Dairy Princess Pageant held Saturday at mall

Twenty-seven contestants will hit center stage at Three Star Mall Saturday at 6:30 p.m. for the annual 4-H Dairy Princess Pageant. The event is the finale of Dairy Day activities showcasing the importance of dairy products.

The 2005 Dairy Princess Sarah Colangione will relinquish her title to the new winner. June Dairy Month chairman Lauren Lytle will be on hand during the festivities.

Contestants and their parents include:

Megan Dishman, 11, daughter of Tina and Barry Dishman, sponsored by her parents;

Katherine D. Taylor, 10, daughter of Shannon and Penny Taylor and Richie and Margaret Taylor, sponsored by H&M Sheetmetal Fabricators of LaVergne;

Elizabeth Nadene Rhea, 11, daughter of Shannon and Penny Taylor, sponsored by Bouldin and Lawson;

Kara Suzanne Campbell, 10, daughter of Susan Miller, sponsored by Bud Sharp, Attorney at Law;

Katherine Devona Simmons, 12, daughter of Nancey Boyd and Jodi Boyd, sponsored by Renew Upholstery;

Summer Rain Barkes, 11, daughter of Debra and the late Wayne Barkes, sponsored by McMinnville Molding;

Morgan Brooke Dyer, 11, daughter of Scott and Kelle Dyer, sponsored by 3-D Farms;

Erin Nicole Dyer, 12, daughter of Scott and Kelle Dyer, sponsored by 3-D Farms;

Sarah Nicole Owens, 10, daughter of Barry Owens and Denise Owens, sponsored by Rock Island Market;

Destiny Hunter Jordan, 12, daughter of Andrea Jacobs and Chris and Shelly Jordan, sponsored by Jordan Transmission;

Heather Paige Comfort, 11, daughter of Charles and Lori Comfort, sponsored by K.P.?s Roofing and Construction;

Marisa Leigh Hillis, 10, daughter of Michael and Lesa Hillis, sponsored by Lesa Hillis Salon;

Lauren Ashley Crothers, 10, daughter of Michael and Melany Crothers; sponsored by Norment Barnes Insurance Agency;

Ciara Rae? Walker, 11, daughter of Derrell and Melinda Walker, sponsored by Walker Wholesale Pump Co.;

Erika Marie Colangione, 10, daughter of Vincent and Kimberlene Colangione, sponsored by Dr. Rene DelValle;

Bliss Zechman, 11, daughter of Christie Zechman and Jeff Watson, sponsored by Bill Zechman?s State Farm Insurance;

Victoria Eschenbacher, 12, daughter of Robert and Donna Eschenbacher, sponsored by her grandparents, Carl and Lucy Myers;

Holly Campbell, 11, daughter of Nolan and Darla Campbell, sponsored by her parents;

Hannah Elizabeth Fults, 11, daughter of David and Angie Krech and Timmy Fults, sponsored by her parents;

Jessica Leigh Burton, 12, daughter of Tim and Sandy Burton, sponsored by Burton Farms;

Clarissa Jane Smartt, 10, daughter of John and Clara Smartt, sponsored by Basham?s Nursery;

Brooke Powers, 10, daughter of Denise Powers;

Hilary Jade Teeters, 11, daughter of Philip and Shannon Teeters, sponsored by E-Z Money Pawn Shop;

Isabellea Katelynn Copeland, 11, daughter of Terry Copeland and Brent and Mollee Aughinbaugh;

Jenna Kae Underwood, 10, daughter of Jan Underwood and Nathan Underwood, sponsored by Morrison Hardware and ATV Sales;

Morgan LaNae Rutledge, 11, daughter of Lecredia and Kurt Rutledge, sponsored by her parents; and

Miranda Kliewer, 11, daughter of Jeremy and Debra Kliewer, sponsored by her parents.