Northcutt walks away with crown
A total of 40 contestants competed for the 2002 Junior Miss Warren County title April 6 at the Civic Center. Walking away with the crown was Steffen Jenee-Maree Northcutt, daughter of Pat Grissom-Young and the late Steven Northcutt.
Relinquishing her crown to the winner was Jacqueline Rene? Pool, daughter of Michael and Patsy Pool. Mistress of ceremonies for the seventh annual pageant, sponsored by Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville, was Miss Tennessee Teen USA Rachel Smith.
First runner-up was Jessica Lakelyn Foutch, who was also named Most Photogenic. Caitlin Bliss Darnaby, daughter of Bill Darnaby and Cathy Arter, was second runner-up with Camile Redmon as third runner-up and Miss Congenality. She is the daughter of Jerry and Connie Redmon. Allison Lynn George, daughter of Ronnie and Barbara George, was selected by the Junior Auxiliary as JA Little Sister.
Others among the top 10 were Megan Renee Dudley, daughter of Rick and Donna Dudley; Ashley Nicole Gillentine, daughter of Garry and Helen Gillentine; Hilary Diane Phillips, daughter of Nina Wilcher and Jeff Phillips; Madesta Desiree Smedley, daughter of Rick and Lisa Smedley, and Chelsea Renee Thacker, daughter of Kelly Thacker.
Serving as ushers were Nathan Smith and William Collier.
The contest was open to female residents of Warren County, ages 14 to 16. Each participant answered questions in a personal interview scheduled on the morning of the pageant that accounted for 30 percent of the total individual tally. Ten percent of the score was the stage introduction presented during a spirited patriotic program with the girls attired in red, white and blue apparel of their own choosing and appearance in evening gown during the pageant, accounting for the remaining 60 percent.