, Blake Banner, Jessica Hansen



 Miss Blake Banner
Sophomore, BHS
Daughter of Carolyn and Norman Banner

Miss Kierstin Bockelman
Sophomore, BCHS
Daughter of Tim and Gloria Bockelman


Miss Courtney Brown
Junior, BHS
Daughter of Jessica and Lex Brown


Miss Megan Burns
Junior, BHS
Daughter of Steve and Cindy Burns


Miss Jennifer DuRant
Junior, BHS
Daughter of Carey and Debbie DuRant


Miss Shelby Ehlert
Sophomore, BHS
Daughter of Tori Ehlert and Lt. Colonel Ehlert


Miss Jill Griswold
Sophomore, BA
Daughter of Sharon and Scott Griswold


Miss Jessica Hansen
Sophomore, THA
Daughter of Allen and Crystal Hansen


Miss Caitlin Howe
Sophomore, BHS
Daughter of Steve Howe and Mary Thibault


Miss Skyler Hughes
Junior, BHS
Daughter of Keith and Michelle Hughes


Miss Shaylin Julian
Junior, BHS
Daughter of Robert and Angela Julian


Miss Becca Little
Sophomore, BHS
Daughter of Jack and Cammye Little


Miss Elizabeth Madlinger
Junior, BHS
Daughter of Julie and George Madlinger


Miss Wiley Marshall
Junior, THA
Daughter of Erika and Bobby Marshall


Miss Samantha Moloney
Junior, BCHS
Daughter of Patrick and Katrina Moloney


Miss Kara Tedder
Sophomore, BA
Daughter of David and Anne Tedder


Miss Ashley White
Junior, BCHS
Daughter of Joseph and Katherine White