Little Miss Valentine Pageant: Ruritan reveals 28 pageant entrants

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

There will be 28 little girls, ages 3 to 6, who will be competing for the title of Little Miss Valentine during the 37th annual pageant being sponsored by Morrison Ruritan.

This popular event will take place Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at Morrison Elementary School with rehearsals scheduled at the same site Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.

The contestants will be judged on poise, personality and appearance.

Recipient of the 2003 title and crown was Haile West Adams, daughter of Regina and Randy Butcher. She is expected to crown this year’s winner.

The 2004 Little Valentine contestants are as follows:

Kelsey Laine Gross, 3, daughter of Brad and Donna Gross sponsored by Uncle John’s Kitchen;

Rebecca Michelle Beaty, 3, daughter of Billy and Sara Beaty sponsored by Elam’s Meat Processing;

Cheyenne Starr “Poo” Newby, 4, daughter of Ciara Adams and James Newby sponsored by 287 Discount Market;

Shelbie Rhea McCormack, 5, daughter of Doug and Gwen McCormack sponsored by McCormack Industrial Service;

Lakelyn Cowans, 3, daughter of Lacy Powell and Zack Cowans sponsored by Dr. Rene del Valle;

Alexis Bailey Wanamaker, 6, daughter of Kirk and Tyla Wanamaker sponsored by Tyla’s Hair Salon;

Caitlin Alexis Cantrell, 5, daughter of Jason and Brandie Cantrell sponsored by Sheer Madness;

Hassie Darlene King, 4, daughter of Alesa and Dillard King sponsored by Morton’s Horticulture Products;

Kelci Hastings, 5, daughter of Crystal and David Hastings sponsored by Mid-Tenn Automation;

Bethany Lee Messick, 4, daughter of Richard and Jennifer Brown sponsored by Edward and Betty Messick;

Kelsey Paige Fults, 3, daughter of Larry and Arlene Fults sponsored by Debbie’s Puppy Paw.

Aniston Kline Cantrell, 5, daughter of Allen and Kami Cantrell sponsored by Randy Youngblood Nursery;

Alexis Hope Hobbs, 4, daughter of Troy and Stephanie Hobbs sponsored by Bank Pak;

Kaylin Prater Barrett, 3, daughter of Dustin and Elizabeth Barrett sponsored by Barrett Brothers Logging;

Tyra Za’Nae Wright, 3, daughter of Dwight Wright and Casey McAfee sponsored by Dr. Allen Huong;

Sammy Jo Medley, 5, daughter of Bill and Laura Medley sponsored by Medley’s Diner and Market, Centertown;

Vera Reannine Gunter, 4, daughter of Sabrina and Bo McKnight sponsored by Youngblood Brothers;

Rylie Danielle Chisam, 3, daughter of Daniel and Dodie Chisam sponsored by Poss Enterprise;

Bailey Sims, 5, daughter of Keith and Rhonda Sims sponsored by Hullett’s Phillips 66;

Carah Ann Rigsby, 5, daughter of Teresa and Harold Rigsby sponsored by Lazy Acre Farms;

Hailey Nicole Muncey, 5, daughter of Ryan and Kris Muncey sponsored by Hill Trace Nursery;

Autumn Lillian Brindley, 4, daughter of Jeff and April Stiles and John Brindley sponsored by John Laxson Construction;

Karagan M. Turner, 6, daughter of Philip and Tamy Turner sponsored by Joe’s Tree Service;

Keeley Rae Sweeton, 5, daughter of Craig and Angela Sweeton sponsored by West Main Lawn and Garden;

Lucy Katherine Ruth McGee, age 3-1/2, daughter of Chad and Rachel McGee sponsored by York Farms, Jerry and Suzette York;

Sierra Montez Bozeman, 3, daughter of Kiki and Earnest Bozeman sponsored by Jackie’s Market and Deli in Jacksboro;

Salem Ryan Powell, 5, daughter of Julia and Darrell Moore and Phillip Powell sponsored by Warren Aluminum;

Miranda Dakota Phillips, 5, daughter of Daniell Phillips sponsored by her family.