Chelsey Brooke Simerly crowned Junior Princess
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Chelsey is the 10-year-old daughter of Jamie and Stephanie Simerly. Passing on the crown was last year’s winner Caitlin Mica McClain, daughter of Tammy and Mike McClain.
The princess’ court included first runner-up Peyton Jade Kelsey, 9-year-old daughter of Regan and Jenny Kelsey, second runner-up Morgan Caylene Crawford, 11-year-old daughter of Blake and Tonya Crawford and third runner-up Destiny Hunter Jordan, 11-year-old daughter of Andrea and Bruce Jacobs, Chris and Shelly Jordan.
The Miss Photogenic went to Breauna Gwyn Mathis, 9-year-old daughter of Robert and Sherri Mathis. The Miss Congeniality went to the Junior Princess herself, Chelsey Brooke Simerly.
There were 19 contestants in the fourth annual pageant which is open to girls 9,10 and 11 years old. Contestants were judged on gown, personality and beauty. The event was sponsored by the Business and Professional Women’s Club which took on the project for the first time this year. Club member Jewel Walker said the organization enjoyed sponsoring the event.
“I think the pageant went very well,” said Walker. “It seemed to be well received by those attending. And the girls were lovely.”
The Business and Professional Women’s Club is a national organization whose goal is to improve the future of women in the workplace through community awareness, legislation, education, and personal and professional development. The Junior Princess Pageant was held a fundraiser for the organization and the proceeds will go to fund various programs in the community.
PHOTO INFO:
This year’s Warren County Junior Princess and her court gather on stage at Hickory Creek Elementary. They are, from left, Miss Photogenic Breauna Gwyn Mathis, second runner-up Morgan Caylene Crawford, past princess Caitlin Mica McClain, 2005 Junior Princess Chelsey Brooke Simerly, first runner-up Peyton Jade Kelsey, and third runner-up Destiny Hunter Jordan. (Charles W. Johnson photos)