Mr. Brewster Raises Over $61,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Research

There he is…Mr. Brewster.

On a bulletin board outside the high school auditorium, the smartly dressed contestants appear in 20 glossy photographs. This past weekend, students vied for the title of Mr. Brewster, a male talent contest held annually at Brewster High School since 2011. 

Although it is always light hearted and amusing, the event is not just for laughs. It has raised  more than $500,000 for Cystic Fibrosis research. In this year alone, contestants raised $61,401. 

Marla Egan, advisor of S.A.L.T.Y. Hands club–Saving a Life of Today's Youth–produces the annual show. Like a traditional beauty contest, the event begins with the contestants walking the stage in formal attire. The boys wear suits. Next up is an icebreaker to ease their nerves before the dreaded interview question. After that is the six-minute group dance. 

A highlight in the show this year was Aidan Bisignano and Tre Ficarra's rendition of "My Way" which received a standing ovation!

After all was said and done, a winner emerged and Jack McKenney was named Mr. Brewster 2026; second place went to Luke Cunningham and Cameron LaMoreaux placed third. BCSD is so grateful to the students and all the teachers--especially club advisor, Marla Egan--who worked hard to put this show on and raise so much money for an important cause.