Fair beauties crowned
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Hannah Suzanne Taylor, a 17-year-old Warren County High School senior, claimed the title and received her crown from the reigning queen, Sarah Elizabeth Fryar.
Hannah, the daughter of Chuck and Susie Taylor, and the other contestants introduced themselves and told what made them unique. Her response was, ‘God has blessed me with more than I can ever imagine. He has given me family and friends that love and support me and a generous community to call home.’
Shea Leanna Hyatt, 17, daughter of Teresa and the late Phil Hyatt, was named first runner-up; Lillian Dinwiddie, 16, daughter of Robert and Leigh Dinwiddie, was second runner-up; and Jessica Diane Anice Wilcher, 18, daughter of Joey and Lydia Wilcher, was third runner-up.
Kayla Medley, 17, daughter of Bill and Laura Medley, was voted Miss Congeniality. The Earline Doak Award was presented to contestant Kayla LaNae Bess, daughter of Mark and Stephanie Bess. This honor is decided on by the pageant committee, and goes to a contestant that has an endearing personality and easy to work with.
Other contestants named to the Top Ten include: Katrina LaNae Allen, daughter of Terry and Julie Jones and Greg Allen; Callie Brooke Durham, daughter of Tommy and Darlene Bryant, and Rex and Sara Durham; Rhiannon Camille Rose, daughter of Pamela Rose and William Rose; Kayla LaNae Freeman, daughter of Randy and Tammy Jennings, and John and Nicole Freeman; Christa Shea Frazier, daughter of Kary and Kim Frazier; and Kara Brooke Green, daughter of Tyra Green and Ed and Kim Green.
LITTLE FAIREST OF FAIR
Ariel Copeland, the 9-year-old daughter of Terry Copeland, and Brent and Mollee Aughinbaugh, was named Little Fairest of the Fair Tuesday evening in the pageant featuring 68 young ladies.
Others in the royal court include: Omykale Ramirez, 8, daughter of Alvaro and Angela Ramirez, first runner-up; Sarah Lockhart, 8, daughter of Rodney and Kristin Lockhart, second runner-up; and Lakelyn Cowans, 7, daughter of Lacy Powell and Zack Cowans, third runner-up.
Top 10 contestants, in addition to the court are: Lauren Hennessee, 8, daughter of Brad and Tina Hennessee; Lexie Saylors, 9, daughter of Jamie and Chantel Saylors; Rylee Ripp
y, 8, daughter of Bryan and Amber Rippy; Madison Mason, 9, daughter of Tommy and Lisa Mason; Eden Fryar, 9, daughter of Ron and Becky Fryar; and Tyla Adcock, 9, daughter of Stan and Glenna Adcock.
BABY SHOW
Over 100 youngsters competed in the AAUW’s annual Baby Show, offering an afternoon of entertainment for proud parents, grandparents and friends.
Sweepstakes winners chosen from blue ribbon recipients include Savannah Gabrielle West, daughter of Melissa Pleasant and Chad West; Jakob Ryder Burnett, son of Beth and Kirk Burnett. They were crowned by last year’s winners Savannah Duggin and Abram David Stinson.
First-place girls: Emily Grace Cantrell, daughter of Chad and Wendy Cantrell; Aspen Tai Adams, daughter of Lee and Jamie Adams; Shelbe Lynne Gross, daughter of Brad and Donna Gross; Chalee Mackenzie Womack, daughter of Shelby and Jonathan Womack; Savannah Gabrielle West, daughter of Melissa Pleasant and Chad West.
First-place boys: Gage McClain Bouldin, son of Mica and Cody Bouldin; Ty Edward Myers, son of Tommy and Chrystal Myers; Jakob Ryder Burnett, son of Beth and Kirk Burnett; Dalton Eli Bess, son of Jacob and Hillary Bess; Sawyer Andrew Seymour, son of Mark and Darla Seymour.
Second-place girls: Sofia Kate Womack, daughter of Brian and Valerie Womack; Lily Gillespie, daughter of Daniel and Jessica Gillespie; Kyleigh Marie Ramsey, daughter of Candy Hennessee and Dwayne Ramsey; Madison Hazel-Jean Christian, daughter of Bryan and Michelle Christian; Lauren Elizabeth Mansfield, daughter of Mike and Brandie Mansfield.
Second-place boys: Noah Malcolm Bain, son of Travis Bain and Tiffany Earls; Timothy Isaiah Jones, son of Jeremy and Heather Jones; Alex Tallent, son of Ron and Andrea Tallent; Andrewlyn Jase Todd, son of Jason and April Todd; Walter Owen Jones, son of Connan and Michelle Jones.
Third-place girls: Kalei Killian, daughter of Kalen and Alyshia Killian; Alexa Grace Smartt, daughter of Paul and Kelly Smartt; Lydia King, daughter of Misty and Josh King; Laurna Beth McCormick, daughter of Vanessa McCormick; McKenzie Faith Sanders, daughter of James and Misti Sanders.
Third-place boys: Logan William Brewer, son of Jennifer and Flavil Brewer; Hunter Wayne Knight, son of David and Monica Knight; Condy Theron Ayers, son of Shannon Grissom and Bryan Ayers; Maliki Jennings, son of Mahaley Jennings; Dominique Dewayne Sweeten Kirby, son of Josh and Tresta Kirby.