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James Carpenter, chamberlain

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James Carpenter is originally from outside New York City, having grown up on the mean streets of Scarsdale. His love for the Adirondacks was inspired by years spent at a small summer camp on Upper Saranac Lake. In 2003 he moved with his family to Lake Clear. Before becoming a teaching assistant at the high school, James has had a myriad of jobs including limousine company owner, social studies teacher, copier salesman, stay-at-home dad and tele-evangelist. He is the father of Charlie (TA extraordinaire in the elementary school) and Maggie (college sophomore at the University of Rochester), and rides the coattails of his wife Laura, who is a scientist. He is a graduate of both St. Lawrence University and Fordham University. He is a proud member of the Elks and has been the master of ceremonies on Trivia Night at the Elks club for the past 23 years, with the help of his good friend Tyler Chase. When not working at the high school, James enjoys hiking, kayaking, skiing and water polo. Mostly, he is both flattered and honored to be this year’s chamberlain.

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Paul Giroux, archbishop

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Originally from Hinesburg, Vermont, Paul Giroux spent 14 years living in Bradenton, Florida, and earned a Finance degree from the University of Florida. After being in the business world for only two years, Paul felt that his work was not fulfilling enough, so he moved to upstate New York to be closer to family and to switch careers. He enrolled at SUNY Plattsburgh and majored in Secondary Education, Mathematics. There he met his future bride Michelle, who was majoring in special education. A phone call from Dr. Warner Houth to Mr. John Raymond secured Paul an interview for a mathematics teaching position at Saranac Lake Middle School. John Raymond offered Paul the job of eighth-grade math teacher in the fall of 1997, and he graciously accepted. Paul’s two passions were teaching and basketball. Paul coached on and off at the junior varsity and modified levels, and also helped start Saranac Lake Youth Basketball with Becky LaDue. During this time, Paul and Michelle were also raising their lovely daughters, Haley and Jennifer. After five years at the middle school, Paul wanted to better utilize his natural talent of making hard math seem easy, so he moved over to the high school to teach his favorite class, Algebra 2/Trigonometry. Paul truly believes that he has the best job in the world, and he couldn’t imagine doing anything else. Paul felt honored when the 2021 seniors nominated him to be the archbishop of this year’s Winter Carnival Court.

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Couple No. 1

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Naila Cecunjanin

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Naila is the daughter of Alma and Dzenan Cecunjanin, older sister to Amina, Alden and Emir. Naila is a four-season athlete in soccer and a five-season athlete in track. She is also involved in many extracurricular activities including Key Club and Spanish Club, and is vice president of Student Council. Naila plans to attend college this fall. She is very much honored to have been selected by her peers. Naila hopes everyone has an amazing and safe Carnival.

Rhett Marshall Darrah

Rhett is the son of Keith Darrah and Garrett and Brooke Foster. Rhett is the fourth son in a family of five boys; his siblings are Devin, Blake, Kyler and Kaden. Rhett is also the grandson of William and Susan Peria; Susan served on the Carnival Court in 1965. Rhett is a five-year varsity sport athlete; he plays football, hockey and baseball. He was also on the 2018 New York state champion 16U hockey team. Rhett plans to attend college in the fall. He hopes everyone is able to enjoy Carnival this year!

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Couple No. 2

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Cedar Grace Young

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Cedar is the daughter of Shir Filler and Bruce Young. In school, Cedar is the vice president of Key Club, co-president of National Honor Society, and the founder and president of the Political Activism Club. She is also part of Saranac Lake’s environmental activism community, and she made signs and sent postcards to persuade people to register to vote. Cedar has planned three Adirondack Youth Climate Summits and spoken at other summits across the state. She is a member of the Saranac Lake Climate Smart Communities Task Force and was an active member when the group achieved bronze certification. Cedar is honored to be a member of the 2021 Winter Carnival Court and is proud to represent her community this Carnival season.

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Colter Cheney-Seymour

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Colter is the son of Amy and Kris Cheney-Seymour and younger brother to Lauchlan. Colter is a four-year, three-sport athlete competing in Nordic skiing and track and co-captaining the varsity soccer team. Colter likes to give back to his community by volunteering at the Ironman, Lake Placid Soccer Center and Dewey Mountain. Additionally he enjoys playing in the jazz band and singing in men’s ensemble. Colter is part of the New Vision program and plans to continue his medical aspirations in college along with playing soccer. Colter is appreciative of his peers and teachers for being chosen, and hopes everyone has a safe and memorable Carnival.

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Couple No. 3

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Kelsey Alicia Anne Leeret

Kelsey is the daughter of Chris and Mary Leeret and older sister to Sydney and foster brother Luke. Kelsey is a three-season, three-sport athlete including volleyball, basketball, track and field, and soccer. Kelsey plans on attending college to become a physical education teacher. She loves to ski, play sports and stay active. She is honored to be chosen by her peers and teachers to be on this year’s Winter Carnival Court. Kelsey hopes everyone has a safe and happy Winter Carnival!

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Forrest Raymond Monroe

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Forrest is the son of Ray and Patty Monroe and brother to past court members T.J. and Michael. Forrest is a native Saranac Laker. He is a four-year member of the Select Men’s Ensemble, a member of the National Honor Society and has stage managed for Beal children’s theater. Forrest plans on going to college for music business and production, and hopes to one day pay back this community for all it’s done for him. In the meantime, he hopes you make the best of these strange times and have a great Carnival!

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Couple No. 4

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Gwendalyn Grace Mader

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Gwen is the daughter of Michael and Ruth Mader, sister to Dylan, Maddie and Kailyn. She is a four-year, three-sport athlete participating in cross country, Nordic skiing and track. Gwen has been a class officer all four years of high school and is a member of the National Honor Society and women’s vocal ensemble. Gwen has volunteered for the Lake Placid Marathon, Ironman, Carousel-A-Thon and as one of Santa’s helpers in the annual Light Up Saranac Lake parade. She plans to attend college in the fall and is very honored to have been nominated by her peers and teachers for the 2021 Winter Carnival Court. Fun fact: She was a page in the 2012 court, and her mom was a member of the 1991 Court. Gwen wishes everyone a happy and healthy Carnival!

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Andrew David Fogarty

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Andrew is the son of Terence and Jaime Fogarty, and a sibling to Relly, Sully, Peter and Paul. Andrew is a member of National Honor Society and the New Vision health program. Andrew is a four-year, three-sport athlete who enjoys running in the fall and spring, and in the winter is a proud captain of the Alpine ski team. Andrew loves competing with his twin Peter, who is also a member of this year’s Court. Andrew plans on continuing his education and running career through college. Andrew is thrilled to be a member of this year’s Court and wishes everyone a happy and healthy Carnival.

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Couple No. 5

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Dellice Frances Chase

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Dellice is the daughter of Diane and Tyler Chase, and sister to Sawyer. She is active both in school and the community. She is secretary of her class, National Honor Society and the Political Activism Club, as well as a member of Key Club. She has also started the Bloomingdale Food Pantry and is the digital archivist for the Saranac Lake Voluntary Health Association. After studying in Moscow, Dellice plans to pursue Russian language in college. She is so proud to be a part of the 2021 Court and wishes everyone a happy Carnival.

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Peter John Fogarty

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Peter is the son of Jaime and Terence Fogarty and brother of former Court members Aurelle and Sullivan, as well as Paul and his twin brother Andrew. He is president of his class and a member of the New Vision health program as well as National Honor Society and Men’s Vocal Ensemble. Peter is a four-year, three-season athlete who enjoys competitively running as captain of the cross country team and member of indoor and outdoor track. He plans on pursuing a career in the medical field and competitive running through college. He is super-stoked to be part of the Court this year with his brother and friends, and wishes everyone a cheerful Carnival.