Three pageants highlight fair
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FAIREST of the FAIR
The coveted Fairest of the Fair title was awarded to Jacqueline Renee Pool, 16, daughter of Michael and Patsy Pool and a junior at Warren County High School. She was crowned by the 2001 title-holder Trishta Williams.
The remainder of the royal court included first-runner-up Jena Elizabeth Link, daughter of Andy and Debi Link; second runner-up Andrea Danielle Morgan, daughter of Charles and Audrey Morgan; and third runner-up Abbi Gwyn Martin, daughter of Tim and Debi Martin. Awarded Miss Congeniality honors was Hilary Diane Phillips, daughter of Nina Wilcher and Jeff Phillips.
“In order to make a difference in the world, what would you do?” was the question emcee Denise Hillis asked each of those selected for the top 10. Joining the finalists’ group among the top 10 were Sheena Madison Glenn, daughter of Ronald and Hershey Glenn; Bethany Leigh Crouch, daughter of Barry and Rachel Crouch; Megan Elaine Hillis, daughter of Stan and Sandra Hillis; Monica Ann Surles, daughter of Wayne and Angie Surles; Cassie Linette McGinness, daughter of Harold and Teresa McGinness; and Mary Katharine “Kate” Medley, daughter of Barry and Jackie Medley.
Rounding out the top 20 contestants were Kimberly Lynn Wilson, daughter of Rob and Wanda Wilson; Ashley Elizabeth Anderson, daughter of Tony and Linda Anderson; Jennifer Dian Lewis, daughter of Rebecca Lewis; Penny LaNae Evans, daughter of Alan and Angie Evans; Veronica Elaine Keener, daughter of Doug and Joyce Keener; Amy Beth Hobbs, daughter of Morris and Carol Hobbs; Linsey Mae Cornelius, daughter of Jay and Lori Cornelius; Hilary Diane Phillips, daughter of Nina Wilcher and Jeff Phillips; Megan Danielle Patterson, daughter of Eddie and Bonnie Patterson; and Lindsey Erin Tate, daughter of David and Teresa Tate.
LITTLE FAIREST
Claiming the title of 2002 Little Fairest of the Fair, Chelsey Simerly, daughter of Jamie and Stephanie Simerly, walked off with top honors following stiff competition from 58 other entrants. The winner was crowned by 2001 Little Fairest Stevie Powers, daughter of Sherry and Tyler Bittner.
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 Ashley Redmon, daughter of Michelle and David Redmon and Jack Redmon. Second runner-up was Jordan Dyer, daughter of Matt and Crystal Dyer; and completing the royal court was Olivia Majors, daughter of Buddy Majors Jr. and Dietra Dunlap, third runner-up.
The remainder of girls among the top 10 were Peyton Kelsey, daughter of Regan and Jenny Kelsey; Chelsea Cope, daughter of Thomas and Kim Cope; Jennifer Melton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Melton; Madison Poss, daughter of Kerry and Stephanie Poss; Kelsey Vanatta, daughter of Shannon McCormick and the late Jamie Vanatta; Belle Copeland, daughter of Terry and Mollie Copeland.
In addition, the contestants rounding out the top 20 group were Hannah Wood, daughter of Jay and Keri Wood; Aprile Paz, daughter of Tony and Melissa Paz; Taylor Grissom, daughter of Joe and Wendy Grissom; Toye Majors, daughter of Tim and Terri Majors; Victoria Eschenbacher, daughter of Donna Eschenbacher; Kendra Hodges, daughter of Amie and Kenny Hodges; Nicole Mullican, daughter of Michael and Senia Mullican; Sarah Smartt, daughter of Greg and Tina Smartt; Makayla Lewis, daughter of Geoff and Michelle Lewis; and Lauren Crothers, daughter of Michael and Melody Crothers.
FAIR BABY SHOW
Some 140 babies between six and 36 months of age competed in the various categories at this year’s fair. Sweepstakes winners include Haley Janell Newby, 16 months, daughter of Zeke and Christy Newby; Keaton Matthew Turner, 34 months, son of Jeremie and Lori Turner; Abby Grace and Allie Beth Beaty, twin daughters of Shawn and Wendy Beaty.
Those receiving ribbons are as follows:
Girls, six to 12 months: Rylie Lee Crawford, first, daughter of Blake and Tonya Crawford; Lauryn La’Nae Chadwell, second, daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Chadwell; Lilyanne Grace Kell, third, daughter of Jude and Wendy Kell.
Boys, 6 to 12 months: Braden Luke Gross, first, son of Brad and Donna Gross; Adam McQuade Davis, second, son of Eric and Tiffany Davis; Dylan Marshell Reed, third, son of Tiffany and Kasey Reed.
Girls, 12 to 18 months: Haley Janell Newby, first, daughter of Zeke and Christy Newby; Candace Leila Woodruff, second, daughter of Kim and Dane Woodruff; Autumn Gabrielle Parton, third, daughter of Andy and Amy Parton.
Boys, 12 to 18 months: Jakob Ryan Shockley, first, son of Grady and Penny Shockley; Dallas Anthony Burnett, second, son of Kirk and Stacey Burnett; Jathan Sebathain Cantrell, third, son of Kenneth and Paula Cantrell King.
Twin girls, 12 to 18 months: Abby Grace and Allie Beth Beaty, daughters of Shawn and Wendy Beaty, first.
Twin boys, 12 to 18 months: Bryce Andrew and Brett Aaron Campbell, son of Mark and Regina Campbell, first.
Girls, 18 to 24 months: Saylor Makenzie Hodges, first, daughter of Holly Hodges and Marvin Hodges; Hailey Ann Wood, second, daughter of Jay and Keri Wood; Kaylin Prater Barrett, third, daughter of Dustin and Elizabeth Barrett.
Boys, 18 to 24 months: Samuel Geoffrey Griffin, first, son of Geoff and Karen Griffin; Ethan Coe Harris, second, son of Teresa and Kenny Harris; Jonathan Antonia Herron, third, son of Michael and Juana Herron.
Twin boys, 18 to 24 months: Peyton and Mason Martin, sons of Michael and Amy Martin.
Girls, 24 to 30 months: Rebecca Shay Bain, first, daughter of Ashley Vance and Travis Bain; Megan Elizabeth Virginia Hickerson, second, daughter of Thurman and Julie Hickerson; Randi Hope Mullican, third, daughter of Randy and Lonnette Mullican.
Boys, 24 to 30 months: Christopher Damian Thomas, first, son of Chris and Charlotte Thomas; Shawn Mikael Sergey Duncan, second, son of John W. Duncan; Jack Dawson Gage Smedley, third, son of Roger and Kimberly Smedley.
Girls, 30 to 36 months: Elexis Jade Medley, first, daughter of Amy Polk and Michael Medley; Vera Reannine Gunter, second, daughter of Sabrina and Bo McKnight; Katelyn Beth Smith, third, daughter of Neal and Amy Smith.
Boys, 30 to 36 months: Keaton Matthew Turner, first; son of Jeremie and Lori Turner; Wesley Owen Jennings, second, son of Tim and Debbie Jennings; Collin Alan West, third, son of Alan and Stacey West.