Taylor, Grissom win big

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard

Following their crowning, Little Mister Jeffrey Martin Kell Grissom, left, and Little Miss Madison Renea Taylor are all smiles as they are introduced to a receptive audience gathered in the gymnasium at Hickory Creek Elementary School.

Madison Renea Taylor, 5-year-old-daughter of Bryan and Glenda Taylor, and Jeffrey Martin Kell Grissom, 5-year-old son of Mike and Holly Grissom, were named winners of the 2003 Little Miss and Mister Warren County Pageant. Aubree Ann Weitzel joined Martin Grissom in claiming the Little Miss and Mister Congeniality honors. Aubree is the 6-year-old daughter of Don and Sandee Weitzel.

The annual contest, sponsored by McMinnville Jaycees, took place April 19 at Hickory Creek Elementary School with a total of 43 children vying for honors.

First runners-up were Larissa Michelle Lopez, 4, daughter of Andrea and Michelle Lopez, and Ridgelen Hall “Ridge” Brewer, 4, son of Matt and Kathy Brewer.

Lexie Lynne Saylors, 5, and Grant Walker, 5, were second runners-up. She is the daughter of Jamoe and Chantel Saylors and his parents are Edd and Sonja Walker.

Third runners-up were Omykale Ityisha “Ty” Ramirez, 4, daughter of Ceasrar and Angela Ramirez; and Taylor Luke Moore, 4, son of Scott and Jennifer Moore.

The remainder of the Little Miss contestants comprising the top 10 were Aubree Weitzel; Kandice Brooke Barnes, daughter of Tim and Kandi Barnes; Samantha Leigh Young, daughter of Skipper and Leigh Young; Ariel Rose Kaylynn Copeland, daughter of Terry and Mollee Copeland; Savannah Faith Bryan, daughter of Scotty and Terri Bryan; and Aniston Kline Cantrell, daughter of Allen and Kami Cantrell; .

As emcee Denise Hillis questioned each finalist on stage, the children answered by identifying a favorite cartoon, movie or television show, a favorite sport, book, food, animal, and so forth. When asked to identify her favorite toy, the new Little Miss quickly responded to the question with her doll named Maddie. The Little Mister said his favorite place to go is Applebee’s, preferring steak and salad over a hamburger.

Crowning the winners were the 2002 Little Miss and Mister Warren County, Pamela Madison Brooke Todd and Samuel Foster Pack. Madison is the 5-1/2-year-old-daughter of Jason and April Todd, and Samuel is the 4-year-old son of Jamison and Tonia Pack.

Intermission entertainment was provided by Paula’s Dance Academy.