Pageants highlight county fair’s 50th year
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FAIREST of the FAIR
The coveted Fairest of the Fair title was awarded to Bethany Leigh Crouch, daughter of Barry and Rachel Crouch and a senior at Warren County High School. She was crowned by 2002 Fairest Jacqueline Renee Pool, daughter of Michael and Patsy Pool.
The remainder of the royal court included first-runner-up Courtney Lanae Martin, daughter of Jeffrey and Treva Martin; second runner-up Caitlin Bliss Darnaby, daughter of Cathy and Bill Arter, Bill and Janice Darnaby; and third runner-up Madesta Desire? Smedley, daughter of Ricky and Lisa Smedley. Awarded Miss Congeniality honors was Jenna Renee Black, daughter of Herbert and Jill Basham and the late Michael Dale Black.
Joining the finalists’ group among the top 10 were Kati Louise Sutton, daughter of Danny and Teresa Sutton; Aimee Lyn Hillis, daughter of Stan and Sandra Hillis; Darbie Lynn Hainey, daughter of Mike and Rose Hainey; Jessica Lakelyn Foutch, daughter of Buddy and Terri Foutch; Allison Lynn George, daughter of Ronnie and Barbara George; and Brittany Noel Basham, daughter of Jeff and Donna Basham.
LITTLE FAIREST
Claiming the title of 2003 Little Fairest of the Fair, Kara MaKenzie Page, daughter of Scott Page, Rhonda and Aaron Cope, walked off with top honors following stiff competition from 74 other entrants. The winner was crowned by 2002 Little Fairest Chelsea Simerly, daughter of Jamie and Stephanie Simerly.
All the little beauties awaiting their moment of glory remained underneath the grandstand between trips to the stage as the group was narrowed to 20 and then 10 before the winner and runners-up were announced.
Named first-runner up was Erika Marie Colangione, daughter of Vincent and Kimberlene Colangione. Second runner-up was Peyton Jade Kelsey, daughter of Regan and Jenny Kelsey; and completing the royal court was Morgan Kaylene Crawford, third runner-up, daughter of Blake and Tonya Crawford.
The remainder of girls among the top 10 were Hannah Bobette Wood, daughter of Jay and Keri Wood; Marisa LaShea Rigsby, daughter of Phillip and Darlene Rigsby; Baylee Ashton Fults, daughter of David Fults, Chuck and Kari Cantrell; Morgan Dyer, Scott and Kelle Dyer; Nykeshia Vaughn, daughter of John and Tisha Vaughn; and Katherine Janae Tubb, daughter of John and Joy Tubb.
FAIR BABY SHOW
Over 160 babies between 6 and 36 months of age competed in the various categories at this year’s fair. Sweepstakes winners include Hailey Ann Wood, daughter of Jay and Keri Wood; Riley Alexander Cope, son of Kane and Emily Cope; Kylan and Rylan Rhea, twin sons of Jeff and Kimberly Rhea.
Those receiving ribbons are as follows:
Girls, six to 12 months: Linley LaNae Wanamaker, first, daughter of Matthew and Shelley Wanamaker; Adeline Jean Travis, second, daughter of Brent and Tracie Travis; Madison Brooke Bounds, third, daughter of Janessa and Chris Bounds.
Boys, 6 to 12 months: Payton Joseph Wimley, first, son of Jimmy and Christie Wimley; Tyler James Taylor, second, son of James and Gericia Taylor; Carter Blake Campbell, third, son of Chad and Jacelyn Campbell.
Twins: 6 to 12 months: Rylan and Kylan Rhea, sons of Jeff and Kimberly Rhea.
Girls, 12 to 18 months: Kloey Searra Baker, first, daughter of Joe and Kelly Baker; Kaitlyn Marie Ramsey, second, daughter of Nelson and Gale Ramsey; Amy Grace Williamson, third, daughter of Timmy and Candi Williamson.
Boys, 12 to 18 months: Nolan Scott Hillis Jr., first, son of Shena Narramore and Nolan Hillis; Trevan Matthew William Gum, second, Daniel and Sandra Gum Jimenez; Tristan Wade Arnold, third, son of Woody Arnold and Jody Moore.
Twin girls, 12 to 18 months: Destiny Angel Faith and Heaven Leigh Hope George, daughters of Susan George and Donald Boyd, first.
Girls, 18 to 24 months: Jadda Jewell Prater, first, daughter of David and Sheryl Prater; Erica Jade Burch, second, daughter of Eric Burch and Debbie Burch; Alexis Victoria Desiree Aramburo, third, daughter of Melinda Christopher.
Boys, 18 to 24 months: Carter Lane Cantrell, first, son of Jeff and Julie Cantrell; Jacob Edward Bouldin, second, son of Jennifer and Jason Bouldin; Braden Luke Gross, third, son of Brad and Donna Gross.
Twin boys, 18 to 24 months: Kelby Nicholas and James Kaylab Jones, sons of Heather and James Jones.
Girls, 24 to 30 months: Kailey Madison Wood, first, daughter of Suzanne and Jason Wood; Gracie Nicole Self, second, daughter of Nancy Owens and Rob Self; Allissa Michelle Tomlin, third, daughter of Terry and Keia Tomlin.
Boys, 24 to 30 months: Riley Alexander Cope, first, son of Kane and Emily Cope; Michael Gage Medley, second, son of Amy Polk and Michael Medley; Nicholas Dale Robinson, third, son of Stacy Delong and Nicholas Robinson.
Girls, 30 to 36 months: Hailey Ann Wood, first, daughter of Jay and Keri Wood; Saylor MaKenzie Hodges, second, daughter of Holly Hodges and the late Marvin Hodges; Kaylin Prater Barrett, third, daughter of Dustin and Elizabeth Barrett.
Boys, 30 to 36 months: Samuel Geoffrey Griffin, first; son of Geoff and Karen Griffin; Johnathan Antonio Herron, second, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Herron.
PHOTOS INFO:
Bethany Leigh Crouch is crowned Fairest of the Fair by 2002 queen Renee Pool at the close of the pageant Thursday night. Members of the court are, from left, Caitlin Bliss Darnaby, second runner-up; Madesta Desiree Smedley, third runner-up; Pool and Crouch; Courtney Lanae Martin, first runner-up and Jenna Renee Black, Miss Congeniality. At right, Crouch flashes her winning smile for the
cheering crowd.
Left photo, Little Miss Fairest of the Fair for 2003 is Kara Makenzie Page, the daughter of Scott Page and Rhonda and Aaron Cope.
The Little Miss and her court are, from left, second runner-up Peyton Jade Kelsey; first runner up Erika Marie Colangione; Page; 2002 Little Miss Fairest Chelsea Simerly; and third runner-up Morgan Kaylene Crawford.
(Photos by Margaret Hobbs, Charles W. Johnson and Janice M. Howard)