Tania Styma is Miss Posen 2016

August 12, 2016November 11, 2016 Editor

After Miss Posen 2015 Lyndsey Romel crowned her, Miss Posen 2016 Tania Styma joyfully took her first walk as the new queen. (Photo by Richard Lamb)

Tania Styma the daughter of Randy and Jane Styma is the new Miss Posen. She also won the talent award for a tap dance presentation. She put her hands over her face in disbelief as Lyndsey Romel, Miss Posen 2015, came to crown her as the new queen.

“I wasn’t expecting it at all. It is insane, I can’t believe it. I’m so grateful,” the new queen said after the event. “I was so nervous the whole time so I wasn’t sure at all. I think any one of these girls deserve the title as well. I am so honored right now.”

Tania Styma (center) can't believe what master of ceremonies Randy Idalski just said, that she is the new Miss Posen. Contestants (from left) are Kelsey Jakubcin, Lindsey Randall, Styma, Jade Adybel and Elizabeth Kowalski. (Photo by Richard Lamb) — Tania Styma (center) can’t believe what master of ceremonies Randy Idalski just said, that she is the new Miss Posen. Contestants (from left) are Kelsey Jakubcin, Lindsey Randall, Styma, Jade Zdybel and Elizabeth Kowalski. (Photo by Richard Lamb)

Lindsey Randall, daughter of Laura Strzelecki and Craig Randall, was first runner-up and winner of the coordination and fitness award. She did a colorful hula-hoop dance presentation for her talent.

Kelsey Jakubcin, daughter of Julie Soik and Steve Jakubcin, took the award for second runner-up and won the poise and appearance award. She did a vocal solo for her talent presentation.

Elizabeth Kowalski, who won the congeniality award, did a sign language presentation for her talent.

Jade Zdybel did a vocal solo for her talent presentation.

Nearly half of the 50 former Miss Posen title holders were recognized during the pageant. (Photo by Richard Lamb)

Randy Idalski, in his seventh year hosting the event, did a expert job keeping the pageant moving as master of ceremonies. The pageant committee, consisting of Laura Idalski, Janice Idalski, Ashley Misiak, Rachel Galer, Judy Romel and Amanda Fleming organized an entertaining pageant which went off without any hitches.

Julia Lewandowski and Julie Nelson choreographed the opening number while Judy Romel and Brooke Daniels assisted backstage. Dee Meyers operated a spotlight, Penny Seiler assisted in the dressing room while Brenda Gauthier, Michelle Styma and Stacy Skiba helped the contestants with their makeup. Richard Lamb took the queen’s portrait and the portraits of the contestants for the program.

In addition to fine talent presentations from the contestants, a highlight of the pageant came as more than 20 former Miss Posens came to the stage to be recognized on the 50th anniversary o

f the pageant. Lyndsey Romel also reprised her winning talent from last year, a stunning light stick dance.

Rex and Sherry Manning, of Prestige Productions, expertly managed the sound and the lighting for the event, as they have for many years.

Judges were Caitlin Borke of Alpena, Melanie Roznowski of Alpena and Suzette Kandow of Presque Isle while Julie Rouleau served as auditor.

(More photos from the pageant will be in next week’s Advance. Many more photos will be posted online to view and purchase. Watch for details on our Facebook page and at PIAdvance.com)