TIPHANIE MAY IS MAY QUEEN 2004

By J. Brock (FINN)

Tiphanie May, daughter of Lindsay and Christopher May of Stanley and George Island has been named May Queen for 2004.  Her May Princess was Tamara McCormick.  This year’s Prince Charming was Jon Felton and the Runner-up was Robbie Todd.  Tiphanie looked confident in her strapless lemon-yellow floor-length gown that she ordered over the internet.  It had a beaded bodice and floor-length skirt.  She wore her own silver tiara.  Tamara McCormick looked a treat in her plum coloured floor-length gown.  Both young ladies were chosen from a field of 17 contestants, all very elegantly dressed for the occasion.  Three judges, Miguel Barrientos, Christine Scipio-O’Dean and Fiona Didlick made the difficult choices for May Queen and Princess.

The May Ball is a traditional event dating back to Victorian times, when it celebrated Queen Victoria’s birthday, 24 May.  The day later became known as Empire Day. This year’s May Ball reflected the 20^th anniversary of the 1^st Falkland Islands Scouts and all that they have done throughout the years.

H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce crowned both ladies.  Before the real dancing began, he made the following remarks:

“I would like to say a word of congratulations to everybody who has participated tonight.  I think you have all done wonderfully well and I have a special congratulations to the May Princess, the May Queen and to the Prince Charming and Runner-up.  Let me say a word of thanks on behalf of everybody here tonight, for everybody who has organised this event, especially to Phil Middleton and his team, and, for all of you for coming along.  Thank you very much indeed”

Organiser, Phil Middleton thanked all the organisers and those who helped on the door and attended.  Christine Mitchell made the sashes and Marian Purvis crafted the tiaras.  Jan Miller and made up flowers.  Phyllis and Rod Tuckwood held weekly dance classes and provided the music for the May Ball.  Finally, FIODA should be thanked for providing stage support.  It was an excellent evening for all who attended.