WABASH – The 30th Annual Wabash County Scholarship Pageant was held in the Honeywell Center Friday Night. 12 Former Queens and former directors were honored during the evening, along with sponsors.
17 contestants competed in the pageant. Winners of over $4,000 in scholarships were: Queen, Katie Jones, daughter of Jennifer Nestleroad of Marion and the Late Ron Jones. Katie Jones wanted to thank many people.
”I am so grateful for the multiple years I have been able to be a part of the Wabash County Festivals Pageant. I have made some amazing friends and gained so many skills through this experience that will help me in the future. I am so grateful, and actually still can’t believe, that I was crowned the 2020 Wabash County Festivals Queen. I am thankful for every individual that has helped me along the way from the pageant directors and the amazing girls I got to spend time with, to my friends and family that have always supported me through everything. I’m so excited for what this next year holds and am honored to represent the community that raised me.”
1st Runner up was Alyssa McKillip, daughter of Troy and Toni McKillip of Wabash; 2nd Runner up was Haylie Miller, daughter of Steve and Roberta Miller of Urbana; 3rd Runner up was Jirni Cripe, daughter of Phil and Joni Cripe of North Manchester; 4th Runner up was Mariah Kirtlan, daughter of Scott and Sandy Kirtlan of Wabash. Miss Friendship went to Christine Niccum, daughter of Brian and Deanna Niccum of North Manchester. The Directors Award winner was Chloe Miller, daughter of Mark and Angela Miller of North Manchester. The Former Queens voted on their choice to be Queen. Their award went to Kenda Mullen, daughter of George Mullen and Jessica and Jason Strickler all of Wabash.
Emcee was Rod Schram. Stage decorations were provided by Jon Vanderpool. Escorts for the evening were Alix Winer and Luke Winer. Karen Walker was on stage coordinator. Lisa Mattern Billings and Megan Long did the choreography, Scorekeepers were Connie George and Beth Miller. Tri Kappa Members helped back stage and in the dressing rooms. Pageant directors are: Bev Vanderpool, Patty Meagher, Kara Fulmer, Teresa Ridgeway and Makayla Ridgeway.
Katie will represent Wabash County at the Indiana State Festivals Pageant in January at the Marriott Hotel in Indianapolis.
