Brayden Layne Chisam, Kadence Elizabeth Ledbetter claim crowns

By Margaret Hobbs

left, Hunter Dillon Morgan Pezzimenti, Dawson Ryan Smith, Brayden Layne Chisam; Chance Martin Hale, Noah Ridge Martin. – Right, Harley Faith Herriman, Taylor Grace Hill, Sarah Grace Rains, Kadence Elizabeth Ledbetter; and MaKenna Lake Mason.

A new Little Miss and Little Mister Warren County was crowned recently in pageants sponsored by the McMinnville Jaycees. The events were held at Hickory Creek Elementary, and presented to proud parents, grandparents and friends. Warren County High School senior Lacy Pack served as the mistress of ceremonies.

The Little Miss title was claimed by a petite blonde, Kadence Elizabeth Ledbetter. She is the 4-year-old daughter of Greg and Melanie Ledbetter. She was crowned by the 2007 Little Miss Sarah Grace Rains.

First runner-up honors were bestowed on Taylor Grace Hill, 4, daughter of Brooke Hill and Mike Hale; second runner-up is Harley Faith Herriman, 5, daughter of Weston and Liza Herriman and Dasha and Jeff Martin; and third runner-up is MaKenna Lake Mason, 5, daughter of Lisa and Tommy Mason.

Most Photogenic was awarded to Icie-Mae Ruth Craven, 6, daughter of Thomas and Toree Craven.

Other young ladies named to the Top Ten included: Clara Ray Brackley, 5, daughter of Peter and Tracy Brackley; Gracie Lynn Cowans, 5, daughter of Chris and Carrie Cowans; Elena Brooke Holder, 6, daughter of Greg and Lisa Holder; Rylie Lee Crawford, 6, daughter of Blake and Tonya Crawford; Olivia Claire Grissom, 5, daughter of Michael and Heather Grissom; and Abbygail Faith Reagan, 5, daughter of Cam and Tonya Reagan.

Brayden Layne Chisam, 6, earned the title of 2008 Little Mister Warren County. He is the son of Jeremy and Nicole Chisam. He was crowned by the reigning Little Mister Dawson Ryan Smith. Brayden was also named Most Photogenic by a group of judges.

Others in the court are, Chance Martin Hale, 5, son of Travis and Aimee Hale, first runner-up; Noah Ridge Martin, 5, son of Paul and Kim Martin, second runner-up; and Hunter Dillon Morgan Pezzimenti, 4, son of Mario and Danielle Pezzimenti, third runner-up.

Other young men competing were: Bryce Redmon, 6, son of Jennifer Fisher; and Logan Pleasant, 5, son of Corey and Gina Pleasant.